Help with Brushes or Combs

[Sissy]

Hi there,

I am interested in purchasing a seamless comb I think. If you own a seamless comb where did you buy it and how much should I be looking to pay? I try to search "seamless comb" on Amazon.com and it comes up with no results!

I am looking for opinions on what combs or brushes other LHCers use and why as I'm not sure I fully understand what is best for my hair. Do you use seamless, horn, wooden? I have also heard some LCHers commenting on their BBB brushes? Are these boar bristle or something? Natural bristle brushes... wouldn't they cause split ends and have a hard time going through hair?

Another brush I've heard talked about on here is Denman Brushes. I found some on amazon.com including thise one: http://www.amazon.com/DENMAN-Volumizing-Brush/dp/B0000YUX58/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1230534832&sr=8-11

What's the scoop on Denman brushes?

Please especially I am looking for links to a site where I could buy a reasonably priced seamless comb like a reasonably priced Mason Pearson, if that exists.

Thanks in advance for responses.

Sissy:o

[Bene]

what kind of comb are you looking for? wood, bone, bakelite?


for wood, the body shop has a really nice one. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp?categoryId=cat30050&productId=prod6270013


for comb, there's heavenly harvest (their site is down at the moment)


for bakelite combs, they're all over ebay :)

[Dolly]

Well, I use a number of products, actually. As far as combs, I have a couple of wide-toothed plastic combs that I got from Sally. I had to look at and touch nearly all of them until I found the ones that had no seams on the teeth. But I found a couple! I also have a lovely horn comb bought from a lady on LHC, and have had a couple of wooden combs pover the past few years ......the wooden ones are pretty inexpensive.....you can get them at the body shop for about 10 bucks I think. That reminds me.....I need to replace mine, because I lost the last one I had.....

I also use a widu wooden bristle brush......https://www.widu.com/?gclid=CMCm5rbg5ZcCFQ-bnAod1UH6DQ .....the bristles are so widely spaced that it is akin to using 3 or 4 wooden combs on your hair at one time. I have never had any tangling, ripping, or tearing with this brush. They are a bit expensive, but I have had a full-sized one and a travel sized for over 10 years. I won't go without them!

My hair hates a Boar Bristle Brush, so I don't use one. I had two given to me as gifts a year or so ago, and I gave them away.

HTH

[Aditi]

I use a seamless plastic wide-toothed comb and a wooden comb for my hair. I got these combs from my local shopping centre

[HairColoredHair]

I use Heavenly Harvest (site's still down) and creative 5 combs from here: http://www.tenderheaded.com/combs.html I use the creative combs in the shower. They're also good for purses/bags/etc.

[LutraLutra]

I use a saw toothed Kent comb with wide teeth http://www.kentbrushes.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=31&cat=Handmade+Combs and a Body Shop wooden comb http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/invt/02971&bklist=, although I had to sand it slightly to get rid of a few loose splinters.

Both combs are cheapish, but good quality. HTH.

[Sissy]

what kind of comb are you looking for? wood, bone, bakelite?


for wood, the body shop has a really nice one. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp?categoryId=cat30050&productId=prod6270013


for comb, there's heavenly harvest (their site is down at the moment)


for bakelite combs, they're all over ebay :)

Ha, to answer that I'm not sure what kind of comb would be best. My priorities are being able to comb through my hair easily and to reduce mechanical damage such as split ends caused by combs/brushes.

For those reasons, I wondered whats of combs/brushes work for LHCers.

Two questions...
What is a bakelite comb?
Also, I've heard quite a few on here reference Heavenly Harvest. What sorts of combs do they sell (wood? horn?)

Thanks!

[Sissy]

Well, I use a number of products, actually. As far as combs, I have a couple of wide-toothed plastic combs that I got from Sally. I had to look at and touch nearly all of them until I found the ones that had no seams on the teeth. But I found a couple!

I also use a widu wooden bristle brush......https://www.widu.com/?gclid=CMCm5rbg5ZcCFQ-bnAod1UH6DQ .....the bristles are so widely spaced that it is akin to using 3 or 4 wooden combs on your hair at one time. I have never had any tangling, ripping, or tearing with this brush. They are a bit expensive, but I have had a full-sized one and a travel sized for over 10 years. I won't go without them!HTH

You are lucky to have found a seamless comb at Sally's. I have looked and just like you I inspected and touched each one looking for seams. ALL of them had seams. So, I couldn't get a comb there.

I will look into the Body Shop wooden combs. Are there any downsides to a wooden comb?

I LOVE the looks of the Italian Brushes. I like this one...
https://www.widu.com/product/35236
However, $50 is a lot of pay for a brush... I don't think I'm ready to go there yet. If I found one on a good sale I would... but my husband would kill me to buy a hair brush for 50 :p

[Bene]

Ha, to answer that I'm not sure what kind of comb would be best. My priorities are being able to comb through my hair easily and to reduce mechanical damage such as split ends caused by combs/brushes.

For those reasons, I wondered whats of combs/brushes work for LHCers.

Two questions...
What is a bakelite comb?
Also, I've heard quite a few on here reference Heavenly Harvest. What sorts of combs do they sell (wood? horn?)

Thanks!


the best combs are the ones that don't cause damage. so your best bet is to keep an eye out for seamless combs. if you examine most plastic combs, they have these little ridges on the sides of the teeth, i suppose that's from the mold they're made from.

so, wood, bone, and bakelite, i don't really think one is better than the others, it's a matter of preference. i have all three, and i use all three depending on what's closest at the time and if my hair is wet or not.

the body shop comb, has no seams. it's perfectly smooth, it's great for detangling, AND it's not too expensive :) it's good for combing dry hair, and if you're oiling, wood is good at moving the oil down your length.


with a bone comb, the heavenly harvest (http://heavenlyharvestinc.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/119?osCsid=0a20e81cfa639a8f4895206aa6c43bfb) comb (site is back!), is made from ox horn. it prevents static while combing (which is good) and it also moves oil along the length. i'll use this with dry or slightly damp hair.


a bakelite comb, like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Palm-Pic-Hand-Made-Bone-Comb-new_W0QQitemZ380086308172QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item380086308172&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18) is also seamless, it's a synthetic product made from natural resins. it's a static reducer, your hair won't snag in it, and it can be used in the shower. this is my wet hair comb.



i hope this info helps :)

[DragonLady]

I bought my horn comb on eBay, and just love it. http://cgi.ebay.com/QueCraft-DRAGON-Hair-Comb-HORN-Hand-Carved_W0QQitemZ110291114866QQihZ001QQcategoryZ110 628QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1 262

[Elistariel]

The bodyshop huh? I think there's one of those in my local mall. I'll have to check it out sometime.

I've often wondered what the big deal about seamless combs was.

All I have right now are a few cheap Goody's brand combs from wal-mart. Snag, rip and tear city.

I'm a bit apprehensive when it comes to buying things online and how it will get to me. I don't have time to go to the post office. That and $10 for a comb is too much.

[twilight_faerie]

hairsense.com is supposed to have really good bakelite combs, though I haven't ordered any yet. You can read reviews for combs and brushes in the Reviews section of this site. I'd be way more likely to buy a HH horn comb if there weren't some reviews that say you shouldn't use them in wet hair.

[Sissy]

hairsense.com is supposed to have really good bakelite combs, though I haven't ordered any yet. You can read reviews for combs and brushes in the Reviews section of this site. I'd be way more likely to buy a HH horn comb if there weren't some reviews that say you shouldn't use them in wet hair.

This is good to know... thanks. I would be wanting my combs to be able to handle wet and dry hair. Therefore, it seems I should avoid all horn combs in general or just the HH horn combs?

[Sissy]

All I have right now are a few cheap Goody's brand combs from wal-mart. Snag, rip and tear city.

Yeah, cheapies combs are all I have now too. I'm certainly looking to upgrade to better combs and hopefully a better brush too... only not really willing to pay 50 like that one brush was.

[Sissy]

the best combs are the ones that don't cause damage. so your best bet is to keep an eye out for seamless combs. if you examine most plastic combs, they have these little ridges on the sides of the teeth, i suppose that's from the mold they're made from.

so, wood, bone, and bakelite, i don't really think one is better than the others, it's a matter of preference. i have all three, and i use all three depending on what's closest at the time and if my hair is wet or not.

the body shop comb, has no seams. it's perfectly smooth, it's great for detangling, AND it's not too expensive :) it's good for combing dry hair, and if you're oiling, wood is good at moving the oil down your length.


with a bone comb, the heavenly harvest (http://heavenlyharvestinc.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/119?osCsid=0a20e81cfa639a8f4895206aa6c43bfb) comb (site is back!), is made from ox horn. it prevents static while combing (which is good) and it also moves oil along the length. i'll use this with dry or slightly damp hair.


a bakelite comb, like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Palm-Pic-Hand-Made-Bone-Comb-new_W0QQitemZ380086308172QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item380086308172&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318) is also seamless, it's a synthetic product made from natural resins. it's a static reducer, your hair won't snag in it, and it can be used in the shower. this is my wet hair comb.



i hope this info helps :)

Thank you this has been most helpful. Thanks to all the replies here I feel I can go on sites like Amazon and Ebay and have an idea of key terms to search and what to look for.

Also, I was not aware that there is a review section here on LHC where I could read reviews about specific combs or other products. I'll have to navigate around the site a bit more and find it. I bet there's a lot of fantastic stuff on LHC that I haven't figured out yet!

Cheers,
Sissy

[twilight_faerie]

This is good to know... thanks. I would be wanting my combs to be able to handle wet and dry hair. Therefore, it seems I should avoid all horn combs in general or just the HH horn combs?

I think so. I'm pretty sure water has a chance of warping horn...or so I've heard.