Sixteen ReFa pieces are currently stocked from Tokyo, and only three of them get compared side by side anywhere on this site. Here is the rest, sorted by what each one is actually for.
ReFa's range runs to sixteen pieces once you count every brush, comb, oil and finishing tool we carry, and only three of them get compared against each other anywhere on this site. That leaves plenty of the range unexplained: the gold-pin scalp brush, the folding comb built for bangs, the oil that goes on before a hair iron, the hand cream pressed from a heart-shaped case. Our personal shoppers get asked about most of these individually. This is the answer in one place.
Ranking the range by price would be simple, and wrong: two people can spend the same amount and want completely different things from their hair. So we have sorted it by what each tool is actually for, detangling, scalp care, on-the-go touch-ups, styling and finishing, with the piece worth reading first at the top of each group.
The quick answer: which ReFa tool for which job
Everyday detangling and shine: the ReFa Heart Brush for most hair, or the ReFa Aile Brush if your hair is thick or long enough to need a wider head.
Scalp care and massage: the ReFa AURA for a dedicated nightly ritual, or the ION CARE BRUSH PREMIUM to fold scalp care into a normal shampoo.
Bangs and face-framing touch-ups: the ReFa Heart Comb Aira, or the smaller Heart Aira WITH for a coat pocket.
Holding a style through the day: the ReFa Lock Oil for a glossy finish, or Lock Oil Bloom Light for fine hair and bangs.
A gift or a finishing touch: the ReFa Heart Mirror or the Heart Fragrance Handcream.
Every ReFa piece we stock comes from authorised Tokyo retailers, factory sealed, no exceptions. Stock arrives in limited runs from each sourcing trip, and the smaller pieces, the combs, the mirror, the hand cream, tend to move fastest because they double as gifts. If something here is out of your size or colour when you look, message Live Chat and we will flag you for the next shipment.
Detangling and everyday shine
This is the group most people start with: brushes built to work through dry hair without snapping it, then smooth the surface so it catches the light.
ReFa Heart Brush, the one everyone means when they say "ReFa brush"
The three-level bristle structure does two jobs in one stroke: detangling bristles catch knots from different angles while polishing bristles smooth the surface behind them, and the heart-shaped head spreads pressure across the whole hand rather than loading it through a handle. It is a dry-hair brush, not a shower one. We go deeper on scalp versus lengths, and how it stacks up against the Ray, in our standalone Heart Brush review, and it sits inside our three-way brush comparison too. Best for: a first ReFa brush, and most hair types.
ReFa Aile Brush, the wider head for thicker or longer hair
Same three-level bristle logic as the Heart Brush, built into a wide, contoured shape that follows the curve of the head and gathers broad sections, including the back and inner layers, in one pass. Compared directly against the Heart Brush and Ion Care Brush in our brush comparison guide. Best for: thick or long hair, and the back sections a smaller brush skips.
ReFa Heart Brush Ray, three-stage pins and a mirror in the cap
Two pin heights work in one stroke, taller detangling pins ease knots apart while shorter polishing pins lay the cuticle flat, and the brush carries more antistatic agent than the original Heart Brush by ReFa's own comparison. The protective cover doubles as a glass mirror, and it picked up first place in beauty tools and devices at the WWD Beauty 2023 first-half Best Cosme awards. Full mechanism breakdown in our Heart Brush Ray explainer. Best for: upgrading from the original, or buying for someone else.
ReFa Aile Brush Ray, natural bristle polish for a rougher texture
The Aile shape with a different bristle mix: flexible nylon pins work through tangles first, then 100 percent natural pig bristles polish the surface behind them. It ships with its own stand rather than a cover. Best for: hair that tangles easily or feels rough at the ends, on dry hair only.
ReFa Heart Brush mini, the full mechanism in travel size
The full-size Heart Brush's three-tier bristle action, built into a 65g body. Dry hair only, the same as its full-size counterpart. Best for: a handbag, gym kit or carry-on, without giving up the full-size mechanism.
Our detangling pick: Heart Brush for most hair, Aile Brush if it runs thick, Heart Brush Ray if the mirror cap matters for gifting, Aile Brush Ray for a rougher texture, and the mini for a bag or gym kit.
Scalp care and massage
These are less about the ends of the hair and more about what happens underneath it: circulation, buildup and the kind of pressure a head massage usually finds.
ReFa AURA, the newest piece in the range, built purely for the scalp
Each pin is coated in 24-karat gold over brass, chosen for glide and conductivity, sitting on a flexible cushion that moves with the pressure of each stroke instead of pressing a single point. Two to three minutes from hairline to nape, on dry or towel-dried hair, is what our shoppers run before bed. Full review at ReFa AURA: Japan's Newest Gold-Coated Scalp Brush. Best for: a dedicated nightly scalp ritual.
SoJan tip: the AURA's M Pink finish belongs to ReFa's wider M Collection, which now also runs across the Heart Comb Aira and Heart Aira WITH. If you are matching a set rather than picking one piece, that finish is the one to look for across all three.
ReFa Ion Care Brush Premium, the one our shoppers reach for first
Roughly twice the bristle count of the original Ion Care Brush, arranged on a rounded, pin-free centre so the head follows the curve of the scalp, with a ceramic ion plate built in and a draining stand for storage between washes. It sits inside the same three-way comparison as the Heart and Aile brushes. Best for: folding proper scalp care into shampooing without adding a step.
ReFa Ion Care Brush, the original ion-plate design
An internal ceramic plate generates negative ions as the brush moves through wet hair, working alongside a three-step "fit, reach, scrape" bristle layout: the rounded head fits the scalp's curve, graduated bristles reach into pores, and ball-point tips clear buildup without scratching. More on why this range holds up over time in Are ReFa Hair Brushes Worth It? Best for: an entry point into ion-plate scalp care.
ReFa Heart Brush for Scalp, shiatsu-style pressure without an appointment
Twenty-two elastomer "core finger" pins are built with a layered internal structure that mirrors a human finger, flexing under pressure and springing back rather than sitting rigid, and the curved head keeps more pins in contact through the crown. It works wet or dry, with a drainage stand for the shower shelf. Best for: tension relief at the crown and neck, in the shower or out of it.
Our scalp-care order of preference: AURA for a dedicated nightly ritual, Ion Care Premium to fold into a normal wash, the original Ion Care Brush as the entry point, Heart Brush for Scalp for pressure relief specifically.
On-the-go combs for bangs and face-framing pieces
These three live in a bag rather than on a shelf: small enough for a clutch, built for the pieces around the face rather than the whole head.
ReFa Heart Comb Aira, the fold-flat comb our shoppers actually carry
Folds flat into a bag and locks open for a steady hand, with Marquise teeth that curve inward toward the centre to reduce stress on the hair, plus a chrome coating to cut static. Full verdict in ReFa Heart Comb Aira Review: Is It Worth It? Best for: a bangs reset, a quick part, or catching flyaways mid-afternoon.
ReFa Heart Aira WITH, smaller again, and built to be given as a gift
The same curved Marquise teeth and chrome anti-static coating as the full-size Aira, built into a body under 100mm so it sits in a coat pocket or clutch. Our personal shoppers usually pair it with the full-size Heart Comb Aira, one for home and one for the bag. Covered alongside the Heart Mirror in ReFa Heart Mirror, Aira WITH and the New M Collection Colours. Best for: gifting, or a second comb that lives outside the house.
ReFa Marquise Hair Comb, four styles for four different jobs
The same Marquise tooth curve and chrome coating as the Aira, across four builds: WITH is compact with a protective cover, ARRANGE has fine teeth and a sectioning tail, DEEP runs wide-spaced teeth for volume and curl, and TWIN carries two tooth densities in one comb. Best for: sectioning and parting with ARRANGE, wavy or curly hair with DEEP.
Our comb pick by pocket: Heart Comb Aira for the everyday fold-flat option, Heart Aira WITH for the smallest gift-sized version, Marquise DEEP for width through curls or ARRANGE for sectioning.
Holding a style through the day
Two oils, the same heat-transfer idea, a different finish.
ReFa Lock Oil, glossy hold for thicker styles
A thermally conductive formula that transfers and dissipates heat quickly through the strand, applied before a hair iron to help a curl or wave hold its shape without a stiff finish. Eighteen phyto oils carry the formula, finished with a fruity floral scent. Best for: thicker hair that wants a glossy, defined hold.
ReFa Lock Oil Bloom Light, the lighter finish for fine hair and bangs
The same heat-transfer technology in a featherlight texture, with an added tamanu oil boost for vitamin E and UV protection, and a Bouquet Rouge fragrance of rose and muguet over sandalwood. Where the standard Lock Oil leaves a rich, wet-look shine, Bloom Light gives a natural, fluffy finish built for delicate sections. Best for: fine hair, bangs, or anyone who finds a heavier oil weighs their style down.
Our oil pick: standard Lock Oil for glossy hold on thicker hair, Bloom Light if your hair or your bangs are finer and a heavier formula flattens them.
Finishing touches and small gifts
The smallest pieces in the range, and the ones our shoppers say move fastest each trip, because they double as presents.
ReFa Heart Mirror, thicker glass than most compacts this size
Built around a thicker optical-glass pane than most travel mirrors this size, with a reinforced frame that absorbs a knock rather than chipping, and a protective case included. Featured alongside the Heart Aira WITH in our guide to the small ReFa heart pieces. Best for: precise touch-ups, brows or a fringe check, rather than a quick glance.
ReFa Heart Fragrance Handcream, five scents pressed from a heart-shaped case
A press-dispense compact rather than a squeeze tube, with a fast-absorbing formula and five colourways each carrying a distinct scent family, from Rose Gold's peach and rose to White's soft citrus and jasmine. All five broken down in ReFa Heart Fragrance Handcream: All Five Scents, and Which One Suits You. Best for: a scented hand routine, or a gift where scent matters as much as the cream itself.
Our finishing pick: Heart Mirror for anyone doing brow or fringe work on the move, Heart Fragrance Handcream when scent should matter as much as the moisture.
So, which ReFa tool should you actually buy first?
By situation:
New to ReFa entirely: the Heart Brush for everyday detangling. Already brushing, and want scalp care next: the AURA or the Ion Care Premium. Need something for a bag, not a shelf: the Heart Comb Aira or the Heart Aira WITH. Styling before heat: the Lock Oil or Bloom Light. Buying for someone else: the Heart Mirror, the Heart Fragrance Handcream, or the Heart Brush Ray for its mirrored cap.
By hair and scalp:
Fine hair or bangs: the Aile Brush Ray's natural-bristle polish, or Lock Oil Bloom Light. Thick or long hair: the Aile Brush's wider head, or standard Lock Oil. Tension at the crown: the Heart Brush for Scalp or the AURA. Frequent static and flyaways: the Heart Comb Aira or the Marquise comb, both chrome-coated. Everyday scalp cleansing during a normal wash: the Ion Care Brush. Travelling light: the Heart Brush mini.
Personal shoppers keep seeing the same second item land in the basket alongside a ReFa brush or comb: a Tamburins or Shiro fragrance. Same considered, premium feel, a different part of the routine. Add a full-size bottle to a Heart Brush or Aile Brush order and the free shipping threshold is usually within reach too.
Is the full ReFa range worth building out?
Sixteen pieces is more than any one routine needs, and buying the whole range at once is not the point. Several tools solve the same problem from a different angle: the Heart Brush and Aile Brush both detangle, the Ion Care Premium and AURA both work the scalp. Picking one from each group, rather than every option inside it, is the difference between a considered kit and a drawer of overlap.
Where the range earns its place is coverage. Detangling, scalp care, on-the-go touch-ups and styling are four different jobs, and ReFa is one of the few Tokyo brands making a dedicated, well-built tool for each one rather than a single brush trying to do everything. Our full case for the brushes specifically is in Are ReFa Hair Brushes Worth It?
Where to buy genuine ReFa
Every piece in this guide is bought in person from authorised Tokyo retailers by our personal shoppers, factory sealed, on every sourcing trip. Stock moves in limited runs rather than a constant restock, so the smaller gift pieces are usually first to go each trip. Free delivery is available, and the range ships worldwide with no customs surprises for the pieces we carry.
FAQ
Which ReFa product should I buy first?
For most people, the Heart Brush for everyday detangling, or the Ion Care Brush Premium if scalp care matters more than smoothing the lengths.
Is ReFa worth the price?
For dry, tangle-prone or fine hair, generally yes. Each tool solves a specific mechanical problem, three-level bristles, an ion plate, gold-coated pins, rather than promising a generic result. The full case is in Are ReFa Hair Brushes Worth It?
What does the ReFa ion plate actually do?
The ceramic plate inside the Ion Care brushes generates negative ions as the brush moves through wet hair, which helps cut static and leaves the cuticle smoother once it dries.
Can ReFa brushes be used on wet hair?
It depends on the model. The Heart Brush, Heart Brush mini, Heart Brush Ray and Heart Comb Aira are dry-hair only; the Ion Care range and the Heart Brush for Scalp are made for the shower.
Where can I buy genuine ReFa?
Every piece in this guide is sourced in person from authorised Tokyo retailers. Browse the full range in the ReFa edit.
Is shipping free?
Free delivery is available, and the range ships worldwide.
Still not sure which piece solves your specific problem? Message our Live Chat and tell us what your hair is doing. Our personal shoppers can point you to the right tool from the sixteen above.
