Get the feel of a Mason Pearson hairbrush without the painful price tag

I remember when I got my first Mason Pearson hairbrush… I was the early days of my magazine-editor career, and somehow having one of these iconic brushes made me feel like I had arrived (in the beauty-world, at least). Maybe it was the craftsmanship that dates back to the mid-1800s, maybe it was the unique feel of the boar bristles and rubber cushioning, or maybe it was just the $100+ price tag. Regardless, I still have it. (They’re built to last, too.)

These days, I have several brushes for different purposes, whether a paddle for blow-drying straight, different-sized round brushes when I want extra volume and even a detangler for in the shower. But I’m still a firm believer that everyone who brushes their hair should have a traditional version with boar and/or nylon bristles. Perfect for stimulating the scalp and distributing the natural oils that help nourish and condition the hair, if you close your eyes you can also pretend that you’re living in a simpler time when women would sit down at their vanity every night for their 100 strokes.

But if you’re not looking to plunk down a significant chunk of change for another hairbrush, I have good news for you. In honor of its founder, Henry Goodman, Goody has released a collection of premium brushes that could be mistaken for Mason Pearson (minus the hefty price tags). The H. Goodman range features the Mixed Bristle All Purpose Styler, Mixed Bristle Purse Brush, Rubber Base Styler and Small Round Boar Brush—and they all ring in at less than $13.    

Trust me… You might be surprised at the big difference this small upgrade can make in your hair routine (even if you don’t have time to sit down for those 100 strokes every night).