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BurbleWooden Brush · by Medilife
Burble Wooden Brush, beechwood hairbrush with boar bristles
Hair with oily roots and dull ends
The real problem

Oily roots.
Dull, dry ends.

The oil that protects your hair stays at the top and never travels down.

Woman brushing her hair with the Burble brush
How it solves it

It carries the oil
down to the ends

Boar bristles pick up your scalp's own oil and draw it along the whole strand.

Hair with even shine
The result

Shine you grow,
not shine you spray

Hair that is aligned and lubricated reflects light evenly.

Hair before brushing Before
Hair after brushing After
Marianne, wavy hair

One brushing
session

Boar bristles and nylon pins
Hybrid system

Boar and nylon,
in one head

  • Pure boar bristles
  • Individual nylon pins
  • Flexible rubber cushion
  • Solid beechwood handle
Beechwood handle with the Burble engraving
Made by hand

Beechwood,
polished piece by piece

Natural protective finish. No two grains are alike.

Burble brush on a travertine surface
How to use it

Three steps

01On dry hair, start at the ends.
02Work up to mid lengths and roots.
03Five to ten full strokes.
Customer holding the Burble brush
4.8 out of 5 · 1,043 reviews

“The shine I'd been
chasing for years”

Rebecca O., Austin TX · Verified purchase

Burble brush resting on linen
No risk

60 days to
send it back

If you don't see the difference in your hair, we refund you in full.

Ethically sourced boar Handmade beechwood Secure checkout
Wooden hairbrush · Beechwood edition

The shine your hair already makes, finally spread.

Your scalp produces the best conditioner your hair will ever get. Burble is the tool that carries it all the way to the ends.

  • Visible shine. From the first few strokes.
  • Less frizz. Without creams or wax.
  • Detangles and polishes. In the same pass.
  • Made by hand. Beech, boar and natural rubber.
Choose your option 25 × 8 cm
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HandmadeSolid beechwood
Ethical boarResponsibly sourced
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What nobody explains

Your scalp already makes the best conditioner there is. It never reaches your ends.

Your scalp produces oils that lubricate and protect the hair fibre. On long, thick, wavy or curly hair, those oils stay trapped near the top.

The result is the one you see in the mirror every morning: heavy, greasy looking roots and mid lengths and ends that are dry, porous and flat. It isn't a lack of product. It's a lack of distribution.

The contrast between oily roots and dry ends
The hybrid system

Four materials.
Four different jobs.

A plastic brush does one thing: it separates. Burble brings together four materials that work at the same time in every stroke.

i

Boar bristles

They travel along the surface of the hair, pick up the natural oil at the root and spread it toward the mid lengths and ends. These are what polish and bring shine.

ii

Nylon pins

Longer than the bristles. They reach between the sections, separate them and work out light knots without pulling.

iii

Rubber cushion

A blend of natural and synthetic rubber. It gives under pressure and lets the pins follow the curve of your head instead of fighting it.

iv

Beechwood handle

Solid wood with a natural protective finish. It gives the brush weight, balance and control in every stroke. Polished by hand.

Macro of the boar bristles and nylon pins of the Burble brush
The result

Aligned hair.
Even light.

When the fibre is ordered and lubricated, it reflects light evenly instead of scattering it. That is what the eye reads as shine.

The dense bristles also gather the loose hairs that lift out of a style, so frizz settles without any holding product. It is a cosmetic effect and you can see it from the very first uses.

ShineA polished, even surface
FrizzLoose hairs laid back down
Close up of hair with even shine
One single tool

Five jobs you used to do
separately

SpreadsCarries your natural oil from root to end.
PolishesSmooths the surface of the fibre and lifts shine.
ControlsSettles frizz and stray hairs.
DetanglesWorks out light knots without forcing the hair.
StimulatesA gentle mechanical massage across the scalp.
 Plastic brushBurble
Spreads the scalp's natural oil
Polishes the surface and lifts shine
Works out light knots
Flexible cushion that follows your head
Builds up staticYesMinimal
MaterialsPlasticBeech, boar, rubber
Expected lifespan1 to 2 yearsYears of daily use
Craftsman polishing the wooden handle of the Burble brush
Made in small batches

Polished by hand,
one at a time

The handle is turned from solid beechwood and sealed with a protective finish of natural origin. Every piece is sanded and refined by hand until the surface is smooth, comfortable and hard wearing.

That is why you will find small differences in tone, grain and texture from one brush to the next. They are not flaws. They are the proof that the wood is real and that no two pieces are identical.

The bristles are pure, ethically sourced boar, set into a cushion of natural and synthetic rubber. The assembly takes far longer than an injection moulded plastic brush, and you can feel it the moment you pick it up.

Burble Wooden Brush editorial
The ritual

Two minutes, once a day

Best used on dry hair. You don't need a huge number of strokes.

01

Start at the ends

If there are knots, free the ends first and work upward little by little. The brush should never be forced through a tangle.

02

Work in sections

On thick or heavy hair, part it into sections so the bristles and pins can reach more of the surface with every stroke.

03

Full strokes

From root to end, with moderate pressure. Five to ten strokes per section is enough to change the finish.

Burble brush with hair oil on travertine
Reviews
4.8

Based on 1,043 verified reviews

5 ★86%
4 ★10%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%
Marianne D. Marianne D.Portland, OR

My hair is down to my waist and it was always the same story: greasy at the roots by day two, and ends that looked like they belonged to a different person. The bit about the oil never travelling down finally explained it. Three weeks of brushing at night and I've gone from washing every other day to twice a week. The shine really shows up in daylight.

Customer photo with the Burble brush
Verified purchase · One brush
Sophie L. Sophie L.Lyon, France

I bought two, one for me and one for my daughter. It has a real weight in the hand, nothing about it feels cheap.

Verified purchase · Two brushes
Priya N. Priya N.Manchester, UK

The shine is real and my frizz has dropped a lot. The only reason it isn't five stars: my hair is properly curly and this opens the curl right up, so I only use it on days I want it smoothed out. Worth knowing before you order if you wear your curls defined.

Verified purchase · One brush
Rebecca O. Rebecca O.Austin, TX

The shine I'd been chasing for years, and it turns out it wasn't a product, it was how I was brushing. I've stopped buying serums.

Verified purchase · One brush
Diane K. Diane K.Toronto, ON

I hesitated a long time over the price, I won't pretend otherwise. I used to buy twelve dollar brushes and bin them every year once the pins started falling out. This one has been with me four months, still looks new, and my hair sits differently now, easier to work with. It has already worked out cheaper than replacing the old one.

Verified purchase · One brush
Hannah F. Hannah F.Dublin, Ireland

I use it to smooth a ponytail and there isn't a single hair sticking up afterwards. I used to need wax for that and it left everything stiff.

Burble brush at a customer's home
Verified purchase · Two brushes
Naomi T. Naomi T.Auckland, NZ

With the humidity here frizz is a daily fight. It doesn't make it vanish, but my hair stays put and I've stopped leaving the house with that halo of flyaways.

Verified purchase · One brush
Claire M. Claire M.Vancouver, BC

No complaints about the brush itself, it's lovely. It just took longer to arrive than I expected and I'd ordered it for a wedding. Once it was in my hands I got over it quickly.

Verified purchase · One brush
Elena V. Elena V.Barcelona, Spain

My hair is thick and heavy, the kind that doesn't cooperate. What surprised me wasn't the shine, it was the massage. Brushing stopped being a chore I rushed through in the morning. I do it at night sitting down and I finish calmer than I started. The wood is beautiful too, I leave it out on the dresser.

Verified purchase · Two brushes
Burble brush on natural linen
The Burble guarantee

60 days to test it
on your own hair

Use it every day for two months. If you don't see the difference in shine, in frizz or in how your hair feels, write to us and we'll refund you in full. Keep the brush.

Burble Wooden Brush

The last hairbrush
you'll need to buy

Solid beechwood, pure boar bristles, individual nylon pins and a natural rubber cushion. 25 × 8 cm. Made by hand.

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Questions

Before you order

Will it work on my hair type?
It is built mainly for medium to thick hair, and it performs beautifully on straight and wavy textures. On curly and very curly hair it separates the natural curl pattern and adds volume, so it is best kept for the days you want that looser, smoothed finish. On extensions, use it gently and avoid pulling directly at the bonds.
How long does shipping take?
Each brush is prepared and packed by hand, which takes 2 to 5 business days. Once it leaves our workshop, delivery takes a further 8 to 15 business days depending on your country. Shipping is free worldwide on every order, with no minimum, and you'll receive a tracking link by email the moment your brush is on its way.
How long before I see a difference?
Shine and frizz control are cosmetic effects and they show from the first few uses, because they depend on how the fibre is laid down and on the lubrication your hair already has. What changes over the weeks is consistency: the more evenly your natural oil is distributed, the less it collects at the roots. Results vary with your hair type, its porosity, any chemical treatments and the products you use.
Does it help with hair loss?
No. Burble does not stop hair loss and it does not grow new hair, and we are not going to sell you that. The nylon tips give a pleasant massaging feeling across the scalp, but it is mechanical stimulation that accompanies your routine, nothing more. The benefits are cosmetic: distribution of your natural oils, manageability and finish.
Wet hair or dry hair?
Dry, ideally. Wet hair is more fragile and stretches, so brushing it in that state causes more breakage. If you have knots, loosen them first with your fingers or a wide tooth comb, then finish with Burble for the polish and the shine.
How do I clean it?
Pull out the trapped hair after every use. Every two to four weeks you can do a deeper clean: lukewarm water and a little mild soap on the bristle area only, without submerging the brush. Dry it with a towel and leave it bristles down somewhere airy. Never use a hairdryer, direct heat, long sun exposure, alcohol, bleach or abrasive cleaners.
Why does it cost more than a normal brush?
The materials and the assembly. A conventional brush is injection moulded from plastic in a single piece. This one is solid beechwood polished by hand, pure ethically sourced boar bristles, individual nylon pins and a natural and synthetic rubber cushion, mounted one at a time. It is built to last years of daily use, not to be replaced every season.
Will my brush look exactly like the photos?
Identical in shape, dimensions and materials, yes: 25 × 8 cm every time. But because the wood is natural, each piece carries small variations in tone, grain and texture. Those differences are not manufacturing defects, they are part of what makes each brush its own.
What if I don't like it?
You have 60 days from the day it arrives. Write to us and we'll refund the full amount without asking you to ship it back.
One brush
$59