Review (5/5): but they feel great on my scalp
The bristles on this brush are a bit more rigid than other boar bristle brushes I've owned, but they feel great on my scalp. I've seen other reviews that said the bristles aren't natural- I assure you, my brush is natural. There is a slight chemical odor to the brush, it comes from the mesh used to anchor the bristles. I imagine after a few washes the smell will fade- but even if it doesn't, it's not transferring to my hair...and since I don't particularly enjoy sniffing my hair brush I'm not too worried about this. I think the thing to remember is that although this cost a little more than a standard drugstore hairbrush- this is a boar bristle brush. You could easily drop $250 on a hand crafted boar bristle brush that is perfect in every way. Or... You can spend $13 on a boar bristle brush that has a faint odor. I've had several brushes in this price range and I assure you, none have been perfect and this one is just as good if not better than the others I've used.