But when my current one started to wear out, after seeing the price for a new one ($113), I thought I'd shop around for something else. This Olivia Garden brush seemed like a good contender with the combination of boar bristle and wooden pin bristles, and besides, it's $100 cheaper! I didn't have high expectations as I have been disappointed by cheap Mason Pearson copy cats that scratched my scalp, pulled my hair, or fell apart, and I'd always return to the Mason Pearson. It really is fantastic. Still, loyal as I am, the price is painful.
So I was thrilled to discover that this Olivia Garden brush (the Ionic Combo paddle version) is, in my opinion, even better than my beloved Mason Pearson. The wood pin bristles feel wonderful on my scalp (way better than nylon), the boar bristles smooth and sleeken my hair, and together they de-tangle without yanking or scratching. I find myself brushing with it just because it feels so good. It's wonderfully lightweight. Plus I like the bamboo versus plastic. I'm buying five more of these brushes as presents for my sister, nieces and daughter, all of whom have also been Mason Pearson addicts. It remains to be seen how well they last compared to the Mason Pearson brush, but hey, you could buy eight of these for the price of one Mason Pearson brush.
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I really missed having a woodpinned brush. I have been using a brush with the typical plastic pins and they downright hurt and scratch your head.The wood pins have a ball shape on the end of the pins, and they just glide over your head. It's enjoyable to brush my hair now. No scratches....more like a massage.
The brush is very large: 10 inches long, with 5 inches being the brush head and 5 inches the handle. 3 and 5/8 across. Very smooth bamboo. The colors are contrasting, on the stripes, and very pleasing. The rubber base is white, instead of the green or black ones some companies make. The darker ones seem to show more dirt, so I am happier with the white.
There is a scroll-work design, cut or burnt into the back of the paddle for interest. Has a big HH in cursive at the top of the scroll for Healthy Hair.
I was worried this large paddle was for ladies with hip-length hair as this is the kind of brush you see them using on television! But I'm so glad I got it. Yes, it's large, but it feels decadent. This brush size could be used for all lengths of hair, I think....although a smaller round brush would fit the contours of your head better.
The pins of this brush come out almost straight. I noticed on the pictures of the smaller round-head brush that they extend out at an angle. The round brush might be better if you want the angled pins for flipping curls. Just know that these pins are almost straight/perpendicular to the paddle, so not much flipping can be done with this brush. It truly is for brushing...not so much for styling.
I looked at the cheaper Bass brushes at the natural store. Not cheaper in price, but felt cheaper in hand. I'm so much happier with this one. I will have it a long time. Very happy with this purchase. I think I will use it even for brushing my hair as I blow it dry. My current rubber tipped blow-dry brush just plain hurts. Like dragging nails through your tender head.
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***UPDATE 2/20/2012*** I have used this brush for a few months now. And while it lasted it was a great brush.A little while ago however, the thing cracked down the center while I was brushing my hair. Now it "still works" for the most part but the rubber tip on the end of the bristles has worn away so much its unusable without pain. It scrapes my scalp with each comb. Great for a little while then goes caput on you. I have a brush that has lasted me since I was child. The thing is most likley 24 years old. But I want a boar bristle brush not a everyday brush.
I was expecting great things from my first boar hair/ ionic bristle combo brush. I am not going to rate this anything lower than a 4 as I do not think its the brush's fault, but it says that its anti static. The first few combs through my hair left it looking like my head had been attacked by a balloon. I however will not discredit this brush, as I have used ionic brushes before that claimed to be anti static and it did the same thing. So it's quite possible I just have hair that is that unruly. But I will say that inconjuncition with the other reviewers I do feel that it does leave my hair softer. My boyfriend even complimented on it's ability to smooth out his hair which my old brushes never did very well. I like the design of the brush and its the same size as my old brush which is perfect for my hair which is about 3/4 back length about 4 inches from bottom of pants. I have incredibly fine hair, and it seems to be thinning which for me at almost 25 is very upsetting to me, as well as long hair so I am trying to take better care of my hair and scalp to try and regain the hair I seem to be losing. On that note, I would like to say that amount of hair this brush claims from my head as opposed to my old hard bristle brush is next to nothing in comparison so I very happy with that. Only reason I gave this 4 stars was the static thing. I don't know if it's just me but it's not anti static for me. But I can smooth it out so its not a deal breaker.
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When this arrived I thought it looked like it would hurt. The whole cushion thing seemed impossible. Then the bristles are plastic. I thought they would be bamboo so that was disappointing as the description was not clear. I am over that now. Just one brush had me hooked. There is this cushion feeling and it just glides through the hair. I actually look forward to brushing my hair now. The brush is not heavy which is nice for styling with a blow dryer. I have mostly straight hair that is fine in texture and medium thickness.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Olivia Garden Healthy Hair Ionic Massage Hair Brush
my girlfriend loved it(5stars)makes your hair soft the first few brushes (5stars)
makes your hair static (4stars)
my girl would not shut up about how soft it is quotes: my hair feels so good, feels like clouds Great brush
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