Pretty pair of French twist bridal hair combs with rhinestone trim

 

Not for sale separately!

 

CONDITION: good vintage condition

 

SIZE: 3½ ins h x 4 ins w (9 x 10 cm)

 

APPROXIMATE DATE: 1980s-1990s

 

MATERIALS: celluloid, metal, faux pearls, rhinestones

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

These beautiful and sturdy French twist combs are made from heavy weight faux tortoiseshell and have ornamental tops decorated with either rhinestones or faux pearls.

 

They are suitable for bridal wear or for a maid of honour to add that finishing touch to the perfect headdress for a special day.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION:

 

A French twist or pleat is a classic up do where the back hair is wrapped into a flat roll secured invisibly by hair pins or bobby pins. A “French twist” comb is a large and sturdy comb with long tines which is specially designed to be worn with this style. The comb is inserted along the “pleat” in the manner shown in the illustrations with the tines pointing horizontally. Not only does it serve to hold the pleat more securely but the ornamental top or heading of the comb neatly finishes off the place where the hair wraps over. This means that is your pleat is less than perfect or the pins holding it in place show then the ornamental top of the comb will conceal a multitude of sins.

 

Because they have a job to do which is not purely ornamental French twist combs need to be made from study materials such as metal or heavy weight plastic or acrylic.