"This is an excellent brush for applying either loose or pressed powder. It allows the user to smoothly apply a small amount of powder and continue to apply additional layers as needed to cover any imperfections, while maintaining a natural appearance. In addition, I've been using the brush for at least a month and have yet to see any of the hairs come loose from the brush itself--I've used umpteen brushes over the years, and the fact that it's not loosing hairs is the sign of a well-made cosmetic brush."