Plus, the experts provide tips on how to pick the best makeup brush set for your skill level and preferred makeup looks—and finally put the natural versus synthetic bristle debate to an end.

The downside is that the foam is less deft in nooks and crannies, like around the wipers and license plate, where bristle-brushes like the Hopkins SubZeros do a better job. We were also worried ...

An even better way is by using a scalp brush or massager, which are tools specifically designed to stimulate blood flow to the follicles without causing damage. They have soft, malleable bristles ...

The bristles are also flexible to minimize snagging, and the brush has a vented cushion that allows for airflow and reduces the time it takes to blow dry hair, according to the brand. Best for ...

your styling process. If you have wet hair, you might want to try something that easily glides through your hair, like a brush with nylon bristles (hi, Wet Brush) since hair is most fragile when ...