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E. Sapphire Offline It´s easy to be a winner. Just never lose. Posts: 205 Germany Gender:	Combs and Brushes Sep 9^th, 2003 at 11:58am Hi there, I found this website with fantastic combs and brushes handmade from boar bristle, wood and buffalo horn. They look very soft and healthy Unfortunately it is in Germany again www.kostkamm.de E.
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Re: Combs and Brushes
Reply #1 - Feb 10^th, 2004 at 3:38am

I finally broke down and bought a Madora detangling comb from "The Enchantress" salon online. It killed me to pay $18.00 for a comb! Shocked

But I loved it when I got it. It's a very heavy, ivory colored comb with the words "Madora" "Handmade in Switzerland" on it in shiny gold letters. It's very polished and slick, and it goes through my hair more easily than any other comb I've bought. It's about 7" long, with wide spaces between the teeth.

I also lucked out at "Bath & Body Works," when they were having a clearance sale on Kent brushes. I got a brush that was originally $70.00 on sale for about $15.00. The brush is really great, and it's much better than other boar bristle brushes I've used. I'm not one for buying stuff just because it's expensive, but I guess quality does matter.

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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: Combs and Brushes Reply #2 - Feb 10^th, 2004 at 4:22am Wow, sounds like you found some good deals. Congratulations!
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Kate Emerald Offline Posts: 328 Linköping, Sweden Gender:	Re: Combs and Brushes Reply #3 - Mar 9^th, 2004 at 5:52pm The products on that German site look great, too bad they don't ship internationally! Do you guys have any other tips for web sites selling good hair products? I've searched in vain for a boar bristle brush in Sweden... /Kate
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Re: Combs and Brushes
Reply #4 - Mar 9^th, 2004 at 9:51pm

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The products on that German site look great, too bad they don't ship internationally!

Do you guys have any other tips for web sites selling good hair products? I've searched in vain for a boar bristle brush in Sweden...

/Kate

I think I have seen that www.drugstore.com does international shipping. I have no idea what the costs would be, but you could check them out.

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noelkara Ruby Offline Posts: 79 Boulder, CO Gender:	Re: Combs and Brushes Reply #5 - Mar 10^th, 2004 at 6:52am I think Amazon ships overseas, don't they? They have a number of boar bristle brushes. Here's the link to the search I did but I don't know if it will work. www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/ref=br_ss_/103-5610282-3701455
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Anne-Marie

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Re: Combs and Brushes
Reply #6 - Mar 10^th, 2004 at 8:56am

I buy most of my haircare products online too,at www.hqhair.com ;
They are based in the UK and do ship internationally.They also have all the Mason Pearson brushes,including boar bristle ones.(I bought my MasonPearson brush there).They have fast shipping and quite a large selection of haircare/accessories and other beauty products.I must know,since I always spend too much there........... Grin

A US based online store I can recommend and which ships internationally is www.adiscountbeauty.com
they also have brushes.(And lots of other nice things... Wink

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Kate Emerald Offline Posts: 328 Linköping, Sweden Gender:	Re: Combs and Brushes Reply #7 - Mar 10^th, 2004 at 10:17am Thanks for the great suggestions! I'm going to the US on vacation soon anyway so I think I'll try to hold out until then (I don't brush my curly hair very much). However, I can never resist a good web site! The UK is probably better for me due to shipping charges. Oh, the joys of spending money! /Kate
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Anais Satin

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Reply #8 - Apr 30^th, 2004 at 8:48pm

Hello Everyone

After only window-shopping these longlocks boards for the past few months, I finally decided I to register and finally POST SOMETHING!!! (This feels really good)

Anyhoo, have any of you tried hardwood combs? I have two, and I will swear by them to the very end. They wipe out static, don't stretch hair or strip the cuticle, and distribute scalp oils evenly to the ends. Not only do they not damage hair, they're true works of art too.

Ric Carpenter in Oregon makes each comb with his modified equipment. His business Sierra Legacy works with a personal touch. They're kind of pricey ($20-30 per) but they last an average of 25-30 years. Email Ric with your hair type, thickness, ethnicity, etc.. and he'll make you a recommendation. Ric@combmaker.com .

here's Ric's website for browsing http://www.combmaker.com

Now I use my BBB to clean my combs and to remove lint from sweaters (works great)

Anais Satin

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Neutrogena shampoo and conditioner
(the kind swiped from Doubletree hotels)
light oiling every other day

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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: Combs and Brushes Reply #9 - Apr 30^th, 2004 at 9:29pm Welcome & I'm glad you finally decided to de-lurk and join us. I know what you mean about Ric's combs. I too have 2 of his combs. I use them exclusively. I gave up on brushes about a year ago and now only comb my hair.
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Anne-Marie Emerald Offline Posts: 368 Germany Gender:	Re: Combs and Brushes Reply #10 - May 1^st, 2004 at 1:39pm Hm,sounds interesting. Usually I'm only brushing my hair once it's dry-but maybe I'll give these combs a try,too!
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