This hairbrush may be the answer to my prayers! I've gotten tired of buying bamboo hairbrushes that lose their pins and start to collapse after a year of use, so I started searching for something more solid that also wasn't too pricey, and eventually found my way to this Redecker paddle hairbrush. It's a beautiful brush and feels great on the scalp and in the hand. It seems to be very well made, and I suspect it will outlast the bamboo hairbrushes I've used in the past (hopefully by many years), but only time will tell. I purchased the large size (good for long, thick hair), and now I'm considering buying the smaller size as well, for travel. Thank you, Green Life Trading Co., for carrying these brushes!