Araki Half Moon Relaxation Comb Red

There's something about the Araki Half Moon Comb that you don't fully understand until it's in your hand. The half-moon silhouette — arched convex back, concave row of wide rounded teeth — settles into your palm like it was made for it, because it was. Handcrafted from a single piece of African Mopane, its reddish-brown heartwood threaded with deep black grain catches light in a way that stops you mid-stroke.

Those extra wide teeth are the point. Spaced at 0.5 cm, they move through thick, curly, and coily hair without pulling, without snagging, without static — just smooth, deliberate passes that feel as good on the scalp as they look. Mopane's natural density means it distributes your hair's oils with every stroke, leaving hair with a quiet, healthy shine.

African Mopane grows in the hot, dry lowlands of southern Africa — one of the continent's hardest and most durable timbers, dense enough to sink in water, rich enough in color to deepen and darken with every year of use. This comb will outlast plastic by decades, and look better for every day it's carried.

Why You'll Love It:

• Shaped through a meticulous 36-step handcrafting process by artisans with over 20 years of expertise
• Ergonomic half-moon form fits naturally in the palm for a comfortable, easy grip with every stroke
• Extra wide teeth — gentle on all hair types including thick, curly, coily, and beard
• Rounded, hand-polished teeth glide smoothly without snagging or pulling
• Naturally porous Mopane wood distributes hair oils along the follicle for enhanced shine
• Anti-static hardwood — no frizz, no flyaways
• Stimulates scalp circulation with every pass
• Single-piece African Mopane hardwood construction
• Pocket-sized at 3.9 inches — perfect for travel and on-the-go grooming
• Includes drawstring gift bag — ready to give
• End of life: compost me!

Size: 10 cm × 5 cm × 1 cm (3.9 in × 2 in × 0.39 in) 

Tooth Space: 0.5 cm (0.2 in)

Material: African Mopane

Care: Keep dry · Avoid heat and direct sunlight · Clean with a dry cotton cloth · Avoid dropping or bending · Apply baby oil or olive oil occasionally to maintain luster

Note: Each comb is handcrafted from natural African Mopane — variation in color, grain, and stripe pattern is inherent to the material and will deepen with age. No two combs are identical.