Gentle on hair Wooden combs are carbon based, just like your hair, skin and scalp. Since both hair and wood have a negative electrical charge, a wooden comb helps your hair lay down and gives it a smooth and glossy look Prevents dandruff Useful in scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, scalp eczema hence preferred over plastic comb Prevent Lice Plastic comb generates static electricity making the hair frizzy and dry. ( As hair strands repel each other)