Making a quality comb with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The step-by-step process of its manufacture from natural materials is given in a step-by-step master class.

materials

For work you will need:

• wood bars;
• lathe or hand tools for woodworking;
• pencil;
• paper;
• ruler;
• compass;
• hot glue;
• plastic tube;
• awl;
• hard bristles;
• thin bamboo sticks;
• scissors;
• sandpaper;
• wood glue;
• perforated patch;
• wax, stain or varnish.

Step 1. First, on paper, sketch out the approximate parameters of the comb, the shape of the handle and other details. You can see the list of finished parts in the photo. Parts that will fit in the hand, give a comfortable ergonomic shape. You will need a round wooden stick to connect all the parts of the comb together. Two round plugs and a kind of wooden washers will hold the bristle cylinder. The washers should be smaller in diameter than the plugs and should match the inner diameter of the plastic cylinder.

In one of the round blanks, be sure to fit the outer side to the shape of the handle. This is necessary for high-quality connection of parts.

Be sure to sand all the blanks, if desired, treat them with wax, oil or wood varnish.

Step 2. Now take a plastic cylinder and cover it with a perforated plaster or a printout with similar marks.

Step 3. Using an awl or a Dremel machine, make holes at the marked points. They must all be the same size. At the end of the work, remove the paper or plaster and, if necessary, sand the surface of the cylinder.

Step 4. V this case the comb will consist of natural bristles and bamboo sticks, which will be arranged alternately in rows.

First, prepare the bristles. To do this, take the hard bristles of any animal, in this case it was a wild boar. Carefully sort out the bristles and cut them to the same length. Please note that they will fold in half and partially go inside the cylinder. Divide the bristles into equal bundles.

Cut bamboo sticks of a suitable diameter to the length of the bristles. Be sure to sand the sticks. Make sure they are smooth and don't snag your hair.

Step 5. Using an awl, insert the bristles. Send bamboo sticks to adjacent rows. Fix all parts at the end of work with drops of hot glue. Let the workpiece dry thoroughly and make sure all parts are securely fastened.

A life modern man impossible without a comb, which accompanies him in everyday affairs, travel, business trips, trips to events. This simple-looking item helps keep your hair looking good and creating hairstyles that look like works of art.

Types and application

In spite of a large number of combs in showcases, they can be conditionally divided into four categories according to shape and size, as well as purpose:

• The traditional and most popular comb-brush is called "bomb" or, more commonly, "massage". Its shape can be different, but most often it is a rectangular or oval base for teeth on a soft pillow and a long handle. This type is universal, as it is suitable for any structure, density and length of hair. The brush is intended not only for combing and unraveling, but also for head massage, which has a positive effect on blood circulation and the distribution of sebum along the entire length.

Due to the peculiarity of the impact, the hair acquires shine.

• The mini massage comb is a popular Tangle teezer that does not have a handle. Due to its small size and the ability to close the teeth, such a thing becomes convenient to carry in a bag. This variety also includes looped combs for hair extensions. They are distinguished by the presence of loops that allow the teeth not to cling to the capsules and easily slide along the strands.

• Flip combs are practical and easy to store even in small bags. They transform from a small folded structure into a full-fledged product or a brush with a mirror.

• Flat brushes are intended mainly for combing curls and smoothing them, but not for creating styling. They do a good job of detangling without harming the hair.

• A recent novelty in the beauty world is the microfiber drying comb. It not only massages the head with teeth, but also draws moisture out with the help of the fabric part. For further drying of the comb, there are special holes on it.

• A skeletal, blowing or tunnel comb is popular. It has widely spaced teeth, and the presence of slots in the base allows you to circulate hot air when blow-drying. With this comb, you can easily style short or middle length hair, while giving them volume at the roots.

• Another type of combs is round brushing. Thanks to the materials from which they are made, the entire brush warms up well, which allows you to do styling with volume at the roots, straight curls. Since this model creates twisted tips, it is often called a comb-curler. Brushes, along with tunnel combs, are popular professional hair styling tools.

• The eternal subspecies of combs are combs, which have been used for many centuries. They are best suited for short hair and are indispensable for haircuts, as their simple design allows you to tightly grab the curls.

Combs on long handles make it easy to separate strands from each other and create a parting.

This comb has different tooth frequencies. The denser they are to each other, the more convenient the comb for creating a pile. Another advantage of this model is that it allows you to comb out the broken locks when creating ponytails.

• A comb-tail is a comb with a long thin handle. It is suitable for eliminating irregularities, dividing into thin strands, weaving, styling.

There are combination combs that include characteristics several types. For example, a massage comb is common for creating bouffants. This comb has a thin design and soft natural bristles. Another combined model is a comb, which has frequent teeth on one half and rare teeth on the other.

The combined models also include thinning combs. They are a simplified professional razor for thinning hair.

Material classification

There are a large number of materials from which combs are made. So, there are plastic, wooden, rubber, ebonite, metal and ceramic.

Each of them has its own specific characteristics, advantages, and sometimes disadvantages:

• Metal combs, such as aluminum, are not recommended for use by non-professionals, as if handled improperly, they can harm the scalp with their stiffness. This material heats up quickly when exposed to a hair dryer, making it uncomfortable to use and may damage the hair. Metal is most often used in separate parts, for example, in the form of ponytails, as it separates the strands well.

• Wooden combs are made from ash, cherry, beech, oak, pine, peach, and bamboo, sandalwood, juniper, birch are especially popular. In addition to the fact that it is a natural, tasty-smelling material, wood does not become electrified. Over time, cracks appear on the teeth, especially if they have a loose texture, like pine. Such a defect harms the structure of the hair and can pull it out.

To extend the life of the comb, do not wet it and store it near heaters.

• Plastic combs are the most popular and common. They are inexpensive, durable and resistant to temperature fluctuations. Plastic copes well with the main function - combing, but sometimes it strongly electrifies the hair.

• Rubber, rubber and silicone combs are common. They are used for combing wet hair, do not injure them and the scalp, and are not electrified. Carbon and ceramic products glide easily through the hair, separate strands and are not affected by chemicals, which is why they are most often used by professionals in salons.

• In addition to the usual materials, there are often more rare, elegant and expensive ones. You can find ebonite combs, bronze, gold, silver with inserts of amethyst and others. precious stones. Horn and bone combs, which were used back in the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, have external beauty and pleasant smoothness.

Combs are in high demand natural bristles from horse, pig, boar, combined wool. These materials do not damage the hair, but they are highly electrified, so they are advised to slightly moisten or treat with an antistatic agent.

The most practical combs are carbon fiber with ceramic coating, as they do not require special care and do not get dirty. The most useful are called wooden, and traumatic - metal. However, if the cloves have small balls at the tips, then regardless of the base material, such a product will be the most gentle.

How to choose?

Combs should be divided not only by the purpose, shape, size and type of bristles, but also by the type of hair for which each of them is intended. A properly selected product will help you easily and without injury to cope with even the most stubborn mop. And, conversely, an inappropriate comb will not only be ineffective, but can also damage the hair structure.

The wide massage comb is considered the most versatile, as it is suitable for hair of any density, length and structure.

For thin and brittle, as well as dry hair, prone to tangles, it is recommended to use combs with natural bristles. However, they are not suitable for curly hair, as they not only do not comb, but also confuse the curls. Natural bristles are suitable for detangling medium length hair.

To add volume to short hair, you should use skeletal combs and brushes, and for regular combing - flat combs and brushes. When choosing brushing, remember that the longer the hair, the larger the diameter needed.

For fine hair a high density of bristles is required, while for dense ones, on the contrary, it is rare.

Curly hair they look spectacular, like real waves, but at the same time they are very naughty and brittle. For kinky tight curls, flat combs and brushes with widely spaced teeth, such as the Tangle teezer, work best. For soft and fluffy, a massage comb is suitable.

Also, combs with sparse teeth cope with thick, coarse hair. Models with frequent teeth - soft and thin. In general, they are good for long hair, as well as a massage comb. For thick hair, you should look at combined models with different frequencies of teeth, combs, flat hard bombs.

For a certain type of hair, it is recommended to choose your materials. So, silicone and ebonite, which has an antistatic effect, are suitable for curly hair. Also, silicone and carbon will give softness, shine and silkiness. Weakened, brittle hair recommended natural bristles, nylon. Plastic is good for short hairstyles, hedgehogs, and quality wood for unraveling.

The material needs to be the tougher the thicker the hair. The hardest ones are bone, porcelain, metal, and the soft ones are rubber, plastic, silicone.

When it comes to styling, certain combs are more suitable for different purposes. Round nylon combs will allow you to straighten wavy and curly hair, and to simply straighten straight hair, a product with natural bristles is suitable. Lush curls can be created with high volume brushing, and a small diameter will help in giving basal volume.

Combs with ponytails and combs with long, wide teeth will help separate the strands. And to evenly apply gel or mousse on them, it is best to use a plastic flat comb.

The following video will tell you how to choose the right hair comb:

Important nuances

It is important not only to choose the right comb, but also to use it correctly:

• Long combing is recommended, which has a positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp. It should be given a simple process for about ten minutes a day in the morning and evening. At the same time, it is not recommended to do this more often, as this will lead to rapid contamination. If the hair tends to be oily, then comb it carefully, without touching the scalp, so that the sebaceous glands do not start their work.
• Experts do not recommend combing raw hair, so as not to damage their structure. Recently, however, there are more and more products designed just for drying. For example, a comb with microfiber. You can not comb hair that is treated with strong fixation agents: gels, mousses and varnish. First you need to wash and dry them, and after that expose them to combs.
• Owners of short hair to the shoulder are usually not threatened with tangling curls, so they can comb their hair from the roots to the tips. To prevent tangles from forming, it is enough to cut regrown hair in time. The main thing is not to damage the scalp with hard combs.
• Long and curly hair tends to get tangled. Combing should start from the tips to the roots, do not pull or tear the knots, but carefully unravel with your fingers and a comb. When there are no tangled areas left, you can use a brush. After moving the comb, it is recommended to run your hand through the hair, so the sebum is evenly distributed.

You wash your hair with too warm water

The water temperature should not be too high. Top stylist and graduate of the Toni & Guy Amsterdam academy Dmitry Kapnov recommends rinsing your hair with cool water: “This will help close the hair scales, and they will be much easier to comb.”

Are you in a hurry to comb your hair after washing?

When they are most vulnerable. “Nodules, sections and microtears appear,” Dmitry explains the danger of such combing. If it doesn't wait, use a spray conditioner or hair oil (linseed, argan, or coconut is fine) to make detangling easier and help reduce the risk of damage.

You have chosen the wrong comb

Wet hair is combed with a flat comb with widely spaced teeth. Try not to point the comb down as you run it through the hair. This creates a tension that leads to all sorts of unpleasant things. Hold the teeth perpendicular or at a slight angle to the surface of the hair.

You brush your hair from top to bottom

“Start combing from the ends, gradually moving up. Comb first individual strands, and then the whole mass of hair,” advises Kérastase stylist Marina Shiyan. Short hair can be combed immediately from the roots to the tips.

You brush your curly hair

Do not do like this. " Best comb- these are your fingers, - says Marina. “From everything else, curls turn into cotton wool.” In extreme cases (for example, to distribute care or thermal protection through the hair), use a special brush for curly hair.

You don't comb your hair at all

And thereby deprive them of all the benefits of sebum production: protection, smoothness and natural hydration. Twice a day, take a comb and go through it along the entire length of the hair, from roots to ends. Combine this with a scalp massage. “The combing procedure should be pleasant, the head massage should be painless,” recalls Dmitry. After such care, the hair will become smooth and will grow faster.

You are confused in combs

Each comb has its own purpose, reminds Cosmotheca Backstage manager Konstantin Galperin. The wide-toothed comb gently separates wet hair. A skeletal comb (aka "fish bone") gives direction and creates basal volume. The plastic rectangular brush, whose teeth rest on an air cushion, massages the scalp and helps to comb long Thick hair. Brushing on wooden base with natural bristles suitable for home styling. A thermal brush with a rubberized handle is designed to quickly and effectively dry your hair with beautiful curls.

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Unlike the versatile Tangle Teezer, the Wet Brush is designed specifically for wet hair and is great for use with masks, oils, and just like that.
Wet Brush for combing wet hair, 990 r.

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Honey Bunny Conditioner smells nice of cookies, does not weigh hair down, makes it easier to comb and can be used as a light moisturizing mask.
Conditioner with macadamia oil and fruit acids Honey Bunny, 700 rubles

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A simple and functional comb that should be on the shelf of every bathroom. Dot.
Comb Macadamia, 990 r.

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The classic Tangle Teezer suits all types of hair, dry or wet, does not electrify them and is easy to clean.
Tangle Teezer Original Lemon Sherbet, 1390 R.

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Your comb is made from the wrong material

The best combs are made from natural materials: wood, bone, horn. They injure and electrify the hair less, but at the same time cope with their task. The exception is detangler combs like the famous Tangle Teezer. According to the creator of the brand Sean Pi, they are suitable for all types of hair (including curly and dyed). The soft teeth of such a comb massage the head, increase blood flow to the bulbs - and the blood brings oxygen and vitamins that are needed for their growth. Ritually send plastic brushes from the passage under Pushkin Square for recycling.

You are holding the comb incorrectly

If you have a brush, make sure that the teeth in the vertical rows (along the long side of the comb) are in even rows, and in the horizontal ones in checkerboard pattern. Then, if the hair gets tangled, you can simply turn the brush vertically and gently untangle it.

You rarely wash your comb

After each combing, the comb should be shaken off the hair and dirt remaining on it, and thoroughly washed once every one to two weeks. “Put it in a container of warm soapy water for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a towel,” Marina Shiyan instructs. Instead of a container, you can use a basin, and instead of soap, take an unsuitable shampoo.

You don't fight static electricity

Get a bottle of hair oil - or, at worst, apply a little light hand cream to the tips. If that still doesn't help, spray the mop with a veil spray for shine or a very light hold varnish and smooth it with your hands.

You style and then comb

Stop immediately. “Once you have achieved the desired result, remove the comb. If you need to fix something, try to touch only the top of your hair so that your hairstyle does not look too artificial," recommends Harry Josh, John Frieda's international creative consultant.

Do you have a beard and don't brush it?

“In order for the hair to grow in the right direction, the beard and mustache must be combed for at least three minutes and up to two times a day,” Dmitry Kapnov prescribes. “Although the beard is now in trend, it should be well-groomed.” The ideal comb for a beard is metal, with fine, frequent teeth.

Making a wooden comb is not so difficult if you have the opportunity to work on woodworking machines. First of all, we need a board, albeit not edged, the thickness is also not important here. From it we will make a comb and, accordingly, reduce it to the size we need.

The site dslaboratories.ru presents professional cosmetics for hair care. On a circular saw, we cut the board to a thickness of 6 mm, it is very difficult. Therefore, make all the markings in advance, especially since you will have to work along the material. It is better, of course, to play it safe and do everything slowly.

We choose the width and length of the comb ourselves, about 2 cm and 12 cm. This will be enough, a large comb is also useless. As soon as the workpiece is ready, we begin to cut the teeth on it.

Most likely, we will proceed from the frequency of parting. So, we make teeth 1.5 mm thick, and the distance between them is 1 mm. Although you can divide it into two parts and make the other half larger.

All manipulations are performed on a circular saw, therefore, we exercise maximum caution. It is advisable to use protective equipment so that the chips do not get into the eyes. After you have finished sawing the teeth, you have to grind the comb.

You can use sandpaper or machine, only with a fine-grained wheel. Upon completion, it is thoroughly wiped, varnished and it is ready for use. In principle, the comb is ready, the main thing is not to pull hard on the hair so as not to break the teeth.

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