# Gentle Detangling Brushes Tangle Teezer's Fine & Fragile Suits Thin, Damaged & Color-Treated Hair By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detangling-brush References: [allure](https://www.allure.com/story/tangle-teezer-fine-fragile-brush-for-thin-breakage-prone-hair) & [tangleteezer](https://www.tangleteezer.com/us/catalog/product/view/id/172/s/pink-dawn/category/49/) Tangle Teezer recently added to its collection of [detangling brush hair tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-detailer-brush) with an all-new solution for those with particularly [fine, damaged or color-treated hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serene-scalp). While the classic Tangle Teezer is famous for its ability to help detangle hair, this new version called Fine & Fragile features teeth that are 30% softer to limit hair loss. This new style of handle-free brush is capable of gliding through the hair without pulling or tugging, so that unnecessary stress is not caused to hair that is already thin or damaged. The compact Fine & Fragile, available in Mint Violet and Pink Dawn, brush helps to massage the scalp, reduce breakage, massage the scalp with longer teeth and smooth the cuticle with its shorter set of detangling teeth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gentle Detangling Brushes:** Opportunity for creating innovative detangling brushes with softer teeth to minimize hair loss and damage for fine, damaged, and color-treated hair. - **Handle-free Brush Designs:** Opportunity to develop handle-free brushes that can glide through hair without pulling or tugging, reducing stress on thin or damaged hair. - **Scalp Massaging Brushes:** Opportunity to create brushes that not only detangle hair but also provide scalp massage to enhance blood circulation and improve hair health. ### Where This Applies - **Hair Care Products:** Opportunity for hair care product companies to expand their offerings by introducing gentle detangling brushes for specific hair types. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunity for beauty and personal care companies to incorporate handle-free brush designs into their product lines to cater to consumers with delicate hair. - **Wellness and Spa:** Opportunity for wellness and spa businesses to offer scalp massaging brushes as part of their services to promote relaxation and improve scalp health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Effective Detangling Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detangling-brush1.md) - [Vegan Hair Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-hair-brush.md) - [Product-Applying Haircare Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyfasi-deluxe-detangler.md) - [Scalp Care Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-scalp-brush.md) - [Wellness-Promoting Brush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwind-brush.md) - [Specifically Designed Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bonne-brosse.md) - [Customizable Detangling Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detangling-brushes.md) - [High-Performance Hair-Detangling Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairdetangling-product.md) - [LED Light Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreo-flip.md)