Afro Pick

Jeremiah (Student)

 In the late twentieth century, combs for African-type hair significantly re-emerged in the United States. Afro-picks became a hallmark of Black culture in the 1970s as a response to political and social unrest. 

New hairstyles, like the afro, also emerged to bolster the popularity of the comb. For those who chose to grow their hair in an unprocessed state, the longer teeth of the pick were perfect for maintaining an Afro hairstyle. 

The earliest comb of this form to emerge was patented in 1969 by two African Americans, Samuel H. Bundles Jr., and Henry M. Childrey (Tulloch). It is used for combing and grooming very curly thick or textured hair as the hair pick has wider-set teeth. 

it is the number one grooming tool choice for afro or curly type hair.