Marvy Shampoo Brush and Scalp Invigorator

I have been using my Mar-V-Cide brush for years and years and years after finding it in a Caswell-Massey a LONG time ago (it's lived through me having hair down to my butt, then several variations of a shouler-length bob, and now a pixie cut), and I recently bought a few more, one for my daughter with her very long hair and one for my husband with his barely-there hair. My daughter and I both swim regularly, and it's hard to really get the pool chemicals and/or salt completely out of our hair, and the Marvy brush really helps with that.I know there's a whole backlash about shampoo use and too much shampoo, but if you want super clean hair, you want a super clean scalp, and you want a tingly scalp massage while you are shampooing, this brush delivers. I'm an old-school "squeaky clean" hair kinda girl, so I like using this brush and getting lots of foam from my shampoo and scrubbing my hair and scalp super clean, especially after I have been in a chlorinated pool for hours. I hate the feeling of my scalp being tight and dry after too much exposure to pool chemicals and this brush helps get rid of that.The brush basically made out of the same material that those big red bouncy balls that schools use in kickball is made out of- a stuff rubber, that gives with a bit of pressure. The brush is sturdy, but designed to curve around your hand, so you can really scrub your hair without it scratching your scalp or being uncomfortable or it actually hurting your skin.My daughter has eczema, so in order to exfoliate the scalp she either has to use a harsh chemical shampoo or use a shampoo brush- for us, it's much more pleasant for her to use one of these brushes on her hair when she's in the shower than have to apply a chemical mask and wear a shower cap for a while while it goes to work. It also helps her get all her hair clean even if she takes a quick shower.This item is a staple in my routine, and I haven't been without one for over two decades. I just think they are great. They help clean hair and scalp, stimulate blood flow, and generally make you feel relaxed.

I saw all the other fancier designed brushes but thought this looked easier with the handle nub and it is, it's simple and does a good job of massaging your scalp, it's not flimsy and sturdy and I noticed within ONE day that my scalp was cleaner, I know this sounds gross but by the night I'm scratching buildup out of my hair, I shower and wash my hair everyday and have thick curly hair which I know many say not to wash daily but I have mixed hair, one area is super fine and the other curly so the fine area actually gets oily quickly and I always had buildup issues - I use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner from paul mitchell (awapuhi is the best and get the larger bottles to save $) but I still had build up and after one wash I am weirdly shocked that I don't - I am so used to it that I expected to have to brush it out. I only use a light pomade to keep my curls intact and I still had build up and now nothing so definitely recommend and will keep on using it. Now if you could design ones with nicer colors and maybe a way to add a wide tooth comb together with it ..

I bought this after reading an article on how it helped one woman with dandruff. Something I seem to be struggling with lately. I tried looking for them in Walmart, but they were not available in store. It's as described, and the rubber "bristles" are not sharp pointed. The force is all in how much you apply. I did notice I need less soap using this, as I apply the soap to the rubber brush and then work it in. Too much and there's a lot of rinsing for your hair.I like the handhold on top, as things are slippery in the shower. The brush is also well made and the rubber "bristles" won't be coming off anytime soon.So far, I have not been struggling with dandruff like I had, and I have been using it about 4 days.It's be really nice to get a friend to use this on your scalp as it does feel really good.

For me the performance is not to my liking. I much prefer the plastic brushes because for one thing, most of them have finger rings or "wings" on the handle making it easy to hold on to while in use. This one only has a rounded peg type handle centered on it's top making it very difficult to hold onto with soapy hands, and the brush material is much to stiff not nearly as flexible as I had desired.I tried it based on some other high rated reviews. I got hooked on shampoo brushes while in the Marines many years ago.Can't give it more than 3 stars for the above mentioned reasons.

Definitely regret purchasing this - my hair was in perfect condition before using it. I have long hair down to my hips and a lot of it. After the 3rd time I used this shampoo brush, I noticed short pieces of hair on the top of my head (kind of like baby hairs all over, but not fine). This was odd considering I just had a Brazilian blowout a few weeks ago and my hair was frizz-free. Then I realized that they were little broken hairs. All over. A good amount. Really really frustrating because I take great care of my hair to keep it healthy and this product straight f*cked it up. I can only see this working on those with very short hair. If you have long hair, I strongly suggest you look for a different item. Don’t be like me.

Good quality shampoo brush. Seems like it's likely to last forever. Bristles are sharp enough to exfoliate and give a good scalp massage, but not sharp enough to be painful. I use less shampoo by pouring it on the brush and letting it do the work of lathering, in comparison with shampooing by hand. It's left my scalp in better condition, feels good to use, and I do a better job washing my hair because it's easier to be sure I'm working through every area. Since learning the difference between using a shampoo brush versus not, I don't want to switch back to the old way. If this brush every does wear out, I'll be buying another. Wish I'd found it earlier. It would've spared me a lot of the annoyance I've had with scalp issues.