Silicone combs
Nowadays, there is a tendency to prefer natural body and hair care products. However, such accessories must be properly used and stored. The experience of our ancestors is certainly valuable for us, but maybe it is worth paying attention to the achievements of the modern beauty industry? Silicone products are just the very worthy alternative to natural products designed to make our image harmonious and attractive.
Features, pros and cons
Silicone combs, although they have only one designation in their name, are actually made from an alloy of plastic and silicone.
The main advantage of such products is their ability to remove static electricity from the hair, that is, they, unlike plastic or metal, do not electrify the hair at all.
Silicone combs fit well in the hand, they are compact, as a result of which they take up little space in the purse... Among other things, such combs have a long service life, not too high a cost, and they are also quite easy to care for - you just need to rinse them with soapy water.
A silicone accessory designed to take care of our hair glides smoothly over the strands, because the teeth of such a comb are made of flexible and smooth material, this is especially valuable for the fair sex with thin and weak hair, including wavy ones. The silicone comb gently combes, without injuring, even heavily tangled or wet strands.
Like wood, silicone does not chemically react with a variety of curling and coloring products, and it also distributes masks and styling gels evenly, making it an ideal tool for hairdressing professionals.It is also worth noting the well-known thermal stability of silicone, it is not for nothing that baking dishes and mittens for hot pots and pallets are made from it.
Combs made of silicone fit well in the hand, they are compact, as a result of which they take up little space in the purse. Among other things, such combs have a long service life, not too high a cost, and they are also quite easy to care for - you just need to rinse them with soapy water.
Models
Like most combs made from other materials, silicone products are classified into combs and brushes. The first type is suitable for daily combing and detangling of hair, but for a pleasant massage of the scalp it is better to purchase brushes.
Silicone combs for daily brushing differ in shape and distance between the teeth, often a combined product, where on the one hand there are frequent, and on the other - sparse teeth. It is quite convenient to start detangling the hair from the side of the sparse teeth, and then polish the hair more thoroughly with a fine comb.
Today, silicone massage brushes have a wide variety of shapes, the classic is a base and a plastic handle, but today one of the most popular silicone massage brushes is a soap-dish brush with a practical lid. An interesting feature of silicone massage brushes is the different length of the teeth on some models, when the teeth are slightly longer at the edges than in the center.
Reviews
Numerous reviews indicate the considerable popularity of silicone combs. Discussions of brushes without a handle are especially common. Someone is delighted with this form, since such a comb fits comfortably in the hand, while other consumers cannot get used to do without a holder for a long time. Another interesting "trick" of the customer is called a practical lid that protects the comb from contamination even in a bottomless women's purse. True, the price for such products, according to the girls who leave reviews, is somewhat overstated - around 1000 rubles.
Almost all consumers note the durability of silicone products. Moreover, even after two years of active use, the silicone comb continues to delight its owners with an impeccable appearance and positive properties. Unlike combs made of plastic, wood or metal, silicone does not crack over time, does not swell, does not acquire jags, and also does not “go bald”.
An overview of such a comb can be found below.
In terms of practical use, most of the happy owners of silicone combs note the antistatic effect, as well as the tendency of the hair to be smooth and natural shine after regular brushing. In addition, during hair care with a silicone comb, the most unpleasant side effect disappears - namely, damage and fragility of hair due to stretching and deformation. As a result, the strands fall flat and the hairstyle lasts longer.