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Sorry got the name wrong - I meant the Tangle Teezer Brush - The one that was turned down by the Dragons Den program and the guy has gone on to produce them to huge acclaim. Think he was Australian and is now making millions on this revolutionary brush. Should have got my facts straight before posting. So it's Tangle Teezer Brush not to be confused with Denmans Tangle Tamer (which apparently doesn't work)

They are well worth the money Has stopped alot of tears in my house.

nope not hear we use afro combs .may have to ahve a look at them though

I brought 2 after seeing this post and I must say it does indeed work! I found I did have to also use some water as on dry hair it created a real frizz and there were still some battles but when used on damp hair it worked a treat! thank you jmk!

Wow mine arrived this morning and I have just finished brushing out youngest DD's hair after washing it. Normally his takes about half an hour of combing with an afro comb and having a scissors on hand to cut out the tight knot balls at the end of her hair. Not to mention her complaining and screaming that it hurts. Today it took me about 5 minutes, as you still have to section her hair into manageable sections in order to brush/comb it through. She sat their throughout and never uttered a single ouch! I even asked her a few times "are you sure this isn't hurting?" as I seemed to be able to brush and pull quite strongly, and she said "no it feels nice!" definately a first in our house. DD is mixed race and has very fine brittle afro hair which gets really knotted and matted if it isn't plaited/braided. I love the afro look, but up to now have never been brave enough to leave her hair out, as it used to get so knotted. If brushing is going to take only 5 mins in the mornings, I think she'll be wearing an afro more often. Haven't tried it on bone dry hair yet, but I did try it on myself and on eldest DD who has very fine wavy western type hair which gets very knotted and it only took about 30 seconds to do hers!!!!Miracle brush IMO and well worth the money to have no screaming. Looks a bit like a horse brush though even though I got the purple glittery one. I believe the creator is working on bringing out an equine version after Ms Meadens comments on Dragons Den!Think I will have to buy some more of them as I can forsee DD's fighting over it.

And now for the bad news! Tried brushing out DD's afro this morning and although it was better than an ordinary brush, it did seem to hurt a bit and we were back to "ouch's" and squirming. I sprayed her hair with water and it was a bit better, but nothing like as easy as when her hair was wet.So my conclusion is - works really well on fine straight/wavy hair (wet or dry). Works like a dream on wet afro/curly hair, but has limited use on dry afro/curly hair.Guess I'll be back to braiding/plaiting DD's hair again, but at least it makes brushing it out after washing a pleasure. Shame as I really thought I'd found a miracle brush, therefore I'd give it an 8/10.

hi I brought one for my friend and the first time she used it also WOW the second ...not so good the third...mmmmmmthe fourth....ok ready for the bin! not sure why maybe the brush flex's???as you said worth a try

Did you buy the one for the children- the flowerpot one - or the adult version? pup has curly ringletty hair- not afro- but still can and usually does cause tears when brushing so wondering if this would be a good solution

Hi jmkI would recommend you checking out the curlygirl.co.uk website for top tips on how to treat your daughter's hair.I am a very curly girl myself, although not afro, and the things I have learned over the year to control my frizz and enhance my curls are:Give up shampoo, as the sodium laureth sulfate, which is added to make the suds, hates us! Instead I substitute conditioner (but none of the silcone-enhanced brands like Aussie or Pantene, it's a minefield!) and 'wash' my hair daily.Step away from the hairbrush! I have even tried a silly-bananas priced Mason Pearson hairbrush but every single hairbrush I have ever tried in my hair just adds frizz and big-ness! Instead, I loosely run my fingers through my (very thick and coarse and curly hair) once it's wet in a loose attempt to style. This seems to control the frizz-ball effect)Kiehls Creme With Silk is like manna for us curly girls! It's pricey, but worth its weight in gold, and works equally well on wet and dry hair.Hope that helps.SM

Hi SlummyMummy Would you mind recommending a conditioner as sounds like I have your hair lol! I've tried everything and spent a small fortune. Do you use the Kiehls Creme to style when dry or wet?Thanks

Slummy Mummmy - You say you don't use shampoo - Which conditioner do you use then and do you wash it out?

Sorry meant to add I have visited the curly girl website. Good isn't it?

Hi Raspberry and jmkSorry for not responding any sooner but the winter vomiting bug has struck the SM household with a vengeance!Anyway, to answer your questions, I find that any conditioner works with the Curly Girl regime (no shampoo, just washing with conditioner) except for Aussie, Pantene and anything silicone-enhanced. I'm currently using an Elvive conditioner on offer at my local store. Minging as it may sound, I simply rinse my hair in the shower each morning, 'wash' in the conditioner, leave for a couple of minutes and then rinse out.I towel dry, rough comb, using my fingers (my hair is now nearly shoulder length), then apply the Kiehls Creme with Silk (I would remortgage my house to buy this product) while 'scrunching' at the same time. You will 'get' this if you have curly hair! The hair dryer is my enemy, diffuser or not, so I simply clip my hair up and leave to dry.Every time I'm tempted to wash with shampoo, I regret it big time now, as my hair is uncontrollable and just gets bigger and bigger throughout the day. I've never had so many compliments as I've had since starting my new Curly Girl regime, which has seen my hair fall into natural, but manageable, ringlets. It doesn't look or smell dirty and it is about a gazillion times easier to manage.SM

Thanks SM - Sounds weird washing with conditioner, but will give it a go - Cheers

have got a jolly big bubs in at the moment with the most amazing ringlety thick shoulder length hair, gorgeous. but arrived on my door step with it all matted and sticky, un washed for some long time, un brushed/combed for longer is my guess, at least there were no nits or lice!!! hadn't read this thread when i did it but washed the hair in conditioner and it all brushed out like a dream (2nd time around), magic. will have to go take a look at the curly girl website, am blessed with very fine, straight and rather thinly grown hair myself, conditioner is my enemy, makes it heavy and greasy looking.

Me too Loadsof bubs. Everyone in my house has different textured hair so I'm constantly learning about what suits who. Bathroom has 100's of different shampoos and conditioners etc. DH is the only one who doesn't need anything as he is bald!! Low maintenance!

well if i follow in the family tradition of female baldness then i may well be joining your hubby!! AS is getting very thin on top too and only 17.

Update for Slummymummy - Have been doing the co-wash with DD's hair and I definately see an improvement. Her hair is far less dry and actually looks like it has a bit of a shine. We are very pleased with it and will continue to co-wash as her hair is in much better condition and is much easier to manage. Thanks for all your tips.To those of you that don't know what we are on about visit www.britishcurlies.co.uk where it is all explained in great detail. I had to print off loads of information to read about and to remember when shopping for conditioners.

Hi all,Have tried a new conditioning treatment recently on DD's dry afro hair and it was brilliant. I got the recepie off www.britishcurlies.co.uk website and did it while we were on holiday on France. It was amazing!!! Not only did it smell delicious, it left her hair is great condition, even had a bit of a shine to it which is a first. Her hair colour darkened slightly which made me realise how dry it had been. I let her hair air dry and she had the most beautiful corkscrew type curls for a while. They didn't last for more than a day, but her hair was still nourished and incredibly soft and it looked fab, so much so that she left it out in an afro with a wide funky hairband and she kept it like that for about 5 days. She has always hated having an afro, as she is so self concious about "big hair", but she had so many compliments from friends that she now wants to wear her hair out again. Give it a go - You won't be dissapointed!Caramel Hair TreatmentHoney - 6 tablespoons - Honey is a versatile multi-purpose ingredient - it’s antiseptic, astringent and also very moisturising. Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( cold pressed) - 6 tablespoons - Deeply nourishing for your hair. Bananas - 2-3 overripe and very soft - Bananas contain considerable amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium. Also contains some protein. Or you may opt to use 2-3 jars of baby food Pureed Bananas. Saves time and sieving the mixture.If you don't have a sieve you can use muslin cloth to strain the mixture. This prevents bits of banana from ending up on your hair after the treatment.Molasses (Treacle) - 3 tablespoons - The process by which it is extracted and treated with sulphur results in fortification of iron, calcium and magnesium. Water - 6 tablespoons - Natures finest moisturizer. Apple Cider Vinegar - 1 Teaspoon- Made by fermenting natural apple juice this is packed with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorous. 1no.4oz can of Full Fat Coconut Milk - Coconut milk is considered very healthy in Ayurveda and is great for helping to soften dry, coarse hair. 1-2 Teaspoons Corn Flour - For thickening purposes. This is made from powdered maize kernels. You may choose not to include this depending on the outcome of your mixture.You can also choose to add your favourite oil. 1 Teaspoon of Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Almond Oil, or Coconut Oil which ever you prefer or none at all. Please note if you are allergic to nuts avoid using oils from nuts.Blend all the ingredients in a bowl (except the cornstarch) then pour into a saucepan and heat gently then add the cornstarch to thicken the mixture to a creamy toffee like mixture.If you chose to use Baby Food Bananas you can skip the blender and just combine the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir the mixture constantly and add cornstarch to thicken the mixture if needed. Try not to eat it - it’s delicious!Once sufficiently cooled apply to dry hair. Always best to section hair to ensure even coverage. Put on a plastic shower cap and let it sit in your hair for 1 hour.Rinse out completely and follow with your normal cleanse and condition routine.Some benefits reported with the caramel treatment is incredible moisture, a slight elongation to the curl pattern( this is temporary and will not last) also for those transitioning from relaxed hair this is an excellent way to soften and smooth your new hair growth.You can freeze any remaining mixture for your next treatment too!This treatment can be used once every 4 months or so to keep your hair in top condition.