I already own a paddle brush with nylon and soft tips, but I was wondering if a large with long boar bristles and a bit of nylon bristles paddle brush is a better bet when it comes to brushing hair in the long run?  I already have a narrow boar bristles brush but it's too small for my thick hair. I was curious if I should get boar bristle paddle brush I just described in addition to my nylon paddle brush or it's not necessary? I heard that it will aid with distributing the scalp oils and make hair shiny and healthy.

The concensus is that you should detangle with a wide-tooth comb and brush as little as possible, so the paddle brush is unnecessary. Many people brush only to distribute oil they have applied to the hair.

Brushes on long hair are typcially used to distribute oil or put a smooth finish to your hair.  In the case of the latter, the brush would not necessarily penetrate all of your hair.

I bought a boar bristle brush ages ago that was too small and it seemed to make more tangles than smooth them out.

Eventually I got a large one and it does a fine job, although now that my hair is gettin a bit longer, I find that I'm using the comb to detangle a whole lot more than the brush. (My hair tangles really easy and it can be a nightmare to comb with the boar bristle brush if I'm not careful.)

I do, however, like my brush. It's been very good to me overall. :)

Thanks, ladies! I guess I wouldn't waste my money spending on the boar bristles paddle brush then. I already own my favorite tortoiseshell wide tooth comb I've been using for years and worked well for me.  :D