Take your hair to new heights with a bit of backcombing. It's a simple 5 minute trick that gives lifeless hair a bit of bounce - and much cheaper than a salon blow dry! Here’s our guide on how to give flat hair volume, and all the tips and kit you need to get started ...
How to Backcomb, Step by Step
Step One
Start with either day old hair (that will naturally hold better), or hair that's been freshly washed with a volumising shampoo and conditioner.
Step Two
Section the front of your hair at either side, leaving the crown and the back loose - this is where you'll be adding volume.
Step Three
Take the top section of loose hair, brush through so it's smooth (you want to get rid of any existing snags and tangles) and pull up until it is taut.
Step Four
Using a comb or backcombing brush, tease hair backwards from towards the root. Don’t backcomb the whole length, as you only want volume at the roots.
Step Five
Repeat on the remaining loose hair. Hold all of your backcombed hair in one hand, adding sections as you go - if you let go of backcombed sections you can quickly end up with a bird's nest!
Step Six
Once you're happy with the amount of volume created, part the backcombed section back to your natural parting. Unclip the sides of your hair and lightly comb the top to create a smooth finish,
The Full Effect
And voila! From flat to fab in just 5 minutes. Fix with hairspray and pop a comb in your handbag for touch ups during the day.
Tip: If you have very straight hair, adding a few curls in the front will stop the back combed section looking too harsh.
For a slightly different look using backcombed hair, repeat steps 1-5 and then follow these simple steps to achieve a backcombed up-do:
Looking After Backcombed Hair
1. Regularly backcombing hair damages it, so it’s important to use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner that will help repair hair and prevent split ends.
2. Don’t sleep in backcombed hairstyles – instead, brush it out before you go to bed. Work in small sections, starting at the ends and combing out tangles before moving upwards. Doing it this way is less painful and will cause less damage than if you try to drag a brush straight through it.
3. Treat hair to an intensive repair treatment or hair mask weekly to help restore moisture.
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How to Backcomb Your Hair
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Take your hair to new heights with a bit of backcombing. It's a simple 5 minute trick that gives lifeless hair a bit of bounce - and much cheaper than a salon blow dry! Here’s our guide on how to give flat hair volume, and all the tips and kit you need to get started ...
How to Backcomb, Step by Step
Step One
Start with either day old hair (that will naturally hold better), or hair that's been freshly washed with a volumising shampoo and conditioner.
Step Two
Section the front of your hair at either side, leaving the crown and the back loose - this is where you'll be adding volume.
Step Three
Take the top section of loose hair, brush through so it's smooth (you want to get rid of any existing snags and tangles) and pull up until it is taut.
Step Four
Using a comb or backcombing brush, tease hair backwards from towards the root. Don’t backcomb the whole length, as you only want volume at the roots.
Step Five
Repeat on the remaining loose hair. Hold all of your backcombed hair in one hand, adding sections as you go - if you let go of backcombed sections you can quickly end up with a bird's nest!
Step Six
Once you're happy with the amount of volume created, part the backcombed section back to your natural parting. Unclip the sides of your hair and lightly comb the top to create a smooth finish,
The Full Effect
And voila! From flat to fab in just 5 minutes. Fix with hairspray and pop a comb in your handbag for touch ups during the day.
Tip: If you have very straight hair, adding a few curls in the front will stop the back combed section looking too harsh.
For a slightly different look using backcombed hair, repeat steps 1-5 and then follow these simple steps to achieve a backcombed up-do:
Looking After Backcombed Hair
1. Regularly backcombing hair damages it, so it’s important to use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner that will help repair hair and prevent split ends.
2. Don’t sleep in backcombed hairstyles – instead, brush it out before you go to bed. Work in small sections, starting at the ends and combing out tangles before moving upwards. Doing it this way is less painful and will cause less damage than if you try to drag a brush straight through it.
3. Treat hair to an intensive repair treatment or hair mask weekly to help restore moisture.
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