Hair is one of our most valuable assets. Everyone wants healthy, bouncy hair. Despite a busy life, most of us will somehow find some time to care for our hair. Pollution and change in lifestyle adversely affected the overall health and growth of our hair. Still, none of us wants to bump into hair fall. We have been told combing our hair is one of the ways to boost hair growth. This is because combing increases the blood circulation in the scalp.
So combing the hair will resolve all the hair-related issues? Well, combing your hair wrongly may create some problems! We have a remedy. Use a wooden comb. The benefits of using a wooden comb are incredible. Have you ever tried a wooden comb? Have you ever experienced the excellent benefits of using a wooden ever? If your answer is ‘no,’ continue reading to understand more about the advantages of using wooden combs.
Wooden Comb FAQ
What is Wooden comb?
These combs are made up of wood such as neem wood, sandalwood, pearwood, bamboo, cherry, and boxwood. It is from Mother Nature and, therefore, also known as the natural comb. Each type of wooded comb has some added benefits.
Which Wooden Comb is Best for Hair?
- Sandalwood comb offers a vibrant, remarkable sandalwood scent for your hair
- Pear wood comb, although lacks scent, it is known for its strength and durability
- Bamboo comb makes combing and styling your hair more easily. Even though strong and durable, it is lightweight and handy.
- Neem wood comb comes with all the medicinal properties of neem.
Besides the added benefits, all types of wooden combs have an array of advantages over the usual plastic combs. Let’s find out 12 significant reasons to trade in your plastic comb for a wooden comb.
How to Clean Wooden Comb?
Wood and water do not go well together. Since germs and grease from hair might get transferred to the comb, it is necessary to clean it. However, some precautions need to be taken, which are –
- Do not wash the comb in water for more than 2-3 minutes. Wipe it off with a clean cloth quickly after the wash. The extra water on wood could cause it to swell.
- Too much water could ruin the wood. For regular cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of fully soaking.
- Mineral oil could also be used to clean it.
- Effective wood cleaner could close be made by mixing water, olive oil, and lemon. Clean with this solution gently.
- Coconut and jojoba oil could also be used for cleaning.
Top 12 Benefits of Wooden Comb for Hair & Scalp
1. Zero hair damage due to Static Electricity
Combing with plastic combs and plastic brushes produce ‘static electricity’ in the hair. After gently combing hair, if you show a plastic comb above bits of paper, you can see the hair attract to the plastic comb, or brush-like nails get attracted to a magnet. This is due to static electricity. Do you know the static electricity is the most terrible enemy of hair? Over a while, the static electricity generated in the hair will leave hair easily breakable. Wooden combs, being a bad conductor of electricity, prevent hair and scalp damage due to static electricity.
2. Suitable for all kinds of hair
Wooden combs are suitable for all types of hair. It is equally beneficial for men and women and all age groups, including children.
3. Helps to get rid of dirt from the hair and scalp
You can brush off dirt and impurities from hair more effectively with a wooden brush than with a plastic/metal brush. The metal and plastic enclose high static energy in them. Therefore, the dirt gets attached to it (like the paper bits attracted to the plastic comb). It most likely would be re-dispensed all over the hair. You can avoid this possibility by using a wooden comb.
4. Brings down chances of dandruff
Combing the hair with metal and plastic combs increases the chances of scalp irritation. The irritated scalp is more prone to dandruff and associated hair fall. On the other hand, the wooden comb acts gently on the scalp and thereby keeps dandruff at bay.
5. Boosts blood circulation
Combing hair with a wooden comb gives an effect of scalp massage. The round bristles of the wooden comb stimulate the scalp cells. As a result, the circulation of blood is increased, enhancing the scalp health. A healthy scalp is essential for healthy hair.
6. Boosts hair growth
As mentioned above, combing hair with a wooden comb enhances blood circulation. It also boosts the oil glands in the scalp. As more nutrients reach the hair follicle and more scalp oil is spread around the hair, it grows thicker and longer.
7. Gentle on hair
Wooden combs act very gently on the hair. As the comb teeth are smooth and thicker, they do not pull the hair when combing. The wooden comb is the best option to detangle the entangled hair without damaging it.
8. Conditions the hair naturally
When you comb your hair with a wooden comb, it gives a conditioning effect. The natural oils from the scalp’s oil glands are equally spread across the scalp and are similarly spread along with the hair from the hair shaft to the end. The hair becomes soft and bouncy.
9. Beneficial for long hair
Wooden combs are highly beneficial for long-haired ones. As it helps spread the oil from the oil gland in the scalp evenly along with the hair from root to tip, it will reduce the chances of split ends and break off the hair, the headaches most women with long hair faces.
10. Zero dryness and greasiness
Dryness and greasiness are two factors that adversely affect the health of the scalp and hair. Sebum is the natural oil produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin of the scalp. If the oil produced by the oil glands is not distributed evenly, it will make the scalp greasy. An uneven distribution could make the hair dry. However, using a wooden comb, the oil is evenly distributed over the scalp, and excess oil is pulled out and spread evenly along the hair strands. So that neither the scalp turns greasy nor the hair turns dry.
11. It is more comfortable to use while blow drying your hair
The metal and plastic comb conduct heat to some extent. Therefore, it will be tough to grip it if you have to clasp them too near the blow dryer for styling your hair. On the other hand, since wood is a bad conductor of heat, wooden combs can be comfortably used with a blow dryer.
12. Perfect for sensitive scalp
Not all the scalps are normal. Some people’s scalp is susceptible and prone to allergies. Plastic and metal comb more likely scratch the scalp, thereby, irritates the scalp. Wooden comb with more rounded and smoother bristles will not scratch the scalp. Moreover, as the wooden combs have no synthetic elements in them, they are hypoallergenic.
