BBB advise ?

[BeautifullHair]

Hello all , :)

I really want to purchase a BBB. But i'm unsure of what brand or type? to buy.
Like is a soft or hard better ? Paddle or not.

I found one on ebay and its pretty cheap but i'm not sure how good it is.


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Eden-Professional-Soft-Boar-Bristle-Wood-Club-Brush-/360470854719?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item92b1c7b279#ht_566wt_907

Dose that look any good?
If not , could you please lead me to any pages or websites that sell good ones :D

I have thin hair but alot of it if that makes a difference at all ;p
Thank you soo much in advance .

Happy growing!

[Madora]

Hello all , :)

I really want to purchase a BBB. But i'm unsure of what brand or type? to buy.
Like is a soft or hard better ? Paddle or not.

I found one on ebay and its pretty cheap but i'm not sure how good it is.


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Eden-Professional-Soft-Boar-Bristle-Wood-Club-Brush-/360470854719?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item92b1c7b279#ht_566wt_907

Dose that look any good?
If not , could you please lead me to any pages or websites that sell good ones :D

I have thin hair but alot of it if that makes a difference at all ;p
Thank you soo much in advance .

Happy growing!

I have only one qualm about the hairbrush...it is rather thick where you would hold it and the handle looks a bit short.

Speaking from experience, I would strongly advise you to look for a boar bristle brush in person.

Here's more info about brushing with a bbb, plus info on what to look for when buying a bbb:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=229

You can find good bbbs at places like Target, Walmart or Walgreens. If you want to spend more, then look up Denman's or Mason Pearson. Kent of London makes gorgeous hand made bbbs but they are very expensive.

[BeautifullHair]

Oh okay thank you so much for replying.
I will have a look around then :)

Do you recommend a soft or hard bristle ?

[LadyLongLocks]

I also like to look for one in person to hold it and feel the bristles. Look for a medium or soft one. I like the oval shape brushes, they seem to work best.

[Rufflebutt]

As long as it's 100% boar bristle, I don't think there's any issue with the type. Just personal preference.

[Lauram]

I personally like stiffer bbb. I feel like I can stritch my scalp better. I got mine from sallys for very cheap. Like 2$ or something. I'm sure there are nicer ones out there but for now, I like this one.

I do have another one from cvs that is firmer on one side and softer on the other which I found great for figuring out what I liked best. Though I found I liked an even firmer brush.

[Madora]

Oh okay thank you so much for replying.
I will have a look around then :)

Do you recommend a soft or hard bristle ?

You're welcome, BeautifulHair.

Soft bristles don't work for me. I prefer a bristle that is moderately flexible.

The thing to remember is that the stiffness of the bristles will eventually lessen with time, depending on how much you use it. Thus, it is better to purchase a brush with a little more stiffness than one that is too flexible to begin with.

Test the stiffness of the bristles by running your fingers over them to see how they respond.

Also, take the brush in your hand and see how it feels in it. You'd be surprised how uncomfortable some brushes can be!

[LadyLongLocks]

As long as it's 100% boar bristle, I don't think there's any issue with the type. Just personal preference.

There are big differences between Boar Bristle Brushes. The stiffness of the bristles and the shape of the brush and the base make all the difference. I have different brushes for different tasks.

My George Michael "Madora" brush is perfect for scalp stimulation and distributing natural oils down the length. It is smaller and the bristles are stiff. It holds on to my hair since the bristles are 25% longer than my other brushes. It was designed to penetrate through thick hair.

My Earth Therapeutics BBB is softer and grabs more surface hair for quick brushing.The brush is easily removed because it does not "grab" with the shorter bristles. It is oval and very large. There is no way this brush can reach through my thick hair to my scalp.

So this is what I have learned about my BBB experience.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/JJJLonghair/LHC%20Forum%20pix%20for%20linking/2bbbsign.jpg

[Madora]

There are big differences between Boar Bristle Brushes. The stiffness of the bristles and the shape of the brush and the base make all the difference. I have different brushes for different tasks.

My George Michael "Madora" brush is perfect for scalp stimulation and distributing natural oils down the length. It is smaller and the bristles are stiff. It holds on to my hair since the bristles are 25% longer than my other brushes. It was designed to penetrate through thick hair.

My Earth Therapeutics BBB is softer and grabs more surface hair for quick brushing.The brush is easily removed because it does not "grab" with the shorter bristles. It is oval and very large. There is no way this brush can reach through my thick hair to my scalp.

So this is what I have learned about my BBB experience.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/JJJLonghair/LHC%20Forum%20pix%20for%20linking/2bbbsign.jpg

I agree! I didn't know GM had a brush like that! It looks similar to my trusty Goody bbb, except my brush has more rows. I really like the rectangular shape. Never cared for large paddle brushes because they were heavier.

[LadyLongLocks]

I forgot to mention that the handle can make a difference too. The George Michael / Madora has a special flat place for the thumb to rest so you have more control.

If you shop for a brush, try to hold it to see how it feels in your hand.

Yes Madora, they have made this brush for years. It is still available here:
http://madoralonghairheaven.com/madoraprod1.html
and
http://www.enchantress.com/ProductsGM.html
(scroll to bottom of these pages for brush)

:heart:I love my Brush!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/JJJLonghair/SlideShow%204%20HAIR%20CARE%20PAGE%20ZS-Prod-acces%20photos/100_8644.jpg

[BeautifullHair]

Yous are all so kind , thank you :)

Ive learnt alot haha.
So i like the look of George Micheal one :) The purpose of me wanting to purchase one was to spread my nartual oils down the lengths of my hair, like you said you do with yours.


Lauram do you use yours for spreading your oils down your lengths (couldnt think of any better wording haha) Could i have a link to the site you bought yours from is there is one : D

LadyLongLocks i like the look of your George Micheal one. I might have to look into getting one.
but like i said i do have thin hair will a harder one damage it at all?
May sound like a silly question sorry but i have no clue :o

[Madora]

Yous are all so kind , thank you :)

Ive learnt alot haha.
So i like the look of George Micheal one :) The purpose of me wanting to purchase one was to spread my nartual oils down the lengths of my hair, like you said you do with yours.


Lauram do you use yours for spreading your oils down your lengths (couldnt think of any better wording haha) Could i have a link to the site you bought yours from is there is one : D

LadyLongLocks i like the look of your George Micheal one. I might have to look into getting one.
but like i said i do have thin hair will a harder one damage it at all?
May sound like a silly question sorry but i have no clue :o

You want bristles that are not too stiff nor too soft, which is why it is always best to see the brush in person.

The thing to remember is how you use the brush. Always detangle your hair first, then start with brushing...slowly and gently.

@LadyLongLocks, thank you very much for the link to the hairbrush. I think I'm gonna get a "friend" for my Goody brush.

[BeautifullHair]

Okay thank you heaps :)

I'm going to go searching sometime this week :)

Thank yous all :D

[heidi w.]

Hello all , :)

I really want to purchase a BBB. But i'm unsure of what brand or type? to buy.
Like is a soft or hard better ? Paddle or not.

I found one on ebay and its pretty cheap but i'm not sure how good it is.


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Eden-Professional-Soft-Boar-Bristle-Wood-Club-Brush-/360470854719?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item92b1c7b279#ht_566wt_907

Dose that look any good?
If not , could you please lead me to any pages or websites that sell good ones :D

I have thin hair but alot of it if that makes a difference at all ;p
Thank you soo much in advance .

Happy growing!

The eBAY BBB looks "used" shall we say. I wouldn't buy it.

It's important to buy a brand new brush that is completely unused, 100% pure boar bristles. I also would think the shape of the brush makes a difference too. You'll find this out later. A BBB will not help you with volume, but it will make your hair very soft and somewhat shinier. I did a video which I will share with you that shows people how I oil my hair. I use a BBB to distribute the oil.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjVwPKMQDYk

heidi w.

[Lauram]

The two I got are

The firm one from sallys
http://www.sallybeauty.com/boar-bristle-Brush/SBS-217004,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH

And this is the one from cvs (though I just saw that sallys does have a similar one )
http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/Evolve-PaddleBoar-Double-Sided-Styling-Brush?skuId=688516

I've found so far that like the firm brush for getting circulation going, for itchy scalps, it just feels good ect...

But the softer one, dual sided, both sides are softer than the sallys one, is better to work oil through, gentler.

Hope this helps. I like having a small variety. I might change my mind on what I like.

[BeautifullHair]

Omg that the video i watched yesterday that made me decide i wanted one haha :)
You have beautiful hair by the way !

[BeautifullHair]

Thank you for your links Lauram.

[Chimom79]

I got my first BBB today. I actually didn't have a brush at all, and I saw one that had/said 100% boar bristles and a wooden handle at walmart today really cheap, so I grabbed it. It will be a while before I can afford a really nice one. I'm sure it will do ok for what/when I need it. Here's hoping anyway. Lol!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/FairSpirit122701/9406A9F9-642E-428E-B531-137441547D5B-1326-0000016D9E51DF80.jpg

ETA: Ok, I just tried the brush and I don't think this brush will work for me. :sad: The bristles are fairly short but more is that they are very soft and flexible and just kinda bend on my hair and don't go through it. Do you guys think maybe I need a longer bristle one, or one mixed with regular bristles? Well, we will get some use out of it anyway around here. Glad it was inexpensive.

[ratgirldjh]

Wow the GM brush looks almost exactly like my BBB that I found in a car I bought! I cleaned it before use of course but it was new anyway in a bag. Cool! Now I want a GM brush :p

[katfemme89]

Anyone notice after using a BBB that there is like a white flaky film on the bristles? Too small to be dandruff... is it dried sebum being brushed off my hair? I hope someone else has this or I'll feel strange... lol

[Madora]

Anyone notice after using a BBB that there is like a white flaky film on the bristles? Too small to be dandruff... is it dried sebum being brushed off my hair? I hope someone else has this or I'll feel strange... lol

I get this a lot and don't mind because it shows the brush is doing what it is created for...to remove dirt and lint, etc. from your hair.

It is easily remedied by a quick cleaning.

[Macaroni]

This is the one I just picked up at CVS. It's small but it fits my hand and the bristles are soft.

http://www.cvs.com/bizcontent/merchandising/productimages/large/7410885054.jpg