Lovisa was educated at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and the Aarhus School of Architecture in Denmark.

Horse hair is divided into different categories: hair from the tail, which is strong and elastic; hair from the mane, which is soft but has poor elasticity; tail hair from cattle, which is soft but lacks elasticity. Horsehair must undergo preparation before it is ready to be used as a material for brushes. The process involves washing, combing, boiling, drying, making into trusses and, usually, dyeing. From one horse, approximately 5-6 hectograms of hair per year can be obtained!