It helps to transport Protective Oils from the scalp along the Shaft of the hair, making the hair appear better Conditioned with less grease near the roots. It also helps to smooth the cuticles of the hair Shaft down helping to Protect the hair from tangling and desiccation and Sun damage and also it does not generate STATIC Electricity like Plastic Combs, it also helps in the increase of Blood Circulation to the Scalp, it has an angled round tip bristle which helps in massaging the scalp.