Comb guide for men: Which comb do you need?

Kammen guide voor mannen: Welke kam heb jij nodig?
Just when do you use a comb? Which comb do you need for which hair style? And how do you know which comb you need for your type of hair? You probably just grab a random comb without thinking about it. Still, you can't lump all combs together.Each comb has its own function, so in some cases you can use one better than another. We're going to explain it all to you in this comb guide.

What is the difference between a comb and a brush?

Many men think that a comb and a brush can do pretty much the same thing for your hair. This is not the case. In fact, combs and brushes are two very different styling tools, suited for different purposes. For example, a comb is mainly used for detangling wet hair and distributing styling products such as pomade well over your hair. A comb therefore gives you a lot of control when styling, especially with short to medium length hair. Brushes, on the other hand, are mostly used with dry hair, or while blow-drying. A brush is ideal for distributing sebum and oils over your hair and removing dirt from your hairstyle. Especially with longer hair, we recommend a brush. Want to know more about brushes? In this brush guide we explain it in detail.

The types of combs

There are so many different combs that we can understand that choosing the right one can be difficult. Which comb you need depends mainly on the type of hair you have and what result you want to achieve with it.

Styling comb

The styling comb, also called hairdressing comb, cutting comb or combo comb, is the most widely used, both by the common man and the hair stylist! The cutting comb has two sections, one with fine teeth and one with wide teeth. This makes it very versatile. So you can use the cutting comb when cutting hair, but also to detangle and style hair.
  • Length: All hair lengths
  • Ideal for: Detangling, styling and cutting assistance

Knipkam

Point comb

The tail comb, also called needle comb, can be recognized by its medium teeth and thin end that is usually made of metal or plastic. The tail comb offers many combing and styling possibilities and will be especially helpful if you have long hair. The tail comb makes it easier to spread your hair across your head so that you can reach it easily with tools such as a straightener or curling iron. This comb is also ideal if you want to create a parting in your hair, as you do for example with a comb-over fade.

  • Length: Medium to long hair
  • Ideal for: Styling

Puntkam

Pocket comb

The pocket comb; also called pocket comb, a very handy tool to take with you on the go! You can recognize the pocket comb by its short size and often fine teeth. Are you away from home and still want to be able to restyle occasionally during the day? Then a pocket comb is a smart choice for you.

  • Length: Short hair
  • Ideal for: Styling

Pocket kam

Afro Comb

Afro combs are widely used with frizzy hair and to add volume to hair. An afro comb, also called an Afro Pick, is a large comb or pick with large, wide teeth that can get into tightly curled hair and lift it up and out of the head without destroying the curl. This type of comb is often used to create, style and hold an afro hairstyle.

  • Length: Short to medium length frizzy hair
  • Ideal for: Styling and creating volume

Afro kam

Percussion comb

The batting comb is the same height at every point, but the teeth vary, allowing you to add extra volume to your hair. The ideal length of the comb allows you to achieve your vertical waves for extra volume or classic hairstyle in no time!

  • Length: All hair lengths
  • Ideal for: Stroking

Slaglegkam

Coarse comb

Finally, the coarse comb, also known as a strand comb. This comb without a handle has very wide teeth, which makes it ideal for almost any type of hair. Besides detangling, you can also use this comb perfectly if you want to style your hair more casually/natural. The coarse teeth actually create a less polished look.

  • Length: Medium to long hair
  • Ideal for: Detangling and styling

Strengenkam

Material types

Each comb is made from a type of material that best suits the comb's application. Below we list the advantages of each material for you.

Combs made of wood

A comb made of wood massages your scalp and allows the naturally occurring oils to condition your hair. Woods commonly used in combs are sandalwood, cherry wood and bamboo.

Benefits:

  1. Wooden combs are gentle on your hair
  2. Wooden combs naturally nourish your hair
  3. Wooden combs ensure a healthy scalp (increases blood circulation)
  4. Wooden combs prevent tangles and breakage
  5. Wooden combs are suitable for all hair types

Carbon combs

Combs made of carbon are heat-resistant. So you can safely use a comb made of carbon in combination with a hair dryer or other hot hair styling tools. Carbon combs are also very strong. Do you have thick or tousled hair? No problem for a comb made of carbon fiber!

Benefits:

  1. Carbon combs are heat resistant
  2. Carbon combs are strong combs, also suitable for thick and tousled hair
  3. Carbon combs prevent static electricity in the hair
  4. Carbon combs are lightweight combs
  5. Carbon combs are not flexible, ideal for even hold during cutting

Combs made of metal

Metal combs manage to avoid annoying friction in your hair, so it won't snag. The material is durable and combs made of metal have that beautiful vintage look! Metal combs are hard, so for sensitive scalps you might want to choose a comb made of another material.

Benefits:

  1. Metal combs are very sturdy
  2. Metal combs do not get stuck like plastic combs do
  3. Metal combs are generally inexpensive
  4. Metal combs are heavy, so they glide easily through your hair
  5. Metal combs do not cause allergic reactions

Combs made of plastic/cellulose acetate

A comb made of plastic is often seen as cheap and less efficient because their teeth can break quickly and ribs can be left on the comb during the manufacturing process. As a result, a plastic comb is more likely to get stuck in your hair.

Of course, there are also plastic combs of very good quality. For this quality, you end up with a comb made of cellulose acetate. These combs are usually handmade and professionally finished for years of combing pleasure!

Advantages:

  1. Combs made of cellulose acetate are strong
  2. Combs made of cellulose acetate are easy to clean
  3. Combs made of cellulose acetate are also suitable for facial hair
  4. Combs from cellulose acetate are free of harmful substances
  5. Combs from cellulose acetate are durable

Combs from horn

A comb made of horn - for example, buffalo horn - is heavy in weight and is very sturdy. Horn combs are made of natural material, so the purchase price is a little higher than for any other type of comb. Still, choosing a horn comb is totally worth your money!

A horn comb does not cause static electricity. In addition, a horn comb will not damage your scalp. The moderate hardness of a horn comb will massage your scalp to stimulate the capillaries of your scalp. This thickens them, increases blood circulation and provides the brain mechanism with more nutrition and oxygen. This will be able to help you stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss, among other things!

Benefits:

  1. Combs made of horn prevent static electricity
  2. Horn combs stimulate blood circulation
  3. Horn combs are rich in amino acids and keratin
  4. Horn combs are 100% natural
  5. Horn combs are high quality and long lasting

Which comb will you order?

Were we able to help you choose the type and material? Always remember the following; will you use the comb mainly for styling? Then choose a comb with fine teeth. A comb with coarse teeth, on the other hand, is best used if you want to detangle your hair.