This tiny comb that can easily be slipped into a pocket, is especially suitable for children and adults whose rebellious locks, fringes or delicate moustaches it brilliantly smooths out. It is impossible to live without Il Piccolo, a combs that is as cute as it is useful. A classic.
Description
Ideal to touch up inconvenient swirls on short, straight hair, fine moustaches and other fringes, Il Piccolo comb restores magnificence to all types of locks with just one stroke. Small in size, and available in mahogany, ivory or tortoiseshell colours, it easily slips into a bag or pocket.
The youngest of the Officine comb family, Il Piccolo can also be used delicately to tame the very fine hair of young children. To celebrate first births or tame the first swirls, it is a first choice comb to console toddler hair.
This comb is handcrafted in Switzerland by one of the last manufacturers in Europe. Cut from a block of very high quality acetate, it is shaped, sculpted and then polished. The teeth and notches are especially arranged so as not to injure the hair. A plant fibre, the acetate reveals a unique pattern specific to each comb.
This luxurious object is stored in our famous velvet pouches to be transported safely.
“The mother’s hand casually lifts a hair lock from her child’s forehead and bequeaths a tenderness that a lifetime will not deplete.”
Christian Bobin, Les Ruines du ciel (2009)
Hair types
Short and fine hair
The Officine's prowess
This is undoubtedly an exercise resulting from the principles of goldsmithing. Twelve steps are necessary to manufacture each comb of the Officine Universelle Buly. The process begins with the cutting of acetate according to the template of the chosen model. The shaping then consists of adjusting the acetate to the design of the comb. Polishing and dulling are then necessary steps to round off the angles and sharpen the teeth. The manufacture of the comb continues with the meticulous making of the teeth: the acetate is sawed to draw the teeth that are then faceted.
Ultimate beauty treatment: the sanding smoothes the surface and rounds the tips of the teeth. Lastly, the comb is brushed.
The steam bath gives shine and the polishing carried out by the expert hands of the craftsman complete this high quality product of great merit.
Advice for use & care
Softness and dexterity are the key words of a successful disentangling operation: it is unnecessary to force your way or to comb too frankly.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
This comb can be cleaned with a cloth and a little water.
A little trick known to all eyewear manufacturers, being a natural fibre, acetate must be hydrated twice a year with a rich texture such as shea or coconut butter.
It is recommended to keep the acetate of this comb away from sudden changes in temperature or high temperatures (direct sunlight, hot water).
Dimensions
8,8 x 2,2cm
Composition
Cellulose acetate, a luxurious material, was invented in 1865 by Paul Schützenberger and then perfected at the very beginning of the 20th century by two Swiss chemists Camille and Henri Dreyfus. This biopolymer, based on cotton, has several properties that make it the perfect component for Officine combs: soft to the touch, it is perfectly resistant to water and the passage of time.
Ingredients & Origin
Switzerland
Shipping & Returns
No matter how far your parcel travels, the items it contains are protected with great care. Our shipping officers ensure that flasks, tubes, porcelain and marble arrive in a faultless state, as polished and refined as when placed on the shelves of the Officine.
The Officine Universelle Buly envisages in-store collection and delivery by courier for the city of Paris as well as delivery in France and internationally with the carrier DHL.
DELIVERY TIMES
Delivery by courier in Paris: 2 working days
Delivery by DHL in France or Europe: 3 to 7 working days
Delivery by DHL Worldwide: 5 to 10 working days
APPLICABLE FEES
Shipping costs include preparation, packaging and postage costs. All preparation costs are fixed, whilst transportation costs vary according to weight and destination of delivery. We recomment all clients to group all articles in one order as combining orders placed separately comes with separate charges.
Our team will edeavour to meet and exceed expectations and deadlines. However, Buly can not be held responsible for delays incumbent on: suspension of service of our carriers as well as customs procedures for shipments abroad.
Nota Bene: please note that our shipping costs do not include the customs fees sometimes required by some countries, which unfortunately we have no control over.
RETURNS
For health reasons, Officine Universelle Buly does not accept returns.
ASSISTANCE
Inquiries? Questions?
We remain at your disposal for all demands.
To reach us, call +33 1 44 54 20 83 from Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm CET (UTC+2 ; except bank holidays) or send us an email to store.europe@buly1803.com
You can also write to us on WhatsApp on +33 6 48 00 69 89
If you touch up a swirl on the head of a young child, the most important thing is that you do it with great delicacy. A few drops of the very soft coconut pulp oil, a universal nourishing treatment with a dry touch, rich in vitamin A, which is suitable for both the young and the elder, can also help style fragile hair.
Personalised engraving
Have your initials or those of the lucky recipient of your gift engraved on the accessory (PS: maximum 3 initials for the mirror)
By phone from 8:30am to 5:30pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9am to 5pm on Friday (UTC+2)
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