How to Wear a Side Comb
A side comb takes seconds to put in once you know the trick. Here's how to get our Made in England combs to sit securely, plus three easy ways to wear them.
The one move to learn
Most people push a comb straight in, and that's why it slides out. The comb needs to catch a little hair first, then flip over so that hair holds it in place.
Our combs have a fine ridged texture that grips the hair, so once a comb is locked in, it should stay put.
How to put the comb in
1. Teeth up
Hold the comb with the teeth pointing up, towards the top of your head. Slide it in just far enough to catch a small amount of hair close to your scalp.
2. Flip it over
Keeping the teeth in the hair you've caught, turn the comb over so the teeth now point down, towards the back of your neck.
3. Push down
Push the comb down, keeping it close to your scalp, until the teeth are hidden. Give it a very gentle tug. If it stays where it is, you're done.
Three easy ways to wear them
Half-up
Take a section of hair from each side, above your ears. Bring them together at the back of your head, hold them where they meet, and put the comb in there.
French twist
Gather your hair at the nape, twist it upwards and fold it against your head. Hold it in place and put the comb in at the top of the twist, catching some of the twist and some of the hair beneath.
A pair at the sides
Brush a section back from each temple and fix it with a comb, level on both sides. It keeps hair off your face with your hair left down, and tames flyaways too.
Good to know
Will the comb stay in fine hair?
That's what we designed them for. Smooth combs often slide out of fine or straight hair, whereas the ridged texture on ours gives the hair something to grip. If you find yours slipping, catch a slightly smaller section in step 1. Too much hair can lift the comb away from your head.
Should I wear one comb or two?
Our combs are sold as a pair, but one is plenty for a half-up style or a French twist. Two work best at the sides, or side by side if you have more hair to hold.
What size are they?
7 x 5 cm. They're flexible, so they bend to the shape of your head rather than digging in.
How do I take the comb out?
Hold your hair just below the comb and lift it gently back up the way it went in. Don't pull it straight out, as the teeth will be holding on to your hair.
What if I drop one?
They bend rather than shatter, so a drop on the bathroom tiles shouldn't be a problem.
Made here in Warwickshire
Available in ten colours, including Walnut and Honey, our alternatives to tortoiseshell. Mix any colours: 2 pairs for £22, or 3 pairs for £30.
