Sunday

Allura Shower Comb


This is a product and idea I hadn't come across before, and at first thought it was a bit strange- a big comedy sized comb that you use on your hair in the shower. But as I thought about the amount of time I spend running my fingers through my tangled lathered up hair lengths, it seemed like an obvious solution to the problem of hair that knots when it's wet, and I wondered why I hadn't seen one before.

I know that it isn't good for your hair to brush it when wet, the hair soaks up water which makes it stretch when brushed and can easily snap, but if I don't at least run my fingers through it while shampooing then it will be very difficult to brush when damp, and almost impossible when dry! My hair has always been easily knotted, when I was a kid I was often sporting the birds nest look, and it doesn't help that I wear my hair long and down as it just seems to tangle so easily.

This comb came in a packet along with a facial pad, flannel on one side and a kind of large mesh on the other, which I've put aside as I felt it was a bit too fancy (and rough on the skin) for my face. The only fancy thing about the design of the novelty sized comb is the hooked end, that means it can be hung on a shower rack or bath handle, which is simple but actually really convenient. The Allura Shower Comb is two to three times the size of a normal comb, with thick widely spaced teeth that make working through the hair easy and pretty pain free. Combing from the bottom upwards is the way I like to detangle, and this comb pulls out much less hair than I do with my fingers (hair which would probably be naturally shed, but causes problems when the bulk of the days' shedding attacks my plughole at once).

I really wish I could remember which shop I found this comb in, googling hasn't given me much information except that Allura has a very small reasonably priced Amazon shop. If you're looking to buy a shower comb there are quite a few options available, from a Babyliss Pink Shower Comb (£3.95) to a Paris Presents Shower Comb 4 Pack (£7.59, Paris Presents is the company behind Real Techniques), and it seems the concept I'd never considered is actually quite widespread!

This comb has made detangling my hair so much quicker in the shower, and I can run a paddle brush through it with no problems once it's towel dried, so would really recommend something similar if you have long easily knotted hair. 


12 comments

  1. What a fab idea, I totally need one of these.

    Liza | Glambeautys | YouTube

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    1. I was like woww what a great invention! Turns out they're everywhere haha, it really is so useful though x

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  2. I have the same one in blue- I think it was from wilkinsons? My hair gets so knotty so its nice to use this with a conditioning treatment x

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    1. Ahh maybe it was wilkinsons, thanks! Its so useful for tangly hair isn't it! x

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  3. I've used a big comb like this for the last couples years in the shower every time I washed my hair. It is a good way to help stop your from tangling, but you can get combs like this so cheap in places like Wilkinsons! £8 odd does seem quite expensive! Lovely review though :) xx

    belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Definitely, mine is just one big knot sometimes! The £8ish one is for a pack of four, not entirely sure why you'd need four though haha, good to know they're not very expensive! x

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  4. I have a Tangle Teezer Aqua Splash and I love it as I can brush through my conditioner in the shower :D xx

    Gemma | Miss Makeup Magpie

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    1. I keep hearing about the tangle teezers but wonder if they're not a bit hyped as they look quite like handle-less paddle brushes to me. I'm sure I'll give in and get my hands on one at some point to try out though! x

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  5. I have a superdrug version of this and literally swear by it, I wouldn't be able to brush my hair if I didn't use it in the shower! Definitely one of my cant live without items :)
    Love Holly x
    h-c-love.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I cant believe Id never seen one before, I must live under a rock! Theyre so useful arent they x

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  6. I have the same one, sure I found it in my local poundland. Really good for combing through a hair mask or conditioner! Xxx

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    1. Ahh maybe it was poundland I got it from! Ive had it for a while and just could not remember where I found it! x

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