This is the brush you have been looking for.1) It is soft, yet stable.2) The back side is the perfect massager. (shown in pictures2, 4 & 6)3) The price is right!A few tips to get the most out of your brush:• For dry brushing, begin at the ends of your limbs and work toward your heart, always toward the heart, in a circular pattern.*This method can help the lymphatic system in your body flow and has many other benefits. To learn more, give it a google search; Dry Brushing• For a self massage Flip the brush over and use the nubs on the backside following the same method as for dry brushing.* This side tends to feel better done on dry skin. Water or just soap and water make it skip and jump across the skin vs gliding in a pleasurable way. *Backside of the brush can also feel great if you add a little oil to your skin before using. (coconut oil is my favorite, but any massage oil or carrier oil, think olive oil, apricot oil, almond oil, etc. will do. Now Brand is a good one).⚠️ Caution ⚠️*Only use oil if you are not in the bath or showera) it will be very slipperyb) it will clog your drain/pipesI would not recommend using oil for dry brushing, or for use on the brush side. For the brush side you get a nice clean and smooth brushing experience by simply using your favorite soap and water. Though I do still follow the principals of dry brushing by beginning at my hands and working up, toward the heart. Beginning at the feet/ankles and working up the legs.. you get the idea.Anyhow, hope you find this review helpful, and buy this brush, you won’t regret it!