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01.22.10

Paul Labrecque Premium Boar Bristle Brush hair products, reviews | (0)
As I have discussed a lot on Hair on the Brain, I am obsessed with Mason Pearson brushes. They are the holy grail of brushes, which is why it's probably better that I don't actually, you know, have one. Lusting after the desired item is half the fun... Or so I tell myself. In the meantime, it's fun to test out some worthy MP competitors, like the Sonia Kashuk Bristle Brush. But more recently, I've been testing out Paul Labrecque's Smoothing Flat 100% Boar Bristle Bush. This brush is a boar/nylon blend and features a solid rosewood handle and reinforced ...

Tagged: blowout, brush, hair products, hair tools, Mason Pearson, Paul Labrecque, reviews, Sonia Kashuk
12.10.09

Sonia Kashuk Bristle Brush hair products, reviews | (1)
For-Literally-Ever, even before my beauty blogging days, I've been obsessed with the Mason Pearson brush. Every time I'm in one of those little random beauty stores in L.A. that carry the brushes, I look at the pretty vintage boxes longingly... And then I glance at the $100+ price tag and move along. But then I read that the Sonia Kashuk Bristle Hair Brush at Target was a genius knockoff of the Mason Pearson--for only $14.99! SOLD. It's hard for me to compare the Kashuk Bristle to the real Mason Pearson since I've never owned one and only had stylist use them ...

Tagged: brush, hair products, hair tools, Mason Pearson, reviews, Sonia Kashuk, Target
11.21.09

Marie Clarie's Top 5 Hair Products hair products, reviews | (6)
Marie Clarie recently came out with a list of the 15 Best Beauty Products of All Time. Let's take a look at the top five hair products and what they have to say about each. Do your favorites make the cut? Marie Clarie's Top Five Hair Products: Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths Conditioner: By detangling and preventing breakage, this lightweight hydrator helps hair grow longer and stronger. Price: $3.99 Mason Pearson Junior Brush: A hairstylist's best friend, these nylon-and-boar bristles make blowouts a breeze. Price $126 L'Oréal Elnett Hairspray: The ultimate backstage updo glue that miraculously brushes out without flaking or stickiness. Price: $13.99 Johnson's Baby ...

Tagged: brushes, dry shampoo, hair products, Klorane, L\'Oreal, magazines, Marie Clarie, Mason Pearson, Oscar Blandi, Pantene, reviews, Sonia Kashuk