I originally bought the large, pink tangle teezer. Wasn't too fond of the colour but the main problem I found with it was that the bristles became damaged in the suitcase when travelling, so I bought the compact styler version. The bristles are very much protected by the cover and I find it easier to hold than the larger version. I do find, though, that because the bristles are shorter (than the larger version), it's not as effective in tackling tangles (still better than standard hair brushes, though). I now use the pink regularly and use the compact only when travelling. Although (very) good for tangles, I don't find them particularly good for styling, so you may still need a standard brush as well.