Why is a $260 hairbrush worth it?

A high-quality hairbrush with proven effectiveness

An Altesse Studio boar bristle hairbrush is no ordinary accessory, because it is designed to condition your hair and make it more beautiful with time. Our consumer results from only 4 weeks of twice daily-use speak for themselves:

• 92% reported that their hair was visibly shinier
• 85% noticed a significant reduction in breakage and hair loss
• 87% agreed that it helped properly distribute scalp sebum through their hair.

But that’s not all! The premium boar hair used to make our bristles helps to improve the quality of your hair and make it more beautiful with each successive use, resulting in:

• Naturally protected and nourished hair strands, thanks to the fibrous composition of boar hair which lifts sebum up from the roots and helps to distribute it through the hair down to the tips
• A scalp which is slower to get greasy
• Softer and more supple hair
• Smoother hair with less frizz
• A reduction in static electricity
• An increase in hair volume.

A boar bristle hairbrush made entirely in France

Since its inception in 1875, Altesse Studio has designed and crafted hairbrushes in France that combine elegance, passion and excellence. Based in the Thérain valley of Picardy, the company has kept the traditional French art of brush-making alive and at the heart of its activities through the years.

Unlike cheap hairbrushes – often mass-produced in factories in questionable working conditions – Altesse Studio has always operated in accordance with its longstanding values of responsibility, sustainability and high standards of excellence.

Ancestral know-how recognized by the French government

Behind the price tag of $260 lies an exceptional ancestral expertise. In fact, Altesse Studio was awarded the label of “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)” aka Living Heritage Company by the French State. This mark of honor is a recognition of a company that still works using traditional artisanal techniques. At Altesse Studio, every step of the brush-making process: shaping, bristle placement, assembly, polishing and more… is done entirely by hand.

Premium boar hair and high-quality materials

A premium hairbrush needs to combine high-end performance with cutting-edge innovation. This includes using extremely high-quality materials that are sturdy and sustainable. So much so that the boar bristle hairbrushes from the Prestige Collection of Altesse Studio come with a lifetime warranty and are designed to be passed down from one generation to the next.

“First cut” boar hairs

A high-quality hairbrush can only be made by using the root end of the boar hair, also known as the “first cut.” It is neither too soft nor too firm, allowing the bristles to easily and gently brush through all hair types without irritating the scalp.

Our ancestral brush assembly technique and innovative shaping method are all carried out by hand. The result is a unique and exceptional hairbrush that delivers high-performance results no matter your hair type, be it fine, wavy, thick or curly.

A handle made from beautiful, durable olive wood

Altesse Studio’s premium boar bristle hairbrushes are each carved from a single block of olive wood, making each piece unique. Olive wood is a beautiful material but also a natural insulator, helping to reduce static electricity, which can be caused by the friction of the brushing action. The linseed oil finish also helps make it resistant to wear, lending an unwavering durability to our boar bristle hairbrushes.