1. Gentle on Hair Plastic and metal combs have a positive electrical charge and hair has a negative electrical charge which attracts hair to the comb causing static and/or frizz. Static and frizz dry out the hair and it becomes brittle and simply doesn’t look good.
Wooden combs are a carbon based natural material, just like your hair, skin and scalp so they can’t conduct electricity and thus keep your hair free from static damage. Wooden combs help your hair lay down and give it a smooth and glossy look. And since wood is a natural material, it’s not likely to stimulate allergies or skin conditions unlike plastic and metal combs.
2. Naturally Nourishes Hairir A wooden comb more easily distributes natural oils from the scalp throughout the entire hair strand because the oils are not sticking to the metal or plastic of a regular comb. It leaves your hair less greasy looking and healthier with the shine and bounce of nicely moisturized hair.
3. Healthy Scalp (Boosts Blood Circulation) Being carbon based, a wooden comb massages the scalp in a complementary way without bruising or scraping the skin. The scalp likes the feel of the wood (it has a soft feel) which increases blood circulation and healthy oil production. Did you know that our scalps have a range of acupressure points, too? The gentle massage of the wood calms nerves, quiets the mind and just plain feels good!
4. Encourages Hair Growth We often comb longer with a wooden comb because it feels so nice. The massaging action of combing stimulates the follicles to produce more hair strands, increasing hair growth and producing thicker hair.
5. Prevents Tangles and Breakage Metal and plastic combs tend to create tangles toward the end of the stroke, whereas a wooden comb doesn’t. As your wooden comb glides smoothly over the scalp and through the hair, de-tangling is easier and breakage and split ends are safely avoided. Also, since you should never brush wet hair, only comb it, you are set there, too.
6. Helps Reduce Dandruff and Itchy Scalp Dandruff is the result of scalp irritation. The softer, rounded teeth of a wooden comb won’t nick and cut the scalp or ill-distribute the oils on the scalp and hair, hence less chance of dandruff.
7. Removes Dirt and Foreign Particles While you gently comb your hair with wood, dirt and foreign particles are brushed away from the hair. Metal and plastic combs with their high-static charge, allow dirt to stick to them and distribute the dirt over the hair.
8. Wood Combs Have Great Durability Wooden combs are strong and durable. The teeth rarely break and they are recyclable if they do ever get damaged. Plastic and low-quality metals are bad for the environment and non-renewable.
Boxwood Comb
Wooden comb with anti-itching and anti-dandruff effects
Boxwood combs are made of boxwood, and their anti-itch and anti-dandruff effects have been verified by both traditional medical texts and modern scientific research. The Compendium of Materia Medical records that boxwood has the properties of "clearing heat, promoting dampness, and detoxifying" , and modern medicine has found that the boxwood contains buxusin (CH18H21N03) which can effectively inhibit fungal growth [1-3], through the physical stimulation of the scalp when combing the hair, it can promote blood circulation and exert pharmacological effects [4]The production of this comb went through 28 steps. As boxwood grows slowly and has a dense texture, the finished product is both practical and collectible.
Historical Origins
The tradition of using boxwood to comb can be traced back to ancient medical texts. The Compendium of Materia Medical clearly points out its "fire-free" properties and its practicality as "the best comb". [4]The folk saying "It takes a thousand years for boxwood to grow" confirms the scarcity of the raw material, and its growth cycle takes decades to mature. [2]In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was listed as the preferred material for making combs, especially in the Jiangnan region, where it formed a unique craft inheritance.
Production process
The production process consists of three core stages:
Medical Mechanism
The boxwood comb works through a dual mechanism:
1. Pharmacological action : Buxoside inhibits Malassezia and other dandrogenic fungi by blocking ergosterol synthesis [1][3]Clinical studies have shown that continuous use for four weeks can reduce the fungal load on the scalp by 68%
2. Physical stimulation : Combing and massaging the scalp can increase local blood flow by 22%, promoting nutrient absorption by hair follicles
Efficacy verification
Modern medicine has verified its advantages through comparative experiments:
Usage Guidelines
To ensure efficacy, please note: