Among the variety of tools needed to create hairstyles and hair styling, today the ponytail comb has become widespread. It is most often used by professional stylists. But such an accessory may well come in handy at home for doing your own hairstyles.
Why combs need a thin ponytail
As you can see in the photo, the ponytail comb is an ordinary comb, only at the end of its handle is a thin rod that looks like a knitting needle. They can separate hair into strands. And besides, such a comb is needed:
- for curly locks;
- creating bouffants and hairstyles;
- highlighting and coloring;
- combing short hair;
- applying masks.
These instruments are available in different types. The range is presented with combs suitable for caring for different types of hair:
- long and short;
- curly and straight;
- thin and thick;
- thick and loose.
From usedfor its manufacture of material and model depends on the specific functionality of the comb-tail.
Design
These accessories mostly look like combs. They can have teeth of various lengths, twists and density. Very small brushes are available, which are necessary when creating complex styling.
A simple and very common pattern is the flat comb. It is convenient for them to comb hair, do styling and coloring. A double or triple comb has teeth of different density and length on each side. The structure of the tool is well suited for working with any type of hair. There are combined combs equipped with teeth and / or bristles, which have different lengths and are arranged in several rows. This bouffant ponytail is just perfect.
Materials
Choosing this tool for yourself, you must first of all pay attention to the material from which it is made. Unlike artificial ones, natural combs are much more expensive. But it pays off with a wide range of uses and care for the hair.
The most popular is the metal comb-tail. Models made of metal serve for a very long time, they are easy to care for. But they have disadvantages:
- can injure the surface of the skin and strands;
- create strong static stress on the hair;
- react chemically with non-natural dyes.
All natural andthe most harmless are accessories made of tortoise shell, horn and wood. They have a positive effect on curls, do not electrify the hair, do not destroy the structure, and also help to smooth the exfoliated cuticle bristles. In addition to the high cost, their disadvantage is the need for careful care.
A wide range of the cheapest products made of silicone, plastic and rubber. They gained their popularity because they do not particularly need to be looked after, and such models serve for a long time. But keep in mind that they electrify the hair.
Tool selection
When buying a comb equipped with a ponytail, you need to decide which model is actually 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 using products made from natural materials that are distinguished by respect for the strands. It is convenient to comb short curls with a plastic or rubber comb with a ponytail, on which long and thick teeth are located.
A tool with sparse teeth is the easiest way to comb through curls. Such a model will not destroy elastic curls, it will help to make the hairstyle well-groomed.
For the highlighting or coloring 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 metal ponytail.
The ideal option for creating basal bouffants is a tool with several rows of bristles. Thick hair is goodcomb combs with densely spaced teeth, and heavy strands with rare ones.
Comb with a plastic tail is designed to highlight strands for coloring and perming. When buying it, you need to pay attention to the condition of the tool. All teeth and the working surface of the comb with a ponytail should be perfectly polished, and the ponytail at the end should be rounded.
Instructions for use
Even for beginners, using such tools is easy, it all depends on your goals. Combing short hair should be carried out with a comb from top to bottom. To untangle long curls, you need to start combing them from the bottom, gradually moving towards 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 tips.
The ponytail comb is used to create basal volume. To do this, you need to fold the hair forward and gently start combing from the bottom. And then the scallop to lead layer by layer from the tips to the roots. The top one should be left flat. It will help hide the bumps, give the styling a neat look. It must be borne in mind that the bouffant is not done on wet hair, because it will not be possible to obtain volume, and it is quite possible to damage their structure. You also don't need to spray a lot of hairspray. The hairstyle will look unnatural, and instead of airiness, it will take on the effect of cement.
Conclusion
This viewhairdresser's tool is used for cutting. In this case, the comb captures the required number of strands and pulls them a little. To make an even cut, the comb should be held 1.5-2 cm from the tips. To perform haircuts, you can use both a metal and a plastic product.