Girls very often want to change something in their appearance. Refresh and refresh the image helps hair coloring. Many beauties choose highlighting, because this method of coloring allows you to change your appearance. Hair brushes for highlighting will help to make the dyeing procedure on their own, without seeking the help of professionals.
What is it and how is it called?
This accessory is made of plastic. The comb has broad teeth on one side, and a pointed end on the other. This unusual shape allows you to easily select the necessary strands of hair with a sharp tip, as well as evenly apply the paint on the strands using wide teeth. Other models are also on sale, but there are no significant differences.
Hair brushes for highlighting professional hairdressers rarely use. They are more intended for home use.
Comb for highlighting is a very important tool. This process requires a uniform application of paint on individual strands, which should be at the same distance from each other, as well as be the same width. If you stick to this rule, then the highlighting process will be performed correctly.
Today there is a wide variety of models that have different names. Comb "fence" is used to highlight strands. She received this name due to the unusual form.
It has asymmetrical teeth, which outwardly resemble the top of the Kremlin fence.
Another kind of comb has hooks. Such tools have rare teeth that help create strands of different widths to achieve the desired result.
Advantages and disadvantages
The highlighting comb has many advantages, the most important of which is that it ensures an even distribution of strands. Curls of the same width and thickness remain on the comb due to the presence of a hook or teeth. After separation, the strands should be removed with the other hand, then take the foil and paint the curl with paint.
Uniform distribution of dye in the hair also plays an important role. Thanks to this tool the same and uniform color is obtained.
The undeniable advantage is an affordable price. Hairbrushes from famous brands cost from 50 to 300 rubles, and going to a specialist for highlighting will cost much more.
Many girls know that it is rather difficult to make highlighting on their own, because the paint should be applied evenly. Alone with this task is difficult to cope, it is better to enlist the support of someone from the family or invite a friend.
Typically, professional hairdressers do not use this kind of tools when coloring. Their choice is not based on the fact that the comb is bad or useless. Simply, they can already create uniform strands by eye, without wasting time on the use of additional tools.
Kinds
The modern variety of comb for highlighting allows you to find the most comfortable and convenient option. Comb-shovel is very popular. In appearance, it looks like a small scoop, since the edge on which the cloves are located is slightly bent upwards.
Often girls prefer the dyeing tool called stripper.This model has two parts: one side includes teeth and open cavities, and the second is presented in the form of nozzles for convenient application of paint on curls.
This tool is perfect for coloring hair of short or medium length. It is worth buying for beginners who do not yet have highlighting skills.
Hairbrushes with rare teeth choose girls with short hair. It ideally allows not only to create a parting, but also gently select the necessary curls for coloring.
The massage model is not suitable for melirovaniyu, but it is also necessary to have around you, because before this procedure, the hair should be well combed. Massage model is ideal to cope with the task, while maintaining the softness and fluffiness of healthy hair.
How to use?
The dyeing process with special combing at home is simple.
It should be produced according to the following algorithm:
- To lighten the hair, you should mix the required amount of oxygenate and blue powder to form a homogeneous mass.
- Before dyeing hair should be thoroughly combed.
- Using the highlighting tool, select the strands to be colored.
- On the comb should be applied a small amount of paint and paint thoroughly and evenly each curl.
- The paint should be left on the hair for about 10 minutes to half an hour. Time depends on the desired result. The lighter shade you want to get, the longer it is worth keeping the dye on the hair.
- After painting it is necessary to wash off the paint well with warm water.
- It is imperative to process the strands with a restoring balm.
But each model has its own characteristics, so there are nuances in the use of one or the other comb.
For example, shading using the “fence” comb will occur as follows:
- You need to start by creating one wide strand, which will be identical in width to the comb.
- Under the strand, which will be painted, you should make a comb, using the principle of "bottom-up".
- Due to this action, part of the hair will remain on the upper teeth, and the other - on the lower ones.
- Using a finger, you need to hold these two levels, and gently wind the foil under the upper teeth, paint them and wrap them in foil.
The paddle is more simple and convenient to use:
- First you need to separate the strand of hair for highlighting.
- The blade with the teeth up must be placed near the hair roots.
- Gently apply the paint with a brush, while shifting the blade in the direction parallel to the brush.
- This procedure should be done with each strand.
For short hair, the stripper is an ideal tool, which also requires a specific algorithm of actions:
- Place the nozzle on the part of the comb that contains the cloves.
- Apply paint carefully over the nozzle.
- Remove the nozzle and quickly from root to tip to hold part of the comb with teeth.
- When the hair is painted, it is necessary to thoroughly wash off the paint, dry it well and comb with a massage comb.
An illustrative process of using a comb for highlighting can be viewed in the following video:
Brands
Famous brands that make professional tools for hairdressers offer a wide range of convenient and practical coloring tools:
- The German company Dewal offers a stylish model with hooks, which is ideal for coloring hair strands without any special skills. The comb is equipped with two rows of hooks. They are located at different distances.
The usual zone includes frequent teeth, and a sharp tip is used to divide the curls.
- Belgian brand Sibel presented its fans with a spatula to simplify the process of applying paint at home. The Spanish company Eurostil produces modern strippers, rubber hats and practical scapulae.
- The Harizma brand presented to the public a luxurious nylon model with teeth on three sides.
- Many stylists are familiar with L’Oreal products. She offers complete with paint a special expert model consisting of three teeth. They should be filled with paint, then place the tool perpendicular to the parting and you can start highlighting from root to tip of hair with soft and smooth movements.
Reviews
The girls leave a lot of feedback on the comb. Sometimes they surprise by inconsistencies. But the choice of each tool is individual, because it is necessary to take into account the structure, length and thickness of the hair.
Beginners in highlighting note that the process of learning to use such a comb takes some time. Professionals are sure that the comb for dyeing is very convenient and practical, but still use the usual classical tools.
Many girls liked the model called the "fence". She perfectly separates the strands. They turn out equal and identical, not demanding additional adjustment.
Many girls speak positively of the stypere, but it is better not to do the coloring yourself, but to invite a friend. A significant disadvantage of this model is that it is not suitable for long curls.
Many buyers comb for highlighting were pleased with both the result and the tool. You need a little practice and patience, and this comb will become your indispensable assistant.