Someone posted here a while back about a brand of BBB that they really liked, but that was not as expensive as a MP BBB. I'm looking for a small one to try adding to my routine for a bit. I'd rather not use my comb all the time as it's not particularly necessary if I just want to smooth out my hair a bit.

Also, wasn't there a post to a link about the 'right' way to brush your hair? If anyone remembers that, could you post it here?




32.5 " long, type 2b C iii
wash as necessary- various products
ACV rinses
oil nightly with coconut oil or shea butter
two braids for bed
23" as of Jun'07
23/30/36
First goal reached 03/09

about the other brand of BBB, but personally I just use a small one that I bought at wal-mart. It is probably not as good as the super expensive ones, but I have found it to be quite effective. Hope you can find what you're looking for!

Happy Growing!

1bCiii

26/29.5/First Goal: 30 Second Goal: 40

Natural Brunette, with natural touches of blonde and strawberry.

21 years old



June 2009

at our local pharmacy/drugstore. I have two and they're both stamped 'Mita'. They were under $20 each. Just make sure that the one you buy is 100% natural boar bristle and also that it's not labelled for fine hair or baby hair (I had to turn the brush over and read the small print on the price label - it wasn't clear from other information given). I made that mistake once and it was useless. Just wouldn't go through my hair. My granddaughter gained a lovely brush though!





Progress from June 2006 - October 2008

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with honey (1 tablespoon of each).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.

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I think it's a British make and is stamped as being founded in 1777 so they are established. Mine was about £10 I think.

I find that the best way to use it is to thoroughly detangle with my wooden comb first and then to brush through with my head up, comb again, tip my head upside down and brish, comb again and them brush one las time with my head up. The combing inbetween stops the brush tangling.

I loathe store shopping, but I will look for these online.

thanks again!


32.5 " long, type 2b C iii
wash as necessary- various products
ACV rinses
oil nightly with coconut oil or shea butter
two braids for bed
23" as of Jun'07
23/30/36
First goal reached 03/09

I don't think it was too expensive and might be something worth checking out, even though you don't like store shopping. They were not in the regular brush section, but in the make up section I think...I can't remember her name, but she makes make up and perfumes too and they are featured at Target.

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April 2008
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Products Used:

Ida's Shampoo Bars



Aubrey Organics S&C
Nature's Gate Conditioners


Vinegar/herbal rinses

Oils: Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Virgin Oil de Coco Creme, Monoi, Castor, Meadowfoam Seed & essential oils
Shea Butter (from which I make my own leave-in)

MP Popular Mix Brush and Pure BB brush
Wood and Horn combs
Vitamins/Minerals/Herbal supplements

Well, I do need to go to Target soon so I will check that out!


32.5 " long, type 2b C iii
wash as necessary- various products
ACV rinses
oil nightly with coconut oil or shea butter
two braids for bed
23" as of Jun'07
23/30/36
First goal reached 03/09