Comb

A comb is the most common item that we use when caring for our hair. We use it, but we don’t always think - did we make the right choice by purchasing just such a model? But it turns out that this is very important for the state in which our hair will be.

There are a great many combs, some are recommended for use during hair styling, others for coloring, and others can be combed with daily care.

A comb massages the scalp and combs the strands, it should be different for everyone. Women's beauty is 100% dependent on the condition of her curls. If they look healthy and beautifully styled, then the woman will look beautiful. And for this you need not only cosmetic products designed for hair care, but also a properly selected comb.

Some girls can get by with one comb model, while others will need a whole set of these accessories. When choosing a comb for yourself, you should always pay attention to its electrical conductivity, that is, you should choose an antistatic comb. It should be borne in mind that the antistatic comb is not suitable for those people who suffer from any skin disease on the head.

Among other types of combs, a comb with synthetic teeth of different lengths is intended for easy combing.It is usually soft, thanks to which the hair is combed, and not "fighted". It is better to choose a comb without a handle - such a model is considered safer for strands.

The Tangle Teaser is a modern take on the comb, ideal for combing wavy, curly, unruly hair and those with too fine structure.

People used such models in antiquity. There are many types of combs, and each of them is designed for a specific purpose.

Even the simplest hairstyle will look more elegant if it is decorated with a comb.

It is convenient to comb wet curls with a comb with rare but large teeth. Thus, they can be carefully untangled and not damaged.

For curly curls, a narrow comb is also suitable, having rather long and medium-thick teeth.

If the comb has thick teeth, it will be convenient for them to comb short hair, make a smooth hairstyle, comb hair in separate strands. Such a comb is also used to comb out lice; even the smallest nits can be combed out with it.

A comb with multi-colored teeth has such an attractive and unusual look that the mood will rise even if it is gloomy and cloudy outside. These cloves have a special shape, bent, and this is done so that tangled hair is easy to comb. With any type of hair, such a comb will cope perfectly.

Perhaps massage combs are the most common model used by most people. They are very convenient to use, and they can be purchased by people with any type of hair. In the event that the teeth of the base of the massage brush (in other words, a shovel) are not of natural origin, then they should end in small balls so that the scalp remains intact.

In addition, if the brush-comb is large, then the sebum will be evenly distributed over the hair, which due to this will not get dirty too quickly. However, it should be borne in mind that thick and strong curls need hard brushes, and thin ones, respectively, softer ones.

Pulling function when laying is one of the options. In this case, a hair dryer is used - the strands are pulled with a comb, and at the same time dried with a hair dryer.

There is a leveling brush of a round shape.

Thus, rather large curls are created or curly hair is leveled. The whole process is as follows: a strand is wound on a brush and processed with a hair dryer. The curls are soft, and if you hold the brush on one side of the strand, and the hair dryer on the other, and gradually stretch the comb along the curl, it will even out.

The double-sided model is used in styling, as a creator of hairstyle volume. A hair dryer is also a great help here.There are models with teeth only on one side, and there are - on both. The teeth on the sides are different in length, so you can stack strands of different lengths.

A professional hairdresser can create a chic hairstyle only if he has a number of specially designed accessories in his arsenal, here are just a few of them:

1. Cutting comb with blade, which is used when working with thin hair. This attribute is very reminiscent of a razor inserted between plastic plates with small teeth. A professional hairdresser can have several types of accessories and have teeth of different thicknesses.
2. Special comb-nozzle for polishing strands. To align them, they are cut with a machine with a nozzle. So the problems of split ends and naughty curls disappear. Get smooth, well-groomed curls. A hot haircut with scissors will only give an effect for a short time, and a polisher, if you properly care for your hair, will help your hair to be straight for much longer. As a rule, polishing is done every six months - it is this time that the smoothing effect is preserved.
3. For those cases where only the lower part of the hair is dyed, perfect comb for ombre. The paint is first applied to it, and then from the comb to the hair.
4. Comb "fork" hairdressers use, to style without using a hair dryer. It will help to untangle the hair, comb it and give one direction or another to the strands.
5. Hair thinning occurs using certain items. To do this, there are special scissors with a metal comb on one side, on the teeth of which there are small recesses, due to which the hairs are cut off.In addition, for the same purpose, each hairdresser has a special thinning comb.

In the world of combs, just like in any other area of ​​cosmetics, new items appear from time to time. Today, real miracle combs have already appeared on sale, you can’t say otherwise, and they are both handmade and mass-produced by manufacturers - now a comb can not only comb hair, but also strengthen it, make it more shiny and beautiful. And there are models that can even cope with knots and not damage almost a single hair. Here are just some examples:

It looks like an ordinary massage comb, but it runs on two AA batteries and it seems that it has incredible intelligence. It sounds at least strange, but it's true, the comb is really smart. The magical Iontec technology helps her in this, thanks to which you can smooth out naughty curls and lay them without any problems.

This accessory is able to carefully, one might even say with tenderness, comb your curls without “pulling” them, which is especially important for owners of fluffy and curly hair. The antistatic effect eliminates the electrification of your hairstyle in the future.

Tourmaline comb is another novelty, in the manufacture of which energy multifunctional high-tech nanopowder is used. It radiates healing for people, the so-called "life waves". The microcirculation of the body improves, the process of its recovery at the cellular level is stimulated.

An ultraviolet comb is an analogue of an ultraviolet lamp, which is used to treat psoriasis.Such an attribute is the most advanced and effective way to cure this disease on the scalp while being at home. Thanks to the new development, ultraviolet rays immediately fall on the skin, and not on the scalp.

Fashionable magnetic hairbrush. The accessory is compact and convenient, takes care of the health and beauty of your curls, increases the tone of life and contributes to your excellent mood throughout the day.

The doctors' comments about the laser comb are unanimous and say that this is really a new unique development that can help with hair loss and make them thicker and stronger.

There is also such an ingenious invention as a comb, where ordinary plastic teeth alternate with microfiber. With this comb, you will not only dry your hair quickly, but also style it.

A popular company from Slovakia has created a collection of luxurious combs made of precious metals that can be used like regular combs. Now, in pursuit of an impeccable look of hair, you can not buy not only expensive shampoos or balms. Thanks to the developers of the Tomas Veres company, the most expensive comb in the world from the Pantheon collection has also appeared on sale.

This golden model is made in the form of a comb with 32 teeth. The comb is 12 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. The comb is packed in an ostrich leather case from Italian craftsmen, and all this pleasure costs 9566 US dollars or 9000 euros.

But combs are usually not made of gold, most often other materials are used for this:

• wood;
• metal;
• plastic;
• ceramics;
• bone.

When we choose a hair brush, the main aspect is the quality of the bristles.The most expensive and at the same time the highest quality products are products with natural pork bristles. The natural composition will never damage the curls and does not injure the scalp. The bristles will cope with the detangling of the hair and will not electrify them. But the price of such a product will be much higher than for a plastic counterpart.

Natural material is the best that combs can be made from. A wooden accessory will provide your hair with excellent care. No cosmetic products will react with the tree, so a beech or birch comb is perfect for applying this or that composition to your hair and not worrying about an unforeseen reaction.

A birch comb can activate nourishing ingredients and help fight dandruff, but a beech comb will be more durable.

The oak comb is antistatic, the juniper comb has an antistatic effect, and the sandalwood comb calms and normalizes sleep. But only natural wood has all these qualities, and if it is varnished, then there will be no benefit.

When buying a comb with plastic bristles, check it: you need to run its bristles along the back of your hand, if there are no scratches, then you can make a purchase. A plastic product is a quick-cleaning thing, and this is understandable, because this material is considered the most hygienic. Such an accessory is always lightness, comfort and simplicity.

Carbon combs are among the interesting innovations that have pleased professional brands. The composition of this material is carbon fiber and ceramic coating. This is a fairly durable coating, so the hair care item will last for a long time, that is, the surface of the teeth will not be covered with microcracks that can damage the hair structure. Carbon coating does not electrify curls.

This is another novelty of our days. The so-called silicone combs are actually an alloy of silicone and plastic. These are cream products, as a rule, of a color that does not electrify the hair, which is also confirmed by the inscription engraved on them - “antistatic”.

A nylon comb is suitable for any type of hair - from thin short to thick curly. It is even better than natural bristles, it combs hair so softly and delicately. Recommended when curls are weakened or damaged.

Hard rubber has an amazing property to make curls shining and removes static charge from their surface. In addition, thanks to the gentle action, the rubber comb can also comb the hair when washing it, when the skin surface of the head and the curls themselves become the most vulnerable.

A metal product with frequent teeth is very convenient for combing, as well as dividing hair into strands. Rounded teeth will help detangle hair, and metal will remove static charge, but this accessory is not suitable for daily use. This is due to the fact that such care cannot be called delicate - the hair is torn, and the scalp is scratched.

Rubber and rubber combs can also be used to tidy up the hair immediately after washing it.Although, on the recommendation of hairdressers, wet hair, in principle, should not be combed. The only exception is curly hair, which is easier to gently comb wet, because it is usually problematic to do this when dry, especially if the curls are long.

Combs made of bone (it can be, for example, an animal horn) will be an excellent alternative to wooden products.

The base for the teeth or bristles is also an important component. If the base is rubber, you need to check whether it is securely fixed and whether it is torn at the edges.

A model with a rubber base will not slide well over curls, and with a plastic base it will beat with current, so dense textiles would be the best option.

Whatever material the comb is made of, it must have the correct shape, that is, there should be no sharp edges. They are usually rounded, ground or polished. The best collection in this sense is sawn models, and it doesn’t matter if they are made of plastic or from another material, the main thing is that there is no seam on the teeth.

Such a connecting line with poorly processed teeth can cause damage to the hair structure and microscopic injuries of the scalp.

For massage, choose a plastic brush, for smoothing hair - natural bristles, a rubber or rubber comb is best, and it is better to refuse metal products altogether.

You should not save much on such an accessory as a comb, because you will use it daily, so always choose a quality product that will delicately comb your curls and not electrify them.

The ways in which curls can be combed depend on their length. If you have an average length, choose the inverted head pose when you sit or stand with your head hanging down and combing your hair, starting from the back of the head. Gradually, moving towards the tips, the whole head is combed in this way.

This method provides the skin of the head with blood flow and strengthens the hair follicles. This procedure is recommended for those whose hair began to noticeably fall out.

Short strands are the easiest to comb - from the roots to the tips, from time to time, smoothing the hair with the palm of your hand.

The most difficult thing is for girls with long curls, because there is no way to avoid the fact that from time to time they will be confused with each other. In this case, it is recommended to lower your head down and, having collected all the hair in your hand, squeeze it in the middle. First of all, you should comb the ends of the hair, using rare teeth for this, and then a brush for massage.

Then the hair should be let go and begin to perform the same manipulations, only now with the upper part of the head. With caution, you need to choose this position for combing those women who suffer from high blood pressure.

An ebonite comb, which can be found quite often in everyday life, is recommended to be washed in warm soapy water, but not hot. From high temperature, ebonite can soften, acquire a dull gray tint and lose its shape - that is, the accessory will simply become unusable.

If you have a new hairbrush and a new comb, the brush will get dirty much faster than the comb because it has thick bristles. Therefore, the brush is washed much more often than the comb - every two to three days. First, a soap solution is made, and then ammonia is added to it at the rate of 1 liter 2 tbsp. spoons. The comb can be washed with a brush intended for hands. But first it needs to be cleaned of the remaining hair.

Disposable combs (for example, in a hotel) are not recommended to be stored for a long time, they are simply thrown away after two or three days of use. And here is not your new home comb, which you regularly and properly care for, and it serves you faithfully, easily sliding through the curls, do not rush to throw it away, because it copes with its duties. As for the scallop made of natural material, it needs to be changed every six months or a year.

You can learn how to choose a comb from the following video.