Benefits of Using a Wooden Comb & Joy by Nature Neem Wooden Comb Review
By Nidhal
For some strange reason I always had a fixation for lustrous hair that is, hair that flows as the wind caresses it, remains tangle-free and adorns one’s curves like an ornament! Stroking one’s fingers down such locks is a ‘thing of beauty’ to borrow Joh Keats. While we have countless weapons at hand to get such gorgeous locks, yet one weapon that I was long oblivious of was a ‘wooden comb’.
One day, I stumbled upon the virtues of using a wooden comb and thrilled by the same, I placed an order for one on Amazon. It was none other than Joy by Nature Neem Wooden Comb for Women. Needless to say, here is my review of the same.
PRICE- 125/- INR for each comb (Rs.85 on Amazon HERE)
DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Use like a normal comb except when your hair is wet/semi-dry. NEVER use a wooden comb on hair drenched in water.
INGREDIENTS- Made up of wood
WHAT IT CLAIMS- Joybynature wooden pocket combs are made from natural neem wood that has been used since olden days in hair care. Neem bark, leaves, fruits, twigs, flowers are all used in medicinal preparation and are also part of new age products including combs, hair oils, tooth paste, moth balls, disinfectant and skin ointments. It is rightly given the name in Sanskrit as ‘Sarva Roga Nivarani’ in other words ‘Cure for all ailments’.The Joybynature wooden pocket combs are made from this powerful neem wood and designed aesthetically to suit the requirements of today’s generation while matching with the requirements for proper hair care.
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MY EXPERIENCE-
Packed in a simple (and highly flimsy) plastic pack, this wooden comb screams for a better packaging! Once taken out from the package, you need to find a place/case for the comb to be stored. That aside, I have been using this comb for over two months and it’s worth mentioning that it works wonders to tame frizz and impart softness.
Wooden combs are supposed to have rounded teeth (as compared to regular plastic combs with pointed teeth) that avert hair from developing frizz. Since frizz is taken care of, expecting hair to be softened is natural and that’s what happens.
My hair is dry and within a period of two months of usage, I can assert that it has managed to soften my locks very well. On the downside, the comb is prone to breakage. The dark brown part that you see in the picture has been stuck to the main comb and it is prone to separation. In fact, it would be surprising if it lasts for even two months. Cleaning the comb is another cumbersome affair as you cannot use water on it (it’s wooden after all). So, I clean it by using a cotton swab soused in coconut oil. Moreover, I clean it once in every 3-4 days.
In a nutshell, it benefits your mane only if used regularly and cautiously. It comes with its fair share of “dos and don’ts” when it comes to usage so, weigh them beforehand.
Here are some of the benefits of using wooden comb over plastic combs-
1. Controls and prevents frizz
2. Adds shine and softness
3. Stimulates the scalp thus, accelerating hair growth
4. Boosts blood circulation of the scalp
5. Spreads the natural oils in our tresses uniformly
GOOD-
1. Rounded teeth of the comb ensure that my scalp as well as hair’s follicles aren’t roughened
2. Tames frizz overtime
3. Price is reasonable
4. Readily available (I bought it on Amazon India)
5. Made up of wood
6. Softens hair overtime (personal experience corroborates it)
BAD-
1. Packaging needs improvement. By parting with 125/- INR, a simple flimsy plastic package is what the comb comes packed in.
2. The comb is prone to breakage
3. Cleaning the comb is an arduous affair.
4. Size is small (it’s a pocket comb)
RATING- 3/5
Editor’s Note: This definitely does sound like worth trying, or maybe I will try to find more options. But looking forward to trying a wooden comb
Do you use a wooden comb?