Why would you use a wooden brush instead of a boar bristle one?
930783
I happen to use both. I use the wooden brush first - I love the wooden bristles feel against my scalp and it is a better detangler for me - and I use it last to help de-static my hair. I use the boar bristle brush in between as I think it does a better job of moving sebum down the hair strands for shiny, healthy hair.
2101072
We have upgraded the bristles from natural vegetable-based to boar bristles! They are practically identical in feel and texture, and it is hard to tell the difference. The bristles are not too firm but firm enough for good Dry Brushing to exfoliate and stimulate. Thank you! Sublime Beauty.
513932
No,its boar bristle. But its from the base of the bristles, rather than the softer tips and I guess there is also a grade of bristle perhaps from younger boars. Its a good brush, don't get me wrong, but its not made of the higher quality softer part of the bristles. I have seen that one in Hammicher Schlemmer for 3 times the cost of this one.
2247881
The package says 100% natural bristle, When I feel it, it seems to be more like the rough vegetable loofa type fiber. It does not say boars bristle. Hope this helps,
1901159
It would not lather up very well. I would say NO. You could rub your wet fingers in it and apply it to your face. It would be the same as rubbing bar soap on your face. Buy a boar hair brush. A Cheap one from a pharmacy would run about $6-$10 in the USA. Such as here.https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7707730146353939017?sclient=tablet-gws&cli;ent=safari&hl;=en&q;=boar+brush+shaving&oq;=boar+brush+shaving&pbx;=1&bav;=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm;=bv.67720277,d.aWw,pv.xjs.s.en_US.u4s5c7_Kv3Q.O&biw;=1024&bih;=672&tch;=1&ech;=1&psi=ZLqAU--VJsaSyASYlILwDg.1400945255450.7&ei;=lrqAU6mMBJGMyASMkILgBg&ved;=0CNcBEKYrMAg It would not lather up very well. I would say NO. You could rub your wet fingers in it and apply it to your face. It would be the same as rubbing bar soap on your face. Buy a boar hair brush. A Cheap one from a pharmacy would run about $6-$10 in the USA. Such as here.https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7707730146353939017?sclient=tablet-gws&cli;ent=safari&hl;=en&q;=boar+brush+shaving&oq;=boar+brush+shaving&pbx;=1&bav;=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm;=bv.67720277,d.aWw,pv.xjs.s.en_US.u4s5c7_Kv3Q.O&biw;=1024&bih;=672&tch;=1&ech;=1&psi=ZLqAU--VJsaSyASYlILwDg.1400945255450.7... » Read More It would not lather up very well. I would say NO. You could rub your wet fingers in it and apply it to your face. It would be the same as rubbing bar soap on your face. Buy a boar hair brush. A Cheap one from a pharmacy would run about $6-$10 in the USA. Such as here.https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7707730146353939017?sclient=tablet-gws&cli;ent=safari&hl;=en&q;=boar+brush+shaving&oq;=boar+brush+shaving&pbx;=1&bav;=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm;=bv.67720277,d.aWw,pv.xjs.s.en_US.u4s5c7_Kv3Q.O&biw;=1024&bih;=672&tch;=1&ech;=1&psi=ZLqAU--VJsaSyASYlILwDg.1400945255450.7&ei;=lrqAU6mMBJGMyASMkILgBg&ved;=0CNcBEKYrMAg « Show Less
1442487
I did not have particular issues with the bristles falling out, but abandoned this one because the plastic bristles were about 1cm longer than the "boar" bristles, which was not what I wanted. I went with a Kent brand brush, which is quite good, but more expensive.
1964823
Been using this brush for a couple of months now, and I'd have to say that it appears to be a mix of boars hair and plastic.
410755
I really prefer using a brush! the application is smoother and you can get a more even layer
1744427
As far as I can tell, it's the same kind of wood-bristle brush sold for dogs. That's why I got them. It would work well on a long-haired dog like a spaniel or Wheaten or some working breeds, but on my small wire-coated terriers' furnishings, it was too coarse a brush to really grab the hair. Works great on my hair, though!
1375326
I have not changed any of the bristles on my brush but I don't think it should be that hard at all I've done it with other brushes before it is a very simple task. I do like the brush I'm very happy with it, is very easy to clean. Definitely a good purchase.
52268
The bristles are softer rubber and rather on the thicker side. I'm not sure what the origional is. But this won't scratch your dogs skin and really gets the fur out.
2139383
The bristle/Brush side is use usually on ceramic/tile or a Matt wood floor. The non bristle side would be use with any type of rug.
1388429
Heres a link to a page that explains how to clean it http://www.livestrong.com/article/170494-how-to-clean-a-boar-bristle-hairbrush/#page=3
513931
It is 100% actual boar bristles. It is very dense and doesn't go thru my hair to the scalp like nylon brushes do.
1504935
YEs, but there is the bristles on the animal that are thick and hard, and then there are those that are soft. I do not know the anatomy of a boar, but I do know that the softer bristles are more expensive and sought after. They have small "holes" in them that are microscopic that help to carry the natural hair oils through your hair while massaging the scalp as well. With this brush, it has the cheaper, stiffer bristles, you can use it to wash your car tires with no problem. I gave the brush to my wife, she has long thick hair. Its ok for her.
2139385
I use brush side whenever I'm on hard surfaces. I also use brush side when I'm sucking up cobwebs. Just seems to work better.
953863
It will help as much as a brush can. I have frizzy hair too and find if I brush using long strokes from scalp to ends it smooths the hair. This brush will help distribute your scalps natural oils. It works better than a regular boar bristle hairbrush. I still feel it was worth the investment.