PhillipsBrush #11 * Metal Bristles With Red Cushion

Best brush I have ever used!Just too bad it doesn't have a wooden handle.Been using for a little over 3 months now. It takes a little getting used to, as the bristles are not rounded at the tips & feel sharp to the touch (on your scalp only), it hurts at first, but after a few days, you'll never go back to any other brush (I know because I've tried & it doesn't cut it!).I'm a guy with very long hair & am very rough when brushing, both on my scalp & hair. I loose less than half as much hair compared to any other brush I've used in the last 15 years. No other brush has scratched my head a nicely either!!!Only downfall is the cheap plastic. It has broken on me, just above the handle. We'll, it's cracked not broken, I still use it daily...I'm buying another one right now & as soon as it shows up, I'm going to coat the old one in apoxy & hope that it will last for years to come. If not, maybe I'll work on being a little less rough while brushing my hair with the new one, or I'll just keep getting new ones.Anyway I slice it, best brush ever & I'm never going back to any other brush again!

This brush is amazing. Good quality. My boyfriend tried my Sheila Stotts brush and was like pls order me one! I looked on amazon and read about the Scalpmaster brush and realized this one is made in the same manufacture in France and half the price of SS brush, so I got it! It has 11 rows compared to 9 in my SS brush. It’s a little stiffer feeling but not terrible. I would use for brushing my hair but my bf uses it as a sensory calming tool to stimulate his scalp. I also got him a Denmark be-bop scalp brush for the shower. We love sensory things:)

I have soft, thick, and wavy hair, so I don’t know how well this brush works for other hair types. But for me? It’s perfect. It detangles instantly, massages my scalp (it was a bit too scratchy at first, but I learned to use the right amount of pressure and now I love it), doesn’t make my hair frizzy, and is pretty easy to clean. I don’t enjoy using other hairbrushes now, they don’t compare!

My wife had a Scalpmaster that was about as old as she was, and it broke one day when it smacked on something. We got her this one as a replacement. Three things you should know when buying this:1: It's not the original Scalpmaster. It is branded Phillips. The original Scalpmasters are gone. However, it is built practically identical to the scalpmaster and has been pulled through some of the toughest hair you can find, with no problems.2: Anyone who remembers buying a new original Scalpmaster will know that the original brush pads are stiff. They're like a leather glove. They need to be used to be broken in and softened. The more you use it, the softer and more conforming the red pad becomes. According to my wife, it could take upwards of a year for light use. Also, toughing it out and toughening your skin on your head doesn't hurt either (at least too much).3: It's a metal bristle brush. Don't expect feathers to comb through your hair. It's made this way on purpose for a purpose. If you don't like the idea or feeling of metal, flat tipped pins on your head, don't buy the brush. However, we can hold the original Scalpmaster next to this one and the pins are identical in every respect (size, shape, tip, position...). If you get one, expect that it will feel like metal bristles on your head because that's what it is and that's at least why my wife likes it.

Those of use who like metal bristle brushes have been unhappy that the Scalpmaster 125 and Phillips brushes made in France have disappeared. “Replacements” like the Scalpmaster 126 and Phillips 11 are made in China and are not nearly the same quality. The listing on Amazon for this brush is particularly annoying because it specifically says it is made in France but it is made in China. It also has little grommets around every bristle - which is not shown in the picture. I specifically bought this model because it had no grommets like the old models. That said , it functions pretty well and is the best I can find .

I like this brush because it seems to put less strain on my hair and I'm seeing less hair breakage but I just noticed two wires missing after less than 3 months of usage. I wouldn't mind pushing wires back into place but I was unaware of having lost them. Hopefully this doesn't keep happening.

I've been looking for a hairbrush with metal bristles forever; stores just don't seem to carry them. I found this one here on Amazon, ordered it, and it is exactly what I wanted. The brush is sturdy, bristles don't tangle in my hair, don't break off. There is much less static electricity, too, than with regular brushes I've used.The bristles are a bit sharp; this could be a disadvantage if you have a sensitive scalp. I don't have a problem with it though.

Product info says made in France, but the brush I received has Made In China etched on the handle. I have bought many Phillips brushes that WERE made in France, and this is not the same quality. The diameter of the pins is wider than the "real thing", making the brush very harsh when grooming a silky-coated dog. The cushion is not as flexible, so the impact on the user's wrist is much harder (no actual cushion, just stiff rubber). I have no use for the product that was shipped to me.