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

The bristles are strong and really hold my hair together. Beautiful blow dry like at the salon. The handle is also nice: feels good in my hand.Excellent value for the money, works well, easy to use and not heavy in my hand

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.

I've fine frizzy 2c type curl. To blow out with the right brush makes a big difference in finish and damage. This brush does not snag or "stretch" the strands to the point of breaking. It flows through easily to just below shoulder length. It looks and feels sturdy. It is somewhat similar to a brush I had for twenty years that finally caved. Two years ago it was replaced with a bamboo ion ceramic brush that has already come to the end of serviceable standard. Hairs left in this Paul Mitchell come out easily and it should wash without consequences to any "ceramic" paint or finish to the handle/materials it is made of.I've had a flat iron from Paul Mitchell's pro tools for fifteen years that still preforms. This made the extra expense up front for this brush seem worth it. Better for your hair and the environment since the tools last...

This is a good blow dry brush, but I wish the grip was better. I have fibromyalgia and it’s hard to dry my thick hair using this brush without developing wrist and hand pain. It is rubberized, but it is smooth, so not the best grip. My okd brush that I was replacing had grooves and was rubber, and it was much easier to grip. If you don’t have joint issues like me, you should be fine.

So great for smooth blowout

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 brush for blow drying. Great size for thick and long hair. Ergonomic grip, tangle resistant, and overall works great!

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!