Junior Pure Bristle and Nylon Mixed Brush BN2
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Why we picked it
Hand-made in England since 1885 — unchanged process
Mason Pearson brushes are handmade in England at the same Birmingham factory the family has run since 1885 — the same process, the same tools, the same materials. The BN2 'Junior' is the mid-size mixed-bristle: real boar bristle (which distributes scalp oils down the hair shaft, conditioning naturally) blended with nylon teeth (which penetrate thicker / longer hair the boar can't reach alone). The pneumatic rubber cushion is the patented feature: instead of stiff plastic, the bristle base floats on an air-filled rubber pad that flexes with the stroke, dramatically reducing breakage in fine hair. r/curlyhair, r/longhair, and r/HaircareScience treat Mason Pearson as the brush that pays for itself in saved hair over 20-30 years of service. Lifetime warranty + reasonably-priced rebristling service from MP USA.
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Price History
Current price: $8.98
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Hand-made in England since 1885 — unchanged process
- +Pneumatic rubber cushion bristles flex with stroke (less breakage)
- +Boar bristle distributes natural scalp oils down the hair shaft
- +Nylon mixed-in tines penetrate thicker / longer hair
- +Rebristling service from Mason Pearson USA — brush head replaceable
- +20-30 year service life standard
Cons
- -Premium price ($150+) vs drugstore brushes
- -Boar bristle requires periodic clean-out with a brush cleaner
- -Not for very wet hair — wide-tooth comb first
- -Different bristle ratios available (B1 pure, BN2 mixed, BN3 finer) can confuse
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Lifetime warranty; rebristling service offered
Return Policy
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