Abstract: An elastic fabric member (16, 16?) closely surrounds a base portion (12, 12?) of a hairbrush (10, 10?) from which the bristles (B, B?) of the brush extend. Fabric member (16, 16?) includes openings (22) through which the bristles (B, B?) extend when the fabric member (16, 16?) is substantially down on the base (12, 12?) of the brush (10, 10?). The fabric member (16, 16?) may be a tubular sleeve that is expandable/contractible for placing it on and removing it from the base (12, 12?) of the brush (10, 10?). Or, it may be a wrap (16?) having end portions (32, 34) that are secured together after the wrap (16?) is placed on the brush (10, 10?).