Nu Bone Hair Comb

NuBone Combs Once you've worked with our NuBone combs, you'll be hooked! As a hair care professional, you know quality when you see and feel it. That's why you'll appreciate the hand-crafted quality that goes into every NuBone comb. While other combs are quick molded plastic, each NuBone comb is hand crafted from 100% organic resins. Every handle, tail, and tooth is hand sanded and polished to an exceptional finish. This exceptional finishing makes each NuBone comb less likely to rip and snag hair. When you put a NuBone comb in your hand -you'll know you have an exceptional tool. Bone Combs – A Well Kept Secret What really is a "bone" comb – and why are they so great? Some decades ago, select combs were actually made from bone, antelope horn, and even elephant tusk. These materials were hard and smooth, and when carved and polished made beautiful combs. They were inherently anti-static, and heat resistant. They would last a hairdresser a lifetime, and were really a prized possession to own. Considerable labor went into making each comb. Once the right material was found, the overall shape of the comb was carved. Then each tooth was carved out, and was filed and sanded. Then the comb was sanded and polished over and over again to make it exceptionally smooth. They were so finely finished, rarely did a strand of hair snag or rip from one of these combs. When animal materials were banned, hairdressers were desperate to find a suitable substitute for these combs, as they were the best combs they could find. After some time, a new material was formulated from a 100% organic material called phenolic resin laminate. This material is hard and smooth just like bone, and can be hand carved, sawed, and polished to imitate all the unique features of these combs. They are also inherently anti-static, and can be used with hot implements without fear of damage. Some companies have hesitated to use the word bone to name these combs, as they are not really made of bone anymore. Tricky spelling is one way that companies try to let hairdressers know "Yes! These are the combs you are looking for." Bone is spelled in a variety of ways: bohn, boan, etc. Their rich caramel color also makes bone combs easily identified. They age beautifully, and will turn to almost a dark mahogany color over time. When wet, they also have a unique fragrance to them. (*Careful here...some sneaky manufacturers are making plastic combs out of the same color - and calling them "bone" combs. You'll know the fakes - they are usually about .99¢ each, and are very flexible). Since each comb is made from hand, it takes considerable time to craft. Over the past 2 decades there has been considerable demand for these combs, but not much availability. Luckily, one manufacturer has made a commitment to make these combs widely available in the United States. Color Design Systems president Thomas Malisewski is a second-generation hairdresser who was introduced to bone combs by his father in the late 70's. As a hairdresser, he has used almost exclusively bone combs, but always had difficulty finding them. After years of struggling to locate them, he found a factory to make a line of combs for his company, and is dedicated to selling his NuBone II hand crafted combs through major distributors across the country. He feels that every hairdresser should have the opportunity to own these exquisite combs. They are expensive as combs go, but any hairdresser who uses bone combs knows they are a diamond in the rough, and worth every penny you pay for them.