I purchased this from Complex Biz at Ginza Mitsukoshi a long time ago and used it frequently for a while after the purchase, but it has been stored in a dark place since then. In my subjective opinion, I don't think there are any scratches or stains, but some people may be concerned about the looseness of the rubber. Please be aware of this. At the time, they said that the rubber could be replaced for a fee. It's all black and I think it will suit any hair color. Thank you. No claims and no returns, please.