Calling all horn comb users

I was wondering if anyone here uses, or has used, a horn comb. Do you like it? In what ways do you like it better/worse than a wide-tooth plastic comb? Mainly I just like how they look but they are really expensive (for a comb, anyway, I think!) and I'm just wondering if they really are any better than a plastic comb.
Looking forward to hearing some input!

Oh, another thing-- does anyone sleep with a satin pillowcase? Have you found that that helps in any way--less hair breakage, less frizz, etc?

hairbraider wrote: Horn combs and satin pillowcases.... 2 of my favorite things.  I picked up my comb at a medieval faire for $7. (you can find them online for around that much)  I LOVE it!  It has been well worth the extra few dollars.  I can comb my hair and have no static.  With a plastic comb, my hair would stand on end from static. lol  And it feels wonderful on my scalp.   My favorite thing about the satin pillowcase is that I can sleep in an updo without messing it up very much (and I move alot in my sleep).  It just needs a bit of smoothing and it's good to go another day.  Many people say they cut down on splits and tangles.  I can't say for sure if it has helped mine in that way, I just love the way it feels to lay on it and the way my hair slides over it.

I hadn't done a search on horn combs, and I guess I should have, because the only two places I've seen them, they were anywhere from $25 to over $40. Thanks for the heads-up, I'll try to find one of the less expensive ones!

I was wondering about the satin pillowcase because my hair seems thinner on the right side than the left, and I know I sleep on my right side the most, although I've been trying to roll to my left side more often. Also the hair on both sides of my head is just thinner than I'd like it to be. I never sleep on my back, so I was thinking that could be part of the problem--the hair on the sides of my head never gets a rest, it's always being slept on!  I'm going to get some satin and make myself a pillowcase, I think.

Princess, I suppose sleeping on the same side all the time could cause breakage and thinning.  I never thought about it.  I know that for a long time the left side of my hair was very thin toward the ends and seemed to grow alot slower than the right side (you can see this in the earliest pic on my site).  A few years ago someone suggested it might be because I carried a purse with a shoulder strap, and always on my left shoulder.  I got a "hand bag" with a short strap and only put it on my shoulder if my hair is up.  I've noticed a huge difference since then.

IYour bonnet would certainly protect your hair.  Longer hair tends to need some help, as it gets pulled around on a pillow quite a bit.  For shorter hair and heads that aren't tender, it doesn't matter as much.  How about slipping it on after he falls asleep so he never sees it?  (I'm not saying hide it from him, just say "I'll be putting this on after you shut out the lights so you shouldn't care"). 

I agree about the horn comb!  I probably would never have bought myself one, but I got one as a gift and am stunned at how much better my hair looks if I comb it with that instead of my plastic tools (because of no frizz).  I didn't think it was even possible to have not-frizzy hair in the winter!
 

I haven't been on here for ages, so I'm just now reading some of these replies. I haven't gotten around to getting a horn comb, but I think I'll probably get one from Heavenly Harvest. It looks like a nice one for a good price.
I love the idea of combing without disturbing the waves/curls, and not making frizz. WAY COOL!!!

Hello,

I have to tell you guys, I got my new horn comb on Saturday, and used it for the first time last night after taking my hair down. I love it already! It made my hair soo much smoother than my plastic comb! I'll be really interested to see what it does after I wash my hair today, because that's when my hair is really frizzy, no matter how much conditioner I use.  Thanks, everybody, for their input!
Oh, and I also made myself a satin pillowcase, which I also love!!

Got my comb yesterday. It really does cut down on the static and frizzys. Feels good on the scalp too. I love this comb! I would of never thought a comb would make so much difference.