Mason Pearson Niño - Azul £56.50 - D R Harris London

My 4-year-old actually sits still while I brush her hair now, which is a miracle. The five rings of boar bristle are dense enough to glide through tangles without pulling, and for £56.50 I was worried it'd be overkill, but the quality feels like it'll last until she outgrows it.

The fine boar bristle tufts are gentle enough for my 4-year-old’s sensitive scalp, and the blue handle fits her little hand perfectly. It’s pricey, but the bristles really do glide through her fine hair without any tugging or tears.

My 6-year-old actually asks to brush her own hair now, which was unthinkable before. The five rings of boar bristle are gentle on her fine strands but still smooth out the tangles after a day at school. It's pricey, but it's built like a proper grown-up brush and should last until she's ready for th