logo
  • ABOUT
    • BRANDS, SHOPS AND DISCOUNT CODES
    • BARBERS & SALONS
    • FUN STUFF
    • OTHER
    • DISCLAIMER
  • POSTS
  • POMADES
    • ALL POMADES
    • HAIR SPRAY
    • HAIR TONIC
    • FIRST POMADE REVIEWS
    • HOW TO APPLY POMADE
    • SUAVECITO – The Pomade Revelation
    • COMBS
  • SHAVING
    • ALL SHAVING POSTS
    • RAZORS
    • BLADES
    • AFTERSHAVES
    • STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES
    • FIRST SHAVING POSTS
  • FRAGRANCES
    • DEODORANTS
    • BODY POWDER
  • BEARD OILS
  • WASHING
    • SHAMPOOS
    • FACE WASH
    • GROOMING
  • SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
    • INSTAGRAM

Choosing a comb

November 4, 2016Pomades#Comb

When using pomade you soon realize that having some sort of brushing or combing tool is necessary.  It was just a question of time before a “comb” post was to be added.  So far I have mostly stuck to the traditional comb that can be found in pharmacies or hair supply stores.  That being said, I have tested various combs and decided that I preferred a comb that was 6″ to 7″ long as opposed to the more common 4″ – 5″ men’s pocket comb.  It just fits better in my hand and allows me to comb at the necessary angles.  The below comb has been my “Go-To” comb for the last year.   It works best for my slightly longer hair in the bangs.  My hair is something like the below pictures.

20161101_211952

Hair Styles

The spacing of the teeth is also an important requirement.  It’s pretty easy to state that a comb is a comb – come-on!?  Well, not all combs are created equal or meant for the same business.  Many combs at the pharmacy are targeted for ladies and have teeth that are very widely spaced.  This is meant for long hair (Aaaah ladies with your beautiful long hair!).  🙂

wide-tooth-comb

The spacing of the teeth is directly related to the hair length it is meant to handle.  In that sense the shorter the hair is, the tighter the teeth should be.  So for most guys, a comb with tight teeth spacing will do the trick.  For example, the typical pocket comb that can be purchased for a dollar in buckets at convenience stores.  If on the other hand you are sporting some sort of pomp, you might actually get better results using two different tools.  A tightly spaced comb for your sides and back and a more loosely spaced comb for the top of your mop.

The below Caravan comb for example is great for my sides, but is too thigh for my bangs.

20161101_211911

The size or thickness of the teeth generally goes hand in hand with the spacing of the teeth.  A more widely spaced comb also sports ticker teeth.  Again, with the typical hair do’s one would be targeting by using pomade, you most likely have reasonably short hair.  You are therefore looking for tight to medium spacing.

A note on construction materials; to date I have only tried plastic and stainless steel combs.  There is a big enough movement towards high end wood combs.  The price of these puppies is generally out of my range.  A $35 comb just doesn’t make sense to me.  As mentioned in other posts, anything over $30 has to be offering me something incredibly special.  From what I can see so far, the wood combs offer nothing more than the typical plastic combs.  There is for sure the element of novelty and possibly some eco-responsibility, but nothing extra for your hair.  That being said, if you can justify the price – why not get one?

A further point on construction material.  Pomades can be sticky, waxy and greasy.  In that sense, Rumble 59 only offers stainless steel combs. Aside from the cool factor, stainless steel is a perfect material to handle pomades and is easy to wash.  As is plastic.  Wood on the hand, not so much.

Below is my Rumble 59 stainless steel comb.

20161101_212024

 

Here are other great pages on the subject:

The Bloomin Couch

Cool Men’s Hair

 

Addendum: April 9, 2017

At the time of writing this initial post on combs, I wanted to share some basics.   As part of my on-going exploration, testing and general education on hair styling, I have also become aware of a broader array of combs.

While looking up the British Jack Dean brand (BTW – I will be trying out their pomade in the next few days – stay tuned for the review!), I came across a little something that totally spiked my curiosity; a small hand comb that was referred to as the “Pompadour Streaker”.  This is a widely spread 8 teeth comb whose purpose is to elevate your bangs into the greaser’s pompadour or pomp.  I am almost regretting bringing this up as it’s almost just a tease since this comb is NOT available in Canada.  I did find it on a UK site called Barber Blades, but it looks like they only sale to shops.  I will need to research that further.

Jack Dean Pomp Streaker

Provocation aside,  even though we not be able to get the Jack Dean Pomp comb easily, we can can find an equivalent or an alternative.  The pompadour comb is essentially a hand size “Detangler” comb.   The standard “detangler” comb can be used with great success to bring your hair to new heights.

20170403_215446

This is a readily available comb in all pharmacies and hair salons.  It is usually designed for a feminine audience and produced in pinks and other famine-like colours.  It is also generally made with a handle.  See the 3rd picture from the top.  Little did I know at the time that such a comb would of help achieve my desired style with so much ease.

Detangler comb

If you are OK with that, drop the $2-$3 and get a nice pink one.  I initially picked up a purple and grey one, but just recently found an awesome black and blue one at Walmart.  As mentioned in other posts, Walmart is something of a surprising super store.  They have everything.  Their hair section though is split into two different sections within the beauty/pharmacy isles.  There is a hair care section with all of the main stream shampoos and conditioners where you might find a good “Detangler”.  But, if you venture a little further and find that one rack where they keep the old-school pomades, Murray’s, DAX and so on, you might find that slightly more manly pomp comb.  That is where I found mine for just under $3.

I still use the regular comb for my sides and back, but it’s now a detangling combs for my bangs.  My pomps are nicer and seriously more fun.

 

Detangler comb

 

Detangler comb

 

Search by; brand, topic, keyword

Sign up here for the newsletter!

Recent Posts

  • Where are we headed for in 2025?
  • The Hillside Groom Co
  • Barbershop Visit – Local Barbier
  • Looking back on the Style4men ride
  • SMELLING AMAZING IS NOT JUST FOR THE 1%
  • I NOW SPEAK ITALIAN
  • Pistachio Ice Cream
  • SITTING IN A NEW CHAIR
  • Thievery Corporation comes to Ottawa
  • STILL HOLDING ON
  • BLACK LEATHER IN A BOTTLE
  • LIFE STINKS
  • BEARD REVIVAL WITH MILKMAN
  • With Confidence by Dear Barber
  • GILLETTE NACET RAZOR BLADES
  • SHAMPOO BAR + SOLID CONDITIONER
  • NO FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE
  • WATCH STRAP UPGRADE WITH STRAP-MONSTER
  • Rocky Mountain Barber Co. – Sea Salt Texture Spray
  • ALRIGHT FRAGHEADS HERE IS HANDSOME DEVIL
  • DEBONAIR by 19 Fifties
  • King of Wood by Milkman
  • OBRO or Solid Cologne Royalty
  • Betrayal in the Bathroom
  • A Royal Shave with Truefitt & Hill

Previously posted

  • December 2024 (1)
  • November 2024 (2)
  • June 2024 (2)
  • April 2024 (3)
  • March 2024 (1)
  • January 2024 (1)
  • December 2023 (2)
  • October 2023 (3)
  • September 2023 (3)
  • August 2023 (1)
  • February 2023 (1)
  • January 2023 (1)
  • December 2022 (1)
  • September 2022 (1)
  • July 2022 (1)
  • April 2022 (4)
  • March 2022 (1)
  • February 2022 (2)
  • November 2021 (4)
  • October 2021 (4)
  • September 2021 (6)
  • July 2021 (5)
  • June 2021 (5)
  • March 2021 (4)
  • February 2021 (6)
  • January 2021 (6)
  • December 2020 (5)
  • November 2020 (2)
  • October 2020 (4)
  • September 2020 (6)
  • August 2020 (7)
  • July 2020 (5)
  • June 2020 (7)
  • May 2020 (10)
  • April 2020 (9)
  • March 2020 (10)
  • February 2020 (6)
  • January 2020 (8)
  • December 2019 (9)
  • November 2019 (4)
  • October 2019 (14)
  • September 2019 (10)
  • August 2019 (11)
  • July 2019 (6)
  • June 2019 (12)
  • May 2019 (8)
  • April 2019 (12)
  • March 2019 (14)
  • February 2019 (9)
  • January 2019 (8)
  • December 2018 (1)
  • November 2018 (5)
  • October 2018 (3)
  • September 2018 (4)
  • August 2018 (7)
  • July 2018 (7)
  • June 2018 (5)
  • May 2018 (8)
  • April 2018 (11)
  • March 2018 (5)
  • February 2018 (10)
  • January 2018 (8)
  • December 2017 (3)
  • November 2017 (9)
  • October 2017 (9)
  • September 2017 (10)
  • August 2017 (12)
  • July 2017 (15)
  • June 2017 (9)
  • May 2017 (12)
  • April 2017 (9)
  • March 2017 (11)
  • February 2017 (11)
  • January 2017 (12)
  • December 2016 (10)
  • November 2016 (8)
  • October 2016 (10)
  • September 2016 (12)
  • August 2016 (2)

Resize your window when using categories to see all posts

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

Style4men.ca is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

STYLE4MEN.CA