Whether you need a precision cutting comb for scissor work, a pintail for sectioning, a wide-toothed rake for detangling, or a clipper comb for guided fades, you'll find it here. Our hairdressing combs range spans everyday salon workhorses and specialist tools alike, covering all the main brands professionals trust, including YS Park, Denman, Matador, Kent, Kobe, Head Jog, Kasho, Starflite, Hercules Sagemann, and more. Prices start from under £1, with professional-grade options suited to every budget.
Types of Comb
The right comb depends on your technique and the service you're delivering. Here's a quick guide to what's available:
- Cutting combs - the everyday workhorse of the salon. Fine teeth on one end, wider teeth on the other for versatility across dry and wet cutting. Brands like Matador, Denman, and Kobe Carbon offer excellent options across different sizes and materials.
- Pintail and tail combs - the pointed tail gives you precise sectioning, foil placement and colour application control. YS Park tail combs are particularly popular for their balance and fine-tooth quality, while the Kobe Carbon Pintail offers great value for everyday use.
- Flex combs - designed with a degree of give to follow the head's contours without snagging. YS Park Flex Combs are the go-to choice here, available in multiple sizes from 167mm to 220mm.
- Rake and handle combs - wide-spaced teeth with a handle make these ideal for detangling, dressing out, and working through thick or curly hair. The Matador MC30 Handle Rake and Kobe Wide-Toothed Rake are solid choices.
- Afro combs and picks - designed for natural, coily, and Afro-textured hair. Available in plastic-prong and metal-prong versions. See the Kobe Afro Comb, Kobe Fist Plastic-Prong Pick, Kobe Fist Metal-Prong Pick, and the Sibel Bamboo Afro Comb for a more eco-conscious option.
- Clipper and barber combs - flat combs designed to sit flush against the head for scissor-over-comb and clipper-over-comb work. The YS Park 280 Clipper Comb and Kobe Flat Top Clipper Comb are popular in barbershops, alongside the Wahl Flat Top Comb.
- Guide combs and clipper attachments - attachment combs that fit directly onto clippers for consistent length cutting. Available for Wahl, Andis, BaByliss Pro and other major brands. See our full range of clipper accessories.
- Tint and colour combs - designed for colour application. The YS Park 601 Self-Standing Tint Comb frees up your hands between applications, while the YS Park 640 Tint Brush & Comb combines both tools in one piece. The YS Park 365 French Cut & Colour Comb is ideal for precision balayage and colour work.
- Detangling combs - wide-spaced teeth with a gentle profile to work through knots with minimal breakage. The Denman D24 and Kobe Carbon Detangling Comb are consistently popular, as is the CoolBlades TM 2.0 Detangler.
- Pocket and grooming combs - compact combs for client use, barbering on the go, or retail. Kent handmade pocket combs are crafted in England and represent a premium option for any pocket comb display.
- Waver combs - designed to create wave patterns and texture in the hair. The Matador MC45 Giant Waver and Matador MC11 Large Waver are the main options here.
Comb Materials
Most professional combs fall into one of three material categories, each with its own practical advantages:
- Carbon fibre (antistatic) - the most widely used material in professional combs. Carbon combs resist heat, reduce static, are kind to the hair, and are generally more durable than standard plastic. The Kobe Set of 6 Carbon Combs, STR Carbon Comb Set, Head Jog Carbon Combs, and Kasho Carbon Combs are all worth considering.
- ABS and standard plastic - lightweight and low cost, making them ideal for everyday backup combs or student kits. Head-Gear and Head Jog plastic combs start from under £1. The CoolBlades Comb Wallet is a handy way to keep a basic comb set organised.
- Handmade / saw-cut combs - combs like those from Kent are individually saw-cut and hand-finished in England, giving them smooth, rounded teeth that glide through the hair without catching. A step above injection-moulded combs.
- Wood combs - a naturally smooth, antistatic option that's gentle on fine or fragile hair. The Kobe Pro Wood Fine Comb and Kobe Pro Wood Detangle Comb bring a tactile, premium feel. For something different in the barbershop, the Barburys Rosewood Combs and Bluebeards Revenge Liquid Wood Comb also look the part on a barbershop shelf.
- Metal tail combs - a stainless or aluminium pin on a plastic body gives a sharper, more defined sectioning point. Popular in colour work and precision styling. The YS Park 102 Metal Tail Comb and Kobe Metal Pintail Comb are solid options.
Comb Sets and Kits
If you're stocking up from scratch or looking for a gift set, a comb set is often better value than buying individual pieces. Popular options include the Kobe Set of 6 Carbon Combs, the YS Park Barber Comb Set, the YS Park Advanced Comb Set, the Jaguar 9-Piece Comb Set, the Kobe Barber Comb Set, and the Pro-Tip 5-Comb Set in Mesh Wallet. Students should also take a look at the student kit range, where combs are often included as part of a full starter pack.
Comb Care
Combs should be cleaned regularly as part of good salon hygiene. The Sibel Stripp Comb Cleaner is a quick and effective tool for removing hair from between comb teeth, and should be used alongside a suitable barbicide or sanitising solution. Store combs in a clean, covered comb wallet when not in use to keep them clean and protected between clients.
