The KYVU T13 is a large handmade wide-tooth comb with a handle, built for very thick, coarse and heavily tangled hair that standard combs struggle with. 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 smooth tortoiseshell finish. At 21.8 cm and 33 g, it's a full-size styling tool with real grip and leverage.

Best for: very thick, coarse, curly, coily and densely tangled hair · afro and textured hair · post-wash detangling · working conditioner through the hair · men & women · anyone who needs a wide comb that gets through dense hair with less effort. Want the same handled, step-tapered design in a smaller size? See the T17 Wide-Tooth Comb with Handle (19 cm). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.

Its 14 extra-wide-spaced teeth are designed for hair so thick or tangled that closer-spaced teeth can't pass through without force. The generous gaps let the comb move through dense sections with far less resistance, reducing the pulling and breakage that come from forcing a comb through heavy hair. A step-tapered tooth design amplifies this: each tooth transitions from a rigid square base to a precision-tapered, rounded tip, so it slides between strands rather than pushing against them.

The curved, C-shaped spine follows the natural contour of the head — the centre teeth reach furthest, the outer teeth sit closer — so each stroke makes progressive, graduated contact rather than hitting all at once, smoothing the pass through thick sections. The large ergonomic handle gives maximum grip and leverage for working through knotted or seriously dense hair.

Cellulose acetate is warm to the touch and helps reduce static and frizz, so hair sits cleanly after combing. Because each comb is hand-sawn rather than moulded, there are no mould lines, seams or sharp edges — just a smooth, gentle finish that's kind to hair and scalp. As a natural tortoiseshell material, every comb's pattern is subtly unique.

Suitable for men and women. 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, coarse, curly, coily and textured hair
• Size: Length 21.8 cm | Width 4.5 cm | Thickness 0.45 cm
• Teeth Type: Extra-wide-spaced, step-tapered (14 teeth, with handle)
• Weight: 33 g
• Model Number: T13

Frequently asked questions

Is the T13 good for very thick or curly hair?
Yes — it's built for it. The 14 extra-wide-spaced, step-tapered teeth glide through very thick, coarse, curly and densely tangled hair with far less resistance than a standard comb, reducing pulling and breakage.

What does the handle and curved spine do?
The ergonomic handle gives grip and leverage for working through knots and dense sections, while the curved C-shaped spine follows the head so each stroke makes smooth, graduated contact rather than catching all at once.

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.

Can I use it to detangle in the shower?
Yes. Wide-tooth combs are ideal for working conditioner through wet hair and detangling with less breakage. Wipe it dry afterwards rather than leaving it soaking.

Want the same handled, step-tapered design in a smaller size? See the T17 Wide-Tooth Comb with Handle (19 cm). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.