Comb facts for kids
A comb is a simple tool that helps you take care of your hair. It has a flat part with many small "teeth" sticking out. People also use combs for other fibers, like when making thread.
Humans have used combs for a very long time, over 5,000 years! We use them to untangle hair, keep it clean, and create cool hairstyles. Sometimes, combs are even worn as a decoration in the hair.
Combs are also important for making thread from materials like wool or cotton. Combing helps line up all the fibers so they can be spun into a strong thread.
The History of Combs
Combs have been around for about 5,000 years. Archaeologists have found many different kinds of combs from the past. For example, the ancient Egyptians carved combs from wood or bone.
In ancient China, combs were not just for hair. They were also worn as beautiful hair decorations and accessories. Over time, combs became the useful tools we know today for grooming hair. Now, there are hundreds of different types of combs for every need!
How People Use Combs
Combs are super handy for many things. You can use them to smooth down stray hairs or gently untangle wet hair after a shower.
Many people use a comb to get their hair just right before tying it up. Combs are also great for making a neat part in your hair. This is helpful when you are coloring, conditioning, or braiding your hair. Some combs are even designed to be worn as accessories that hold your hair in a special style.
Images for kids
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti – Woman Combing Her Hair (1865)
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Afro picks
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A nit comb, made from bent twigs, found in Sutz-Lattrigen, around 2700 BC
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Modern artisan metal combs made from brass, stainless steel, titanium, and sterling silver.
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An Ancient Egyptian comb, from about the fifteenth century BC
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An Etruscan comb, from about the seventh century BC
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A Scythian comb, from about 400 BC
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An Ancient Roman comb
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The world's oldest runic inscription (160 AD) on the Vimose comb, Denmark
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A liturgical comb, possibly made in Italy, fifteenth century
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A set of combs found on the 16th-century ship Mary Rose
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An ivory sculptured comb from the sixteenth century
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An Indian metal comb for keeping hair in place, decorated with two birds. Perfume could be poured into the opening to moisten the comb's teeth and the wearer's hair.
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A Punjabi wooden comb
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A Head louse comb
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An artisan hand-finished metal comb
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A bamboo comb of the Kanak people
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See also
In Spanish: Peine para niños
