Special care for long hair
In addition to a good shampoo, mask and conditioner, it is very important to choose the right comb. A correctly selected product of this kind will avoid the appearance of brittleness and split ends. Since it is necessary to comb curls regularly, you should choose the most gentle option for any type of hair comb.
Important! The wrong choice of such a product can lead to significant damage to curls. The least injured and electrified hair model from natural materials: wood, bone, horns.
Owners of luxurious long curls usually get 2-3 models: for everyday care, for styling and for designing a festive hairstyle.
Models of brushes and combs
Let’s figure out which comb is best to comb long hair? For styling, in most cases, skeletal comb is used.
Due to the rare and large teeth, as well as the holes in the base, this product is well suited for drying with a hairdryer. Skeletal comb provides good air circulation, prevents burns and is considered an excellent option for straight hair. Most often, skeletal models are made of plastic.
If you want to give the hair extra volume and round the ends, you can use a round brush (brushing) for this purpose . She is the best for styling, no worse than a skeletal comb.
Reference! Brashings are issued in 4 diameters. With the help of small diameter brushing, elastic curls can be formed. Large-diameter brushing can only form light waves.
For split ends, the wooden model is considered the best option. For thick curls, you can purchase two brushes: plastic and wooden. Subsequently, they can be used in turn. For not very thick hair, a wooden brush will be quite enough.
Massage combs are suitable for any type of hair and perfectly stimulate their growth. Thanks to a gentle massage of the scalp, more beneficial substances enter the hair roots. The base of the massage brushes is made primarily of rubber. This allows the teeth to sink to the optimum depth when combing.
Reference! Massage combs usually have an oval or rectangular shape. At the tips of the teeth of such combs there are special small balls that protect the hair and scalp from damage.
Comb from different materials
Depending on the tree species, the comb acquires various healing properties:
- birch - enhance the action of nutrients;
- oak - reduce the effect of static electricity;
- Cherry - prevent dandruff;
- juniper models - have a calming effect on the scalp.
Important! When choosing a comb made of wood, you must ensure the integrity of the product. The presence of microcracks can lead to pulling out of caught hairs.
Silicone products provide easy combing and are perfect for owners of weakened long curls. Such combs are distinguished by their durability, wash easily and do not electrify hair.
Ceramic combs have sharp brittle teeth and are used mainly for the thermal styling of curls, since they avoid overheating of the hair when using a hairdryer. For daily combing, it is not recommended to use them, as this can injure the scalp.
Metal models are highly durable, but it is recommended to choose them only if there are plastic or silicone balls on the top of the teeth. This will help prevent scalp injuries when combing. The teeth themselves should be cylindrical (without faces).
Carbon combs are made from an alloy of rubber and graphite. Such products are quite flexible and very durable. Carbon combs provide gentle combing and prevent the formation of static electricity.
Plastic models are practical, lightweight and low cost. The main disadvantages of such products include a relatively short life and the release of harmful substances when heated with a hairdryer during installation.
Nylon products are hygienic and very durable. In addition, they differ in quite reasonable cost. Hairbrushes of this type are great for straightening naughty curls.
Ebony models are absolutely safe for hair and scalp. Such products are suitable for all types of hair and stack curls well, giving them a natural shine. Ebonite models are easy to clean (an important condition is that the water should not be too hot).
Products with natural bristles perfectly massage the scalp, give curls smoothness and radiance. But curly, thick and tangled hair combing with such a comb will be quite difficult. In addition, products of this type cannot be classified as budgetary.
Selection tips
The choice of a suitable option is directly dependent on the length and thickness of the hair, as well as on their condition. In addition, when choosing a suitable model, it is necessary to take into account the quality of such a product, the material of manufacture, length and number of bristles.
Professionals recommend using massage brushes with a wide rectangular base to care for long curls . The teeth on such a product should be made of natural material (the best option is a dense pile or wood). If it is difficult to get such a product, you can pick up a nylon scallop for this purpose.
For ladies with thin hair, it is advisable to purchase a comb for daily combing, and massage the scalp with a brush once a day (preferably before bedtime). It is advisable to comb curly and sparse hair with a comb with long sparse cloves and a handle.
As a result of regular use of the right comb, the curls will radiate a healthy glow, delighting the owner with their luxurious look. You now know which hairbrush to choose for your hair.
