Table of contents:
- Tips for choosing a comb that suits your hair type
- 1. Choose the right type of comb
- Bristle brush
- Round brush
- Wide tooth comb
- 2. Choose a comb that is in good condition
- 3. Feel free to try
Taking care of your hair is not just about choosing the right shampoo. The American Academy of Dermatology states that combing is also part of maintaining healthy hair. The reason is, if you do not use the right comb, hair and scalp can be problematic. So, how do you choose the right comb based on hair type? Check out some of the tips below.
Tips for choosing a comb that suits your hair type
Careless brushing can injure your scalp. Likewise, by using a comb that does not match your hair type, your hair can become tangled and eventually break. If you don't want this to happen, you need extra attention in choosing a comb as well as using it.
Don't worry, you can follow some tips for choosing the right comb below.
1. Choose the right type of comb
When you stop by the shop to buy a comb, there must be a variety of comb forms on offer. The comb design not only attracts the eye, but aims to match the hair type. Pay attention to the following comb shapes so that your comb choices are not wrong.
Bristle brush
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Bristle brush very easy to find on the market. This type of comb is shaped like a brush, with comb teeth that are loose, thin, and blunt at the ends.
For people with long hair and easily frizzy alias difficult to manage, choosing this type of comb is the right choice. Both the shape of the teeth and the handle of a comb like this make it easier for you to straighten out messy hair.
Round brush
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If you want more volume to your hair, round brush so the choice. The position of the comb teeth that are rotated to all sides, helps you to curl your hair outward or inward so that the shape of the hair is tidier and looks thicker.
However, the tooth density of this type of comb varies. For longer and thicker hair, you should choose the comb type round brush with a diameter of more than 2.5 cm. This will make it easier for you to straighten and care for your hair.
Wide tooth comb
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If you have curly hair, a wide-toothed comb is an option. This wide-toothed comb allows you to straighten your hair more easily without worrying about tangles or tangles. This comb is the most common comb that can be used for people with normal, straight, and long hair.
2. Choose a comb that is in good condition
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If you have chosen the right type of comb for your hair, the next step is to observe the quality. Combs that are sold in the market can be made of plastic, wood, or a combination of plastic and metal.
This comb material has advantages and disadvantages, for example plastic combs break easily but are lighter. Meanwhile, the combination comb is stronger but quite heavy.
Apart from the ingredients, you also need to pay attention to the condition of the comb. Choose a comb that has no pointy ends because it can injure the scalp.
3. Feel free to try
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You can try some of the combs on display in stores. Don't hesitate to try it out to ensure the comfort of the comb when used. Only comb the hair in half and ends, not all the way to the scalp.
The reason is, you are not the only one who tries the comb. Doing so will keep you from contagious scalp problems.
