Wood comb

Even in distant historical times, all girls and women looked after their waist-length braids using combs made of natural wood. Now the bulk of the population uses plastic combs for these purposes. But some hairdressers advise looking back at the experience of our ancestors and returning to using eco-friendly wood combs. After all, the health of our hair directly depends on what kind of comb we use.

Combs made of wood have their pros and cons, there are certainly more pluses, and they are worth mentioning first. Wooden comb:

• does not cause allergic reactions;
• does not injure the scalp;
• enhances microcirculation in the area of ​​hair follicles;
• Gently combs even wet hair;
• has a good antistatic effect;
• prevents tangling of strands;
• suitable for the care of brittle hair;
• smoothes keratin hair scales;
• is an excellent prevention of split ends;
• gives hair a natural shine and smoothness;
• prevents quick salting of curls;
• distributes protective sebum from crown to tip;
• ideal for applying various hair care products;
• prevents the appearance of headaches.

As for the disadvantages, in the first place you can put the fragility of a wooden comb. This is due to the fact that the wood is quickly saturated with moisture, after which it deforms and can even become covered with cracks. Naturally, it will not be possible to use such a product in order to avoid injury to the scalp and scalp.

Curly and curly hair is also not always easy to comb with a wood comb, it can easily get tangled, especially if it has frequent teeth. In this case, all the benefits of natural material will be reduced to zero for a person. And, perhaps, the last minus - higher, in comparison with plastic, the cost of such products.

There are many types of wooden combs, differing in their appearance, and first of all, it is worth focusing on the intended purpose of the future acquisition. Consider the main types of wood combs:

• universal comb (for detangling the ends of long hair and creating a perfect parting);
• rare comb (suitable for thin, damaged, and damp hair);
• frequent comb (smoothes naughty hard hair and helps when creating bouffants);
• coloring comb (designed for applying masks and hair dyes);

• massage comb with wooden teeth (increases blood circulation, stimulates the growth of curls);
• massage brush with a wooden handle and natural fiber bristles (facilitates the care of brittle hair);
• a semicircular brush with a wooden handle (indispensable for styling strands with a hairdryer);
• brushing with a wooden base and bristles on the surface of the cylinder (effective for adding volume to curls).

In addition to the traditional shape of the comb, a wooden comb can be skeletal ("fish bone"), semicircular, cylindrical. Brushes with wooden handles and teeth of wood or natural bristles are oval, round, or rectangular with rounded edges. More and more often, rounded massage combs without a handle are found. The stiffer, thicker and longer the hair, the more voluminous the wooden comb should be.

The types of wood from which combs are made differ in their properties and degree of effect on the body. Let's consider them in more detail:

• the most popular and demanded combs are made from birch. These products promote hair growth and reduce dandruff problems. Among other things, this accessory will help get rid of heavy thoughts and worries;
• the oak comb has an excellent anti-static effect. With regular use, this comb will make your hair stronger and smoother, and will also help fight dandruff. This comb is also good for applying hair masks. It is believed that oak improves brain function;
• ash stimulates hair growth, accelerates healthy hair growth and promotes rapid scalp cell renewal;

• a bamboo comb improves the general condition of the hair, and bamboo is also able to heal minor injuries and wounds;
• peach wood products prevent dry dandruff and split ends. Plus, such a comb will return the strands to their natural shine;

• a sandal comb will make the curls smooth and shiny, soothe itchy scalp, besides, sandalwood is able to normalize sleep;
• Juniper products can help reduce the negative effects of stress by calming a shattered nervous system;
• pine has a wonderful aroma and is able to give a charge of vivacity for the whole day.

You need to select a wooden comb, focusing on its appearance - there should be no cracks, notches, burrs and sharp corners on high-quality products; the surface of the accessory should not be painted, but it should be smooth and pleasant to the touch.When buying, it is worth shaking the teeth to check their strength, as well as running the comb over the sensitive skin at the bend of the elbow - the test should not cause discomfort and irritation.

It is also ideal when choosing to focus on the existing type of hair. If your hair is thin and loose, then you should pay attention to a wooden comb with wide teeth, as too frequent teeth can damage your hair during grooming. Long and coarse hairstyles require a wooden comb with natural fiber bristles. For curly or curly curls, a comb with sparse wide teeth is suitable, otherwise there is a danger of tangling the wavy curls greatly.

You need to use a wooden comb in the same way as any other - carefully and with pleasure. Try not to abuse the brushing of wet and damp hair, so as not to cause mechanical damage to it. Short hair should be combed from top to bottom, and long curls - from bottom to top, in short, unsharp movements, taking a small lock in your hand.

The rules for caring for wooden items are pretty simple. Store the comb, in order to avoid cracking, away from direct sunlight and heating appliances. Excessive moisture is also detrimental to wood products, so the bathroom is not the best place for a wooden comb. It is optimal to keep such an accessory at room temperature.

It is worth washing combs made of wood no more than once a week, but at least once a month, in lukewarm soapy water, then wipe dry with a soft towel. After each use, you need to clean the cloves from combed out stuck hairs, you can use a toothpick. For oily hair, it is recommended to wipe the teeth with a damp cloth or alcohol solution.

All the nuances of cleaning a wooden comb in the next video.

Wooden combs are loved by manufacturers, both foreign and domestic. Among the Russian brands, the most famous is "From Siberia with Love". The products of this company, made from Altai birch, are of very good quality, moreover, with pleasant prices. In addition, I would like to highlight the brands of the inexpensive market segment, such as Clarette, Hercules and Kaizer.

From factory inexpensive China, you can turn your attention to the Vortex wooden combs. Professional hairdressing professionals will certainly appreciate the wood-based brushes from Dewal and Marlies Moller. Among the brands of expensive wooden combs I would like to mention Rocky Mountain and EQLEF.

Few of the buyers of wooden combs remain dissatisfied or indifferent to this kind of product. As a rule, the first wood comb lays the foundation for the future collection of various wood accessories. This is due to the fact that combs made of wood are pleasant to hold in your hands, they smell attractive and take care of your hair quite carefully.

Wooden combs were especially fond of the owners of thin and highly electrifying hairs. And young ladies with long thick hair prefer wide wooden brushes with natural bristles. Care of wavy curls is facilitated by wooden combs with wide sparse teeth.