This one I had received as one of the goodies from Sunsilk when they had launched their revamped version sometime in 2006 as part of the promotions in malls. And, since then, I have not touched another comb.
As you can see, the teeth in both parts of the comb are wide and they help in combing the hair very very easily. So, since I had started using this comb, my hair had improved drastically. Also, his comb has rounded tips though the plastic is jagged at some places due to the poor finishing.
Then, I got interested in vanity and read everything about hair care which includes a huge section on hair accessories of which combs are a staple part. Now, somewhere, I had read that the tips of the combs should touch the scalp and distribute the oils equally. Now, my yellow comb had been over-used in the years (2006-2010). So, I decided that it wasn’t doing its job well-enough and I had to get a new comb. So, I hunted low and up in some vanity store (starts from ‘K’ and I am not able to recall its name though I have been trying since quite a long time). Finally, I checked all the combs and decided that roots would do the job well even though I could have settled for 30 bucks cheaper on another comb which was essentially the same (don’t remember the brand). Bought it and very happily tried it on my hair, a little more hair than usual on the comb. I decided that was due to the change in the comb and hair will get accustomed.
Now, when I opened the comb, I got the shock of life coz its edges were really pointed though they didn’t feel at all that way through the packing. They even look rounded. So, I was a lot disappointed coz the combs are not supposed to be rough on the edges as that snags and pulls the hair. Subsequently, my hair fall went to worse when I started usign this comb very regularly. I couldn’t’ guess the reason at first though the thunder bolt struck me probably a month or two after. I shifted back to my lovely yellow comb which I had so ruthlessly disposed off and voila, my hair fall was back to normal.
So, I was searching madly for a wooden comb since I had no access to bones comb. And, when I saw it in TBS, I felt crazy happy. I wasn’t aware of TBS as a brand and didn’t trust it so didn’t buy the comb and 295 INR for a comb seemed really costly to me. Then, my birthday happened and this was one of my self-selected gift set. And, I obviously used it without further ado. And, voila, my hair was so soft in the first use. Though, the first time you handle this comb, you wouldn’t feel comfortable. It needs a little getting used to and the wood gets little polished with regular usage. So, probably in a week or two, this was my favorite comb and this time, I didn’t dump my yellow comb. But, here is the catch. When I tried combing my hair with the yellow comb after my hair got used to the wooden comb, there were more strands to be seen on the yellow comb which clearly proved that wooden comb is better.
Hi.Very nice article about combs.i had also suffered hairloss due to the use of bad combs.but then one day i found a handcrafted woodwn comb and i am loving it.i have been using that combe since 2 years.A lil tip to expand the life of wooden combs is after u wash it(i also use water & baby shampoo to wash it,but only normal temperature water not warm/hot water).When it drys,apply 2 drops of olive or almond oil on the comb and polish it with a cotton cloth.then let it air dry once again.You will notice a shining difference in your comb.good luck.
Which brand of handcrafted wooden comb r using.
hey luckygirl….thanks for the tip…will do that from next time and you are lucky that you got a handcrafted wooden comb…wooden combs are so amazing 🙂
i’ve been wanting to try a comb made of ox horn but it’s too expensive. Anyway, The wooden comb looks inviting, though. I like the feel and touch of wood. I think you could also use a thin cloth wet with water and baby shampoo and run them through the teeth of the comb so you don’t have to drench it in water too much. But right after, dry it with hair dryer using the highest settings to make sure no moisture is left within the wood. Then that’s when you apply the oils luckygirl suggested. 🙂
hey Vivi…oh yes the bone combs are too amazing I have heard for the hair but yup they are expensive and cruel too 🙁
I’ll surely follow this washcloth tip next time then…it is better than drenching it completely in water and then follow with oil…thanks 🙂
dis sounds nice..will check out..
sure do…you will like it 🙂
I agree with luckygirl. I read somewhere that oiling your wooden comb before & after washes protects it. BTW, what is your hair type – straight, fine, curly?
oh great!!! I have to remember to do that every time now. my hair is curly and fine.