The KYVU T18 is a handmade extra wide-tooth comb with a handle, built for the hair that ordinary wide-tooth combs still find too tight — very thick, coily, curly or heavily tangled. It's hand-sawn from a solid sheet of premium cellulose acetate — a plant-based material derived from wood pulp — then shaped, sanded and hand-polished to a glass-smooth tortoiseshell finish you can feel the moment you pick it up. At 22.1 cm and 33 g, it's a full-size comb with enough length to work through serious hair and a light, comfortable balance.

Best for: very thick, coily, curly and heavily tangled hair · sensitive scalps · gentle, low-resistance detangling · spreading conditioner through dense hair · men & women. Prefer engineered step-tapered teeth and a curved spine? See the T13 Extra-Wide Comb with Handle (21.8 cm). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.

Just 14 teeth span the comb head, with far wider gaps than standard wide-tooth combs. That extra-wide spacing is the whole point: the T18 doesn't force its way through hair, it eases through — with less resistance, less pulling at the roots and noticeably less stress on the scalp. It's the right tool for large, coiled or knotted sections that pull ordinary combs out of your hand, and gentle enough for sensitive scalps and everyday use.

Each tooth tip is hand-rounded so the comb glides smoothly without snagging or scratching, and the shaped ergonomic handle gives full grip and leverage exactly where you need it. Cellulose acetate is warm to the touch and helps reduce static and frizz, so hair sits cleanly with fewer flyaways after each stroke.

Because each comb is hand-sawn rather than moulded, there are no mould lines, seams or sharp edges — just a glass-smooth surface that's kind to hair and scalp. As a natural tortoiseshell material, every comb's pattern is subtly unique, and its classic finish looks at home on any dresser, vanity or salon station.

Suitable for men and women, wet or dry hair. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth; avoid prolonged soaking and direct heat.

Specifications

• Material & Colour: Premium cellulose acetate — warm tortoiseshell finish
• Hair Type: Very thick, coily, curly and heavily tangled hair; sensitive scalps
• Size: Length 22.1 cm | Width 4.5 cm | Thickness 0.45 cm
• Teeth Type: Extra-wide-spaced coarse (14 teeth, with handle)
• Weight: 33 g
• Model Number: T18

Frequently asked questions

Who is the T18 for?
It's for very thick, coily, curly or heavily tangled hair — the hair that ordinary wide-tooth combs still find too tight. The extra-wide spacing eases through dense sections with less pulling, making it gentle enough for sensitive scalps and daily use.

How is the T18 different from the T13?
Both are large extra-wide handled combs with 14 teeth. The T18 focuses on the widest spacing and a glass-smooth, gentle glide for sensitive scalps; the T13 uses engineered step-tapered teeth and a curved spine to slide between strands. Choose the T18 for the gentlest glide, the T13 for the shaped tooth geometry.

Is it gentle on a sensitive scalp?
Yes. The wide spacing reduces pulling at the roots, and every tooth tip is hand-rounded so the comb glides without scratching — comfortable for sensitive scalps and everyday use.

Is this comb made from real tortoiseshell?
No. It's handmade from cellulose acetate — a plant-based material with the warm look of tortoiseshell, but cruelty-free and free of any animal product. Every comb's pattern is subtly unique.

Prefer engineered step-tapered teeth and a curved spine? See the T13 Extra-Wide Comb with Handle (21.8 cm). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.