Preparation
A wide-tooth comb is an essential hair care tool that’s incredibly versatile. “They are great for detangling the hair before and while you shampoo in the shower,” points out Angela Stevens, an Emmy Award-winning hairstylist and Cantu ambassador. “Wide-tooth combs are also essential for creating volume after a twist out or wet set,” she adds. “They help you comb the first two inches from the root.” Additionally, these combs are gentle, low-manipulation stying tools suitable for every hair type, from straight to coily. “A wide-tooth comb is less damaging on your hair than a regular brush,” says Amber Fillerup Clark, a hair stylist-turned-influencer and the founder Dae. If you don’t use it carefully, a brush can ultimately damage the cuticle and cause tangles and breakage.
Ahead, check out some of the best expert-approved wide-tooth combs out there.
Cantu Sturdy Detangle Comb, $3.99PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Wide Tooth Comb, $15Dae Wide Tooth Comb, $12Fable & Mane Scalp Massager Comb, $15Cantu Style Carbon Fiber Combs, $6.99HYOUJIN Black Wide Tooth Comb, $5.99
