comb

thumb|A typical plastic comb

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A comb is a simple tool with a handle and a row of thin, closely-spaced teeth used to arrange, detangle, and clean hair. It's a basic grooming item that has been used for personal hygiene and appearance for thousands of years across many cultures.

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Description
Uses
Hygiene
Making music
Types
Chinese combs
Japanese combs
Liturgical comb
Nit comb
Afro pick
Unbreakable plastic comb
Modern artisan combs
French side combs
Gallery
See also
References
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thumb|A typical plastic comb

A comb is a tool consisting of a shaft that holds a row of teeth for pulling through the hair to clean, untangle, or style it. Combs have been used since prehistoric times, having been discovered in very refined forms from settlements dating back to 5,000 years ago in Persia.