Title: How to distinguish the real from the fake horn comb.
Introduction: In today's market, horn combs are loved by consumers because of their natural and healthy characteristics. However, with the increase in market demand, some counterfeit and shoddy horn combs have also begun to flood the market. So, how to distinguish the authenticity of a horn comb?This article will reveal for you how to distinguish the authenticity of a horn comb.
1. Observe the colors and textures.
Real horn combs have natural colors and clear textures. Horn combs are usually yellow-brown or black-brown in color, because of the iron and other minerals in the horns. Fake horn combs are often too bright in color, or the color is not evenly distributed, because fake horn combs may be made of plastic or other materials. In addition, the real horn comb has a clear texture and has obvious growth lines, while the fake horn comb has a blurred texture and no growth lines.
2. Smell the smell.
Real horn combs have a natural horn flavor that cannot be imitated by other materials. Fake horn combs may have a pungent chemical smell because of the chemicals that may have been used in the production process. Therefore, by smelling the smell, you can preliminarily judge the authenticity of the horn comb.
3. Feel the touch.
Real horn combs are warm to the touch and have a hard texture. Because horn is a natural keratin, it has good resistance to abrasion and stress. The fake horn comb has a poor feel, probably because of the use of plastic and other materials, and the texture is softer. In addition, a real horn comb will have a certain sense of weight during use, while a fake horn comb will be lighter.
Fourth, the immersion method.
Put a horn comb in the water and the real horn comb will float on the surface of the water, while the fake horn comb will sink to the bottom. This is because real horn combs are less dense, while fake horn combs are denser. Also, when a horn comb is placed in water, a real horn comb absorbs water and expands, while a fake horn comb does not.
Fifth, the fire method.
The horn comb is burned with fire, and the real horn comb will have a special odor because of the hydrogen sulfide gas produced during combustion. Fake horn combs don't have this smell when burned. In addition, the ashes burned by a real horn comb are in the form of a white powder, while the ashes after burning a fake horn comb are in the form of black granules.
6. Scratch method.
Gently scrape the surface of the horn comb with a fingernail or other hard object, and there will be white marks on the surface of the real horn comb, because the keratin in the horn will produce a white powder when it is subjected to external force. This is not the case with fake horn combs.
7. Ask the merchant.
When buying a horn comb, you can ask the merchant for information such as the ** and production process of the horn comb. Real horn combs are usually made from natural cow and sheep horns, and are made through strict material selection, processing, polishing and other processes. Fake horn combs, on the other hand, may be made of materials such as plastic. By asking the merchant, you can know the true situation of the horn comb, so as to judge its authenticity.
8. Choose formal channels to buy.
In order to avoid buying counterfeit and shoddy horn combs, it is recommended that consumers choose regular shopping malls, specialty stores or official ** to buy. Formal sales channels usually have a strict quality control system to ensure the authenticity and quality of the goods sold.
Summary: Distinguishing the authenticity of a horn comb requires a comprehensive judgment from many aspects, including observing the color and texture, smelling, touching, water immersion, fire, scratching, and asking merchants. Through these methods, consumers can more accurately judge the authenticity of the horn comb, so as to avoid buying counterfeit and shoddy products. At the same time, it is recommended that consumers choose formal channels to buy horn combs to ensure the authenticity and quality of the purchased goods.
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