Long hair combs

Luxurious long and thick hair requires constant and gentle care. Any representative of the fair sex knows about this. A good shampoo, mask, balm, or conditioner can help keep curls shiny, soft and silky, but these are far from the only hair care products.

The right brush will help prevent split ends, brittle and damaged hair. Brushing is a regular procedure, so the comb should be as gentle as possible for any type of hair.

The wrong comb, massage brush or hairbrush will not only do no good to long hair, but it will also greatly harm it. A high-quality comb stimulates blood flow to the scalp, helps promote hair growth and makes it healthier, smoother and more shiny.

The procedure for combing long curls is also different from combing short hair. The process begins by unraveling the tips, gradually moving towards the roots. In this case, the strands must be held in order to prevent pulling out the hairs and tangling them.

Long hair, in addition to certain difficulties in grooming and combing, give its happy owners a real scope for creating all kinds of hairstyles. For this, one comb will not be enough, so there are at least 2-3 of them in the arsenal of a fashionista, or even more. One is for daily grooming, the second will help with styling, the third is useful for creating a festive hairstyle or haircut.

All combs can be very conditionally divided into three large groups:

• ridges;
• massage brushes;
• styling combs.

The choice of a suitable model directly depends on the length of the curls, their thickness and condition.The material from which the comb is made, the number and length of bristles, and the quality of the product are also taken into account.

Skeleton comb. Most often it is made of plastic and is intended for drying and styling hair with a hairdryer. Thin, long teeth help to separate the strands from each other and exclude the possibility of overdrying and injury. This model is suitable for straight hair.

The round comb is mainly used for styling. With its help, you can easily create such beautiful hairstyles as bob, bob, page and other models. It works equally well for both fine and thick hair. With its help, you can create luxurious waves, large curls, straighten naughty strands. The round comb is available in several diameters, so with the help of models of different sizes, you can safely experiment and create curls, curls, curls.

In addition to straightening and detangling the hairs, the massage comb also has a stimulating effect on the scalp. Due to the massage teeth, blood microcirculation is improved, hair growth is enhanced.

Depending on the material from which the accessory is made, combs are divided into:

1. Wooden. Suitable for curls of any length, there are long and short, frequent and sparse teeth. The wood of apple, pine, birch, oak, juniper and other trees has a beneficial effect on the scalp.
2. Silicone. Perfect for easy combing, therefore they are recommended for girls and women with thin, brittle, weakened hair. Silicone is non-electrifying, soft, pleasant to the touch, easy to clean.
3. Ceramic. Ceramic is a heat-resistant material, which is why these combs are usually used when styling with a hair dryer.
4. Plastic. The advantages of such combs include their low cost, low weight, hygiene and practicality in care. Disadvantages - fragility, accumulation of static stress.
5. Metallic. It is best to give preference to models with rounded silicone or rubber balls on the teeth. They do not injure the scalp and hair.
6. With natural bristles. Advantages: no static electricity, gentle, gentle hair care, no interaction with cosmetics. These combs are not suitable for very thick hair.
7. Carbon fiber. The comb is made of an alloy of graphite and rubber. Ideal for different types of curls.
8. Made from nylon. A hygienic, durable, inexpensive option for straightening curly hair and styling.
9. From ebonite. The material has antistatic properties, is simple and practical to clean and use.

Tools for professional hairdressers are divided into combs for separating strands, dyeing, highlighting, adding volume, curling and other manipulations and procedures.

1. For long hair, massage brushes and flat combs are best. To create an evening version with curls and curls, you can choose brushes (round brushes) of different diameters.
2. For curly and wavy hair, it is best to choose combs with long and thin teeth.
3. For coarse, thick hair, it is best to choose the most gentle options for accessories: from ebonite, silicone or carbon. The teeth should be sparse.
4. A massage brush, a flat comb and brushing will help "revive" fine hair.
5. If your hair is oily, it is best not to use combs with natural bristles and massage brushes. Excessive scalp stimulation will only make the hair more greasy.
6. Dry and brittle hair is particularly fragile. Soft silicone accessories are suitable for their care.
7. The extended strands need special care. A natural bristle comb works best for them.The teeth must be large enough.
8. Brush with natural bristles to polish hair and make it smoother and shinier.
9. For straightening curls, it is best to purchase thermal brushing.
10. To comb fine, wet hair (for example, after swimming in the pool), use a flat skeleton comb.

Any accessory needs regular and thorough care:

1. It is necessary to remove the hairs stuck between the bristles daily.
2. The combs are washed in soapy water 1-2 times a week.
3. It is not recommended to store wooden accessories near heating devices or in rooms with high humidity.
4. Greasy deposits or dirt are removed with hydrogen peroxide or diluted ammonia solution.
5. Ebonite combs are not recommended to be washed in hot water. The material is deformed and destroyed at high temperatures.
6. Do not use a comb with cracks or damaged teeth. This accessory must be replaced.
7. Any combs and brushes need regular updates.

How to clean them, see the following video: