Detailed classification of combs by ATH editors.
Properly selected comb - a pledge of healthy and well-groomed hair. In this article we will explain how to choose the right comb according to your hair type.
A good comb is designed not only to unravel and smooth strands, it is also a massager for the scalp. Proper stimulation promotes healthy hair growth, incorrect stimulation can even cause mechanical damage.
How to choose a comb, depending on the type of hair
For thick, thick and very voluminous curly hair comb suitable with teeth of different lengths.
For thin and rarer hair, it is better to use soft bristles. Plastic and metal combs should be excluded.
For hair oily at the roots, combs made of natural wood are well suited.
For wavy hair and elastic curls, combs with rare teeth are ideal, as they will keep their curls in shape, or massage combs with soft bristles.
Editor's Board: hair of any type will be happy for extra care. Before combing, we recommend using indelible hair care products for extra moisture. A great option - spray "Beauty and Strength" brand Pure Line. Thanks to the fitotvar, which is part of the product, the product provides a natural gloss along the entire length and an antistatic effect.
Types of combs for hair
Comb-comb with frequent teeth stimulates the scalp. This option is suitable for hair of medium thickness and for the first combing after shampooing.
Comb with rare teeth suitable for registration of curls and create basal volume and pile.
Editor's Board: The easiest way to create and maintain bottom volume throughout the day is to use Dove's light oxygen oxygen spray. The moisturizing ingredients that make up the spray give the hair extra fluffiness and moisturize it along its entire length. The product can be used both for styling and for giving hair volume during the day.
Classic wooden comb suitable for fine hair, is used for disentangling and smoothing.
Brashing - Special styling comb, suitable for combing hair before straightening ironing. It is a round comb with evenly distributed bristles.
Massage comb - comb with bristles made of artificial materials. Suitable for damaged hair and split ends.
Semicircular hairbrush has a convex base and 7-9 rows of teeth, which are located quite widely. This comb helps in laying short and medium haircuts, such as bob or bob, and is perfect for pulling and twisting bangs.
Comb for disentangling wet hair - in English, called the wet brush - one of the latest trends in hair care. It is a convex-shaped comb with silicone teeth of different lengths. Comb comfortably fits in your hand, it can be used on dry and wet hair, as well as immediately after washing. The comb does not harm the hair and is suitable for extended strands, damaged hair, as well as for thin and often confused (goodbye tights!).
Editor's Board: For easier combing and healthy shine to your hair, try TIGI Bed Head Ego Boost. The product will moisturize and smooth the hair, will help prevent the ends of the cross section.
What material to choose?
Metal combs easy to maintain and attract affordable price. They are suitable for creating a pile and splitting hair into sections before creating a hairstyle.
Plastic combs light but not very durable. They are easy to wash, but they electrify hair. A more gentle option with similar properties - silicone combs, they are very convenient to take with you.
You can only comb wet hair with a special comb. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock
Wooden combs - the absolute favorite of the editorial board. They do not electrify hair, are suitable for colored hair and sensitive scalp. Among the most popular materials are birch and oak.
Ebonite combs more popular among men, but perfect for girls with short haircuts. Ebonite is a durable black or dark brown material obtained by vulcanizing rubber. The material has antistatic properties and is widely used by professional hairdressers. These combs are easy to care for, they are not afraid of heating with a hair dryer, but they are also quite expensive.
For the manufacture of combs with natural bristles are usually used horse, pork bristle or whalebone. This comb is not electrified, does not react with the care or styling means, is well suited for massaging the scalp, gently smoothes the hair. Among the minuses - the risk of an allergic reaction, a higher price, the need for frequent cleaning. Natural bristle combs are not recommended for thick hair.
Combing tips and care
- When choosing a massage brush, note the presence of balls on the tips of the teeth - they protect the scalp from scratches,
- Check that there are no noticeable traces of glue on the comb, this indicates a low quality of the product,
- The wooden comb should not be chipped, otherwise the hair will stretch and tear,
- For a comb or brush to serve you for a long time, daily remove hairs from it,
- Once a week, wash the comb with shampoo,
- Ebony combs cannot be washed in very hot water, as this leads to softening and deformation of the material,
- If cracks appear on the teeth, replace the comb.
In this article, we describe in detail how to gently comb curly hair:
How does the growth and condition of the hair from scratching?
In the process of combing strands saturated with oxygen, cleaned of pollution.
It contributes to their growth and strengthening.
Stimulates blood circulation the skin of the head and the appearance of curls.
Such an important stage in the care of hair, as combing begin with the choice of a suitable comb.
The most important criterion is the material from which it is made.
Types of combs for hair growth: how to choose them correctly?
The choice of comb plays an important role for everyday care of hair and for the purpose of stimulating its growth. Ideally, need to have several crestsperforming different tasks.
Preference should be given to those made from natural, organic materials.
The most useful are considered wooden combsable to significantly accelerate the growth of hair. They are pleasant to the scalp, don't electrify using, eco-friendly. Different types of wood are used for production: beech, birch, juniper, oak.
Combs made of horn are good because close to the hair shaft by its properties and do not electrify strands. But the process of their operation is limited, as over time, damage appears on their surface.
The best option is brushes., because they combine the functions of combing hair for growth and massage the scalp. Massage stimulates blood flow, improving the nutrition of hair follicles.
But from plastic combs better get rid of. Despite such advantages as hygiene, durability and low price, she electrifies her hair and over time they become dull and brittle.
Cheap plastic combs with a seam on the center of teeth during use "Scraped" keratin layer from the hair shaft. As a result, the strands become weakened and lifeless. Also when drying by the hair dryer, plastic emits harmful substances, dangerous to the health of curls.
Metal combs are considered the most traumatic. They are tough and can easily hurt the scalp.
In addition, even combs made of wood useful for the hair can be harmful if they are not regularly cleaned. They accumulate dust, dirt and sebum, which contributes to the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
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See the comments of the trichologist on the comb:
How to choose?
First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the functions provided by the manufacturer.
If there is a need to stimulate growth, you should purchase electro-electrical to help improve blood flow to the scalp.
Choose the best product known, proven brands.
How to comb?
Comb strands need, head down (lying on a bed, dangling his head, sitting on a chair, with his head down between his knees, standing, tilting his head). It is necessary to start the procedure from the head., and then in all directions, performing at least 50 movements with a comb or brush.
This method provides blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles. However, people suffering from high blood pressure are not recommended to stay in this position for a long time.
It is better start brushing your hair with natural bristles, providing a kind of head massage, and finish with a wooden comb.
It is also necessary consider curl type:
- normal combed 2 times a day,
- dry and brittle you need to comb a little more often - 3 times daily, keep the comb gently so as not to harm them,
- fatty - in the morning and in the evening, the comb should be kept without touching the scalp, so as not to provoke the release of fat.
How to spend?
Take a clean comb made of natural material. (plastic and metal are prohibited as they react with essential oil).
On the surface of the ridge is necessary spread 3-4 drops of oil.
REFERENCE: The best essential oils to promote growth are ylang-ylang, cinnamon, cloves, beat, rosemary, blue chamomile, cassia, sandalwood.
Need to comb the strands from the roots, smoothly going down to the ends, barely touching the teeth of the comb of the scalp. Up to 3 procedures can be performed per day. Duration - from 3 to 10 minutes.
The course duration is 1 week, after which it is recommended to take a break for 14 days.
After the end of aromatic scrubbing it is necessary to ventilate the room
Try other treatments to accelerate the growth of strands, such as mesotherapy and head massage.
Useful materials
Read our other articles on hair regrowth:
- Tips on how to grow curls after a square or another short haircut, return the natural color after staining, speed up growth after chemotherapy.
- Lunar calendar haircuts and how often do you need to cut your hair while growing?
- The main reasons why strands grow poorly, what hormones are responsible for their growth and what foods affect good growth?
- How to quickly grow hair in a year or even a month?
- Means that can help you grow: effective serums for hair growth, in particular the Andrea brand, Estelle and Alerana products, pameric water and various lotions, shampoo and oil of the Horse Power brand, as well as other growth shampoos, in particular, activator shampoo Gold silk.
- For opponents of traditional means we can offer folk: mummy, various herbs, tips on using mustard and apple cider vinegar, as well as recipes for making homemade shampoo.
- Vitamins are very important for the health of the hair: read the review of the best pharmacy complexes, in particular the drugs Aevit and Pentovit. Learn about the features of the use of vitamins of group B, in particular B6 and B12.
- Learn about the various preparations for enhancing growth in ampoules and tablets.
- Did you know that means in the form of sprays have a beneficial effect on the growth of curls? We offer you a review of effective sprays, as well as instructions for cooking at home.
Efficiency
Regular aromatherapy procedures give noticeable results, as they have a complex effect on hair.
Long combing stimulates subcutaneous blood circulation, and essential oils penetrate into the hair structure, provide nourishment for the scalp, due to this hair grows faster.
Besides, esters help get rid of seborrhea, dandruff, itching, alopecia.
It is worth making a little effort for the sake of healthy long curls, using the correct brushing technique and high-quality fixtures regularly. The result is not long in coming.
How does hair growth and condition depend on the comb?
Growth and condition of hair depends on the comb. Currently, there are a huge number, they differ in shape and material. Therefore, in order to make the right choice, you need to know their characteristics.
They can injure the skin, and they also damage colored and brittle hair. Also, some of them, having a low quality, can emit toxic substances.
For the treatment of combing is recommended to use flat brushes made of wood or horn. They must have teeth with rounded ends. Also suitable natural bristles.
They do not harm the skin and hair, have a calming effect on them. With their help is the development of subcutaneous fat, which has a firming and revitalizing effect.
Electric comb for hair growth
Electric combs are quite convenient and useful devices.
They not only brush their hair with high quality, but also simultaneously massage the skin.
As a result, there is a significant improvement in blood supply, hair follicles wake up, the hair itself becomes smooth, elastic and begins to grow rapidly.
Electronic combs for hair growth are available in various versions. In some of them there are special containers in which you can pour various cosmetics (oils, vitamin complexes, etc.).
This allows during the combing to conduct additional health and medical procedures.
There are electro-combs to stimulate hair growth with ozone therapy. With its help the skin and hair absorb the maximum amount of nutrients. Due to this, the loss stops, the growth is activated and the overall condition of the hair improves.
Principle of operation
Comb, stimulating hair growth, works on the principle of effects on the scalp in different ways. We all know that combing hair is an important procedure for the health of hair, because when smoothing:
- strands are saturated with oxygen
- the curls are cleaned from external contamination,
- stimulates blood circulation on the head,
- improves the appearance of the hair.
Comb for the growth of hair is presented as a brush with sparse long teeth with the aim of maximum impact on the skin.
We recommend to read: which affects the rate of hair growth.
Attention! Regular, regular combing of hair will very soon show good results in the form of luxurious thick hair.
Types of combs
Choosing a comb for hair is of great importance for achieving the growth of strands. Perfectly, it is better to have several combs performing a certain role. Varieties are as follows:
- The best option is considered comb made of natural materials, for example, from a tree. It is wood that is most effective in activating the growth of curls. Such tools do not electrify, pleasantly affect the skin of the head, are environmentally safe. As a rule, they are made from beech, birch, oak or juniper tree species.
- Also exist combs made of horns. They are like wooden do not electrify curls, the properties are similar to the composition of the hair shaft. However, the minus is the limitation of such combs on the life.
- Also exist metal comb, but they are quite traumatic when applied.
- The most popular are massage brushes, which, in addition to the main function of straightening strands, perform a gentle head massage. Due to this, blood flow is stimulated, nutrition of hair follicles is improved. We also recommend that you learn how massage affects hair growth, its types and techniques.
It is necessary to give preference to tools with natural bristles, to avoid plastic ones. They have the following disadvantages:
- electrify strands
- remove the protective layer of keratin from the curl,
- when using the hair dryer emit hazardous substances.
Today you can also find such types of combs as electric or laser. The most popular of these, we consider next.
We have also prepared for you a selection of the best hair growth activators. They will complement the action comb.
Laser comb
The laser comb looks little different from the usual massage, however, it is equipped with the functions of light, vibration effects. The impact of the laser has long been studied by scientists and is completely safe for human health. Thanks to this comb you can improve the growth of hair, get rid of baldness, eliminate dandruff, improve the condition of the skin, curls.
The advantages of regular use are as follows:
- improves the saturation of the hair follicles with oxygen, micronutrients,
- due to the presence of special laser emitters, energy is transmitted through the skin, which subsequently regulates blood circulation and cell renewal of the epithelium.
The principle of the comb is based on the effects of laser beams. To achieve good results it is very important to adhere to the basic rules of use. To do this, every week you need to spend at least 3 procedures lasting 15 minutes, previously washed out, having dried the head. Need to carry out against the growth of hair on the scalp starting from the frontal lobe and linger for 3-4 seconds at each site.
Important! Course duration is one month. However, before using it is recommended to consult a trichologist.
The most popular laser devices are such:
- Power grow comb combines different methods of treatment. Among them are the following: laser exposure, red LED light, blue LED light, vibration.
- Tianshi Ishoukan Comb possesses functions of vibromassage and low influence of the laser.
- Gezatone Laser Hair also combines vibratory massage and exposure to laser beams.
Electric comb
An electric hairbrush for hair growth also contributes to the growth of hair. There are several varieties of them: some of them act with the help of massage, others have special capacities in which various drugs can be added that affect the growth of curls.
There are also brushes with the function of ozone therapy, it is aimed to fight the loss of strands. Curls are supplied with nutrients, cleaned, become soft, silky.
The way it is used varies according to the tasks. For example, to cure hair loss, you need to comb your hair every day for 15-20 minutes, and for prevention purposes, it is enough to perform this procedure 2-3 times a week for 10 minutes.
Recommendations for use:
- It is better to start the procedure from the neck, head down.
- The frequency of combing depends on the type of curls. For example, dry is better to comb often, fatty enough 2 times a day.
Among the electrical devices distinguish the development of Japanese technology. It consists in the fact that the massage brush has a water tank; when the button is pressed, fine water dust is released, which helps to cope with the unruly hair.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy for hair growth is an ordinary procedure for combing with the addition of special essential oils. This service is now gaining popularity among girls, it can be easily carried out at home.
This procedure has the following advantages:
- the condition of the scalp is improved by massage,
- oils enrich, nourish hair follicles with useful elements,
- the growth of curls increases, their condition improves.
For the selection of the necessary oil should take into account the basic rules:
- Each oil has a different effect on the state of health of the person.
- When combining oils, it is better to choose with similar properties.
- During the morning procedure it is recommended to use toning compositions, for the evening soothing ones are better suited.
Aroma oils can turn lifeless, brittle strands into luxurious, shiny curls. It is enough to carry out aromatherapy once a week. For the growth of curls better suited ylang-ylang, rosemary, basil, pine, orange, lavender. Do not forget about the type of hair, so with oily strands it is better to stop the choice on pine, rosemary, lavender, and on dry ones - on chamomile, orange oils.
Important! When brushing hair, it is better to choose natural brushes. Do not fit metal products, plastic. The most suitable are wooden with natural bristles.
Aromatherapy for hair growth is as follows: 2-3 drops of oil are applied to a dry brush, combed for 5-10 minutes. You need to comb from the roots smoothly going down to the ends.
Duration of the course is 1 week, then it is recommended to take a two-week break.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that a comb that promotes hair growth is considered a good alternative to expensive cosmetic procedures. If you have problems strand fallout, you can try to use a similar method of struggle. On the market there are many different combs for the growth of curls, it remains only to choose the appropriate option.
Are you dreaming of long, luxurious hair? We have prepared for you a selection best hair growth productsthat make your dream a reality:
shampoo and serum for hair growth Alerana,
Generolon - effective spray for hair growth,
effective drug for the treatment and growth of hair - Minoxidil,
Combing to activate the hair follicles
The rules of combing hair for growth are as follows.
- The easiest way to care for short hair. They are simply combed with smooth, neat movements from the roots to the tips.
- If the hair has an impressive length, then initially you need to make a bundle of them and unravel the ends, and then start combing them.
- For greater efficiency, the procedure should be carried out standing or sitting, with the head hanging down. This will ensure blood flow to the head, which will improve its blood circulation. This will stimulate dormant hair follicles.
- To achieve the desired result, it is recommended to comb your hair at least fifty times. During this time, the scalp will be sufficiently massaged, and the follicles will be sufficiently activated.
- After each combing hair should be smoothed from the roots to the ends. This will help normalize the sebaceous glands and evenly distribute sebum through the hair. This will strengthen them, they will gain elasticity and shine.
- This therapeutic procedure is recommended in the morning and evening before bedtime.
- If possible, then combing is best done in the open air. This will allow the hair to get enough oxygen and clear of dust that accumulates on them.
Doctors trichologists recommend combing only eight hours after they have been washed. During this time, they will restore the natural lubricant, which will protect them from mechanical damage.
