I'm not giving a full 5 stars because I haven't yet seen results for why I purchased - and that's cellulite. This specific brush came recommended for cellulite, and so I need to use it longer to know if that will indeed be the result. However, I can say that it does make my skin smoother. I had bumps my whole life on my arms and legs that I thought was "just my skin," and have already noticed a difference in eliminating those bumps and making skin smoother. Also, I have what I think is sensitive skin, and this brush is not too harsh or painful. Actually, after washing it for the first time, the bristles became dramatically softer, to the point I was concerned it wouldn't be rough enough to do the job, but it still seems to be working as intended. Again, the real goal has yet to be accomplished. We shall see. Hoping for the best before swimsuit season.

Also, I dry brush right before I shower and then apply coconut oil to skin (no lotions) and together my skin feels amazing. Important note, one day, not long after dry brushing, I put regular lotion on my arms and it burned to the point I needed to wash it off. I do not recommend using any lotions after, only all natural oils. And an oil is necessary to moisturize your skin after the brushing. Otherwise you won't experience the full benefits of the dry brushing because you'll feel the flaky dry skin instead. Smooth it out with coconut oil or another natural oil.

The first day I tried it I could tell the difference in my skin. I dry brushed in the past but my skin never felt as silky smooth. After using this brush my skin is able to receive my moisturizer better and my skin is soft for days.

I purchased this skin brush after learning about a technique called "dry brushing" (google it). It is supposed to increase blood flow, lymph drainage and help remove dead skin cells. If nothing else, it sure feels great! After reading the reviews, I chose to purchase this brush. It was just supposed to be my brush, but after seeing how good it felt, my whole family wants to use it (including my 2 year old). The bristles are coarse, but you are no supposed to use a lot of pressure. I was always told to only use the amount of pressure it would take to move a coin across the table. You just brush 2 minutes per day before showering and brush toward the heart (don't brush the face) using long gentle strokes. It feels great. I did see some reviews about the handle not staying on. The wood handle needs to be turned over and inserted that way, which is opposite from the way that you would expect the wood to slide in to the back of the brush. I made that same mistake when I got the brush, but turned the handle over and slid it on that way and it has never fallen off the brush since. The company should really put that on the instructions because I had initially thought that mine was useless as well. I would definately recommend this brush if you are looking for a skin brush. The price is reasonable. The handle is long enough to reach the back. The bristles are made from tampico fiber, which is the unbleached stem of the agave plant. The instructions say to clean the brush periodically with soap and water. Happy brushing!

It is rough but it should be, it's a dry skin tool. The handle could be longer but it's still quite easy to use as a dry body scrubber. It comes in handy for an of the moment back scratch too.

This brush that was delivered to me doesn't have a removable handle. The bristles are firm. I will keep it.