Ibiza Hair Brush Buying Guide 2026: Which Size and Series for Your Hair?
Stand in front of the mirror and pinch a two-inch section of hair at your crown. Now picture the brush that would wrap that section once, cleanly, with a little tension. Too small and you get tight bends. Too big and the brush just slides off. That fit between hair and barrel is the whole secret of a good round brush, and it's why Ibiza Hair sells the same brush in five or six sizes.
This guide turns the brand's own size notes into a simple plan: which barrel for which length, which bristle for which hair type, and when a kit makes more sense than a single brush. All prices are retail U.S. dollar prices from ibizahair.com in October 2026.
Step 1: Pick a Barrel Size
Ibiza's product pages repeat the same size advice across the EX, B and G series. Here it is in one place:
| Barrel | Example brushes | What Ibiza says it's for |
|---|---|---|
| 25–33 mm | RB2, RB3, EX1, inteligente i3 | Tight curls (RB2, i3), a loose wave (RB3), and pixies, pompadours and hairlines (EX1, the smallest EX) |
| 40 mm | EX2, B2 | Bangs, hairlines, necklines and texture |
| 55 mm | EX3, B3, G3, MB3 | Waves and curls, especially around the face for a beachy look |
| 63–65 mm | EX4, B4, G4, MB4, CC4 | Volume at the crown, medium to long hair |
| 70 mm | EX7, B7, G5, G17, MB7 | Long handles and narrow barrels for smooth glide |
| 80 mm | EX5, B5, MB5, H6, RLX5 | Soft loose curls, big volume and large sections on long hair |
A simple rule from the size notes: shorter hair and tighter shapes call for smaller barrels; longer hair and smoother, bigger shapes call for larger ones. The CC series even suggests mixing 2–4 sizes "for a multidimensional blow look".
Step 2: Match the Bristle to Your Hair
- Fine or color-treated hair: the B series uses blonde boar bristles, which Ibiza recommends for color-treated and fine hair. The inteligente ceramic brushes are designed for fine, bleached and color-treated hair that needs a delicate touch.
- Coarse or frizzy hair: the G series has swirled, sparser bristles so coarse hair wraps around the brush more easily. The H6 also uses swirled bristles on a hardwood handle.
- Normal to thick hair, all-rounder: the EX series, with extra-dense black reinforced boar on an extended cork handle.
- Want a bit of both: the MB series mixes blonde and black reinforced bristles.
- Prefer ceramic: the CC series (carbon fiber nylon, cork handle) or the RB series (boar and nylon on a rubber handle).
Step 3: Decide on Handle and Shape
Most of the line uses Mediterranean cork handles, chosen for being soft and light. The EX series stretches that into an extended handle, which helps you keep control when spinning a large brush. Concave barrels, used on the Z4, Z5, B9 and RLX series, contour to the head; Ibiza labels the Z4 and B9 "for experts only" and says they take years of blow drying to master. If you're new to round brushing, start with a straight barrel.
Step 4: One Brush, Two Brushes or a Kit?
One brush
If you only buy one, buy the size that suits most of your head. For shoulder-length and longer hair, that's usually 65 mm (EX4 or B4, $60) for volume at the crown, or 80 mm (EX5 or B5, $60) for smooth, loose lengths.
Two brushes
Add a smaller brush for the face-framing sections: a 55 mm EX3 or G3 for waves, or a 40 mm EX2 or B2 for bangs and hairlines.
A kit
Kits make sense once you want three or more pieces. The Variety Kit ($199, listed as a $270 value) bundles G5, MB4, EX3 and EX2 round brushes with two combs and a Clutch brush. The MB + Kit ($197, listed as a $250 value) covers three MB sizes plus the CX7.
Four Ibiza Brushes for Different Hair Types
Retail U.S. prices listed on ibizahair.com in October 2026.
Prices change often; the brand's site always shows the current price.
Don't Forget Detangling and Drying
- Before you style: the CX8 oval paddle ($70) has extra-long rounded metal pins for long hair and extensions, wet or dry. The CX6 ($75) is a 100% boar paddle for big sections.
- On the go: the Aloha KT7 Kona Travel Brush is $15, and the Clutch brush is $24.
- The dryer: the f1 ($300) lists 1875W, two speeds, two heat settings, a cold shot button and an optional ion button. Both the f1 and Kristal dryers are made for use in North America.
- Technique tip: the FAQ recommends following the brush with the dryer while keeping about an inch between them.
Care: Make Your Brushes Last
New boar bristles can feel stiff. Ibiza suggests soaking them in lukewarm water for 5 minutes, blotting, air drying and rubbing the brush between your hands. To clean, remove hair with a wide-tooth comb, then soak for 5–10 minutes in warm water with mild shampoo, rinse and air dry. Plan to replace brushes every 6 months to a year if you blow dry often, and avoid parking a hot dryer directly on the bristles: the warranty doesn't cover overheating.
Buying Guide FAQ
What size Ibiza brush is good for long hair?
The brand points long hair to its 80 mm brushes, such as the EX5, B5 and MB5, for big volume and loose curls.
Which Ibiza brush is for fine hair?
The blonde-bristle B series and the inteligente ceramic brushes are the brand's suggestions for fine and color-treated hair.
Are the concave brushes good for beginners?
Ibiza labels the Z4 and B9 concave brushes "for experts only", so beginners are better off with a straight barrel first.
What's the return window?
7 days on products bought at ibizahair.com, with the customer paying return shipping. Brushes also carry a 6-month warranty against defects.
The Verdict
Choose the barrel by your length and the look you want, the bristle by your hair type, and a kit if you'll want three or more pieces. That's the whole Ibiza system. When you've picked your sizes, check our Ibiza Hair deals page for the current offer.
How we wrote this: GlowTrials researched Ibiza Hair using its official website, product size notes, FAQ, prices and policies in October 2026. We haven't personally tested these products and we don't invent ratings or discount codes. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.