Types of ox horn combs

1. Yellow horn

The colour is yellow translucent, more or less mixed with black or brownish-red bloodlines.

2. Buffalo horn

The colour is bright black, good reflectivity, if there is a white powder in the horn comb grinding process of powder, gently wipe it. A good horn comb feels warm and thick. White buffalo horn fibre tissue is small, fine texture, product colour and lustre. White cow horn is also black and white, distinguishing it from sheep horn with less black texture and more bloodlines. Ox horn colour and lustre rounded, feel good, not static electricity. Natural shaped horn comb will not be deformed because of near water, because the horn product is to keep the natural shape of the bone and horn itself, so it will not be deformed. But try not to get near water, otherwise, it will lose its lustre after a long time.

3. Yak Horn

Yak horn, also known as banner yak, yak cow, yak cow, yak horn, etc., is the horn of yak, which is an animal of the genus Bovidae. The horn is sawed off when yaks are slaughtered, dried in shade or at low temperatures, and used in medicine to clear heat and detoxify toxins, cool the blood and quench the wind, and has therapeutic effects on high fever and epilepsy, blood-heat haemorrhage and other diseases.

Precautions

1. The ox horn comb should not be used when bathing or washing hair. Ox horn combs should never come into contact with hot or lukewarm water, or they will be easily deformed and cracked. Ox horn is afraid of heat and humidity. After touching the water, dry it in time and put it in a cool place. Cleaning: Use a piece of cotton thread and pull it back and forth between the teeth of the comb, or use a paper towel to drag it between the teeth of the comb. Let all the dirt come out from the teeth of the comb, then rinse the comb in cold water for a few moments, then dry it with a soft cloth and put it in a cool place to dry.


2. Horn combs are easily bent when exposed to moisture. After bending, you can use an iron at home to soften it, then press it flat with a heavy object and let it cool.


3. the difference between black and yellow horn: buffalo horn is black, wet, relatively brittle, and relatively cheap. Yellow horn has a different pattern, each does not have the same colour and pattern, mostly yellow translucent, tough texture, price is more expensive than buffalo horn.