Handmade Wooden Mermaid Combs - choice of style, fine and tooth width Not just Wooden Ties - we're into grooming too!! The stripe of secondary different type of wood not only adds to its looks but is actually there for a reason! After many failed attempts and a lot of combs snapping, we found that this is the only way to ensure longevity. Providing you don't soak the comb in water or keep dropping it on a hard surface, a natural wooden comb will not only last you for years but will actually improve over years. Particularly good on dense beards and curly hair but offers the following benefits to ALL types of hair: Gentle on sensitive skin Stimulates skin oils, strengthening hair at the roots.