Who says size doesn’t matter? Comb size does matter, at least for your hair.

Combs come in many sizes and shapes, and you will be puzzled to choose the right one. Choosing the wrong one could do your hair harm and cause permanent damage. On the contrary, picking the correct comb can save your precious hair. But when in doubt, which comb do you go for? The thick ones, thin ones, long ones or the short ones?


The answer is any one. But there is only one thing you should take note of. Whichever type of comb you choose to style your hair, always go for the ones which has wider teeth spaces, meaning the gap between each teeth should be large enough to comb your hair. The reason why such kind of comb proves to be effective is that it does not pull off your hair when you are brushing with it. The wider-spaced-teeth comb allows your hair to complete its life cycle before falling off.

Using combs with very small teeth spaces simply pull the hairs off your head, at each stroke you make. They can contribute to your hair loss. Beware of combs with sharp tooth. They could dig at your hair roots and damage your head scalp. Also avoid using comb with too many teeth. By using those kind of comb, at least a few of the comb teeth could get tangled in your hair, while you brush your hair, again causing the hair to be pulled off your head. Instead go for those slim lined type of combs.

Below is a picture of the type of comb you should avoid because of its teeths, which are very close to each other.