Which Bounce Curl brush is right for your curls? Complete comparison

Bounce Curl styling brushes have become an essential part of many curl routines. However, choosing one hasn't become any easier. While there used to be only one well-known Bounce Curl brush, there are now several variants for more volume, definition, gentler brushing, or even detangling in the shower.

Which Bounce Curl brush is best suited to your hair?

In this comparison, we explain the differences between the five models and help you choose based on your hair, your routine, and especially the result you want to achieve.

Comparing Bounce Curl brushes

So the main difference isn't simply fine versus thick hair. Look especially at how much tension you find comfortable, how much definition or volume you want, and what you want to use the brush for.

1. Bounce Curl Define EdgeLift Styling Brush – the all-rounder

The Bounce Curl Define EdgeLift Styling Brush is Bounce Curl's well-known all-purpose styling brush.

The brush is designed to group and shape curls while styling. With the distinctive EdgeLift sides, you can distribute the hair into even curl clumps. By playing with the angle of the brush, the tension, and the size of your sections, you can influence the final result yourself.

Choose the Define EdgeLift if you:

• are looking for an all-purpose Bounce Curl styling brush;
• want a good combination of definition and volume;
• want to create controlled curl clumps;
• want to be able to vary your styling technique yourself.

If you're unsure and don't have a very specific preference? Then the Define EdgeLift is a logical first Bounce Curl brush for many people.

2. Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush – for more volume

Do you want more volume and a airier result in particular? Then the Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush is more interesting.

While the Define is aimed at controlled, medium-sized curl clumps, the Volume has smaller EdgeLift sections. This distributes the hair into smaller, airier clumps. This helps to create more separation between the curls and thus more volume. Bounce Curl itself makes the same distinction between the two brushes.

Choose the Volume EdgeLift if you:

• want more volume;
• find your hair falls flat quickly;
• want smaller, airier curl clumps;
• prefer a fuller result than strongly grouped curls.

Do you have fine hair that collapses easily? Then this can be an interesting option. But the Volume Brush is not exclusively for fine hair: the desired result is more important than just your hair thickness.

3. Bounce Curl Slick Flex EdgeLift – the gentlest variant

The Bounce Curl Slick Flex EdgeLift was developed for a gentler way of brushing.

This variant has fewer, ultra-soft bristles that are spaced further apart. This means the brush provides less resistance and tension during styling. Bounce Curl positions the Flex as the gentlest defining and detangling brush in this line.

Choose the Slick Flex if you:

• want as little tension as possible while brushing;
• have fragile or brittle hair;
• want to style damaged or bleached hair carefully;
• consider a gentler styling experience important;
• are looking for a brush that moves smoothly through the hair.

Important: so the Flex is not simply “the brush for fine hair”. The main difference is the low tension and the softer bristles.

4. Bounce Curl Slick Dense EdgeLift – more grip and control

The Bounce Curl Slick Dense EdgeLift has bristles with medium density and soft, flexible ends.

This means the brush provides more controlled tension than the Flex. It was developed for creating smooth, medium-sized curl clumps and provides a bit more grip and control during styling.

Choose the Slick Dense if you:

• want more grip while styling;
• want controlled, medium-sized curl clumps;
• find a bit more tension comfortable than with the Flex;
• consider definition important.

So the Dense is not simply “the brush for thick hair”. Here too, the desired effect and the amount of tension you find comfortable are more important than just the thickness of your hair.

Flex or Dense?

Are you torn between these two?

Flex → softer, less resistance and less tension
Dense → more grip, medium tension and more control

That is a better way to choose between the two than just looking at fine or thick hair.

5. Bounce Curl Detangle Define EdgeLift Brush – detangle and style

The Bounce Curl Detangle Define EdgeLift Brush is different from the other models.

This is a 4-in-1 brush developed to detangle, distribute products, style, and define curls. The flexible bristles help remove tangles, while the EdgeLift sides can then be used to create medium-sized curl clumps.

Choose the Detangle Define if you:

• want to detangle and style with one brush;
• do not want to use a separate detangling and styling brush;
• want to distribute styling products evenly;
• want to create medium-sized curl clumps;
• are looking for a versatile brush for your entire routine.

Especially if you currently use different brushes for detangling and styling, this is an interesting option.

Which Bounce Curl brush should I choose?

Above all, do not make it more complicated than necessary. First look at what you want to achieve with the brush.

I mainly want more volume
→ Choose the Volume Edgelift Brush

I want a good balance between volume and definition
→ Choose the Define EdgeLift Styling Brush.

I want as little tension as possible or have fragile hair
→ Look at the Slick Flex EdgeLift.

I want more grip and controlled definition
→ Look at the Slick Dense EdgeLift.

I want to detangle and style my hair with the same brush
→ Choose the Detangle Define EdgeLift Brush.

That is, in our opinion, a better way of choosing than just looking at your curl type. Two people with the same curl type can want a completely different result.

Define or Volume EdgeLift?

With these two, the choice is mainly about the desired final result.

The Define EdgeLift was developed for controlled, medium-sized curl clumps. This places more emphasis on shaping and defining the curls.

The Volume EdgeLift distributes the hair into smaller, airier curl clumps. This places more emphasis on separation, lift, and volume.

In short:

More controlled definition → Define EdgeLift
More volume and airiness → Volume EdgeLift

How do you use a Bounce Curl styling brush?

Preferably use the styling brush on wet or very damp hair after applying your leave-in and/or styling product.

If necessary, divide the hair into sections and brush through each section with light tension. Then use the EdgeLift sides to form the curls into individual clumps. After that, you can gently scrunch the formed curls.

The amount of tension, the angle at which you brush, and the size of your sections have a lot of influence on the final result. It may therefore take a few styling sessions before you know exactly which technique works best for your hair.

Which Bounce Curl brush is the best?

There is no single Bounce Curl brush that is best for everyone.

Do you just want a versatile styling brush and don't know exactly what your preference is yet? Then the Bounce Curl Define EdgeLift Styling Brush is a logical all-purpose choice.

Do you want volume in particular, as little tension as possible, more grip, or do you also want to use the same brush for detangling? Then one of the other models will probably suit you better.

Furthermore, the final result is not determined by the brush alone. Your styling products, the amount of water in your hair, your technique, and of course your own hair play at least as important a role.