are wooden combs worth it?

[freznow]

I prefer wooden combs over plastic, but I love horn combs

TOTALLY agree.

I think, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate them:

Plastic comb with seams: 1
Plastic comb without seams: 5
Wood comb: 8
Horn comb: 10

It does depend on the comb (like there are some REALLY nice plastic seamless combs out there) but of the ones I've used, that's how I'd rate them.

[spidermom]

I love my hardwood comb, but I don't know that it's superior to a plastic comb without sharp ridges. It's a nice luxury to treat myself to, though. I deserve it.

[RedJen]

I prefer my wooden combs (handmade by Ric the combmaker) over anything else I've used, even my German wood brush. There's no static, they're easier to clean, and the flexibility is better than plastic. Plus, the combs are gorgeous to look at. (I have a regular sized comb and a palm-sized comb.)

[Euphony]

I just got to ask! How big of a difference is there between a horn and a wooden comb? I have a couple horn ones but never tried one in wood.. Is it worth getting one, or should I just stick with the ones I have?

I'd say a huge difference. I bought a couple of wooden combs and while they far outweigh the plastic combs my bohn combs far, far, far outweigh my wooden ones. I don't even have my wooden ones anymore, I gave them to my thick haired, 3a/3b son - he adores them but sometimes "loses" them so he can snag my bohn comb out of my purse.

[arylkin]

I prefer my wooden combs (handmade by Ric the combmaker) over anything else I've used, even my German wood brush.

Where did you get it from?

[kwaniesiam]

I technically use a hairsense bone comb, but I've never used anything better for my hair, plus it detangles so nice and gently.

http://hairsense.com/bonecombs.htm

I have the one pictured on the second row on the right.

[Haith]

I prefer my wooden comb over my plastic one, but I still use both.

[harley mama]

I tried a wooden comb and it didn't seem to make much difference. Not combing or brushing my hair while it is dry has made the biggest difference. I am using a wide tooth plastic shower comb now. I usually only detangle in the shower anyway and I can't use a wooden comb for that.

[AprilElf]

I haven't used a wide-tooth plastic or horn comb before, so it's hard to compare. Pre-LHC I used a conventional plastic comb with small spaces between the teeth. Post-LHC I use a wooden detangling comb (from the Body Shop).

Mainly, I prefer the idea of wood versus plastic (or horn). I just find wood so much more touchable and 'friendly'. So I guess my preference is based on feelings rather than facts at the moment ...

[Teacherbear]

I voted for "they're a scam" which isn't exactly the truth. I just can't use wooden combs, even those really nice ones by Rick. Heck, I can't even use a horn comb! I stick with my Denman brush or my Kent combs and I'm happy as a lark. It wouldn't have been true for me to say I used one and "didn't see a differnce" because I *did* see a difference - actually I FELT a difference. The comb dragged in my hair.