TOP STYLING COMBS FOR YOUR 4C HAIR AND THEIR USES
Did you know there are several types of styling combs and each comb has its own unique features and uses? It is important to choose the right comb for your hair texture, length, and thickness when styling it, they could contribute greatly to your hair’s growth, and using the wrong ones can do the opposite.
Some combs have been designed specifically for a hair type for easier use and to detangle easily, so it is only right to know which comb is suitable for your hair.
To know which comb is right for your hair, read further to know the different common types of styling combs and their unique purposes.
- All-purpose Comb
The all-purpose comb as the name implies can be used by anyone of any hair texture, length and thickness. It can be used by women, men and even children. The comb has the wide tooth comb on one side which can be used to detangle hair strands especially for people with thick or curly and afro-textured hair, and the fine tooth comb on the other side can be used to style the hair after detangling. It can also be used for people with straight hair, short or long. The comb also comes in various lengths.
- Wide Tooth Comb
The wide tooth comb has strong and widely spaced teeth. Its main purpose is to detangle the hair. Although it can be used on both dry and wet hair, it’s more appropriate for wet hair. When hair is wet it is usually weak and very prone to breakage. The widely spaced teeth makes it easy to take out tangles with little to no split ends making it the best fit for wet hair.
It can also be used after applying hair products to evenly spread out product all over the hair and they are more gentle on the hair than brushes.
- Fine-tooth Comb
The fine-tooth comb, unlike the wide tooth comb, has its teeth closely spaced. It’s also not as strong as the wide tooth comb. This comb is best used by people with thin and straight hair. It is not recommended for use for people with thick or curly hair, the comb is likely to snap because of its inability to detangle such hair. People with thick or curly hair should first detangle with the wide tooth comb before using the fine-tooth comb for styling.
The fine-tooth comb is also useful for getting out lice, dandruff or any other thing stuck in the hair or scalp.
- Rat Tail Comb
The rat tail comb has two sections. The comb section is usually a fine-tooth comb for styling and the handle is usually used for sectioning or parting your hair. It is a great styling tool that can also be used for chemical and coloring treatment. This comb can be used by anyone for these purposes.
- Pick Comb
The pick comb has long teeth and a short handle usually used to lift or tease thick and curly hair especially afros. It can give the hair a fuller look and more volume by lifting hair strands. The comb usually comes in a plastic or metal form and in different sizes.
These styling combs are easily accessible and can be purchased online and in walk-in stores. They are also cheap enough that you can have all the common comb collections suitable for your hair texture, the styles you desire or any other purpose you might need it for.
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