Hair Comb

Hair Comb

Japanese Name

くし

kushi

Description

A hair comb is a tool used to arrange and style hair.
It usually has a handle and many thin teeth.
Combs help remove tangles and smooth the hair.
They are made from plastic, wood, metal, or bamboo.
Some combs are used for daily grooming.
Others are designed for special hairstyles.
Combs can also be used when cutting hair.
They are simple but essential beauty tools.

History

Hair combs have been used since ancient times.
Early combs were made from bone, wood, or shells.
Ancient people used combs for both beauty and hygiene.
In Japan, decorative combs became popular in the Heian period.
Geisha and women used beautiful combs as hair ornaments.
During the Edo period, comb designs became more artistic.
Modern combs became widely available with plastic production.
Today, combs are used all over the world in daily life.

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