Which comb is best for hair?

Advertising slogans in advertising for expensive hair products promise that your hair will be shiny and silky. It is a pity that such PR campaigns are not carried out when selling ordinary combs: a competent choice of hair brushes is a simple way, like all ingenious, to heal the hair.

Specialists can give a lecture on the effects of combs not only on hair, but also on the scalp. And this is not an exaggeration: curls can suffer from an incorrectly chosen accessory no less than from frequent staining or the use of styling products.

Many believe that we are primarily talking about the materials used in the manufacture. But it’s not so simple: the main slogan, which should be guided by the purchase, is an almost medical prescription - “do no harm”. You can do harm not only with a discounted scallop, which will mercilessly tear out hair instead of soft combing, the matter is also in the purpose of the accessory, as well as the type of hair.

That brush, which will be the “perfect pair” for a short-haired girl, categorically does not fit the owner of naughty curls. And women who want to find an option for creating an effective styling will definitely go their separate ways with those who are looking for the simplest model for combing at night.

To take into account all of the above factors, it is worthwhile to dwell on each of them.

In the case of combs that are designed to fulfill their direct function - to tidy your hair - the lineup is not infinitely large. The main differences concern, perhaps, only materials and forms, but it is still possible to classify them.

The top combs that turn matted hair into neat curls include:

• Massage brush. It seems that there is no simpler and better option, because the model combines two functions at once - it massages the scalp, which positively affects hair growth, and, of course, combes it.

• Hair unraveling brush. The name speaks for itself - this model perfectly copes even with wet hair and helps in situations when it is necessary to deal with tangles. The secret is in bristles, which are characterized by increased flexibility.

• Scallop. This type is suitable for owners of short hair. There are a lot of variations - metal, plastic, and wood. True, the latter should be preferred: metal damages the hair too much, and plastic electrifies it.

• Comb for hair extensions. Owners of hair, magnificent not by nature, should look at those accessories whose bristles are intricate loops. Thanks to them, you can put in order the extended curls, without fear of tearing a whole strand.

• Comb with natural bristles. There are plenty of bonuses for such a brush: no static electricity in the hair, soft skin massage, no damage when dealing with very tangled strands. The stop sign is only for those who have oily hair.

The combs that are in the arsenal of professional hairdressers are disproportionately larger. It is not necessary to collect an entire collection to create attractive images, you just need to decide which styling you will do most often.

If you need to give your hairstyle a daily shape, then brushing is best. Using it and a hairdryer, you can do almost any styling: straighten curls, create curls, lay the tips or add volume. As a rule, combs are made of natural bristles, so you do not have to worry about maintaining healthy hair.

If you need to care for haircuts of medium length or square, then it is worth stopping on a semicircular comb. Long teeth are located on the protruding base, with the help of which the hair is perfectly stretched or simply take a much more neat shape.

If it is necessary to add splendor to curls, then a skeletal comb will be an indispensable thing. Another name for it is “fish bone”. Most often it is used immediately after washing the hair, while drying the hair, when it is necessary to make the hair "lie" correctly. Usually, after use, you can safely fall asleep - not a single pillow can spoil the effect.

If it is necessary to lay a bang, then you need to pay attention to the small round brush. It is quite easy to handle and care, so even a beginner can cope with styling.

Perhaps the key choice to be made is to decide on the material.

Experts recommend paying attention to wood patterns that are so beneficial for the skin. If you delve into the topic and understand what kind of tree helps in eliminating specific problems with the hair, then the result will exceed expectations. So, for those who are familiar with the problem of dandruff, it is worth looking for a cherry or beech brush.If you want to quickly grow a luxurious mane - birch, which helps to accelerate hair growth and is considered the best for applying balms.

With all the indisputable merits, wooden combs have not cons, but nuances. No matter how attractive the bright colored accessory may seem, it is better to refuse it in favor of unpainted wood. It is also necessary to pay attention to processing - it should be perfect. Otherwise, the comb will quickly become worthless, having absorbed everything from sebum to hair spray.

Plastic brushes are also very popular. There are several reasons for this:

• Shape and color scheme - for every taste;
• Relatively low cost;
• A wide range that allows you to find a compact option that fits in the smallest handbag.
• In addition, models with special impregnation appeared, turning the usual procedure into a real aroma combing.

The only but serious complaint of users to plastic combs is electrified hair after combing. Plastic and hair are poorly compatible, although today you can find brushes that do not cause such an effect.

Metal combs are characterized by high strength and wear resistance, and also do not require specific care. But to use it constantly is not recommended - the metal is too “rude” with respect to soft female hair, as well as to the scalp.

Apart are silicone combs, which confidently gain a position in the modern market. Unlike their plastic counterparts, they have an antistatic effect, and therefore do not have a negative effect on the hair.

Often they are used to evenly and gently apply vitamin formulations or nourishing balms, but silicone is also good for daily use. It is his bristles that are considered the most flexible.

Nylon brushes are considered a good option for every day, and are also suitable for all women to create hairstyles at home - the exception is the owners of curls. Unlike combs with natural bristles, nylon accessories have an affordable price, but do not lose too much in quality.

If we talk about professional hairbrushes (we mean models used by hairdressers), ceramics, carbon and ebonite earned the trust of the masters. Any of these models has a fairly high price, but meets high requirements: it does not electrify hair, does not emit toxins under the influence of hot air. A ceramic brush can also ionize hair, and hard rubber is indispensable for painting or perming.

Straight hair is perfectly combed with a natural bristle brush, and curly - with silicone. In the first case, only the quality of the purchased accessory is important (it is worth carefully studying the brands and products), and in the second, the key role is the material. Curly curl requires careful handling, and silicone combs the strand without damaging it. Plus, after the combing procedure, the curls will not turn into a shapeless nest, but will curl beautifully.

For problematic hair, there are separate recommendations:

• With increased production of sebum, it is worth resorting to the use of wooden combs, providing it with proper care (daily washing).
• For thin and weakened hair, a brush made of natural materials is also suitable, which will massage the head, improve blood flow and help accelerate growth.
• The same advice applies when hair falls out.
• But hair prone to dryness shows the most gentle bristles, elastic, like silicone.

The quantity does not replace the quality, but it is important to understand - if the girl is used to long curls, then you need to choose two models at once. The one that is intended for ordinary combing, and the one that turns out to be an auxiliary tool for creating styling.

But the owners of bold short haircuts can not worry about the quantity - one high-quality comb is quite enough. Pay attention only to the length of the teeth. The shorter the hair, the shorter the length.

Needless to say that during a shopping trip you should not look into questionable shops? Just as you do not need to chase atomic discounts: brushes with natural hair or natural materials can not be cheap by definition. This also applies to brashings: a high-quality accessory can cost a tidy amount, but will last a long time and will not damage the curls. And in the case of comb-hair dryers or any technically equipped brushes, you should trust the well-known brands - they will not fail.

The following video will tell you how to make the right choice for a hair comb:

Despite the contradictory reviews, the fair sex is unanimous in one thing: the perfect comb can be found only by trial and error. Some were lucky, say, with a hairdresser who managed to advise on the best accessory, while someone was used to using a specific model of a particular brand. This is a kind of confirmation that the choice of a brush should not begin with the study of products, but with the study of your own hair.

A lot of people buy combs in stores like iHerb, and focus on the reviews left there. This approach is always welcome, because you can appreciate the pros and cons of each model.