Among the variety of tools needed to create hairstyles and hair styling, today a widespread comb-tail. It is most often used by professional stylists. But such an accessory may well come in handy at home for doing hairstyles on your own.
Why comb a thin ponytail
As you can see in the photo, the tail comb is a common comb, only at the end of its handle is a thin rod, similar to a knitting needle. They can divide the hair into strands. And besides, such a comb is needed:
- for care of curly locks;
- creating bouffant and hairstyles;
- highlighting and staining;
- combing short hair;
- applying masks.
These types of tools are available. The range is represented by combs suitable for caring for different types of hair:
- long and short;
- curly and straight;
- thin and thick;
- thick and weakened.
The specific functionality of the comb-tail depends on the material and model used for its manufacture.
Design
Basically, these accessories look like combs. They can have teeth of various lengths, torsions and densities. Very small brushes are produced, which are necessary when creating complex styling.
A simple and very common model is a flat comb. It is convenient for them to comb their hair, do styling and dyeing. A double or triple ridge has teeth of different densities and lengths on each side. The structure of the tool is well suited for working with any type of hair. There are comb combs equipped with teeth and / or bristles, which have different lengths and are located in several rows. This comb-tail for combing is just perfect.
Materials
Choosing this tool for yourself, you must first pay attention to the material from which it is made. Unlike artificial ones, natural combs are much more expensive. But it pays off with wide opportunities in use and a careful attitude to hair.
The most popular is a metal comb-tail. Models made of metal last a very long time, it’s easy to care for them. But they have disadvantages:
- can injure the surface of the skin and strands;
- create a strong static stress on the hair;
- enter a chemical reaction with unnatural dyes.
Completely natural and the most harmless are accessories made of turtle shell, horn and wood. They have a positive effect on curls, do not electrify hair, do not destroy the structure, and also help smooth exfoliated cuticle bristles. In addition to high cost, their minus is the need for careful care.
A wide assortment of the cheapest products from silicone, plastic and rubber. They gained their popularity because it is not particularly necessary to look after them, but such models serve for a long time. But keep in mind that they electrify hair.
Tool selection
When buying a comb equipped with a ponytail, you need to decide which model is needed. The type of hair and the main tasks of using the tool should be taken into account.
It is good to work with weakened and brittle hair with the help of products made from natural materials, which are distinguished by a careful attitude to the strands. It is convenient to comb short curls with a plastic or rubber comb with a tail, on which long and thick teeth are located.
A tool with rare teeth is the easiest way to comb curls. Such a model will not destroy the elastic curls, will help to make the hairstyle well-groomed.
For the highlighting or staining procedure, a comb with a metal tail is also great. It is convenient to divide hair into zones with such an accessory with a very thin ponytail made of metal.
An ideal option for creating basal tufts is a tool with several rows of bristles. Thick hair comb well scallops with densely spaced teeth, and heavy strands with rare ones.
A comb with a plastic tail is designed to highlight strands for coloring and perm. When buying it, you need to pay attention to the condition of the tool. All teeth and the working surface of the comb with the tail should be perfectly polished, and the tail at the end should be rounded.
Instructions for use
Even for beginners it’s easy to use such tools, it all depends on your goals. Short hair must be combed by combing it from top to bottom. To unravel long curls, you need to start combing them from the bottom, gradually moving to the roots.
Before dyeing, you need to comb all the hair, and with the help of a ponytail, you need to separate the strands of the required thickness. In order for the coloring composition to be evenly distributed, the teeth should be stretched from the hairline to the ends.
A ponytail comb is used to create a basal volume. To do this, the hair needs to be folded forward and gently combed from the bottom. And then scallop to lead layer by layer from the tips to the roots. The topmost one must be left level. It will help to hide irregularities, give styling a neat appearance. It must be borne in mind that fleece is not done on wet hair, because the volume cannot be obtained, and it is quite realistic to damage their structure. Also, do not spray a lot of hairspray. The hairstyle will look unnatural, and instead of airiness it will acquire the effect of cement.
Conclusion
This type of hairdressing tool is used for haircuts. In this case, the comb grab the desired number of strands and pull them a little. To make an even cut, the comb should be kept 1.5-2 cm from the tips. To perform haircuts, you can use both a metal and a plastic product.