You comb your hair every day or several times a day.
Therefore, the type of comb you use is very important. Most people use a plastic comb. But there is a better alternative to plastic, and that is wood. Of course, a wooden comb does the job of combing, but it is superior in many other ways as well. Let’s find out why a wooden comb is better than a plastic comb.
First I picked up the wooden comb just out of curiosity.
I didn’t know what to expect. But as the days and then months went by, I couldn’t live without one.
I remember, on one occasion, I lost my only wooden comb. So I had to use the old plastic and my hair didn’t like it. He became static-ky after. And since I’m used to the feel of wood on my scalp, the plastic comb felt a bit artificial.
The next day, I ordered 3 different varieties of wooden comb – some combing pleasure 🙂
It’s been almost a decade since the switch from plastic to wooden comb.
Now, it’s a staple for me and one of the best things I have for my hair and scalp health.
What good is a wooden comb? And why you should consider making a switch. Yes, it reduces static and feels therapeutic on the scalp, but there are many more reasons to use it. Here’s why you should use a wooden comb…
8 Benefits of Using a Wooden Comb for Your Hair and Scalp
1. Combing is like a head massage
The wooden teeth of the comb feel amazing on the scalp. It’s like little fingers massaging your head. It is very relaxing and gentle on the scalp.
2. Enhances blood circulation
As you comb with the wooden comb, its massaging effects boost blood flow to the scalp, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the roots. This, in turn, will promote thicker and healthier hair growth.
3. Makes hair shinier and more intense
Our scalp gives our hair a supply of natural oils (sebum), which acts as a wonderful conditioner and protector. As you comb from the scalp to the ends, the sebum is distributed evenly, increasing the hair’s shine and bounce.
A wooden comb distributes sebum better than a plastic one. The wood absorbs the sebum and as you comb the hair, it evenly coats the hair with it.
4. Keeps static away
Remember, as children we did the static experiment with the plastic ruler and pieces of paper.
Similarly, the plastic comb can cause static in our hair and make the hair stand out wildly. Why is this happening; This is because positive attracts negative.
The plastic comb carries a slight negative charge and our hair has a positive charge. So as you comb, there is a transfer of electrons from positive to negative, and this creates static electricity. Due to static, the hair first sticks to the comb and after you remove the comb, the hairs push against each other and separate.
The wooden comb, which is almost charge neutral, keeps static at a distance.
5. Reduces hair breakage
There are two factors to this:
First, the wooden comb will not create static and therefore detangles hair more easily. And another, as the wooden comb coats each hair with natural oils, the hair remains flexible and protected when combing or combing. Over time, you’ll see less breakage and split ends.
6. Relieves dry, flaky scalp
A wooden comb won’t magically make a dry scalp disappear. But the effects of massaging help to normalize oil production in the scalp, which in turn helps to overcome dry, flaky scalp.
7. Promotes hair growth
The wooden comb does a lot of great things for the hair and scalp: like improving circulation, conditioning hair with natural oils, and improving scalp health. And all these benefits encourage healthy hair growth.
8. Good for the planet
It’s not just kinder to our hair, the wooden comb is also kinder to the planet. Unlike plastic, which is non-biodegradable and harmful to the environment, a wooden comb can be broken without having any negative effect on the environment.
How to keep your wooden comb clean?
Like any other comb, wooden combs need to be kept clean to avoid carrying dirt and grease back into your hair.
Every time you wash your hair, take your comb with you and wash it too. You can use some soap and warm water to clean it. If it’s greasy or dirty, use an old toothbrush to gently scrub it.
Where should I buy from?
You can find wooden combs in many stores, but you can also buy them online. Here are some good ones I found:
Wooden comb (with wide teeth): for all hair types
Comb with wavy handle: for long/thick hair
Wooden comb with fine teeth: for straight/wavy hair
Hair brush with wooden bristles: for straight/wavy hair, offers a good massage effect
Do you use a wooden comb? I would love to hear your views on this…
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