Special Status

Since ancient Chinese times, Chinese people have used combs and fine-toothed combs to maintain their health since doctors believed combing ones hair each day is an important need in traditional medicine.

According to " Qi Ju Zhu," every morning Empress Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty spent a long time combing her hair, which helped it stay beautiful even in her 60s.

Combs and fine-toothed combs are also of high artistic value. Women often insert fine combs or fine-toothed combs in the hair buns.

Moreover, combs and fine-toothed combs are special in folk customs.

First, the business of such combs and comb-making and selling enjoys a kind of extremely special right in ancient and modern Chinese industry.

Second, combs are a symbol of a happy life, and are an essential dowry in ancient China and some countries in the north part of modern China.
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However, combs in some nations are a kind of taboo. For example, for Tibetans, a comb must be hidden in a private place. People who wear combs on their hair are considered impolite.