The Brush No. 001

4.0 • 6 Reviews

I wish I could give this a 3.5. I don’t have any issues with this brand but it isn’t going to be anything I will repeat but and probably wouldn’t have bought without the thing drop discount. However, all of my issues are a preference thing-not anything problematic with the products. It may be the perfect product for other people. I purchased the bristle/nylon brush, dry shampoo, and scrub. Everything is beautifully packaged and designed with a luxe, minimal feel. The brush is well made and seems on par with other luxury brushes. Like all these brushes, the bristles don’t really make it through my thick, Asian hair to really get to my scalp like I’d like. I’ll keep it and use it but I still like the cheap Conair brushes for a good scalp scratch. The dry shampoo is an interesting package design that I was excited about. The brush fits in the jar-a nice detail-and there’s a top area separated from the bottom where the majority of the powder is stored so you have to tap/shake to get some powder into the top section. The powder is very white so I use it at night and really have to work it into my black hair for it not to look grey. Thus, the brush and powder jar are a little fussy considering I need to work through my hair anyway. It seems comparable to the Oribe powder I normally use but the oribe is a simpler shake on and not a big plastic jar but rather a metal canister. Oribe wins for me. The scrub is very similar to the Christoph Robin scrub I use. The Crown Affair scrub has a very perfumed smell which I don’t love (again preference) but the scent fades quickly and I don’t really mind it. However, it takes at least twice as much Crown Affair compared to the Christoph Robin to get the same lather and clean. The product is about the same price but the Christoph Robin lasts twice as long so a much better deal there. I also like the feel of my hair after more than with Crown Affair so Christoph Robin wins. Again, all just my preference and it may work great for others.

From my wife: I’ve only had this brush for a few days, and already, I am wondering why it’s taken me so long to buy a boar hair brush. I have straight hair that can get oily very quickly, but that also looks dry immediately after washing. To my surprise, brushing my hair with The Brush No. 001 shortly after washing gave my hair an almost immediate shine, without looking oily. I’m looking forward to seeing how my hair responds over time. I can’t speak to the longevity of the product, and the $100 price tag does seem quite steep, but in terms of investment in a hair brush that immediately makes your hair look shiny, soft, and at its best, I am a fan indeed.

This brush makes my hair feel so smooth and even reduces frizz. I love the bristles and how there’s nylon and boar. It just gives the scalp such a nice feeling. A great alternative to some higher-end brushes that meet a more affordable price point.

I wanted to love how elevated the products are but I'm not convinced the price point is worth it. The brush is beautiful and really smoothes my hair, but it is such a pain to clean. It really should already include the brush cleaner. The comb is... well, a comb. It's a convenient size to throw into your bag and does the job. As for their hair towel, when I first tried it completely changed my routine. I loved the simplicity of the design and how easy it was to use, but after only a few months the towel got moldy even with regular washing and bleaching. I stubbornly purchased a second thinking I could prevent it, but it quickly met the same fate as the first.

I’ve been loving my Crown Affair products, especially the brush, and the DS&Durga leave-in conditioner collab. The quality is excellent. You can tell they’re crafted with care, and the branding is beautiful. The products genuinely feel high-end and effective, making me feel like I’m treating my hair well. That said, the price point is quite high, which might be a bit steep for a consistent ritual.

The best smelling products that also work incredibly well! I have their leave in conditioner, dry shampoo, hair towel, hairbrush, and comb. Really love them all and will definitely be repurchasing at least the leave in conditioner.