Combing fluffy hair can involve techniques aimed at styling it, such as adding volume or texture. One method, gently backcombing, focuses on boosting volume and creating texture by working the comb inwards towards the roots.
Mastering the Backcombing Technique
Backcombing is a specific way of using a comb on your hair that adds fullness, often useful when styling hair that is naturally fluffy or prone to looking flat. It works by gently pushing the hair strands back on themselves, creating a tangled base near the scalp that supports the rest of the hair.
Here's how to perform this technique:
- Target Area: Begin by selecting the hair at the crown of your head. This area is key for adding overall lift and volume.
- Position the Comb: Take a section of hair and hold it taut. Place your comb about halfway down the strand (mid-lengths).
- Stroke Inwards: Run the comb inwards from your mid-lengths towards the root. This is the core backcombing movement. It gently 'tangles' the strands near the scalp.
- Repeat: Work on sections around the crown, repeating the inwards stroke. The goal is to build a cushion of volume at the root.
- Smooth (Optional): Lightly smooth the top layer of hair over the backcombed section to conceal the teasing, keeping the volume underneath.
- Secure: Finish with a spritz of hairspray to help keep the volume in place and set the style.
Why Backcombing Works
Backcombing creates deliberate, gentle tangles near the root. These tangles lift the hair away from the scalp, providing a foundation that makes the hair appear fuller and gives fluffy hair more structure or volume where desired.
| Step | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Select hair at the crown | Target area for volume |
| Apply Comb | Mid-lengths towards root | Create gentle tangles |
| Result | Strands are 'tangled' inwards | Builds volume at the root |
| Finish | Apply hairspray | Holds volume and style |
Using this backcombing method allows you to actively boost volume and give shape to fluffy hair, transforming its natural texture into a desired style.
