Abstract: A reciprocating comb comprised of a stationary and a sliding comb member. Both the stationary and sliding comb members consist of elongated rectangular bases having teeth extending therefrom and perpendicular to the orientation of the base. The stationary comb member includes a recess running along the base for accepting the corresponding base of the sliding comb member. In the preferred embodiment, magnets embedded within the elongated base of both the stationary and sliding comb members provide for releasable fastening and automatic reciprocation of the stationary and sliding comb members.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding hair styling tools and appliances from a vertical support surface. The apparatus comprises, generally, a releasable base used to attach the apparatus to a wall or other vertical surface, a magnetized arm extending from the base and being frictionally attached for restrained movement about a vertical axis and a bracket extending from the magnetized arm for holding non-magnetic hair styling tools such as a hair dryer. In different embodiments, the bracket is optional and the base may be permanently attached to a vertical support surface.