Comb for highlighting

It is difficult to find a woman completely satisfied with the color of her own hair. The experimental soul of the fair sex requires diversity. Highlighting is a method that can transform a natural hue by adding contrasting strands and refreshing the look. You can make it at home by purchasing a special comb for highlighting.

What is the need for a comb for highlighting and what are its functions? First of all, such a dyeing procedure involves applying paint to individual strands, which, in turn, should be of equal thickness and be equally spaced from each other. Only then the highlighting is considered completed correctly. The implementation of these functions take on special combs, divided into:

• strand selection models;
• models for applying paint with open highlighting.

It is worth noting that professional hairdressers rarely resort to those and other types, using a classic comb with fine teeth and a sharp tip. However, for self-painted home these items are indispensable, making them increasingly popular.

The names of the combs are different. For example, a fence is often used to highlight strands. It looks interesting, because asymmetric teeth resemble the tops of the Kremlin fence. Another view to highlight the order is a model with hooks. This device with rare teeth allows you to separate the strands of different widths depending on the desired result.

The models for applying the composition include a comb-blade. Its appearance resembles a small scoop, because the edge with the teeth is slightly bent upwards. Another interesting type of coloring is the stripper. This comb consists of two parts: the main with teeth and open cavities and nozzles for applying the composition. Stripper - a great tool available even to a beginner, will be a suitable option for highlighting on short and medium-length hair.

Despite numerous types, professionals do not rush to resort to the help of such innovations in the art of hairdressing. What is the catch? The fact is that it is more convenient for masters to use one tool throughout the procedure, without wasting time on them. Yes, and the skill of specialists allows you to determine equal strands to the eye, making it sometimes faster than using instruments. Thus, the devices themselves do not have flaws and are happy to help in self-painting.

The main advantage here is the uniform distribution of the strands. Equal in thickness and width curls linger in the hooks of the device or teeth. The master only needs to pick up the remaining hair with his free hand, lay down the foil and apply the composition.

Another advantage is the democratic value. Professional brand tools can be purchased in the range from 45 to 300 rubles, which, you see, is much cheaper than going to specialists. And if the choice in favor of self-coloring is made, it's time to learn how to use this innovation.

Each type of crests implies an individual method of use, because the principles of their work are different. So, let's start with the “fence” model, which has in its arsenal “two-level” cloves.

Mode of application:

• First you need to make one wide strand corresponding to the length of the comb;
• Under the separated part of the hair crest starts on the principle of "bottom-up";
• After this part of the order remains on the upper floor of the teeth, the other - on the lower;
• At the same time, the middle finger must be inserted between the hair and gently holding the levels, put the foil under the top one, apply the composition and wrap;
• Highlight hair comb repeat all the strands.

Convenient to use and work tool with hooks. To do this, the strand is also separated, into which the comb is inserted from the bottom up, and then shifted to the side. This side movement allows the hair to consolidate in the hooks. Next, lift the comb slightly upwards, put the separated strands on the foil and start highlighting.

With combs for applying things are easier, and the algorithm of action is less. So, when using the blade, it is necessary:

• select a part of hair with separate strands;
• insert the blade with the teeth up into a separate part of the root system;
• a usual brush to begin to apply structure, moving a shovel parallel to a brush;
• repeat the procedure for the remaining parts.

However, if you are the owner of short hair, the scapula and brush may not be useful, it is enough to use a stripper instead.

Way of working with a special comb stripper:

• put the nozzle on the part with the teeth;
• apply the composition on top of the nozzle;
• remove the nozzle;
• sharply hold the part with the teeth on the hair from the roots to the tips;
• wash off the paint;
• dry your head, comb a massage comb.

The specific expert model of the comb for application was presented by the L'Oreal Preference series. It can be purchased complete with resistant paint. The essence of the work is to fill the teeth of three levels of the dye composition. After that, placing the tool perpendicular to the parting, highlighting begins with light movements without pressure to obtain the same color saturation from root to tip.

Today, well-known brands of hairdressing tools are pleased to offer and tools for highlighting. Thus, the model with hooks from the German manufacturer Dewal has earned the greatest popularity among those who like coloring at home. The tool has two rows of hooks at different distances, a sharp tip for separating parts for painting and a classic zone with frequent teeth.

It is said that the brand Dewal produces other devices for home dyeing. For example, the know-how has become a silicone cap with a hook for an easy procedure.

The Belgian company Sibel distinguished itself, having in its numerous assortment a blade with a comb for convenient application of paint.

Spanish brand Eurostil pleased with the strippers, as well as comfortable shoulder blades and rubber caps. Brand Harizma has released a nylon model with three sides of the teeth, based on the principle of "fence".

The price category of professional brands is more than budget at the same time, which allows each woman to experiment with various tools and find her middle ground.

Reviews about hairbrushes are different. So, beginners mark the long process of painting all the strands, as well as the time for getting used to and understanding the essence of the operation of this device. The hairdressers on the forums, on the contrary, are sure of faster work, however, many of them still trust only proven classical instruments with a sharp tip.

Among the clear favorites of home experimenters and craftsmen in the salons is the “fence” model. Strands, according to the majority, are even and do not require additional adjustment.

The stay-styer did not remain without positive reviews, however, it is rather difficult to work with him alone, however, and how to carry out the entire procedure without the help of anyone. Among the minuses emit only the impossibility of using the stypere for long curls.

Summarizing the above, it is safe to say that similar models for color experiments have found their satisfied owners.A little practice and patience allow using them to create elegant contrasts on the hair, significantly saving the budget.

Use comb for highlighting.