Wood is not ideal as it peels [SEP] This is a nice brush. (I had to replace my old one after years of faithful service.) This one is as close as I could get to the shape I wanted and it works well. I have curly hair, so need to brush conditioner thro my hair as so many do w detangling brushes. But one week in and the finish is peeling off the wood. Not ideal. So not a great value, okay size, shape, and color.