Never mind the cheap drugstore options you have stashed in a drawer.

The latest wave of beautifully crafted brushes are a return to a bygone era of beauty.

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Brushes have been a staple of human grooming for thousands of years.

You had very lovely objects in silver and ivory, that were like a collection.

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001, $98: Elegance meets performance with a handcrafted dual-bristle brush.

Now, a variety of brands are leaning back into the art of the brush.

Think: stylish muted colors, chic branding, and a thoroughly Parisian sensibility.

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Theyre utilitarian, and not the most feminine, she says.

But Goldmarks brushes are made to be put on display.

And more than justlookinggood, theyre good for your hair.

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I want the people who choose our products to feel a sense of joy and pride, Cohen says.

This article appears inMarie Claire’s 2025 Craftsmanship Issue.

And pull it off.

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22 affordable finds that will convert you.

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