This uses a combination of techniques: taking the first letter of a word, plus an anagram. Look for an anagram indicator that suggests rearranging or mixing letters.
Take the first letter of 'The', then find the anagram indicator 'bent' which tells you to rearrange the letters of 'HOT COMBOS'. Combine these elements to form the answer.
Answer: TOOTHCOMBS | T (first letter of 'The') + anagram of 'HOT COMBOS' (indicated by 'bent') = TOOTHCOMBS (fine-toothed implements used for picking through hair)