Major retailers in the US have been quietly phasing out a popular item from their shelves: brushes made from badger hair. The move, which has been implemented by high-end department store Neiman Marcus and mass retailers like Ulta, Kohl's, and Michael's, has raised eyebrows among beauty enthusiasts and animal welfare advocates. The decision is reportedly linked to concerns over animal welfare, as badger hair brushes have been the subject of controversy in recent years due to allegations of animal cruelty in the sourcing of the hair. As the beauty industry continues to grapple with the ethics of animal-derived products, this sudden shift in retail strategy has sparked interest in the long-term implications for the cosmetics industry.
Major retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Ulta, Kohl’s and Michael’s, quietly stopped selling brushes made from badger hair over the past couple of months, The Post has learned.
