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sun-kissed
December 6th, 2011, 05:49 PM
My hair is fine, and really shouldn't be combed at all, because no matter how careful I am, it breaks. Even my BBB was too much for it and I now can only use it for smoothing updos. But since it's also straight, finger combing is not an option for me. I tried it, and my mom asked if I had remembered to brush my hair that day.. :rolleyes:

So right now I am using a filed-down plastic comb{measuring 6 inches by 2 1/2 inches) like this:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=8494&pictureid=120572

I really want to find a more hair-friendly comb, but I don't know what to look for. I want one similar to the one I already have, especially one with no handle so that I can carry it easily in my purse.

Any suggestions? :)

PrairieRose
December 6th, 2011, 06:09 PM
I use a wide toothed horn comb that I ordered from www.heavenlyharvestinc.com
It works great on my fine hair. The natural horn glides right through my hair. Some people prefer wood combs or a seamless plastic comb, since it's not made from animal products.

Kristin
December 6th, 2011, 06:27 PM
I have a seamless "bone" comb from http://hairsense.com/bone_combs.php It's definitely my favorite comb.

torrilin
December 6th, 2011, 06:28 PM
I usually use wooden combs. The body shop makes a nice wide toothed comb. This does not give the super glass smooth look tho. For that, I use a fine toothed wooden comb I got from the Soap Opera (http://www.thesoapopera.com/cgi-bin/scart.cgi/main.php3?enter), our local bath and beauty store. It's (sadly) made in China, and I've seen pictures of similar combs from other shops, usually for under $5. Wooden combs can be splintery, so I made sure to buy mine in person since I am lazy and would rather not break out the sandpaper if I don't have to.

As you practice with finger combing, you might find you get a better look tho. Definitely don't give up, there's a good bit of technique involved. I thought for years that finger combing didn't work on my hair because it was straight. I was wrong. It didn't work because my technique was pants!

holomi
December 6th, 2011, 06:30 PM
I bought a tangle teezer recently, it was the best investment... I highly recommend them.

Lianna
December 6th, 2011, 06:35 PM
If I had to pick ONE good thing I learned here it would be the tangle teezer (http://www.youtube.com/user/torrinpaige#p/c/5/4Ez7ciiZtQ0).

Autumn
December 6th, 2011, 06:57 PM
If you are not concerned about price, the best (IMO) horn comb with a handle can be found here: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522962/728972.htm (Classic Shaving)

I have fine hair too and do not use a brush at all either. I use a combination of finger combing and the horn comb to find the knots in my hair and (ideally) detangle them without breaking hairs.

longhairedleah
December 6th, 2011, 07:01 PM
I don't have fine hair, but my thick curly hair appreciates the wide tooth comb I have from Sephora.

Anje
December 6th, 2011, 07:24 PM
I like the Tangle Teezer, but if you prefer a comb, The Body Shop makes a very nice wooden one that's not expensive.

julya
December 6th, 2011, 07:58 PM
I like my creative combs best. I got them from here: http://creativehairtools.com/comb/hand-crafted.html

LaceyNg
December 6th, 2011, 10:13 PM
this was a very helpful thread! thanks to everybody who posted sites!!!