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I've heard wooden combs are the best for long hair, and I recently bought one and am a bit concerned. Upon close examination, between each tine, there seem to be small splinters. Will these do damage to hair, or are they so small that they're probably nothing to worry about, or will they smooth/break out over time, or what?
On the other hand, it does seem oddly easier to comb with it. It doesn't seem to catch or cause friction with my hair as much as plastic or hard rubber combs often do. This could simply be a psychological thing though, since I keep hearing that wooden combs are supposed to be so great for hair.
I bought the 'chinese wooden comb' from the www.hairboutique.com marketplace.
I appreciate any help.
0MG!....I already put enough junk into my hair.
The first street fair hair lady that braided my hair used a wooden comb. I asked her where she got it, and she said her husband made it. Oh, well.
I've seen them for sale in stores, and let me tell you, none of the ones I've seen in stores would ever go into my hair. In order for a wooden comb to be suitable for hair, it must be made of a fine grained wood and be polished. Otherwise the grain of the wood can damage the hair.
The main reason for using wood rather than plastic is to prevent static buildup.
All Sikh men and women use a wooden comb called a Kangha to comb their long hair. Kanghas come in three sizes. The most common ones are about 3 inches and 2 inches wide. The larger comb is used to comb the hair, and the smaller one is actually worn in the hair under a cloth turban.
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These combs are made in India, and can usually be bought from vendors at Sikh temples (Gurdwaras) on Sundays. The Kangha is one of the Five Gifts (Panj Kakkars) that were given to all baptized (initiated) Sikhs by our ten gurus (or teachers) who lived from 1469 to 1708.
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I have used a Kangha on my hair for the last 6 years with no negative effects. My hair extends to about mid-back; the longest strands (just a very few) now extend to my waist (Finally! After 6 years!).
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If there is a Sikh temple where you live, pay it a visit and ask about obtaining a Kangha.
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I wash my hair 3 times a week. I comb with the 3-inch Kangha every day. It stores my natural hair oil from combing on the days I don't wash my hair. On the days that I *do* wash my hair, combing with the Kangha after my hair is fully dry restores the hair oil that was removed by shampooing and conditioning.
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If wooden combs were bad, the millions of Sikhs living throughout the world would not be using them.
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Best wishes,
--Loren