Paul Mitchell Pro Tools Express Ion Aluminum Round Brush, for Blow-Drying All Hair Types

Wonderful brush! I was hesitant to purchase this brush, after reading other reviews....but am glad I did! I have fine, thin, wavy, shoulder length hair and prefer to use a round brush to dry and straighten out my hair. My hairdresser uses the same brush, so I searched for it. It arrived new, the bristles have not fallen out and after two weeks of use, I only found two hairs in it, which indicates it is not pulling out my hair. My hair does dry more quickly and is less frizzy using this brush. It is lightweight and the handle is comfortable to use. I recommend this brush.

I've been using Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner for the past few years, and it literally brought my hair back from the dead. However, I think the boar bristle brush I've been using has been breaking my hair off. After using the Paul Mitchell brush, I can tell such a difference in how hard I used to have to pull to get the boar brush through my hair; this one just glides through, and I have a lot less hair fall as a result. It is so light and easy to use compared to the other brush I was using.Not only that, but I am noticing less drying time, too. I waited a month to write a review to make sure it wasn't just a fluke, but I have consistently shaved 3-5 minutes off my drying time (it usually takes me 13 minutes, so 3-5 minutes is actually a considerable chunk of my time).Finally, I think it really gives good volume for my shoulder-length hair. I've even still had "good hair" on the second day a few times, too, which never happened before. This brush may seem just like the old Conair ones we used back in the day, but trust me, it's far superior. You won't regret giving it a try.

Great round brush. Well made and I am totally happy with the merchandise. Lightweight in your hand, and the bristles do a great job of lifting the hair so it dries quickly. I don't have any problems with the brush getting tangled in my hair like other brushes I have used in the past.

I'm just using this to brush my hair, not curl it. Works fine. The bristles are REALLY stiff, like plastic, but without anything on the ends, they're very spiky and kinda painful. Yet they aren't so stiff that they reliably get through thick hair? I wanted to get a brush that didn't have those little plastic bits on the end which inevitably pop off, and I also wanted one that wasn't made from animal products; this fits both of those qualifications. It's not comfortable to use, but it's relatively easy to clean out, and it seems built to last.

Great brush for blowing out my bob hair cut. Bristles are soft, leaving my hair full of body!Great brush, easy to hold too!

I own 3 of these brushes in varying sizes and reach for them time and again out of all my brushes. They're truly the workhorse(s) of my mane stable (ha, someone pls laugh...) Here are some key features that make the Paul Mitchell brushes so stand out:1. They're well-made. The brustles, the aluminum surface, the handle. Everything is sturdy and won't fall apart. I've owned multiple brushes that barely last a year's worth of at-home blowouts and styling and these babies have lasted me 2+ years.2. The silicone/rubber handles are easy on the grip and comfortable for long use. My at home blowout lasts about 45 mins each, so that's a lot of gripping, pulling and twisting. While wooden handles look nicer, they eff up the skin on my palms like crazy and become super uncomfortable after about 3 sections of hair (ie. 5 mins into the job). They also don't offer much grip vs. the material on these brushes.3. The bristles and aluminum exterior make for faster drying. I cannot explain this wizardry. I just have a head full of thick ass Asian hair that's halfway down to my back and this baby gets each section dried in record time. I've tried other combos like nylon bristles with boar etc etc. None gets it done as efficiently and smoothly as PM.4. Lastly, these guys are easy to maintain. They allow me to pull the stuck hairs out easily when I want to do a brush clean-up. I soak them in a hot water/vinegar/baking soda solution and they're back to being clean and sterilized for future use. They also "dry" relatively quickly so they're ready to use the next day.

A brush is a brush, right? No is the real answer! This exceeded my expectations and cut my drying time by half! Wow!!!! Same crappy hairdryer… and same head of hair…. But the right brush made the difference! If only I had known about this years ago!

Looks like a nice brush, but I didn't try it out because it was too small. I ordered the small/1.5" brush. That is an overall size, including the bristles. I was looking for a shaft of 1.5", so returned for the medium size. Many have asked for clarity on sizing. In my case that clarity would have prevented me from needing to return this item as I knew what size I wanted. Even in the Q&A, sizing info is unclear. Seller take note!