A quick trip down the hair care aisle of any beauty supply store will net a wide selection of hair brushes; from the cheapest (hey Goody), to the ridiculously expensive (we’re look at you Mason Pearson in the glass case). But brushes might be one of the most unpredictable hair care items, because cost has absolutely nothing to do with efficacy. A good hairbrush has more to do with the kind of hair it’s brushing, than any price point can predict.  And nestled perfectly between the cheapest and the most expensive brushes sits Varis, which boast both an attractive price-point and measurable performance.

Cheaper than Mason Pearson and arguably more effective than Denman, Varis brushes come in a range of bristle mixes for both round and paddle brushes. And if you though all boar brushes were created equal, think again. Varis infuses its round boar bristles with hydro-ionic crystals to gently smooth and detangle hair, and keep it frizz-free. The company claims the brush also reduces drying time, and smooths hair quickly and easily.

Even the paddle brushes with nylon bristles boast the same fusion with hydro-ionic crystals. The goal is to keep hair smooth and manageable no matter which brush is used, from drying to styling and touch-ups in between. Varis also offers a blowdryer, clips, irons and a water spray bottle…

but it’s the brush collection that remains the most impressive. From the first stroke to the last, these brushes do well on most hair types with maximum smoothing power and minimal damage potential.