tail comb

Stylist's parting instrument

A tail comb is a comb with a long, pointed handle used for parting and sectioning hair.

The thin "tail" allows precise separation of strands when styling, coloring, or creating updos: She used a tail comb to section her hair for highlights.

Also called a rattail comb.

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volume · root lift · parting · hairdresser · salon · beauty supply · plastic · pointed · handle · lift · roots · strands · precision · sleek · updo · half updo · French twist · pin curl

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comb design and function

tail combwide-tooth comb

Sparse-tined hair grooming implement

detangling comb · detangling brush · Afro pick · wet brush · paddle brush

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tail, comb, tails, tailed, tailing, tailless, combs, combed, combing

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G