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 3. The 11 Best Combs for Curly Hair, No Pulling or Tugging Required


THE 11 BEST COMBS FOR CURLY HAIR, NO PULLING OR TUGGING REQUIRED

For frizz-free, defined curls.

By Sarah MadausPublished: Jun 23, 2023
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Welcome to frizz season, folks, which means it's high time to arm yourself with
haircare products that will reduce frizz and breakage. It's key to find a comb
specially designed for your specific hair texture and curl pattern to avoid
damage and end up with silky, healthy hair. We asked Mia Santiago, celebrity
hairstylist and makeup artist, for her advice about finding the best combs for
taming unruly curls and coils.

"A comb helps prevent breakage by removing knots and tangles," says Santiago.
"It also works to reduce frizz and define curls." If you have curly hair, she
recommends looking for a wide-tooth comb or hair pick with long teeth, as
they're the most versatile for detangling wet or dry hair. Some traditional
brushes, on the other hand, can create tugging and pulling and further
exacerbate frizz. She also notes that you want to look for a comb with rounded
ends, which tend to be more gentle on the scalp and reduce any hair tearing or
breaking. Remember: Take it slow to enjoy the scalp massage, reduce breakage,
and evenly distribute your oils, detangling sprays and creams, and other styling
products.

Keep reading to find the best comb for curly hair, whether you're looking for
one to use in the shower, a high-quality pick for for your coils, or an everyday
gentle detangler. We found great, budget-friendly options from brands like
Pattern, Ouidad, Conair, Wet Brush, and more. Whether you're a 2A or a 4C,
you're on your way to bouncy, defined curls.


1
Best Afro Comb


PATTERN HAIR PICK


$9 at Sephora$9 at Ulta Beauty$9 at Macy's
Credit: PATTERN

Tracee Ellis Ross's Pattern Beauty knows a thing or two about creating
voluminous Afros, coils, and even looser curls. This hair pick is ideal for
refreshing your curls in the morning, and it has a thumb grip for more
comfortable styling.

2
Expert Pick


OUIDAD DOUBLE-ROW DETANGLER


$18 at Ulta Beauty
Credit: Ouidad

Santiago personally recommends this double-row comb from Ouidad, which helps to
dentangle curls more efficiently than a traditional single-row comb. "This is an
amazing comb for curly hair," she says. "Its long teeth pull through the curls
without pulling or snagging, and the end result is shiny, frizz-free hair." Its
chrome pink color is eye-catching on any vanity, too.

3
Best Wide-Tooth Comb


CONAIR CURL COLLECTIVE CURLY HAIR COMB


$5 at Ulta Beauty$14 at Walmart
Credit: Conair

Here's a funky-looking comb from Conair made specifically with curls in mind.
The teeth are curved and rounded to keep your curls intact without snagging.
Reviewers note that it does take longer to comb through your hair with this, but
they're left with weightless curls.

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4
Best Detangling Comb


TANGLE TEEZER DOUBLE-SIDED WIDE-TOOTH DETANGLING COMB


$13 at Amazon
Credit: Tangle Teezer

Get the best of both worlds with this dual-sided comb, which has 3C to 4C hair
in mind but works for all hair types. The tips of all the teeth are rounded, and
while one side has long, wide teeth for initial detangling, the other has short,
two-tiered teeth for small tangles and finishing up the job.

5
Best Anti-Static Comb


ONEDOR GREEN SANDALWOOD WIDE-TOOTH HAIR COMB


$10 at Amazon
Credit: Onedor

This popular wooden comb features rigid, sturdy wide teeth with rounded edges
for pain-free detangling. Wood is a good option to reduce static, which leads to
frizz.

6
Best Shower Comb


THE HAIR EDIT TAME & CONDITION COMB


$5 at Ulta Beauty
Credit: The Hair Edit

Hang this top-rated large comb on your shower caddy to work in your deep
conditioner or hair masque on wash day. Reviewers say that the base is sturdy
and easy to grip in the shower, too.


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7


WET BRUSH DETANGLING COMB


Now 33% Off
$5 at Amazon$13 at Walmart$7 at JCPenney
Credit: Wet Brush

Despite the name, this comb will detangle wet or dry hair with ease. The
squiggly teeth work to evenly distribute hair across the entire length, which
helps prevent snagging.

8


BRIOGEO WIDE-TOOTH DETANGLING COMB


Now 50% Off
$7 at Briogeo
Credit: Briogeo

Designed for all hair types and textures, Briogeo's wide-tooth comb does double
duty as a post-shower detangler and an in-shower treatment. Even people with the
tightest coils will find that this glides right through wet hair.

9


PATTERN WIDE-TOOTH COMB


$15 at Sephora$15 at Amazon$15 at Ulta Beauty
Credit: Sephora

Another pick from Pattern, this sleek comb will look beautiful among your
haircare products. For dry hair, it works to separate and fluff, and for wet
hair its wide-set teeth gently work out tangles.


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10


OLIVIA GARDEN FINGERBRUSH WITH IONIC BRISTLES


$24 at oliviagarden.com
Credit: Olivia Garden

Though technically not a comb, our beauty editor (who has thick waves) can't get
enough of this wide-tooth brush from Olivia Garden. Beloved by professionals and
consumers alike, it has a grippy base and a curved head to "hug" the scalp. The
bristles are rounded for a scalp massage, and it glides through hair rather than
tugging. Since it's a brush, it's ideal for loose waves and curls.

11


KRISTIN ESS WIDE-TOOTH DETANGLING COMB


$8 at ASOS
Credit: Kristin Ess

Kristin Ess's stunning wide-tooth comb is more than just pretty: It stimulates
the scalp without tugging for tousled waves and smooth curls. It can be used in
the shower for getting knots out post-conditioner as well.




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