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This is a pic of me from a year & a half ago, brushing with my long-time favorite brush (which is now in Brush Heaven, may it R.I.P. - lol)...
I have a new favorite brush now, though, which I was thrilled to discover: a wooden bristle brush, made by Bass (sorry, no pic yet). I have always heard that a genuine boar's bristle brush is supposed to be the very best type for your hair; but, besides the outrageous price of boar's bristle, I've always found it doesn't sufficiently penetrate deep or firm enough to enable me to massage my scalp with it... Hence, the new discovery of a wooden bristle brush seems to be the answer to my needs, --- as well as I appreciate the fact that wood is a more natural thing to use with my hair than nylon or plastic.
Does anybody else here have a wood bristle brush, --- and if so, are you as pleased with it as I am with mine right now? I'd also like to hear from those who have a boar's bristle brush, and if they recommend a particular brush company (and how much $$$ it costs).
- Ken in San Francisco
Hi Ken,
I did buy a boar bristle brush at Wal-Mart, and it did seem fairly inexpensive, around $15. My feeling is that the brush may not be the best quailty, as I have noticed the a few bristles seems to come out each time I brush. It DOES appear to leave my hair soft, however. I am not sure how expensive a top quality one would be, or where to get one.
I would like to add that your mane is AWESOME in this picture! it is shiny, looks in perfect condition, I LOVE the colour and your hair appears really straight in this pic. (I love the white streak in front, it adds a lot of character to your blonde locks) It also appears really LONG as well! My dream is to have a mane like yours some day.
Keep that mane growing!
David
Actually, I have a brush with wooden bristles (a gift on this christmas) but unfortunately this one is not what I need. The bristles are flexibly mounted in some rubber, so it gets caught in hair tangles, instead of passing thru them. Also, the bristles are too dense and thick. (I have very dense hair, so the brush doesn't even come through on my scalp)
My best brush is almost identic with the one you've got on the photo. (a "Pretty Lady" countermark, heh heh) If you really want a wooden comb, search for some with some solidly mounted bristles and appropriate density for your hair.
I found a brush with a mix of boar bristle and plastic. Gets through my hair without breaking it as much as plastic does. Haven't tried a wooden one yet
Wow Ken
That is such superb looking long hair........and it looks fantastic! :-)
I tried one of those brushes but guess I am in somewhat of a rare case (medium rare?) position. A brush of any kind means trouble for my type long hair, so I finger comb as does EdG. Funny thing about doing this, but the hair actually looks as if it were brushed or combed.
It sure is doing wonders for your own mane however and brings-out a nice patina and depth.
All the best -
Justin~
Hey, Ken. I currently own a boar britle brush. I beleive the brand name is scunci. I am definitely not pleased with it. In fact, I rarely use it. I guess I don't like it due to the curliness and waviness my hair has.....It is impossible to run that thing through my hair without ripping hairs off :-(
P.S R.I.P to your beloved brush. You have my condolences.
LOL...Just Kidding
Hi Ken
Like Justin I finger comb it first but then I brush out with a nylon bristle brush. I have one I like as well had it for years. I didn't care for wood as my hair is fine and the bristles weren't flexible enough. I hate buying new brushes as you go through two or three before you find one you like.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your brush..
Kevin
Awesome photo Ken, I like my boar bristle brush. It is not designed for massaging your scalp. It is for finishing or "polishing" your hair to bring out the soft sheen and texture. Hair maintenance requires many tools. peace, jonalbear
I went through mourning for a favorite brush once, I had snapped the handle in my rougher hair handling years. The replacement identical all plastic extra cheap "Goody" brush from the supermarket stood me in good stead except at hair get togethers where other longhairs would cringe watching me brush. Eventually one friend gave me the brush I use now- a "Mystique" brand model GD-267 and I love it.
While it took me some getting used to a less harsh brush I eventually adapted and now wouldn't go back. My hair is likely better off for the change as well. What I like about the new brush is that it has both boar bristles and some plastic tines to really detangle. I have linked one that is similar but no plastic apparently, it might be just what you are looking for, Ken.
Elizabeth