A GREAT comb is an investment and, by taking care of it, you’ll probably need only two or three to last a lifetime; one for everyday use, one to detangle hair and another for styling and blow-drying.

By combing your hair with a high-quality wooden comb you can achieve healthy, shiny looking hair.

Here are the top tips for savvy haircare.

1. Comb wet hair instead of brushing: brushing wet hair can cause irreversible damage. Wet hair is very fragile and when brushed can easily snap, leaving it vulnerable to split ends. Use a wide-toothed wooden comb to detangle and comb through wet hair.  Be careful when combing out tangles to avoid snapping the hair, and always hold the hair at the roots and gently comb through to avoid over-stressing it. Once hair is completely detangled you can begin to brush the whole length through. As a general rule always comb hair before brushing.

2. Prevent flyaway hair by using a naturally anti-static wooden comb: plastic combs release static electricity that cause frizzy, dry and tangle-prone hair. The rough, irregular teeth of a plastic comb can strip the protective layer of the hair cuticle leaving your hair weak, brittle and prone to split ends. A high quality wooden comb glides through the hair, is gentle on the hair strands and will keep your hair naturally frizz free.

3. For a healthy scalp, comb hair regularly with a high-quality wooden comb: the firm yet smooth teeth of a wooden comb massage and stimulate blood flow, helping to promote a healthy scalp, strengthen hair roots and encourage hair growth. Combing regularly, with the natural anti-bacterial properties of wooden comb, helps to eliminate dead skin and reduce bacteria causing dandruff. To treat an oily scalp, a wooden comb can help by distributing sebum down the hair shaft to moisturise hair and prevent the scalp from getting greasy