I used a similar style metal core brush with the firm bristles for years but stopped for some reason. I noticed my stylist using this type of brush and decided to try it again. Wow. Styling is so much easier but what is more amazing is how the style holds through heat and sweating. I have medium fine hair that hits just below my chin. It has gotten increasingly wavy and frizzy with age and just a little heat and humidity could overcome styling and heavy duty hair spray. Now that I'm using this brush my hair stays put. The brush I was using just before the Olivia Garden had a metal core but soft bristles. I don't notice any quicker drying with the Olivia Garden nano thermic but much better staying power for my style.I really like this brush! I got a pixie (too short) so bought the 1/2”. Once it grew out a little I got the 1”. Both really grip your hair, so perfect for short fine hair. Great brush for the price!!I was looking for some dependable good brushes to use at work on my clients that could withhold heavy use, and also that had very durable end pickers that won’t just break off. These have been amazing and just that so far.I like everything about this . Easy to pull through my curly hair . Well made . Heats up well but not too hot . Great for blow drying .Best brush ever ! Totally love it .This brush enables my hair to hold a curl but it doesn’t damage my hair.I have Olivia's Ceramic brush collection and I love it. When I saw this color on line, I just had to buy it. I received it and it works as well as my other ones. Just that this one is wayyyyyyy prettier. Will be buying the other brushes too.I love this brush. It not only looks nice but it also works very well. It doesn’t grab your hair and pull it out it glides through very easily when using your blow dryer. Definitely worth the price.This brush was used by my new hairdresser who, for the first time in forever, hasn't needed to use straighteners after blow drying my hair. So I thought I'd give it a go.I'm genuinely impressed with the results. Since having the brush, I haven't needed to use my straighteners.Definitely recommended.Nice, good quality brush. I also own the paddle brush which is also a fab brush.The only thing I will say about this particular brush is that it's very big which is not necessarily a bad thing but I think it's more for long hair as I think anyone with short hair would struggle.I don't use this everyday but usually use it when I feel that my hair needs a bit of a "oomph"!Had my hair cut quite short. Wasn’t used to blow drying any length hair. I saw somebody else use this brush with the same pixie bob as mine. I thought it looked good, wanted to give it a go. It is so easy to use and really good quality. It only takes me about 5 minutes to dry my hair, really pleased I bought it.After all these years I’ve finally found my perfect hairbrush. Although expensive it’s definitely worth it. Smoothed my hair , gave it some much needed lift . Lightweight and does the job it’s supposed to do. Seller dispatched straight away.Light weight an easy to style hair better than ghd brushes good grip an no need for straighteners everyday