First, I had never heard of this brush. Second, I'm an impulse shopper. My scalp is sensitive and I hate having my hair brushed or combed when I go to the salon. Hence going to the salon is not enjoyable for me. Read through the reviews and decided to give the brush a try and ordered the full size "Sensitive Boar Bristle Brush. When I opened the Amazon box, I found the Mason Pearson box had a smashed corner. :^/ Hoping it wasn't damaged I looked it over. There is a small hole on the end of the brush. Maybe it's to take in and release air from the bristle cushion? Looked like there was maybe some bit of glue left around the hole but it easily rubbed off and I chalked it up to being made by hand (I thought I had read that). The brush length is ~8.5 inches and I'm glad I got the larger one. The handle is thin, ~1/4". When brushing my hair, it was more comfortable for me to rest the handle in my palm, index finger resting across the back, with thumb on one edge and other 3 fingers wrapped around the handle. Instructions say brush should touch the scalp when you start to brush your hair. It seemed to do fine. Also included was a cleaning brush. Use that to get the hair and any other debris off off the brush. Never put the brush in water. There are detailed directions regarding how to properly clean this boar bristle brush. I've not given 5 stars yet as I want to use the brush for a month and update this review. Mason Pearson has a website with short videos about how to properly use the brush, etc. Who knew? For now, I don't have any regrets as it does look like a quality brush. It comes with it's own brush. A carrying pouch or hard case for traveling would be nice. I'll be back in a month to post update and maybe add some stars.
Okay, yes it's expensive, but hear me out:If you have fine, thin hair or a sensitive scalp, this brush is an absolute godsend. I have always been skeptical of the idea of a brush being worth the premium that these brushes command, but upon using this particular brush, I wish I just had bought this one to begin with. It's the one, and I don't imagine I will need to replace it for many years, if ever.The bristles are soft and flexible with just the right amount of firmness for massaging irritated scalps and separating stringy strands. I have slightly longer than shoulder-length, very fine hair that I have always dreaded brushing because of its propensity to tangle and gnarl. No longer— I can't stop brushing my hair now, and this brush made a noticeable difference in texture and shine on the first use. It feels great even on my particularly angry crown, which is something no other boar bristle brush has offered me at any price point. If you are able to afford the splurge, I can't recommend this brush enough as an investment in the health of your hair. It'll last you decades if you take care of it, and I look forward to keeping it for many years to come.
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I got this for my best friend for Christmas and she liked it so much she got me one for my birthday! It makes my hair so shiny and soft.
Expensive but excellent, especially for thinning hair—doesn’t pull hair out, very gentle. Brushing with boar bristles is akin to a head massage: stimulating and soothing.
A fine product with its own maintenance kit. A traditional Boar's Hair Brush from a renowned producer. But really, where does the Boar's hair come from? Do they breed and keep boars as one might sheep for wool?
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Worth the hype. I read several reviews and honestly thought they couldn't be real. Decided to try it out and absolutely love it. everything you've read about it is accurate. I have a very sensitive scalp and this brush gently detangles my hair with no pain which I've never experienced with any other brush and I've tried a LOT of them. My hair is down to my hid back and this will glide down from root to end with no issues.
This brush feels so good on my tender scalp!I expected that it would feel better than my first Mason Pearson brush (which I liked very much, and used for about 15 years) because it was designed to be gentle (and because it’s not cheap); still, I was very pleasantly surprised at how good it feels. I’ve just had it for a couple of weeks, but my scalp is feeling healthier. This brush works very well as a hairbrush too, gliding through my hair, and giving it a smother and fuller look (my hair is thinning; I’m in my 70’s). I gave it 4 stars because, considering the cost, I think it should come with a carrying case or bag.
This is a quality brush that is gentle on my hair.
Somehow this thing is actually worth it (subjectively). My wife's hair actually looks more lustrous and kempt. A lot of money, but she's happy and hopefully she gets many years out of it.
I've had three of these over the last fifty (!) years. Never use any others. Gentle and soothing.
The bristles are stiff and hard. I have some balding, so it scratches when I use it. My mom said I just need to break it in, but it hurts too much to use. If you have medium thick hair, then this brush will probably work for you.
You can never go wrong with this brand. I have bought all our grandkids each one. It leaves your hair shiny and less tangles, you can not go wrong with them, only thing we use in our home, will buy again it also includes a cleaning brush to remote hair and make it easier to clean. Worth the money
Love, Love, Love this brush, had one years ago and loved it also, but gave to my granddaughter, should have kept it because her texture of hair is not the same as mine. My hair is baby fine and frizzy up front and on front sides. This brush is so perfect for this type of hair. It feels so good brushing my short 79 year old female hair. I am praying that this brush will stimulate my hair into growing. It has taken sooo long for my hair to grow. It grows very slowly because it breaks so easily. So I will what progress it makes for thr rest of the year. Just got my brush a couple of weeks ago, but hasn't let me down, it just FEELS SO GOOD ON MY SCALP while brushing.
My hair had stared to fall out especially when I would brush it. thankfully I have very thick hair and still had some left. Anyway I went for it and brought this VERY expensive hair brush, I have actually wanted one of these for years so YAY!!!! It just slides through my hair so softly and brushes it throughly. So along with special shampoo , hair vitimins and Mason Pearson my hair is is looking and feeling much bette!
This is the one that works for me. I had been using the one with nylon bristles combined with boar which I liked because it felt and worked better than a previous one (all boar but closely packed bristles, not useful for me), and finally realized it was pulling out my hair....not a happy thing. I was thinking other things were causing the problem. I bit the bullet and bought this one... After brushing I see almost NO hair in the brush, and the scalp and hair are happy. The price is painful but so is the sight of your hair drifting over the floor. And as noted in other reviews, I swear my hair feels nicer to the touch!
Brush is spectacular - FOR ME and MY HAIR. Everyone is different as are the brushes, so it is imperative that you buy the correct brush for YOUR hair - thick, mediun, thin, and density being most important. Size of the brush head then needs a decision - SML. I use the "handy sensitive all boar" when my hair is shortest - just after cutting, but then the same brush (non-sensitive) version after it has grown back somewhat.Now as to are these REAL MP brushes? YES. The packaging alone should tell you that, one has to practically demolish the external box to access the care instruction leaflets which are important. They are made in ENGLAND, not China. By the way, KENT brushes are also made in England.As to the "dark ruby" color issue. YES the "black" handles are REALLY dark ruby. Hold the end of the brush head close to a strong light and you will see the color clearly.You get what you pay for. MP brushes are among the finest, as long as you get the correct brush version for YOU.