Altesse Studio The Art of Crafting Unique Hairbrushes
There are thousands of hairbrushes. A few are made in France. Only one maison the tradition of excellence brushmaking haute brushmaking : this is what makes an Altesse Studio brushStudio unique—the absolute attention paid to every detail of its craftsmanship. So that from the very first brush strokes, your hair shines through. This uniqueness has a name: artisanal craftsmanship. And here are the techniques on which it is based.
Altesse Studio: The Family Legacy and Artisanal Craftsmanship of an maison
Founded in 1875 by Léon Etienne Fournival, Altesse Studio today the last remaining French maison still in operation. Six generations have followed one another to preserve, pass on, and enrich the techniques that originated in the 19th century, guided by the highest standards.
Here, craftsmanship has been passed down with passion: from the workshop’s founding to the present day, with our maison . This legacy is complemented by deep local roots in the Thérain Valley, where our artisans often work as a family, carrying on techniques learned and passed down through the generations.
Discover our story and our expertise.
Why French craftsmanship produces the best hairbrushes
What sets an Altesse Studio toothbrush apart isStudio a single choice, but a meticulous sequence of technical decisions—regarding materials, bristle arrangement, and manufacturing—that 150 years of experience have allowed us to refine and master to perfection. This ensures that every detail of our toothbrushes contributes to truly effective brushing.
- Superior materials: Altesse Studio only the first cut of wild boar hair—the finest and keratin-richest part. Learn more about our materials.
- Unique bristle-setting techniques: tapered bristle placement, precise tuft sizing, calculated distribution… We craft our brushes in the purest brush-making tradition. Discover our expertise in boar bristles brushes.
- Meticulous craftsmanship of the wooden neck: Behind the unique ergonomics of each Altesse Studio neckStudio highly complex woodworking. The rough-cut wood requires dozens of successive steps of shaping in the workshop. The selected woods, such as olive wood, are polished and traditionally oiled with linseed oil.
- A rigorous manufacturing process: head assembly , trimming, shaping, gluing, finishing… At each stage, our artisans apply their expertise to the piece and inspect each one individually. Discover the manufacturing steps.
22 steps, 7 hours of work.
That’s how long it takes to craft aStudio handmade Altesse Studio brush. That number alone says everything about what we refuse to compromise on. See our 100% handmade brushes
The Craftsman's Hand: The Legacy of a Passion
Investing in one of our brushes isn’t just about choosing a high-quality product. It’s about embracing a piece of that history, a fragment of that artisanal “Made in France” heritage.
Delphine, the Unerring Eye
In the workshop, with its scent of wood and the rhythmic hum of the machines, Delphine checks the quality of the brushes one by one, bristle by bristle. This craft requires her to be fully present—truly present—with every movement. Each brush that leaves the workshop also bears her signature.
Isabelle: The Sensitivity of Matter
Brush-making is a personal craft: everyone has their own way of fitting the brush head onto the olive wood handle, with a level of skill and precision that can only be acquired through years of experience. For Isabelle, olive wood remains the most beautiful of materials: noble, nearly indestructible, and unique in its grain.
Véronique, Guardian of the Prestige Craft
For the Prestige Collection, Véronique hand-tufts each brush entirely by hand. Tuft by tuft, using nylon thread and no glue. This single step alone takes between 45 minutes and an hour per brush. She is one of the last artisans in France to have mastered this technique. It is an exceptional craft based on a traditional technique that has remained unchanged since 1875.
Jean-Jacques, the cornerstone of the transmission
A leading figure in the transmission of knowledge and experience in our workshops, Jean-Jacques embodies what 150 years of craftsmanship truly mean: precise techniques, an intuitive understanding of the material, and a commitment to excellence that cannot be delegated.
Enzo, the passionate up-and-comer
It embodies what the maison best: welcoming a new generation, passing on time-honored traditions, and watching the next generation embrace them with the same conviction as their elders. With passion.
A Vision of the Sustainable Object: The Brush of a Lifetime
Studio expertiseStudio manufacturing: it defines the purpose of the object. Our brushes are designed to be passed down through generations; some can be repaired for life and are built to last for decades rather than be replaced.
- Prestige Collection : Considered the “haute couture” of brushmaking, each piece is entirely handcrafted, numbered, and comes with a lifetime repair guarantee.
- Beauté Collection : a meticulous combination of the highest-quality bristles and high-precision pneumatic bristle-setting, making premium skincare more accessible.
Altesse Studio, brushmaker last remaining brushmaker , founded in 1875. Designated a "Living Heritage Company."
Proven results, visible from the very first brushings
- 92% of consumers notice visibly shinier hair.
- 87% notice that the natural oils are distributed more evenly natural oils the entire length.
- 85% report a significant reduction in breakage and shedding.
(RS Développement study, February 2022, 50 consumers, 4 weeks of daily use in the morning and evening.)
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THE BRUSH OF A LIFETIME.
A legacy of craft