Really like this brush. I would say it's better than the define brush because the bristles are actually softer and therefore more gentle however the little balls on the bristles will get caught in your hair if you have 3B or higher textured hair. I recommend just snipping the balls of with a scissors but overall love the brush and wish they'd make them without the balls on the bristles as it's not ideal for type 3 and 4 hair as the hair is too curly.