I bought this because I was curious about the boar bristle brush. The size is pretty big, which was perfect for my thick, long hair. If you have any tangled hair, brushing from the bottom up smooths it out nicely, leaving your hair soft. Because it's large, it might be a bit inconvenient to carry around, but it's great for home use. If you're worried about damaged hair, I recommend giving this brush a try. It’s not drastically different from regular brushes, but it does help tame frizzy hair.