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La Bonne Brosse N.01 L'Universelle, Emerald Green
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A boar-bristle brush for shinier hair
Makes fine hair softer and shinier and can stretch time between washes. Not for wet hair or very thick curls.
8 out of 10 Overall
- Design 9 out of 10 Rich emerald handle and classic shape; looks like an heirloom
- Quality 8 out of 10 Natural bristles and French build; should last for years
- Utility 6 out of 10 Lovely results on fine hair, but it does one job at a high price
$198
at La Bonne Brosse
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Quick facts
Who it's for
People with fine to medium, straight or wavy hair who want more shine and fewer flyaways, or anyone shopping for a beautiful gift.
What it solves
Plastic brushes that create static and frizz, and roots that look oily a day after washing.
Pros
- Adds real shine and smoothness
- Cuts static and flyaways
- Gentle scalp massage feel
- Stunning color and finish
Cons
- Very expensive for a hairbrush
- Too soft for thick or very curly hair
- Can't be used on wet hair
- Pouch costs extra
- Bristles 100% boar Set irregularly on a soft rubber cushion
- Best for Fine to medium hair Straight or wavy
- Handle Cellulose acetate A plant-based, biodegradable material
- Length 21 cm
- Made in France
Brush 5
Use and care 4
Good to know
- Thick or curly hair may do better with the brand's boar-and-nylon brushes, which reach deeper.
- Brush from the ends up to the roots to avoid pulling.
- Hand engraving is offered on the official site for an extra fee.
What's in the box 1
- N.01 L'Universelle brush
Why it's worth it
Boar bristles do something plastic pins can't: they pick up the natural oil at your roots and carry it down the length of your hair. The result is softer, shinier hair with less static, and for many people, an extra day or two between washes. La Bonne Brosse makes its N.01 in France with a soft cushion that feels like a scalp massage, and the emerald green handle makes it something you'd happily leave on the dresser.
The review
La Bonne Brosse is a French brand that makes one kind of thing very carefully: natural-bristle hairbrushes. The N.01 L'Universelle is its all-boar model, aimed at fine and medium hair.
What it does well
Brushing with boar bristles spreads your scalp's oil from root to tip. Reviewers report smoother, shinier hair, fewer flyaways, and hair that looks fresh for longer between washes. The bristles are set unevenly on a soft rubber cushion, so they detangle gently and give your scalp a pleasant massage.
It's also a gorgeous object. The emerald handle is made from cellulose acetate, a plant-based material, and the brush is built to last for many years with monthly cleaning.
Where it falls short
The price is steep for a brush. All-boar bristles are soft, so very thick or curly hair may not get brushed through; the brand's mixed boar-and-nylon models suit those types better. You also can't use it on wet hair or for blow-drying.
Bottom line
For fine or medium hair, this is a small luxury that shows up every morning. It also makes a thoughtful gift. Just match the brush to the hair type before you buy.
Where to buy
$198 at La Bonne Brosse
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