Japanese Tsuge Wood Tail Comb

Classic Japanese tail comb for styling, parting & detailing.
Handcrafted to exacting precision from Tsuge (Boxwood)

15.5 cm length tail comb. Well-balanced and comfortable to hold. Superb control for up-styling, precise parting and sectioning of hair. Fine teeth make it easy to volumize and to get uniform tension when lifting hair.

❤ ❤ ❤ Anti-Static
Reduces frizz, since wood does not generate static electricity (which synthetic combs do). Works with your hair, rather than against it.

❤ ❤ ❤ Polished, Seamless Teeth Inhibit Hair Damage & Split-ends
Polished teeth caress hair instead of fighting it. Teeth are seamless and smooth all around, unlike plastic combs with rough lines in between teeth (left from the molding process) which snag and damage hair.

❤ ❤ ❤ Micro Pores Help Bring Out Hair's Natural Beauty and Shine
Maintains optimal and balanced levels of moisture and oil throughout your hair, promoting natural shine and gloss. In contrast to plastic, wood teeth have microscopic pores which pick up and re-distribute scalp's natural sebum and any oil you apply — in a thin, even layer throughout hair.

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Overall Size - 15.5 cm long x 2.5 cm wide
Teeth - 1.6 mm pitch x 1.5 cm Length
Material - Aged Tsuge Boxwood
Handcrafted in Japan
Limited quantities.
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❤ ❤ ❤ About Tsuge and Classic Japanese Hair Styles
Tsuge, also known as boxwood, is one of the densest, hardest types of wood. This is one reason why Tsuge combs can be crafted to such high polish and finish.

Most other hard woods are brittle, which makes them vulnerable to shattering. Tsuge is notable in the sense that its extreme hardness is combined with its remarkable flexibility.

❤ ❤ ❤ Japanese Hairstyling Traditions: The Art of Nihongami

Japanese hairstyling is a highly developed and sophisticated art-form spanning a variety of styles. Notable among these is Nihongami, dating back to the beginning of Edo period in 1603.

Nihongami is a living tradition in Japan and continues to evolve. Far from being a style just for geishas, there is a bewildering array of modern interpretations for up-styling girls and ladies of all ages.

Nihongami hairstyling traces its origin back to the golden age of Japanese geishas, maikos and oiran courtesans.

Considered as art, Nihongami includes specialties such as Shimada (similar to a chignon), Kikugasane (chrysanthemum style, for young maikos) and many others. In its basic structure, Nihongami focuses on styling five areas of hair: maegami (front), bin (sides), tsuto (neckline), neh (root), mageh (chignon), and then adding ornaments called kanzashi.

See picture in gallery: Nihongami basic structure. Lower Left: Lady in Mage-matsuri (chignon festival). Lower Right: 3-year-old dressed up for Shichi-Go-San festival (Rite of Passage day).

❤ ❤ ❤ How to Care for Your Comb
With proper care, Tsuge combs last for years and years, and get softer and more polished with time. The wood becomes naturally darker and richer in color. Tsuge combs render their best performance when regularly cleaned with Camellia oil.

1) Use a soft toothbrush and a few drops of Camellia oil to clean your comb. Wipe with a soft cloth.
2) 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 best Camellia oil.