Combs for hair

Since the time of the caveman, people have tried to look after themselves and bring their appearance in order as far as possible. So that hair does not get tangled and were always neatly cleaned, hair brushes have been used at all times. Let us consider in more detail what types of combs exist and are made of.

Comb called a personal object that helps in the care of hair and skin of the head. The comb not only has a chesky and disentangling effect, but also massages the scalp, stimulating the hair follicles and activating the growth of new hair.

Initially, the very first comb was a comb with numerous teeth, which was used not only to disentangle hair, but also to create and maintain hairstyles. Examples of such use of the comb can often be found in traditional Spanish images.

The origin of the very first combs dates back to the Paleolithic period, and can be traced in many prehistoric cultures. It is noteworthy that in the Paleolithic for the manufacture of household items were used improvised means, so the combs were made of shells and flat stones.

Surprisingly, in ancient European countries and nomad cultures, combs were used as inventory used in funeral and funeral processions. These combs were made from animal bones and had a slightly gloomy look.

Egyptian crests looked very beautiful and had features of zoomorphic ornaments in the style of prehistoric Egyptian culture. For the manufacture of such products involved not only stones and bones, but also wood, as well as the horns of large animals.

Varieties of combs quite a lot and each of them has its own purpose.

For example, a comb-shovel is a rectangular product on the handle. This type is suitable for simple combing, and hair straightening hair dryer.

An unusual option - comb-headband suitable for creating hairstyles with flowing hair. This species is worn in the direction from the forehead and fixed on the parietal region. Perfect for creating hairstyles with both straight and curly hair.

Comb-fork is a bilateral type of product, with one end of which is a comb with fine teeth, and on the other - five long thin teeth, resembling a fork. This type is great for creating decorative partitions and separating small strands.

A comb with rare teeth, which is a product with one row of wide teeth, located at a rather large distance from each other, will become indispensable for girls with thick curly hair. She perfectly separates the curls, without causing them any damage.

The variety with wide teeth is suitable for combing and straight, straight hair.The product is also useful for dividing hair into numerous small strands, as well as for creating light hairstyles, such as a horse's tail or braids.

Products with wavy teeth, be it a comb or a massage model, look very funny and sometimes cause many disputes and doubts. Those who have never used it, believe that it is unable to comb the hair well, but those who have tried the product know that the variety is great for thick, long hair.

Recently, a lot of hype has risen around the popular comb without a handle, which is convenient for the palm shape, so that does not slip out and do not fall. Products are equipped with a large number of small, rather soft, teeth, which not only gently comb, but also unravel the hair.

A thin comb with a long sharp end is an indispensable thing in creating the most incredible hairstyles. This type allows you to make decorative partings, and small short teeth help in creating the most incredible bouffant.

Magnetic comb - the invention is not tricky, but popular for many years. The principle of work lies in the fact that inside the product there are two strong magnets that have a special effect on metal teeth, which, when combing, make the hair more docile, relieve slight mental fatigue and a slight headache.

Some products are decorated with multicolored teeth. This in no way affects their functionality, but serves only as such, a kind of decoration. These combs are especially popular with girls in their teens and young children.

Very convenient and useful compact double comb, which is a folding product of the two halves. One half has teeth, and on the other a mirror is attached, which is very convenient - you can easily correct the make-up and hairstyle with the help of the same object.

A clip with a clip, which is a thin product with one row of teeth, has a clip from the other end. These varieties are widely used in hairdressing, suitable for even haircuts and styling hair ironing.

The newly minted Chinese trend is a microfiber product that is great for drying and straightening hair. Fabric bristles are located between the metal teeth. They help to absorb moisture and smooth out naughty hair scales.

In addition to practical and decorative combs, there are many functional types, equipped with some additional features. Let us consider in more detail each of the varieties and study the functions with which they are endowed:

• The blade type is actively used by both home hairdressers and salon masters. The model is suitable for filleting hair, but you should be careful and do not use the product yourself, because of inexperience it can cause irreparable damage to hair.

• Very good idea, suitable for alignment, comb-rectifier. The product works on the network, some of them straighten hair by heating the teeth, while the effect of others is due to the effect of ions on the hair structure.

• A hairbrush for hair polishing is a kind of machine rather than a standard model of hairbrushes. The principle of operation is based on the fact that the product cuts dry, lifeless tips that have been cut, making the hair smoother and shiny.

• The antistatic model is a real find for girls with fluffy naughty and excessively thin hair. When combing the teeth have a special effect and the hair becomes less fluffy, does not electrify and is much less confused.

• Incredible Trend - Smart Model. The company L’Oreal and Nokia have developed an amazing, unusual invention that combines many functions: combing hair, microphone functions, conductometric sensor, measuring hair moisture and adjusting the way they are combed, as well as gyro and accelerometer.

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• With unusual staining at home, you may need an appropriate comb. For example, designed for the ombre technique, the product is a curved model with several rows of teeth: long, thin along the contour and short, thick in the middle.

Nowadays, fashion trends are full of the most incredible ideas, even when it comes to simple combs.

Numerous unusual products surprise not only their attractiveness, but sometimes even absurdity, while remaining at the peak of popularity:

• A double comb in the shape of an animal's skull looks quite interesting and even very functional. The product is supplemented with a special stand on which it looks like a historical find - the bones of a fossil.

• Among unusual models, special attention is paid to the comb in the form of ice cream, which look not only interesting, but also visually delicious. Any girl will be delighted with such a product!

• Among other combing products, polishing models and rectifiers with ionized teeth are now at the peak of popularity. They help to quickly create a hairstyle and neatly arrange unruly curls.

Sometimes, its shape and compactness depend on the shape and size of the comb. Thus, a large model will be good only for home use, since it is not possible to carry it with you in a handbag - it takes up too much space.

Products with long handles are good because they are comfortable to hold in their hands, and also stored in a specially designed stand. Most often, these varieties have a square, rectangular or oval shape, which does not affect the process of combing.

Small combs are great for traveling and for carrying them daily. Compact products are suitable even for the smallest handbags, and products from the Tangle Teezer series are perfect for traveling - they will not take up much space in a suitcase, but will provide complete hair care.

Round combs, made in the shape of a cylinder, are equipped with small, spiny teeth, which ensures maximum separation of the strands. This product is used for hair styling, creating the effect of light waves or neat curls.

Thin products often have the shape of an elongated rectangle, even if they are equipped with handles. Some scallops also look, although there are models - exceptions, the upper part of which is decorated with carvings or has semi-oval outlines.

The material from which the product is made, plays an important role in its functionality. Let's take a closer look, what good combs are from one or another material, what effect they have on the hair and what features they have.

Sandalwood comb, respectively, made of sandalwood. The product has a smooth, even glossy surface. The teeth are carefully polished and have rounded ends, so the hairs do not cling, and the scalp is not damaged.

Massage types are not made of this material, the choice is limited to only thin models with a handle and scallops, but this is by no means an omission, since even such options are excellent for hair care.

Among the advantages are the inimitable aroma of the material, which has a calming effect. It is noteworthy that after combing the hair also acquire light notes of sandalwood aroma, keeping them for a while.

Rubber combs are considered professional, which is not surprising, since it is this material that is best for professional hair care. Products have a correspondingly inflated cost, but as practice shows, it is worth it.

These product variations are used in salon care, especially if you need to comb wet hair. The fact is that this material helps to avoid injury to the hair, because it does not cling and does not electrify them.

For the manufacture of rubber models ebonite is involved, thanks to which the product is provided with antistatic properties. In addition, it is very durable and lends itself well to washing and sterilization.

Regarding the rubber comb, you can say the same thing as about rubber. If the product is made of dense material in compliance with all the necessary standards, it turns out to be hard and heavy, combing and pulling the hair well, without tearing it out.

Making combing products from tourmaline is a relatively new technology and is not fully explored. The material itself is a natural mineral containing a large amount of boron.

When choosing a combing product, one should not focus on its color, since this aspect plays practically no role. Hue plays a role, only if you carefully follow the fashion and stick to the current color scheme:

• Tangle Teezer Golden Comb is the current trend of both the previous and current season. The product has a black base and golden top, which looks stylish and harmonious.

• Green model - a very common option among scallops. It is difficult to explain why this shade is so popular, but since the times of the Soviet Union, green products have been in great demand and success.

• In the professional hairdressing industry, black hair is used exclusively. The fact is that they look the most restrained and neutral, and also it is always clear from them whether the product needs cleaning or changing.

Some models are made in warm colors - different shades of brown are used, and some have colder shades - from gray to cold lemon. In most cases, the shade of the hairbrush is chosen randomly or based on personal preference.

Choosing the right comb may not be as simple as it may seem at first glance. It is impossible to let this important moment take its course, because a certain type of hair needs an appropriate model that provides hair care, rather than harming them:

• If you have curly curly hair, in any case, do not stop your choice on a fine comb with fine teeth. Such a comb will not comb the hair, but, on the contrary, will confuse them even more. Suitable massage brushes with metal teeth and scallops with wavy.
• Girls with the problem of hair loss, as well as with sparse and fragile hair should carefully choose a combing product in order not to increase hair loss, but to minimize it as much as possible. Suitable rubber models, as well as products with small soft teeth that have a massage effect on the scalp.

• Young ladies with thick straight hair need a strong, powerful hairbrush with antistatic effect. Wooden massage models, products with wavy teeth, as well as options with strong metal teeth and a reliable handle will do.

  In general, when choosing such a product, one should take into account the personal needs and structure of one’s own hair. This is important, because the wrong brush comb causes the same damage as the wrong care or lack of it.

Experts' opinion on how to choose the right hair comb can be found in the following video:

It is not enough just to choose a comb, you need to properly comb your hair in order to avoid causing damage to it.

Consider how to do it correctly and what kind of combs are most suited for daily use:

1. First of all, you can not dramatically pull tangled ends, this will lead to brittleness and loss of a large amount of hair. If the tips are tangled, you have to comb them to collect them in the tail and, holding them at the base, carefully disentangle them. It is best to use a thin comb with large teeth.
2. For hair with high fat content, it is better not to use wooden combs, as greasy traces may remain on the teeth, which will subsequently spread along the entire length, which will cause rapid contamination.
3. It is necessary to comb hair in the direction from the top to the ends, smoothing and holding them. If you have a very thick head of hair, you should comb it, divided into several parts.

Care of the comb is considered by many as optional and they prefer to only clean the product from accumulated hair, but stronger measures are needed to remove dirt and germs. Let us consider in more detail what kind of care is suitable for a particular type of comb, as well as when it will be necessary to change the product to a new one:

1. The most practical and easy to clean material is plastic. The easiest way to clean can be called washing in a soap solution with prior soaking comb. Next, use a long-hair brush and carefully rub it between the teeth of the comb.
2. To wash a comb from a tree is much more difficult, as this model is more capricious and needs more delicate leaving. It is better to avoid excessive use of water, but if you really had to wet the product, you must thoroughly dry it after.
3. To eliminate strong dirt on combing with a bristly pile, use citric acid solution, it will also have a disinfecting effect and relieve the product from germs. Upon completion of cleaning, it is necessary to wipe the product with a material that absorbs moisture well.
4. The combs are the easiest to clean because they have only one row of teeth, but you will have to tinker with massage combs. For convenience, you can use an old toothbrush, which will help to remove not only dirt, but also stuck hair.

But sooner or later, any product will have to be replaced with a new one, no matter how carefully they are cared for. It is recommended to change the combs once every one and a half to two years, as the protective surface of the teeth gradually wipes off and the hair starts to become electrified from scratching.