Brushing the bride's hair during marriage is a traditional Chinese wedding custom, symbolizing blessings for the groom and bride to be harmonious, happy, and blessed with many children. When combing hair, it is usually done from the front of the bride's forehead to the end of her hair, while slowly combing and saying auspicious words and blessings. The following blessings are often said when combing hair for marriage.
1. Comb to the head with one comb, comb to the tail with two combs, and comb to the eyebrows of the couple with three combs.
2. A comb at the end brings joy and worry free life; Comb your hair twice, healthy and long-lived; Three combs at the head, husband and wife have white hair together.
3. Combing until the end, the couple raised their eyebrows in unison; Combing until the end, couples fly together; Comb three times until the end, and from then on, you will be rich and prosperous.
4. One comb goes out and meets a benefactor, two combs and five sons come to pick up the contract, and three combs and family and friends come to celebrate.
5. With a comb at the end, the couple's love reaches white hair; Two combs at the end, husband and wife are forever happy; Three combs until combing hair, husband and wife have no illness or worries.
6. Comb until the end, treat each other with respect as guests, and raise their eyebrows in unison; Two combs to the end, happy life, many children and blessings; Three combs to the end, forever tied together as one pendant, white head not separated.
7. A comb of seven sisters descended to earth to match Dong Yong, and the elevated Magpie Bridge was lightly leveled with each other; Two combs of the Eight Immortals come to celebrate birthday, and the precious duck travels outside through the lotus path; Three combing couples will reach old age.
8. A comb at the end, no worries about wealth and prosperity; Two combs at the end, no illness and no worries; Three combs at the head, many children and longevity.
9. Comb your hair, happiness and health; Comb your hair twice, peace and joy; Three combs of hair grow old together, never separated.
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