wooden comb
Benefit and harm
Many of the fair sex are very serious about the selection of combs. And this is not surprising, because every woman wants to have luxurious, shiny and healthy hair. Therefore, many women, preferring everything natural, choose wooden combs.
But wooden combs also have their pros and cons.
- Firstly, a comb or brush made of wood is useful in that it has gentle qualities for your curls. Doesn't hurt or confuse them. From it you will never get microtrauma on the scalp.
- Secondly, it has an antistatic effect for your hair. You will no longer need to watch these fluffy and protruding hairs.
- Thirdly, it is ideal for combing brittle hair, it also prevents the hair from becoming oily and is a preventive measure for split ends.
A wooden comb is of great benefit when applying various masks and healthy hair mixtures, especially if the composition contains various oils and other beneficial ingredients.
And, finally, a wooden comb, of course, is made from environmentally friendly and natural materials. Therefore, it will definitely suit even whimsical girls.
The disadvantage of any wooden comb can be considered its fragility.This is due to the fact that the tree is saturated with moisture in a fairly short period of time, and, therefore, swells and makes the comb unusable for combing your hair. It should not be used because the cracks formed on the comb can harm your hair and even cause split ends.
Kinds
It would seem that there is nothing easier than buying this uncomplicated hair care accessory. But here everything is not so simple, you need to be very attentive to the selection of combs, because each type of hair has its own requirements.
If your hair is naturally wavy or curly, it is best to choose a comb with wide teeth that are not too close together. With this comb, you can easily bring your curls in order in a matter of minutes.
For long hair and curls of medium length, the most ordinary hair combs with an average arrangement of teeth are suitable.
If you practice head massage, then give preference to a massage hair comb with wide teeth.
For gentle care and easy combing of your curls, choose combs with rare teeth.
A round comb or brush made of wood can be used for thick hair as well as for styling.
One of the safest types of combs can be for children. Best of all, when choosing an accessory for children's curls, pay attention to birch and oak options, which will have a healing effect on your child's hair.
Men also very often think about using natural products, especially for hair care. A men's comb made of wood with rare teeth will be an excellent solution.
Do not forget about one very important detail, the stiffer your hair, the harder the material should be, in our case it is wood.
materials
Natural combs are made from a variety of wood species. oak the comb has the best antistatic effect. An oak comb will help strengthen your hair, make it stronger and also help you get rid of your dandruff problem. A wonderful oak accessory will be an excellent option when applying useful masks to curls.
It is also worth taking a look to birch and ash variants, which will help accelerate the growth of your curls and make them stronger.
Sandalwood comb improves the general condition of the hair and activates their growth. The sandalwood comb also has a soothing effect on your tresses. Especially good for weak and brittle hair. Sandalwood helps to normalize sleep and relieve irritation from the scalp.
Bamboo A comb will help you safely care for your hair. It does not injure the structure of your hair, but, on the contrary, makes them soft and shiny.
Peach wood comb will be a real salvation for your hair, it will have a positive effect on the hair, with each application strengthening them stronger and restoring their natural shine. It has a very pleasant aroma, which hardly remains on the hair with a light veil.
If you are still thinking about which option to choose. For example, give preference to a plastic comb or still natural, then, first of all, rely on your preferences. But in all respects, wooden models are, of course, much more useful and natural. I would also like to note that combs come from natural and artificial bristles.In the manufacture of natural options, pig bristles are most often used, which favorably affects our curls.
How to care
The rules for caring for an accessory for your curls are quite simple. Try to keep the wooden comb away from direct sunlight, as well as various heaters and batteries. Otherwise, you will dry out the tree very quickly, which will lead to cracks and, as a result, the unsuitability of this accessory. The same is true for very humid places. It is not recommended to leave the comb in the bathroom. Ideal for storage at room temperature.
You can wash the comb once a week, but at least once a month in warm water with soapy water. Wipe dry with a towel and pat dry. After use, clean the accessory from the remaining hairs.
If you have oily hair and use a comb very often, it is recommended to wipe the teeth with a damp cloth.
How to use
It would seem that it will not be difficult for you to comb your hair, but even here many girls make a lot of mistakes. According to experts, hairdressers and trichologists, there are several important points to consider, and not just “tear out” tangled hair.
Owners of short hair are recommended to comb them from top to bottom, and long curls, on the contrary, from bottom to top.
It is not recommended to comb freshly washed and damp hair. Begin your combing ritual at the back of your head slowly, moving towards the top of your head and on to your forehead. Try to comb your hair delicately without tangling it.
How to make a comb
For lovers of handmade, you can quite easily make an unusual hair accessory with your own hands using decoupage technique.To do this, you will need any wooden comb that you will need to paint (prime) and decorate. Decoupage is precisely the decoration of things familiar to us with the help of various pictures and napkins. From a new comb, you can make an old one or, conversely, transform it.
The workflow will be quite simple. Degrease your accessory with alcohol, this is done for better and subsequent adhesion to the ground. Next, using a brush or sponge, cover the entire surface of the comb with decoupage primer (you can find it at any needlework store).
The next step is to use a decoupage napkin. Choose a good location for the pattern and cut it out. Next, we apply the drawing to our comb and apply a special decoupage glue on top. It is necessary to stick the napkin well to our accessory, without wrinkles. Your work will dry for about an hour. Some details, if desired, you can add or circle with gold or silver paint. For a more durable fixing, cover the accessory with acrylic varnish.
Rating of the best
Many brands produce wooden accessories for the care of our hair. For example, excellent brushes for our curls, which are produced in Russia, can be found at the brand "From Siberia with love". The prices are quite pleasant, and the quality is appreciated by women all over the country.
professional brand Dewal also offers a wide variety of hair accessories made of wood. Their products are especially good for owners of long and thick curls.
For all types of hair, you can look at wooden combs Vortex, which are valued, first of all, for their excellent quality. One of the most popular brands in Russia is Herculeswhere you will find very high quality combs, brushes and combs.
Reviews
According to the majority of girls and women who use wooden combs, only the most positive reviews are noted. Starting from a good and effective effect on problematic and dull curls and ending with a very pleasant smell of real wood.
Some ladies refuse wooden combs because of their fragility, and also because they are not recommended to comb wet strands.
But still, very often the fair sex prefers accessories made from exclusively natural materials, since they have many advantages, and they also have a very positive effect on the condition of our hair as a whole.