Kent Brushes Perfect for Smoothing Travel Brush - Mixed Bristle Travel Hairbrush - Ideal for Detangling and Smoothing On the Go - for Fine to Medium Hair

[UPDATE 19 May 2016] I now have three of these brushes and they are still all in regular use. The oldest one was bought in November 2013 and although it has lost some of its 'balls' on the end of the brush, it is still quite usable. Original review follows...]I have quite fine hair and prefer to use a brush rather than a comb. Over the years I have tried various different brushes (including those used by Mrs E) but wasn't really happy with them until I discovered the 'Kent'.I wanted something that was small enough to go in my jacket pocket and was gentle on the scalp. This brush is about 17cm (6.5 inches) long and weighs 40g so that solves the pocket problem. It also has a little ball on the end of each bristle so that it doesn't scratch your head and consequently is very comfortable to use. It also has a nice traditional solid look and feel.My only issue is that after a while (a few years in my case), some of the balls have come off the bristles so I have just ordered a replacement. I know some other reviewers have said this has happened to them after a couple of months but in my case I bought the first one in November 2013 and it has only now got to the point where I am really noticing it. It isn't scientific but would say that about one third of the balls have come off over that period.I was thinking about knocking a star off my rating for this. However, when I considered the brush only costs about £9 and was being used several times a day, I still think it is good value.

This was my first Kent brush, and I've been addicted to Kent brushes ever since.Due to its small size, it is perfect to carry in my purse. I have medium-long straight hair, and using this brush alone can make my hair look dramatically different. The long nylon bristles detangle it like a normal nylon bristle brush, and the boar bristles tame it, and make my hair look (and feel) soft and shiny. This might not be the best option for wavy or curly hair, but I highly recomend this item if you have straight hair.

These hair brushes are fantastic, I have just replaced the one that I had for over 10 years with another of the same. They really are lovely.

I needed a wee brush to add to my bundle of items to go in my bag organiser, so I thought I wouldvtreatmself to a good one. I assumed Kent would be good - well it is fabulous! I can’t stop using it! It gives my hair a really good brush, no fly away hair. This is a good brush, must now look for the adult version.

For my 3 year old daughter, she has thick straight hair with a slight curl (she's half english/chinese). She gets little knots and we had a Kent baby brush (super soft bristle that was great when she was a baby but wasn't up to it as it's got thicker). This is great, the prongs means you can style nicely to put the hair up but then bristles make it smooth and glossy. Be gentle as the bristles are stiff but this is what we needed.

~Good for going through hair but somehow it is a little too small - good size for handbag but the next size up is better for actually using

Excellent brush .This is my second one of these. I left my previous one in the hotel room whilst recently on holiday! I immediately ordered another! I cannot live without this little brush. It smooths and shapes the hair and is gentle on the scalp!I HAVE CHANGED MY OPINION! ..only 3 months after I wrote the above ..extolling the virtues of this brush!! The inner row of balls on the bristles have dropped off and the brush has become scratchy and painful! Useless! They obviously don’t make them like they used to!

Perfect soft non-scratchy brush. Great for making my soft white gently wavy hair look its best on the in-between washing days. Bought one for little grandaughter too for her fine tangly soft curls!