Japanese traditional "Tokigushi" comb, handcrafted from tsuge (boxwood).
Smooth, seamless, anti-static teeth are generously spaced to glide through your hair.
Versatile comb whether you have long, fine hair or a thick, curly mane. You can also use it for combing permed hair.
The grip is curved for a comfortable hold and balance at different angles as you comb, without having to bend or twist the wrist excessively.
If you use Camellia oil, this comb helps you get more even, better coverage by using less.
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❤ Bring Out Hair's Natural Beauty
Tsuge (boxwood) is a super-dense, fine grain hardwood containing numerous microscopic "pores."
As you comb, these tiny pores pick up and redistribute your hair's oils in super-thin, even layers, bringing out its natural gloss.
❤ Reduce Frizz
Unlike plastic combs, tsuge does not generate static electricity when you comb. Works with your hair rather than against it.
❤ Prevent Damage & Split Ends
Seamless, polished teeth caress hair instead of fighting it. There are no rough seam-lines like in molded combs, which can snag and cause breakage and split ends.
Comes with a handcrafted case. Patterns vary based on availability.
Pre-soaked with Camellia oil and ready to use.
Teeth - 4.6 mm pitch, 2.3 mm gap
Choosing the Right Comb for Your Hair
- Hair Type: Most types, including straight, wavy, and normal curly hair.*
- Best For: Primary comb for general use. Versatile.
- Suitable for All Hair Lengths
* Because of its wide pitch, this comb is also suited for both 'Fine or Weak' hair, which requires a gentle touch to avoid breakage, as well as 'Very Thick and Curly' hair, where its wide teeth spacing is effective for handling volume and detangling without pulling or snagging.
About Tsuge and Tokigushi Combs
Tsuge, also known as boxwood, is a small tree that grows very slowly. It takes over thirty years to mature and produces a super-dense, hardwood that the Japanese use for making combs with an exceedingly high polish and finish.
Tokigushi is the traditional Japanese comb for all-around, everyday use. This comb is a Tokigushi comb, carved in the classic Ara-ba (荒歯) style.
To make a comb, wood is harvested from tsuge trees that are at least 35 years old. Cut pieces are cleaned and smoked to strengthen the wood and remove insects, then stored for drying in a dedicated warehouse. Because of this smoking, tsuge combs give off a pleasant, smoky scent. After that, pieces with the best wood grain are selected for handcrafting in multiple steps of rough-shaping, carving, polishing, and soaking with Camellia oil.
How to Care for Your Comb
Tsuge combs render their best performance when occasionally cleaned with Camellia oil. They also get softer and more polished with time, and the wood becomes darker and richer in color.
Use a soft toothbrush and a few drops of Camellia oil to clean your comb. Wipe with a soft cloth.- Keep your comb protected in your purse or your vanity drawer, as you would your high-quality accessories.
Every comb comes with a 5 ml bottle of our wildcrafted Camellia oil.
