two kinds of bristles set in latex base [SEP] light purple handled brush has two different kinds of bristles longer ball tipped nylon and shorter boar bristles set into a latex rubber cushion when using it the long nylon bristles gently touch the scalp while the boar bristles run through my hair and help to smooth it and eliminate static the brush is about by with a large brush head of about by that makes quick work of brushing my hair the latex base flexes somewhat in use and makes it very comfortable with no scalp irritationit has a flat lavender colored handle with a matte finish that helps maintain grip