Mason Pearson Pocket Mixture Hair Brush

*****This is a review for a pocket or small (about 6 3/4 inches long) Mason Pearson brush made of five rings of mixed boar bristle and nylon. The longer bristles are nylon and the shorter ones are boar bristle. It is a beautiful heirloom brush worth every penny of the incredibly high price.All of the larger Mason Pearson brushes, including this one, come with a cleaning brush, so that you can easily clean loose hairs out of your brush.There are two things you need to know when you're ready to buy a Mason Pearson brush of any sort. One is the size: full-size (the largest size), handy (medium sized), or pocket (the smallest size). This is important not so much because of where the brush will be kept (say, in your handbag), but because of the bristle length of the various sizes. The smaller sizes have shorter bristles. The bristles have to be able to reach your scalp, and massage it and distribute the oils throughout your hair. If you want a small brush but you have thick or long hair, you'd do better with a larger size.The other consideration is the bristle type. Do you want a mixed bristle brush like this one that is part boar bristle and part nylon? What is most comfortable and performs the best with your hair. This mixed bristle brush will work well for you if your hair is fine to normal and not too long or too thick. Otherwise, you'll need to go with the Detangler because the bristles are stiffer and can reach down through all of your hair to the scalp; the Detangler is the only Mason Pearson brush that can reach the scalp of extremely thick hair. Mason Pearson also makes an All Boar Bristle Brush for finer or shorter hair but I have never tried it.So, this mixed bristle brush is for normal, finer, and shorter hair. I bought it for myself but my husband uses it; although I have short hair it is very thick and straight and coarse and the brush bristles won't reach all the way to my scalp, but slides over the top hairs. My husband loves it dearly though, and really enjoys using it himself, or as a special treat, allowing me to brush his hair. This makes the expense of a Mason Pearson brush well worth the money--it's a luxury item and the purchase is an investment--but it's worth it. If you're the type of person who would rather enjoy an evening at home having your hair brushed by your spouse instead of going to dinner and a movie, then you can justify the cost. That's how we did it :)For additional information on Mason Pearson visit their web site at masonpearson dot com.Highly recommended.*****

I bought my first Mason-Pearson hair brush, a pocket version for my purse, at 15-years old. I replaced it at 30 years, then 45, and just recently purchased a new one and gave the old one to my daughter to keep in her book bag. Best hair brushes and worth every penny. The only one that comes even close is a German brand that is hard to find and not as sturdy. If you care about your hair, this is the brush for you!

This is my 3rd Mason Pearson brush. I have one that is easily 20 years old and still as good as when I first bought it (in England). I wanted a small one and bought two less expensive brushes that just did not meet my needs so I decided not to waste money on an inferior brush and bought another Mason Pearson brush. The bristles are just stiff enough. They hold up well - none ever fall out. I have curly hair and it manages it very well. It's an expensive brush but will last decades.

The brush is small but looks to be of high quality

Don't know what to say except I love this brush. I have short wavy but thinning hair. This brush gives me a texture I haven't had in years.

These are EXPENSIVE brushes. For a work-around on the price, I purchased this little "travel" brush as my everyday brush. I'm a fully grown adult with long hair, but my hair is both fine and straight. It breaks pretty easily too, so it was important for me to finally invest in a long-lasting and well-made brush that is healthiest for my hair.The price had put me off for a long time, but now that I have one I see it's one of those things worth spending money on.I'm writing this review after having it for a year. I feel like I get excellent brushing quality without breakage, and it is supposed to help distribute your hair/scalp's natural oils well.I hope the brush will last a lifetime, but if it doesn't, I'll buy another.

I bought this brush at the recommendation of my hair cutter, and he thought the Amazon price I paid was very good. I guess I had never graduated to paying this much for a hairbrush, so the initial sticker shock was a jolt. That said, I do love the brush--its size, shape and gentle touch make styling a more pleasant task than before. It took me a while to get used to the small size and oval shape, but now I credit these features with the brush's effectiveness.

Has been using it for a month or two and my hair has become much more smoother than before! It really helps with tangles; it just brushes through gently without pulling the tangle and untangles it after a few brushes! I brush my hair with it every morning before work and after I shower at night after work; and those 2 brushing leaves my hair manageable throughout the day and also when I just woke up. Also, it doesn't flatten your hair (even if you keep brushing from your roots to ends) or gets you any static at all. It works well with my hair products (scalp care, hair oil/water) although I've heard you wouldn't need any as the brush "uses" your natural hair oil to keep your hair healthy. I'll just use finish my products and then try brushing my hair without them afterward; hopefully, the brush still does the magic!Gotta try it yourself to believe it!