Okay so before I tried this brush I used to say it's just a brush but let me tell you It does help your hair to keep it healthy my old brush always got me thinking after the shower if I wanted to detangle my hair even after I applied conditioner This brush bristles are so smooth and yes its does detangle my hair nice and it doesn't hurt at all I used it after the shower and during the days when my hair it's not wet without pulling and breaking my hair like the old brush so yes I defiantly recommended to everyone to invest in this awesome brush.