The brush stand folds up. I don't think the brushes have any loose hairs. The name of an individual was written on one of the brushes, so I sanded it off. (See photo) ★ Brush stand (folded) Size: Approximately 23.5cm wide (at the longest point at the top) x 48.5cm high x 2cm thick (Height from the nail down: 41.5cm) ★ Brushes Large: 40cm (hair part is 12cm) (excluding the string) Medium: 32.5cm (hair part is 7cm) (excluding the string) Small: 31.5cm (hair part is 6cm) (excluding the string) Please understand that this is a personal inspection and a personal assessment.