Highlight combs

Girls very often want to change something in their appearance. Refreshing and refreshing the image helps hair coloring. Many beauties choose highlighting, since this method of coloring allows you to change your appearance. Highlighting combs will help to carry out the staining procedure on their own, without turning to professionals for help.

This accessory is made of plastic. The comb has wide teeth on one side and a pointed end on the other. This unusual shape allows you to easily highlight the necessary strands of hair with a sharp tip, as well as evenly apply paint to the strands using wide teeth. Other models are also on sale, but there are no significant differences.

Highlighting comb is a very important tool. This process requires 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 adhere to this rule, then the highlighting process will be carried out correctly.

Today there is a wide variety of models that have different names. Comb "fence" is used to highlight the strands. She received this name due to its unusual shape.

Another type of combs has hooks.Such tools have rare cloves that help create strands of different widths to achieve the desired result.

The comb for highlighting has many advantages, the main of which is that it provides 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 separating the strand, remove the hair with the other hand, then take the foil and dye the curl with paint.

An undeniable advantage is the affordable price. Hairbrushes from well-known brands cost from 50 to 300 rubles, and going to a specialist for highlighting will cost much more.

Many girls know that it is quite difficult to make highlighting on their own, since the paint should be applied evenly. It is difficult to cope with this task alone; it is better to enlist the support of someone from your family or invite a girlfriend.

Usually, professional hairdressers do not use these kinds of tools when painting. 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.

The modern variety of comb for highlighting allows you to find the most comfortable and convenient option. The scapula comb is very popular. In appearance, it looks like a small scoop, since the edge on which the cloves are located is slightly bent up.

Often, girls prefer a dyeing tool called a stripper. This model has two parts: one side includes teeth and open cavities, and the second is presented as a nozzle for convenient application of paint on curls.

Rare-tooth combs are chosen by short-haired girls. It will ideally allow not only creating a parting, but also gently highlighting the necessary curls for staining.

The massage model is not suitable for highlighting, but it is also necessary to have it near you, because before this procedure the hair should be well combed. The massage model perfectly copes with the task, while maintaining the softness and splendor of healthy hair.

The process of dyeing with special combs at home is simple.

It should be produced according to the following algorithm:

• To brighten hair, you need to mix the required amount of oxygen and blue powder until a homogeneous mass is formed.
• Before dyeing, the hair should be combed well.
• Using the highlighting tool, select the strands that will be stained.
• A small amount of paint should be applied to the comb and painted thoroughly and evenly each curl.
• The paint must be left on the hair from about 10 minutes to half an hour. Time depends on the desired result. The lighter the shade you want to get, the longer it costs to keep the dye on your hair.
• After painting, it is necessary to rinse the paint well with warm water.
• Without fail, the strands need to be treated with a restoring balm.

But each model has its own characteristics, so there are nuances in the use of one or another comb.

For example, highlighting using a comb “fence” 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 that will be dyed, you should make a comb using the bottom-up principle.
• Due to this action, part of the hair will remain on the upper cloves, and the other on the lower ones.
• Using your finger, you need to hold these two levels, and carefully place the foil under the upper cloves, paint them and wrap in foil.

The spatula is simpler and more convenient to use:

• First you need to separate the lock of hair for highlighting.
• The shovel with teeth up must be placed near the roots of the hair.
• Gently apply paint with a brush, while moving the scapula in the direction parallel to the brush.
• This procedure should be done with each strand.

For short hair, a stripper is an ideal tool, which also requires a specific algorithm of actions:

• You should put the nozzle on the part of the comb, which contains the teeth.
• Gently apply paint over the nozzle.
• Remove the nozzle and quickly from the roots to the ends to carry out part of the comb with teeth.
• When the hair dyes, it is necessary to thoroughly wash off the paint, dry it well and comb it with a massage comb.

The visual process of using a comb for highlighting can be seen in the following video:

Famous brands that produce professional tools for hairdressers offer a wide range of convenient and practical means for dyeing:

• The German company Dewal offers a stylish model with hooks, which is ideal for dyeing strands of hair without any special skills. The comb is equipped with two rows of hooks. They are located at different distances.

• The Belgian brand Sibel introduced a comb with a spatula to its fans to simplify the process of applying paint at home. The Spanish company Eurostil produces modern strippers, rubber caps and practical shoulder blades.

• The Harizma brand presented to the public a luxurious nylon model with teeth on three sides.

• Many stylists are familiar with L’Oreal products. It offers complete with paint a special expert model, consisting of three teeth. They should be filled with paint, then position the tool perpendicular to the parting and you can start highlighting from the roots to the ends of the hair with soft and smooth movements.

Girls leave a lot of reviews regarding combs. Sometimes they surprise with inconsistency. But the choice of each tool is individual, since it is worth considering the structure, length and thickness of the hair.

Beginners in highlighting note that the process of learning how to use such a comb takes some time. Professionals are sure that the comb for coloring is very convenient and practical, but still use the classic tools familiar to them.

Many girls liked the model called the "fence." She perfectly divides the strands. They turn out equal and identical, not requiring additional adjustment.

Many girls respond positively about the stiper, 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 of highlighting combs were satisfied with both the result and the tool. It takes a little practice and patience, and this comb will be indispensable for your assistant.