Hair combs

Ever since the time of the caveman, people tried to take care of themselves and put their appearance in order as far as possible. To prevent hair from getting tangled and always neatly combed, combs have always been used. Let us consider in more detail what types of combs exist and what are made of.

It is customary to call a comb a personal item that helps in caring for hair and scalp. The comb has not only a scratching and untangling effect, but also massages the head of the head, 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 for untangling hair, but also for creating and maintaining hairstyles. Examples of this use of the comb can often be found in traditional Spanish images.

The origin of the very first comb 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, improvised means were used, and therefore combs were made from shells and flat stones.

Surprisingly, in the countries of ancient Europe and the nomadic cultures, combs were used as tools used in funeral and funeral processions. Such ridges were made from animal bones and had a slightly gloomy appearance.

The Egyptian crests looked very beautiful and had the 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.

There are a lot of varieties of combs and each of them has its own purpose.

For example, a comb-shovel is a rectangular product on a handle. This type is suitable for both easy combing and hair straightening with a hairdryer.

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

A comb comb is a two-sided variety of a product, on one end of which there is a scallop with small teeth, and on the other - five long thin cloves resembling a fork. This type is great for creating decorative partings and separating small strands.

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

The variety with wide teeth is also suitable for combing and regular, straight hair. The product is also useful for dividing hair into numerous small strands, as well as for creating light hairstyles, such as ponytail or braiding.

Products with wavy teeth, whether it is a comb or a massage model, look very funny and sometimes cause numerous disputes and doubts. Those who have never used it believe that she is unable to comb her 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 popular combs without a handle, which have a convenient shape for the palm of your hand, so they do not slip and do not fall. The products are equipped with a large number of small, rather soft, teeth, which not only carefully comb, but also untangle the hair.

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

Magnetic comb - the invention is not tricky, but popular for many years. The principle of operation is that inside the product there are two strong magnets that have a special effect on the metal teeth, which, when combed, make the hair more obedient, relieve light mental fatigue and a mild headache.

Some items are decorated with colorful cloves. This in no way affects their functionality, but serve only as a kind of decor. These combs are especially popular with teenage girls and young children.

A compact double comb, which is a folding product from two halves, is very convenient and useful. One half has teeth, and a mirror is attached to the other, which is very convenient - you can easily fix makeup and hairstyle with the same item.

A comb with a clamp, which is a thin product with one row of teeth, has a clamp on the other end.These varieties are actively used in hairdressing, suitable for even haircuts and hair styling with an iron.

The newly made Chinese trend is a microfiber product that is great for drying and straightening hair. Between the metal cloves are fabric bristles that help 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 each of the varieties in more detail and study the functions with which they are endowed:

• The variety with a blade is actively used by both home hairdressers and salon masters. The model is suitable for milling hair, but you should be careful and not use the product yourself, because of inexperience, you can cause permanent damage to the hair.

• Very good idea, suitable for leveling, comb-straightener. The product works from the network, some of them straighten hair by heating the teeth, while the effect of others is explained by the effect of ions on the hair structure.

• A hair polishing comb is more of a kind of machine than a standard model of combs. The principle of operation is based on the fact that the product cuts off dry, lifeless ends that have undergone a section, while making the hair more smooth and shiny.

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

• Incredible trend - smart model. L’Oreal and Nokia have developed a stunning, unusual invention that combines many features: combing hair, microphone functions, conductivity sensor, measuring hair moisture and adjusting how it is combed, as well as a gyroscope and accelerometer.

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• For unusual stains 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 if it comes to simple combs.

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

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

• Among unusual models, special attention is paid to combs 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 straighteners with ionized teeth are now at the peak of popularity. They help to quickly create a hairstyle and accurately design naughty curls.

Sometimes the shape and size of the comb depends on its convenience and compactness. So, a large model will be good exclusively 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 in that they are convenient to hold in your hands, as well as store in a specially designed stand.Most often, such varieties have a square, rectangular or oval shape, which does not affect the process of combing.

Small combs are great for traveling and to carry with 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 prickly teeth, which ensures maximum separation of the strands. This product is used for styling hair, creating the effect of light waves or neat curls.

Thin products most often have the shape of an elongated rectangle, even if they are equipped with handles. Some scallops also look, although there are 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 us consider in more detail how good combs from one or another material are, what effect they have on hair and what features they have.

Sandalwood comb is made, respectively, 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 varieties are not made from this material, the choice is limited only to thin models with a handle and scallops, but this is by no means an omission, since even such options are great for hair care.

Among the advantages, one can note the inimitable aroma of the material, which has a calming effect. It is noteworthy that after combing, the hair also acquires light notes of sandalwood aroma, keeping them for some time.

Rubber combs are considered professional, which is not surprising, since this material is the best in professional hair care. Products have a correspondingly high price, but as practice shows, it is worth it.

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

For the manufacture of rubber models, ebonite is used, due 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, one can say the same thing as with the rubber comb. If the product is made of dense material in compliance with all necessary standards, it turns out to be tough and heavy, combes and stretches hair well, without tearing them out.

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

When choosing a combing product, you 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 adhere to the current color scheme:

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

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

• In professional hairdressing, combs are exclusively black. The fact is that they look the most restrained and neutral, and you can always see from them whether the product needs to be cleaned or changed.

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 comb is chosen randomly or based on personal preferences.

Choosing the right comb may not be as simple as it might seem at first glance. This important point should not be left to chance, since a certain type of hair needs an appropriate model that provides hair care, but does not harm them:

• If you have fluffy curly hair, in no case do not stop your choice on a thin comb with small teeth. Such a comb does not comb the hair, but, on the contrary, confuses them even more. Suitable massage brushes with metal teeth and scallops with wavy.
• Girls with hair loss problems, as well as with rare and brittle hair, should carefully choose a combing product, so as not to increase hair loss, but to reduce it as much as possible. Rubber models, as well as products with small soft teeth that have a massage effect on the scalp, are suitable.

• Young ladies with thick straight hair need a strong, powerful comb with an antistatic effect. Suitable wooden massage models, products with wavy teeth, as well as options with strong metal teeth and a reliable handle.

  In general, when choosing such a product, personal needs and the structure of your own hair should be taken into account as much as possible. This is not unimportant, since an improperly selected comb does the same damage as improper care or lack thereof.

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

It’s not enough just to choose a comb, you need to comb your hair correctly to avoid damaging it.

Consider how to do it right and what type of combs is most suitable for daily use:

1. First of all, you can’t sharply pull the tangled ends, this will lead to brittleness and loss of a large amount of hair. If the tips are tangled, to comb them you will have to collect them in the tail and, holding at the base, carefully untangle. It is best to use a thin comb with large teeth for this.
2. For hair with high fat content, it is better not to use wooden combs, as grease marks may remain on the teeth, which will subsequently be distributed along the entire length, which will cause rapid contamination.
3. It is necessary to comb the hair in the direction from the crown to the ends, smoothing and holding them. If you have a very thick head of hair, it is worth combing it, dividing it into several parts.

Many people consider combing to be optional and prefer only to clean the product from accumulated hair, but stronger measures are needed to remove dirt and germs. Let us consider in more detail what care is suitable for a certain type of combs, and also 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 soapy water with pre-soaking the comb. Next, you should use a brush with a long pile and carefully rub it between the cloves of the comb.
2. To wash a comb from a tree is much more difficult, since this model is more capricious and needs more delicate care. It is better to avoid excessive use of water, but if you really had to wet the product, you must carefully dry it after.
3. To eliminate strong dirt on combs with bristly bristles, a solution of citric acid should be used, it will also have a disinfecting effect and rid the product of germs. After cleaning, wipe the product with a material that absorbs moisture well.
4. The combs are easiest to clean because they have only one row of cloves, 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 looked after. It is recommended to change the comb once every one and a half to two years, since the protective surface of the teeth is gradually erased and the hair begins to become electrified from combing.