Backcombing in a Sentence
  • Backcomb the crown and brush over to conceal the backcombing.
  • Using a rattail comb, start backcombing in short, quick strokes at the base of your hair.
  • Lightly comb over the backcombing to smooth the cuticle and impart shine.
  • To create big hair, for example, requires a lot of backcombing and that can make for some nasty knots.
  • If you want height rather than curl, backcombing the set hair will create a full style that can be designed into a classic twist or chignon.
  • Classic spikes work best on shorter hair, and for those with longer hair, backcombing and hairspray may be necessary to achieve longer or "liberty spikes."
  • After the hair is cool, remove the rollers and lightly brush, being careful not to remove the backcombing, but instead smoothing it slightly.