The properties of a hair comb depend not only on the shape, but also on the material. Different types of material - different properties. You do not confuse white and black bread, right? They can also be of the same form - but they will be completely different. It is the same here.
In this article we will understand what materials modern hair salons do, what are their advantages and disadvantages - and what is better to choose in what circumstances.
Combs from natural materials - wood. Advantages and disadvantages
Before the appearance of carbon hair, this natural material was considered the most gentle for hair. Competently processed wooden hairbrush is much safer for your hair, than, for example, metal.
However, it is a comb made of wood long ago lost ground. Massage brushes - yes, please, but wooden combs are almost never made for professional use. Why? Because how to make a tree shape a modern comb for shading? First, it will be expensive - so much to cut out from a piece of wood. Secondly, the strength of thin teeth will differ little from the strength of a toothpick. Who needs it?
So in Mustang we use wood in massage brushes, where its gentle qualities are just the way - and working combs are made from other materials:
Yuri Kosolapov
stylist Wella Professionals, Wella Podium Team
How to choose a suitable comb?
The hairline of natural bristle hair is injured least of all. It is better for them to give preference during the day to smooth their hair a little. But it is better not to use such models on wet strands - otherwise the cut ends are provided to you.
For careful disentanglement and combing hair after a shower, it is better to use a comb with sparse teeth. They safely take care of wet hair after applying indelible nourishing care.
Nylon and metal brushes are ideal for creating hot styling: they are heat-resistant, and it is convenient to clean them from styling residues. The most problematic place for such combs is the ends of the bristles: each tooth must necessarily have a soft cut without sharp elements - otherwise you can injure your scalp and hair structure.
Round brushes are convenient to use for brushing. Their diameter determines the volume of hair, and is also responsible for a beautiful curl when creating Hollywood curls. There are various types of hairbrushes with natural bristles (as a rule, they have a wooden handle), they can be used to straighten hair, making it smooth and voluminous. Also pay attention to the diameter of the comb. The principle of choice is simple: the longer the hair, the greater the amount of brassing to choose.
Material classification
- Wood.
- Silicone.
- Plastic.
- With natural bristles.
- Carbonated.
- With artificial bristles.
- Metallic.
To understand the harm and benefit, let's take a closer look at the types of combs.
Tangle teezer
Miniature hairbrushes of all colors of the rainbow a few years ago literally conquered the world. And it does not matter at all that they do not have a handle: the comfortable back surface completely repeats the shape of the palm. By the way, for a particularly lazy, even a model was invented that can be worn on the hand. What is the uniqueness of the most fashionable combs of recent years? First, it combles even curly hair without problems, while carefully unraveling it and not injuring its structure, secondly, it perfectly stimulates blood circulation, thereby triggering the process of accelerated hair growth. Especially good is the model Tangle Teezer Aqua, which can be used in the shower - for example, for the careful distribution of the nourishing mask.
Braun satin hair 7
The unparalleled comb Braun Satin Hair 7 in two accounts will tame even the most disobedient strands, returning them a smooth and well-groomed look. Thanks to Iontec's unique technology, which neutralizes static electricity, hair perfectly preserves styling, without creating a “dandelion effect” on the head. In addition, the Braun brush also helps to gradually restore the natural pH balance of the scalp, and also has a beneficial effect on the very structure of the strands, without damaging them and even leveling the effects of using hot styling devices.
Moroccanoil
All Moroccanoil combs are made of ceramics and decorated in the brand’s traditional turquoise and orange tones. The light round hairbrush fits easily in the palm of your hand and is ideal for creating volumetric curls: it does not heat up during the styling process, it is easy to clean from the remnants of styling products. Thanks to the ionization function, the brush allows to significantly reduce the drying time: negative ions contribute to the rapid evaporation of water, eliminating curls and smoothing the hair during the process of combing. The result is healthy and glowing strands with no visible damage and split ends.
Wella professionals
With a professional set of fashionable hairbrushes from the salon brand Wella Professionals, you can experiment as much as you like with hairstyles. Four round combs of different diameters, made of heat-resistant nylon, will help to create a volumetric styling, Hollywood curls or just pull the strands with a hair dryer. A wide flat brush perfectly unravels long hair: the main thing is to start combing from the very tips, gradually moving upwards. For convenience, you can put your hand under the strand, so as not to miss a single matted hair.
Italian massage combs Janeke have become a real legend in beauty circles for a long time: they perfectly comb hair, with a bang cope with static electricity, and also provide a light massage effect, perfectly lifting the strands from the roots. In addition to the classic massage brushes, the collection also features comfortable brasings for creating curls and basal volume, as well as combs with rare teeth: they are indispensable for combing wet hair and dividing them into strands while weaving French braids.
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Comb Benefits
For combing wet, tangled during washing, the hair is perfectly suitable comb, which has quite rare, but at the same time large teeth, thanks to which you can unravel strands without harming your hair.
For girls who have a haircut with short hair, as well as lovers of smooth and neatly combed hair, a comb with thick teeth will suit.
Curly hair can only be tamed by a narrow comb with long teeth, which are of medium thickness.
For lovers of perfectly smooth partings, it is advisable to use a comb with a thin handle, which is convenient to make partings.
To create a magnificent head of hair with the use of the combing technique, combs with long or different length teeth are suitable.
Benefits of Massage
Suitable for any hair. This type of combs can not only comb the hair, but also make a light massage.
When using this comb, there is a uniform distribution of sebum during brushing.
For fine hair, it is recommended to use the most soft comb, and for thicker and stronger, a tougher one will do.
Combs for styling
Brashing - comb, used to create the basal volume or large curls. Basically, this comb is used only to create styling, but for everyday combing it is not suitable.
Skeletal - its use is recommended when styling hair with a hair dryer. Due to the presence of holes in it, air is circulated, which warns the scalp against possible burns.
Semicircular comb - a feature of this type of comb is the presence of nine rows with teeth, usually it is used for styling bangs or certain types of haircuts, for example, “bean”.
The most popular materials for the manufacture of combs are:
Plastic: combs made of plastic are distinguished by low cost, their durability and easy care, however, have one drawback - they contribute to a strong electrification of the hair.
Metal: of all the variety of materials, metallic combs are the most harmful, because easily injure hair and scalp.
Wood: a great option for a comb, because does not injure the skin and hair and does not electrify them, however, is short-lived due to possible cracks appearing on the tree during use.
Natural bristles: combs made from natural materials are considered the most suitable for hair care, the only drawback is the relatively high cost of such combs.
Silicone: Silicone combs are similar in their properties to plastic, however, silicone does not electrify hair.
Types and application
Despite the large number of combs in the display cases, they can be divided into four categories according to shape and size, as well as purpose:
- The traditional and most popular comb-brush is called "bombazh" or, as more common, "massage". Its shape may be different, but most often it is a rectangular or oval base under the teeth on a soft pillow and a long handle. This type is universal, as it is suitable for any structure, thickness and length of hair. The brush is intended not only for combing and disentangling, but also for massage of the head, which has a positive effect on blood circulation and distribution of sebum over the entire length.
Due to the peculiarities of the impact, hair gets shine.
- Mini massage comb - a popular Tangle teezer, which has no handle. Due to the small size and the ability to close the teeth, such a thing becomes comfortable to carry in the bag. Also included are combed hairs for hair extensions. They are distinguished by the presence of eyelets, which allow the cloves to not cling to the capsules and easily slide along the strands.
- Practical and convenient storage even in small bags are discharge combs. They are transformed from a small folded design into a complete product or a brush with a mirror.
- Flat brushes are intended mainly for combing curls and smoothing them, but not creating styling. They do well with disentangling without harming the hair.
- The recent novelty of the world of beauty - a comb for drying with microfiber. She not only massages her head with her teeth, but also pulls out moisture using a tissue part. For further drying combs on it there are special holes.
- Popular skeletal, blown or tunnel comb. Her teeth are wide apart, and the presence of slots in the base makes it possible to create hot air circulation when styling with a hair dryer. With the help of such a comb, you can easily lay short or medium length hair, while giving them a volume at the roots.
- Another type of comb is round brushing. Thanks to the materials from which they are made, the whole brush is well warmed, which allows you to do the laying with the volume at the roots, straight curls. Since this model creates twisted tips, it is often referred to as a hairbrush comb. Brashing, along with tunnel combs, are popular professional hairstyles.
- The eternal subspecies of combs are combs that have been used for many centuries. Best of all, they are suitable for short hair and are indispensable for haircuts, since their simplest design allows you to tightly lock the curls.
Combs on long handles help to easily separate the strands from each other and create a parting.
In this comb possible different frequency of teeth. The closer they are to each other are located, the more convenient the comb to create a pile. Another advantage of this model is that it allows you to comb out loose strands when creating tails.
- Comb-tail is a comb with a long thin handle. It is suitable for removing irregularities, dividing into thin strands, weaving, laying.
There are combs that include the characteristics of several types. For example, a massage comb is common for creating bouffants. This comb has a thin design and soft natural bristles. Another combined model is a comb, which has frequent teeth on one half and rare teeth on the other.
Combined models also include thinning combs. They are a simplified professional razor for thinning the volume of hair.
Combs. Classification by form and material
In the arsenal of any hairdresser should be high-quality, practical and convenient professional tools. This also applies to combing. Choosing a comb, first of all you should pay attention not to the design of the model, but to the form and material from which it is made.
The service life and reliability of the comb depends not only on careful use, but also on the components involved in its production. A well-chosen shape that fits the type, thickness and length of hair, as well as performing its function during the procedure, contributes to long-term comfortable work.
Conventionally, combs can be divided according to the shape and materials of which they are made.
Combing the shape of a comb
The comb consists of a butt and teeth. The ends of the combs can be different and end with either a pen or a tail. Forms of manufactured combs depend on their purpose, so the combs can be divided into four types:
- Combs with a regular handle.
- Combs with a pointed handle (tail)
- Comb combs (half of rare and half frequent teeth on the working surface),
- Combs with a uniform arrangement of teeth (only with rare or only with frequent teeth).
Hygienic processing tool:
- metal combs are disinfected by burning a spirit burner over the flame,
- tools from plastic after cleaning from hair and washing with warm water and soap for 15 minutes are immersed in a 05% solution of chloramine (this solution is stored in plastic jars with lids, 1 time in 5 days it must be replaced)
Each of the combs performs certain functions:
Comb with regular handle - it is used for combing short hair or hair of medium length, its functions end there.
Comb with a thin long handle and fairly frequent teeth - "tail" - one of the main combs used in the work. It is convenient to separate the strands of hair. Most often, such combs are made of plastic and metal, both will be useful in the work: metallic for a pile, plastic - for working with chemicals (perm, dyeing). Performing haircuts, you can use both plastic and metal.
Shading comb - the teeth have a different pitch: on one half the teeth are sparse, and on the other part they are quite frequent. The length of this comb is about 20 cm, it should also have a narrow blade and a narrow edge.
Comb with long sparse teeth necessary for combing long hair, damaged hair, as well as for combing after a perm.
Scallops - The teeth of such combs are arranged in one row. Sometimes the scallops are made bilateral in different frequency of teeth on each side. This universal type of combs, suitable for almost all procedures.
Forks (tridents) - are used for hair extensions, as they do not damage fasteners when combing.
Classification combs on materials
Wooden combs
Wooden comb - the most common tool, as it is considered environmentally friendly, practical and reliable. However, this comb is not subject to reliable processing, and therefore can be used in the work only once.
In models with bristles, natural material is more often used. For example, wild boar stubble is the most common material used for combing. Such bristles effectively disentangle hair, but are not suitable for very long and thick hair.
Metal combs
Metal is used for combs with frequent teeth. These combs are effective for disentangling hair, as well as for the division into strands. In hairdressing the most common comb of aluminum or duralumin. This comb should be machined and reusable.
Plastic combs
Plastic is the cheapest material used to make a comb. Plastic hairbrush is considered the least reliable tool, but some types of plastic are subject to sanitary treatment. When using such combs in the work there is a static effect.
Comb bones (horns) of animals
Very expensive natural material, but also the most durable and functional.
All these materials are used not only for the base (body) of the comb, but also for the teeth.
Other materials used for the manufacture of combs
Additionally, the teeth can be made of:
- carbon fiber - gives hair softness, shine and silkiness without the use of cosmetics,
- Nylon - used in combs designed for thin and weak hair,
- silicone - suitable for curly hair,
- ebonite - struggling with a static effect.
At the moment, there are new innovative multi-functional tools that simplify the work of masters and allow to improve the quality of services.
How to choose?
Combs should be divided not only according to the purpose, shape, size and type of bristles, but also according to the type of hair for which each of them is intended. Properly selected product will help you easily and without injury to cope with even the most stubborn shock. And, conversely, an inappropriate comb will not only be ineffective, but may also damage the structure of the hair.
The most versatile is a wide massage comb, as it is suitable for hair of any thickness, length and structure.
For thin and brittle, as well as dry hair, prone to be confused, it is recommended to use a comb with natural bristles. However, they are not suitable for curly, because not only will not comb, but confuse curls. Natural bristles are suitable for disentangling medium-length hair.
To give volume to short hair, one should use skeletal combs and bracing, and for ordinary combing - flat scallops and brushes. When choosing a brushing it should be remembered that the longer the hair, the larger the diameter needed.
For fine hair, a high density of bristles is necessary, and for thick, on the contrary, rare.
Curly hair looks spectacular, like real waves, but at the same time they are very naughty and brittle. For curly, tight curls, flat combs and brushes with teeth spaced far apart, such as the Tangle teezer, are best suited. For soft and fluffy suitable massage comb.
Also crests with rare teeth cope with thick, rigid in structure hair. Models with frequent teeth - with soft and thin. In general, they are good for a long hair, as well as a massage comb. For thick hair, you should look at the combined models with different frequency of teeth, combs, flat rigid bombs.
To a certain type of hair is recommended to choose their materials. For example, silicone and ebonite with antistatic effect are suitable for curly hair. Also, silicone and carbon will give softness, shine and silkiness. Natural bristles, nylon are recommended for weakened, brittle hair. Plastic is suitable for very short hairstyles, hedgehogs, and high-quality wood for untangling.
Material needs to be tougher than thicker hair. By the most solid are bone, porcelain, metal, and soft - rubber, plastic, silicone.
Natural materials are recommended more often than artificial ones, however, when choosing such a comb, you should take into account the peculiarities of your body. An allergic reaction may occur on natural bristles, silver and other metals.
When it comes to styling, these or other combs are more suitable for different purposes. Round combs made of nylon will help straighten wavy and curly hair, and just to align the straight fit the product with natural bristles. Lush curls can be created using large volume brashing, and small diameter will help in giving the basal volume.
Combs with tails and combs with long sparse teeth will help to separate the strands. And in order to evenly apply gel or mousse on them, it is best to use a plastic flat comb.
The following video will tell you how to choose the right hair comb:
Comb made of metal. Advantages and disadvantages
Metal combs handle hair in an evil way. On the metal side there can be microscopic nicks - and each of such nicks cuts the hair like a clove. These nicks can appear due to insufficient processing - that would be half the trouble, quality processing and that's it. But they can also appear during storage and use. Dropped a metal comb - and she begins to take revenge on you, cutting through your hair so that they begin to split. From this high-quality processing does not insure.
But, again - the metal remains as a working material in the massage brushes. Only on every metal tooth on the top there should be a plastic ball - so it will not damage the scalp. And the clove itself, naturally - without edges, of a cylindrical shape. So metal becomes safe for hair.
Why use it at all? The fact is that metal is much stronger than wood and plastic - so the teeth can be much thinner and nothing will happen to them. And if you need a massage brush with thin teeth - then this, of course, will be a metal brush:
Important nuances
It is important not only to choose a suitable comb, but also to use it properly:
- Long-term combing is recommended, which has a positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp. It should be easy to process about ten minutes a day, morning and evening. In doing so, it is often not recommended to do this, as this will lead to rapid contamination. If the hair has a tendency to be greasy, then combing should be carefully, without touching the scalp, so that the sebaceous glands do not start their work.
- Experts do not recommend combing raw hair, so as not to damage their structure. Recently, however, there are more and more products intended just for drying. For example, a comb with microfiber. You can not comb the hair, which are processed by means of strong fixation: gels, mousses and varnish. First, you need to wash and dry them, and after that expose them to the effects of combs.
- Owners of short hair to the shoulder are usually not threatened with tangling of curls, so they can comb their hair from the roots to the ends. In order for the mats not to form, it is enough to trim the regrown hair in time. The main thing is not to damage the scalp with hard combs.
- Long and curly hair tends to be confused. Combing should begin from the tips to the roots, do not pull or tear the nodules, but carefully untangle the fingers and the comb. When tangled areas are left, you can use a brush. After movement the comb is recommended to hold the hair with your hand, so sebum is evenly distributed.
Combs made of plastic. Advantages and disadvantages
Deprived of the disadvantages of metal and wood - but lacking their advantages. Not as dangerous to hair as metal - but not as benign as wood. Because plastic also receives microdamages, which can also cause hair damage - but not as severely as metal barbs.
Simple plastic collects static electricity and electrifies hair. This is a problem - and it’s not even a flick of electricity on your fingers. It would be half the trouble - but clicked and clicked, funny.
- But electrified hairs push - they are naughty. This one hair is repelled from the other, if that - as the same poles of two magnets. Divide this effect by the fact that the hair is thin and repelled slightly - but multiply by the number of hairs on the head. What happens? Chaos will turn out.
- And electrified hair collect dust. They attract small particles that surround you - like different poles of two magnets. And small particles are, in general, a dirt. Therefore, the hair quickly becomes dull and dirty, so they have to wash more often and dry more often - and this destroys them.
The situation is solved, for example, by Soft Touch coating - it does not electrify like that. But they will not cover the working surfaces of the main combs - they should be smooth. Fortunately, there is now another option - just change the material of the comb.
Combs from carbon fiber. Pros and ... Pros
Perhaps in a hundred years this material will be replaced by some new leader. Any nanoglide or something like that. But now it is carbon fiber - the leader among the materials for combs.
- It is durable - so the combs are durable.
- Therefore, they do not appear microdamages that destroy hair.
- Carbon fiber does not electrify hair.
- And, by the way, does not enter into unpredictable chemical reactions, like metal - therefore it can be used in the environment of painting or chemical waving.
So all the main working Mustang combs are made of carbon fiber. We make an exception only for tails - they are from carbon and metal. Why? This is a topic for a separate article.
But combs. Rate and complement your hairdressing arsenal with them:
Wooden brushes
In the production of wooden brushes use different breeds wood It is believed that they have a different effect on the scalp. What breeds are wooden brushes made of? It:
A comb made of high-quality material can be identified by appearance and smell. It is clear that it must have the smell of the tree from which it is made. Visually, a high-quality brush should not have cracks and chipping.
Long use of wooden brush or scallop Not recommended. First, it quickly loses its beneficial properties due to frequent contact with skin and curls. Secondly, it will appear damage that will spoil the hair, or pull them. Such brushes are combined with any hair and are excellent for daily use.
When choosing a wooden brush, preference should be given rather to look unpresentable, rather than lacquered and shiny. In the first useful properties will be many times more.
Plastic
The cheapest option of all kinds. But this cannot be considered an advantage in comparison with the disadvantages that they possess. Plastic combs are very static, after the first stroke, they attract hair. Hard teeth, even when gently combing, damage the surface of the scalp. The only convenience in their use is ease of care, it is enough to wash them under running water.
Natural bristles
Manufacturers in production use pork or horse bristles. They are the softest and therefore only suitable for fine hair. Their regular use will bring shine and silkiness to hair, and the created styling will keep the shape for a long time. Thick hair is not such a brush.
This type of brush is most ideal for hair because of the presence of creatine in them and for the skin because of their massage effect.
Carbon fiber
They are made of two materials: the frame consists of carbon and the coating is ceramic. Their convenience consists in absolute lack of care. They are not contaminated and even with frequent use retain the best properties. It can be used with:
- Coloring (does not respond to paint substances).
- Haircut (smoothly slides along the strands).
- Creating a fluff (hair does not electrify).
- Distribution of strands during styling (convenient to separate hair).
Silicone combs do not injure the structure of the hair, do not harm them, but do not bring any benefit.
Artificial bristles
On appearance it is similar to a natural bristle, but its component is an artificial material. The conclusion is clear that it will not bring any benefit, and it is less convenient to use it than her natural relative. Choosing between two practically similar hairbrushes, it is better to use natural ones.
Metallic
This type is convenient in creating styling, good when combing hair. Even prolonged one-time use does not electrify the hair. It is convenient to divide the curls with metal teeth into strands and make even partings.
But every day this type of comb is not recommended. It is capable of breaking hair, damaging the skin, and metal combs tearing hair at the ends without spraying.
Editorial Board
If you want to improve the condition of your hair, special attention should be paid to shampoos that you use.
A frightening figure - in 97% of shampoos of famous brands are substances that poison our body. The main components, due to which all the troubles on the labels are designated as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, coco sulfate. These chemicals destroy the structure of the hair, the hair becomes brittle, lose elasticity and strength, the color fades. But the worst thing is that this stuff gets into the liver, heart, lungs, accumulates in the organs and can cause cancer.
We advise you to abandon the use of funds in which these substances are located. Recently, experts of our editorial staff conducted an analysis of sulfate-free shampoos, where the first place was taken by funds from the company Mulsan Cosmetic. The only manufacturer of all-natural cosmetics. All products are manufactured under strict quality control and certification systems.
We recommend to visit the official online store mulsan.ru. If you doubt the naturalness of your cosmetics, check the expiration date, it should not exceed one year of storage.
Classification of combs by shape and type
Specialized shops offer a choice of a variety of shapes and sizes of combs. To choose from such a variety is quite difficult, not knowing their purpose. Each has its own characteristics, and if one is ideal for simple combing, the other is completely unsuitable for this, but it will cope well with exquisite styling.
So, the shape of the comb:
- Massage
- Brashing (cylindrical).
- Fish bone
- Semicircular.
- Crest.
- Skeletal.
- Combination comb.
How does each of these types of combs apply, we consider in more detail.
Massage brushes
Most popular with girls. They are comfortable to comb, soft base lowers the teeth to the desired depth, making combing pleasant with a massage effect. From here they got their name. At the same time brushes improve blood circulation and promote rapid growth hair.
Their only functional application is daily combing.
This species is very diverse. Many probably saw round comb with different diameters, natural bristles or silicone (plastic) teeth in stores. They are intended for styling only, straightening and giving volume. For different types of curls, they select their brushing (natural or artificial). From the volume of the comb depends on the final result of laying. It is better to make small curls for brushing of small diameter. And the best hairbrush for hair straightening is a large diameter brushing.The interim sizes of the brushing are respectively based on length and stiffness.
Fish bone
Perfect creates volume directly at the roots. The convenient structure does not allow a hot stream of the hair dryer to burn the skin and harm its condition. The air passes through the holes and almost does not fall on the skin. The rare arrangement of the teeth evenly captures the hair close to the roots and gives better volume.
Semicircular
Similar to the previous view creates pomp hair. This type of comb is specially designed for short haircuts. If from the comb “fish bone” short hair falls out and does not hold shape, then the semi-circular ones do an excellent job with this task. Often located thin teeth and a more rounded base better keeps short hair.
The oldest type of combs is still relevant. It is especially convenient when combing long hair. Only they can achieve smoothness, smoothing and lack of nodules. Frequent teeth better to use for thin ears, and therefore rare for thicker and tighter. Also comb comfortable to dobut only thin hair.
Something in between a massage brush and a fishbone comb. Simultaneously creates two effects: massage with soft bristles or plastic teeth on one side, and volumetric styling due to their rare location. Particularly relevant is the bilateral skeleton comb. On one side there is stubble, good for short hair, and on the other strong teeth for medium length curls.
Combined
Universal comb. Such a must-have in your arsenal. Its structure is unusual: half consists of frequent teeth, half of rare ones. Consequently, a combined comb can be used for simple combing every day, and for styling (cold and hot).
When buying should pay attention to the tips of the teeth. They should not be sharp so as not to damage the skin. You should also pay attention to the material. It is better to take silicone or carbon.
Compulsory hair care
No matter what material it is made from, it is necessary to take care of it regularly. Over time, dust and microbes accumulate on the surface, which will prevent the scalp from being renewed. There have been cases of tarnishing of the curls as a result of the lack of care for the comb daily use. You can wash the brushes under running warm water with the addition of shampoo, or wipe with wet wipes. It all depends on the material.
