Boar bristle hair brushes are the gold standard type thanks to their soft touch and a laundry list of hair-enhancing benefits. The iconic Mason Pearson brush is one of the most infamous boar bristle brushes and is undoubtedly the most used by professional hairstylists. Fortunately, there are plenty of Mason Pearson brush dupes on Amazon waiting to be discovered. Unlike standard brushes made from synthetic fibers and nylon, boar bristle brushes don’t pose the risk of damage and breakage. Instead, they’re actually good for your hair because they help disperse natural oils from the scalp to your strands. In this way, they’re also great for those who avoid washing their hair on a daily basis, functioning as a solid alternative to dry shampoo. It also doubles as a damage-minimizing alternative for styling tools.

Because it helps disperse oils evenly, it can straighten your locks without requiring a flat iron and can even reduce unsightly static from your strands. While Mason Pearson’s boar bristle brushes may the most universally coveted, they also come with a rather steep price point. Fortunately, there are plenty of solid dupes that will give you the same benefits as the original but won’t break the bank.

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