How to properly bouffant medium hair. Backcombing - step-by-step instructions and useful tips

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This method of creating any hairstyle, like combing strands, came to us from ancient times. Despite such ancient history This method of collecting hair and adding volume to the hair, properly done backcombing is especially popular today. With its help, you can get the perfect volume and style your hair beautifully no worse than Hollywood divas. However, the correct execution of this trick requires some skill. The instructions in this article will tell you how to do the bouffant yourself, even if you are planning a hairstyle using a crimp or curler.

Backcombing is especially popular for long hair if you want to create a so-called retro hairstyle, which will give the most necessary volume even to corrugated hair. Backcombing for medium hair can also be used to create an evening hairstyle with your own hands. But the bouffant on short hair suitable for getting beautiful flowing hair with maximum volume. Most often, backcombing is practiced on the top of the head, but a beautiful option in any case can be done over the entire head.

Some rules

Before the execution technique is presented, thanks to which you can make a root backcomb to any length, some rules should be outlined.

You should not backcomb your hair on short strands, or on hair of any length if their structure leaves much to be desired. Brittle and lifeless hair can suffer too much from such mechanical stress. Perfect side or straight combing should be done carefully and only on completely healthy hair.
A comb for backcombing will help you create the right and beautiful volume on your hair in “corrugated” or regular straight curls. It is with its help that you can comb long hair or strands of any length without harming them.
You should only backcomb long, corrugated hair on clean and completely dried hair, since wet hair will not be able to withstand the given volume for too long. If you combed short hair with your own hands using light and clean strands, you will not need to use any styling products to maintain the desired volume.
You cannot comb the top part in any style at home, since it will cover the bottom layer, which will be combed.
Under no circumstances should you start the process of creating the “corrugated” volume from the ends, since the correct backcombing in any style is created only at the roots. You should approach the ends gradually, smoothly moving backwards; you can do everything correctly at home with a brush for perfect backcombing.
After the backcombing has been done, the intended styling can be done, but it is advisable to first spray the hair with hairspray. Long bangs should be combed last.

Elizaveta Krasnova

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A fluffy hairstyle always looks impressive and never goes out of fashion. It is based on fleece. It is performed by beating the strands on one or both sides, as a result of which the smooth curl increases in volume but shortens in length. This technique helps to focus attention on attractive facial features and make your appearance stylish. However, many girls do not know how to bouffant themselves, and are even afraid to do it, believing that their hair suffers from such a hairstyle. However, this is not the case if everything is done correctly. Let's find out how to make a bouffant at home without unnecessary difficulties.

First, let's understand the theory of hairdressing, namely: let's find out what types of backcombing exist:

Tuping, or blunting - partial or one-sided backcombing, is performed near the roots or only on the inside of the curl, so the outside of the strand remains smooth;
Along the strand is a generous and dense beating of the curl, which is performed along the entire length and on both sides.

Recommendations for doing your own backcombing

Hair of different lengths and textures should be combed differently. Let's find out the main nuances of the procedure.

By hair type

On dry, brittle curls, you should not do voluminous hairstyles very often. Backcombing can damage your hair and worsen its condition.
It is recommended to treat thin strands with hairspray before styling - this way the hairstyle will last longer and will not “settle” after a few minutes.
Thick and lush hair can hardly withstand voluminous hairstyles; after creating the styling, it is necessary to carefully treat each strand with varnish.
Straight curls are the ideal basis for backcombing.
Thanks to backcombing, sparse hair becomes thick and voluminous. There will be no installation difficulties.
Comb wavy curls better method blunting.
For curly hair with short curl lengths, it is not recommended to backcomb it: the styling will turn out to be disheveled.

By hair length

Lush hairstyles can be done for any hair length. On short and medium strands, the bouffant holds up much better than on long strands, which pull the entire structure down.

For short hair

Combing is done even on a “boyish” haircut if there are elongated individual strands. The effect of pomp can only be given to bangs. Voluminous hairstyles with a bob or bob haircut look good. In this case, only the root zone of the hair is combed.

Lush styling can be done as follows:

After carefully combing clean curls, highlight the parting line.
Start combing the strands from the back of the head, gradually moving towards the crown and temples.
Give the hairstyle the desired shape by lightly smoothing the strands with the handle of a comb, and fix with varnish.
Gently straighten the curls near the temples.
Spray your hair with hairspray again.

For medium hair

On medium-length hair, a lush Greek-style hairstyle looks good. It is appropriate for special events and Everyday life. You can do these hairstyles with or without bangs. The main accent of the ensemble can be a fabric bandage or an elegant headband. Having put the accessory on your head, start creating your hairstyle.

Elegant voluminous styling awaits you if you follow our recommendations.

Leave the strands from the border of the forehead to the line of the bandage (rim) absolutely smooth.
Comb the curls from the rim to the crown at the roots.
Using a massage brush, gently smooth the top layer of hair.
Gather your curls into a low ponytail without disturbing the volume of your hairstyle.
Treat with strong hold varnish.

For long hair

Ladies with long curls can choose and do a variety of backcombed hairstyles at home. Classic buns, flowing voluminous curls, and ponytails suit them.

Long strands will create an elegant, simple, backcombed bun.

Comb the strands tightly from the forehead to the crown area.
From the top of your head, begin to carefully braid the “spikelet”, moving downwards and without crumpling the resulting volume.
Secure the braid at the bottom with a thin elastic band and coat your hair with hairspray.

Instead of the traditional “spikelet”, you can use any type of weaving known to you.

Preparation for the procedure

The secret to a beautiful, neat backcombed hairstyle is careful preparation. If everything is done correctly, the voluminous styling will last a long time, and you will be irresistible.

What does that require

To create a voluminous hairstyle, you don’t need any fancy or complicated devices. All tools are available. You will need:

a flat comb with fine teeth (the most convenient tool to use is one with a thin, pointed “tail” or a knitting needle at the tip of the handle);
massage brush (it’s good if you find an accessory with natural bristles; necessary for smoothing the styling);
hair styling products – hairspray and mousse (do not use products with super strong hold);
clamps.

Preparatory activities

You should wash your hair well with shampoo in advance - the bouffant will not last long on dirty strands.
Hair needs to be dried thoroughly, preferably naturally, as blow drying will aggravate the condition of the curls.
Use your fingers to thoroughly comb your hair, slightly lifting the strands at the roots.
Treat your curls with mousse.

It is not difficult to do the backcombing yourself. There are several methods for creating volumetric styling.

Classic way

This option is a platform for retro style hairstyles. It has two varieties.

Thick option
1. Separate several wide strands in the forehead area and secure them so as not to interfere with your work.
2. Select a curl 1-2 cm thick and lift it vertically up. With a thin comb, start combing from the roots, first from the inside, then from the outside.
3. Treat the remaining strands in this way.
4. Cover the combed curls with strands on top, smooth the hairstyle with a brush, and treat with varnish.
Easy option (toothing)
1. Separating the curl, beat well with a thin comb only from the inside (about half the thickness).
2. Treat the rest of your hair this way.
3. Smooth your hair with a massage brush and spray with hairspray.

Using an iron (corrugation)

Draw a parting line across your head.
Select thin strands on both sides of it and secure with clips.
Use an iron to curl the rest of your hair in the root zone.
Perform blunting on corrugated curls.
Cover the backcomb with smooth strands.

With curling

Use a curling iron or curlers to curl your hair.
Comb each curl, starting from the bottom, using the blunting method.
Beat the strands with your hands and sprinkle with hairspray.

With a bang

Select the hair in the bangs area.
Comb your curls in the traditional way.
Lay your bangs to one side or back and secure with hairspray.

Who is the bouffant suitable for and what hairstyles is it intended for?

Backcombed hairstyles are good in any situation. They are suitable for all women, regardless of their appearance or face type. Hairstyles with fleece allow you to create both everyday and festive looks.

The babette is a popular voluminous hairstyle in a retro style, the basis of which is a bouffant.
Backcomb braids. It is better to braid them loosely, creating a hint of negligence.
A backcombed ponytail can be of any height – low or high.
A brushed bun looks simple and elegant.
Updo hairstyles are suitable for festive occasions.
Full-length backcombing allows you to create an unusual, fluffy hairstyle that is popular among young ladies.

You should not backcomb wet, damp strands.
Do not touch the ends of the hair - you must leave at least 5 cm indentation.
Do not make sudden movements with the comb, work slowly.
Stretch the strands well, avoiding sagging.
Important point! Combing hair after backcombing. First, you need to rinse off the styling products with shampoo, then apply a balm or mask; the strands must be combed carefully from the ends upward.

If you do the combing according to the rules, carefully take it apart, styling will not harm your hair.

Types of backcombing

There are many voluminous hairstyles in 2018, but only two types of backcombing are used to create them:

blunting (to the root): the most common method; This is done first on one strand, then the rest are connected to it;
on individual strands: more suitable for creating curls (rings or twisted voluminous curls); just like with blunting, it starts from the bottom, then the comb gradually rises up.

This season they can show off on hair of any length: both short, medium and long strands. You can do hairstyles with backcombing with or without bangs it, or, without particularly styling, just fluff up your hair and let it fall over your shoulders or throw it to one side.

Advice! To avoid damaging the hair scales, apply a softening spray to them before combing. Hair coated with this composition will be smoother and more manageable.

How to backcomb the roots?

To create such hairstyles, you can purchase a special comb or use any one with thin and not too frequent semicircular teeth. You will also need a regular comb to smooth out the remaining strands not affected by the backcombing.

So, let's take a step-by-step look at how combed hairstyles are created:

hair is thoroughly washed and dried; to get additional volume at the roots, it is better to dry them with a hairdryer with your head down;
depending on the chosen option, we determine on which strands we will create volume; for a “ponytail” we beat the hair only at the back of the head, some hairstyles require processing the back and sides of the head;
We start the work from the back of the head, gradually rising higher, take a strand about a centimeter thick, treat it with a fixing gel or varnish;
holding it perpendicular to the head, we begin smoothly and carefully, trying to injure the scales as little as possible, whisking, starting from the tips, gradually, 2-3 centimeters at a time, moving towards the roots;
It is necessary to grab only the lower part of the strand, leaving its top smooth;
up and down movements unnecessarily injure the scales, so it is better to comb only from top to bottom;
lower the finished strand and move on to the next one;
It will take more time to comb hard strands - they give in less easily;
With a regular comb we go only along the top strands covering the backcomb;
We must fix the resulting result with varnish, otherwise our hairstyle will quickly fall apart.

"Ponytail"

The strands, gathered in a bun high on the back of the head and then falling in the form of a tail, give the face a special aristocracy. A hairstyle with a piled ponytail can be done:

with or without bangs;
not only on straight, but also curly hair;
long locks or curls of medium length;
be located very high, low, almost at the back of the head or on the side of the head;
be smooth, voluminous or slightly disheveled; be decorated with strands that have “lost” from the hairstyle;
braided into a braid or started with braids placed on the head;
secured only with rubber bands or subsequent entwining with your own strand of hair.

Unfortunately, this option is not suitable for everyone. A playful ponytail, swaying slightly in time with the heels, can only be afforded by the owner of fairly thick hair. You should not do it in case of a narrow face with small cheekbones - it will only emphasize this flaw. The ideal option for a ponytail is a round or square face.

Another contraindication to this option is age - only young girls can afford a ponytail. Even slightly protruding ears should not be exposed with this hairstyle. After all, stylists are offering a lot of hairstyles this year. If you like ponytails, then use softer versions of them, located lower with loose strands on the sides.

Advice! You should not comb all your hair, otherwise your hairstyle will look like a bird's nest. The hair is lifted with a small comb only from the inside. The strands covering it are carefully combed from above.

Babette

Backcombed hairstyles for medium and long hair (photo) include babette

As in the previous case, we will need to make the tail high on the back of the head. But we will not comb the top of the head, but the strands hanging from it to later obtain a roller from them. To add volume, you need to beat the tail with a comb as hard as possible.

Then the stray strands are hidden in the ponytail, and the roller is secured with bobby pins, sprayed with varnish and, if necessary, decorated with decor. To give your hair even more volume, you can use foam pads or bagels that wrap around and hide under the hair strands. A roller wrapped in a thin braid or decorated looks very impressive. bow made from your own hair

Another very feminine version of the babette is half-loose. To create it, the hair is combed on the top of the head, and the part located closer to the temples is not fluffed. In the crown area, a roller is hidden under the hair and secured with hairpins. All that remains is to collect the hair from the sides and secure it at the back and, voila, a chic and feminine hairstyle is ready.

Advice! It would be a big mistake to comb your combed hair. To straighten them, just wash them, then spread the balm over them and carefully sort out the tangled hairs with your fingers.

Greek style bouffant

This hairstyle helps soften your facial features and make it more feminine. In this case, the emphasis is on the headband, hoop or ribbon. They can imitate a familiar headband or be located on the forehead.

The strands, starting from the crown, are gently beaten with a comb, the upper strands are combed with a brush. Then all the hair is gathered into a ponytail located at the back of the head. Try not to pull it too tight - the hairstyle should be as soft and feminine as possible. Several headbands can also be worn on the head. Hair lying loosely between them will create a kind of lush waves. Since in this case we do not need a large volume, the varnish for fixing is distributed over the top.

Advice! If you can't get a neat bouffant, you may be doing it wrong. Correct backcombing is done on a tightly stretched strand using semicircular movements.

Japanese hana

Outwardly, it looks like half-down hair with a small bun at the top. You can make khana in 1–2 minutes:

also, as in the previous case, we collect the tail, but we do not collect all the hair into it, but only part of it from the top of the head, we attach it as high as possible and backcomb it;
To prevent the hairstyle from becoming too smooth, carefully pull out the strands from the tail;
twist the whipped hair into a shell and tuck the remaining ends into it;
You can give the roller more volume if you place a donut, a small chignon or a foam pad under it and cover it with an artificial strand or wrap it with a thin cloth;
you can wrap the hana with a braid or lock of hair to hide the loose ends;
This hairstyle can be decorated with a hairpin, hairpins with rhinestones or beads, a ribbon, or a thin leather strap.

Bouffant with curls

Stylish hairstyles, the same as those of Hollywood stars, can be achieved by combining backcombing with curls.

The most important thing is to create the effect of natural lush curly curls:

each strand is combed at the roots before twisting;
if you want to get only texture on the hair without pronounced curls, the strands are taken quite wide;
We take a curling iron in our hands and begin gradually, strand by strand, to form curls from them;
Don’t forget to fix each of them with varnish.

Advice! You shouldn't comb your hair every day. After all, such a procedure damages them. Be sure to use healing masks more often. Healthy and well-groomed curls suffer much less from it.

Nest hairstyle

You can “twist” it yourself, without going to the salon. The hairstyle differs from previous options in its larger volume and the presence of a chignon, which can be replaced using a suitable piece of foam rubber. To keep it from being noticeable, wrap it with some fabric that matches your hair color.

You can create a similar backcombed hairstyle for long hair without using a chignon. But for short ones, false strands will definitely be required. You can hide them either under the tail or in the very thick of combed hair in the area of the crown or upper part of the back of the head. Such a high and very voluminous hairstyle is decorated with ribbons, bows, hairpins, braided laces or tiaras.

Advice! In order for your hair to maintain volume for as long as possible, you should not fix all your hair with hairspray at once, but rather each whipped strand.

Comb for short hair

Hairstyles for short hair with a backcomb (see photo) can have a huge number of variations. Depending on the desired result, they are whipped in a certain sequence.

Known to many, bouffant hair is considered one of the most common fashionable hairstyles. Stylists create a variety of backcombed hairstyles with different strand lengths.

Many girls around the world dream of a voluminous hairstyle that would not fall apart throughout the day. Backcombing is the best way to maintain the volume of your strands all day long. His technique is as follows: you need to comb the strands in the opposite direction, causing the hairs to tangle and lie in a “bun” the way you want.

You can do such procedures with both side strands and bangs. However, the most common way to quickly create the desired volume is to comb the curls on the top of the head.

There is an opinion that backcombing damages the structure of curls and makes them more brittle and weaker. And this can actually happen due to incorrect technique. In this article we will look at how to properly perform this simple hairstyle, without damaging your hair.

Bouffant with bangs

This style came to us from the 60s, and is still very popular among celebrities. Very often, this style with bangs implies some volume on the top of the head, so stylists usually recommend making the hairstyle high, or laying the curls in a “babette” style. The bangs can be short, straight, thinned or asymmetrical. However, it is worth keeping in mind that long bangs combined with high styling add age. However, a romantically created image and perfect makeup will help solve this problem.

You can comb it on the side, using all the strands in styling, and leave the bangs straight. This image will look quite harmonious.

Those who have naturally thin and sparse hair should resort to hairspray before performing the operation to create a backcomb. This is necessary so that your strands acquire a more rigid structure and do not fall apart. Do not comb wet strands, as this can damage them. The result is a damaged structure and split ends.

You should not overuse fixing agents, as the hairstyle may not look entirely natural as a result.

Comb hair at the roots

Many hairstyles require special volume at the roots. The best way to deal with this, of course, is backcombing. So, is it possible to comb the curls so that the volume is only on the top of the head, and the rest of the strands gently fall onto the shoulders?

If you just need to do a backcomb, leaving the curls, then you just need to wind them on a curling iron or curlers. And the main mass of strands should be combed at the roots. It is imperative that the top layer of installation should not be touched. Thanks to this, the curls will turn out voluminous and will have a natural look.

Ponytail with a backcomb

A ponytail combined with a bouffant has long become a classic. Today, “hello from the 60s” can be done in different ways: a ponytail on one side, a ponytail with curled ends, or a French braid.

Also, you can curl your curls after creating the main styling. And another great option is to comb your hair from roots to ends, spray your hair with hairspray, and then collect the strands in a ponytail. It will turn out voluminous, expressive and elegant!

So, the bouffant always looks perfect in a hairstyle called a ponytail.

In order to create this wonderful styling, you should comb the strands on the sides and on the top of the head, then gather the uncombed ends into a ponytail and tie with an elastic band. The ends can be left straight or curled with a curling iron.

Below we have prepared for you two options for creating a fashionable ponytail with volume at the roots.

First option: volume all over the head. Separate the strands by pinning them with hairpins. Comb each strand separately and push back. Twist your curls into a ponytail. Fashionable hairstyle is ready!

Second option: backcombing only on the top of the head and placing the remaining strands in a side parting. Everything is done almost the same as in the first option. The only difference is that you only need to comb the strands on the top and back of your head. Comb the hair framing your face smoothly into a side parting, and gather all the hair into a tight ponytail.

Backcomb for long hair

Long hair should not be combed to the very ends.

Thanks to this, the hairstyle will look more neat. In turn, with short hair, backcombing can be done along the entire length of the strand.

Another trend among celebrities is voluminous curls and side combing. This style came to us from Hollywood and is still very popular.

Long curls can remain free, but the strands on the top of the head can be combed, which will create additional volume for the hairstyle and give its owner a unique charm.

How to bouffant medium hair

Backcombed hairstyles for medium hair are the most common option, since most women prefer medium-length curls. I must say that the length to the shoulders or slightly below is ideal for many styles.

In this case, the strands will not be too heavy, and therefore will hold volume easier and longer. And the styling itself will turn out simply excellent: you can create the desired volume incredibly easily!

Hollywood representatives such as Catherine Beckinsale, Katherine Heigl, Amber Heard, Rachel McAdams and many others have long been fans of backcombing for medium hair.

Backcombing is a universal remedy when you need to turn your everyday hairstyle into a formal one. Most exit styling is based on backcombing. This is a great home method when you are in a hurry and don’t have time to style.

Moreover classic version, when the backcomb is done at the back of the head and the back of the styling is raised, it suits absolutely everyone. However, you can experiment with your look by backcombing your bangs or side strands and styling them in different ways. Your face will also look a little different each time.

If you have Thin hair that do not hold volume well, then combing will definitely help you. It is this kind of hair that is perfectly combed, while thick and coarse hair needs to be periodically sprayed with hairspray so that it does not fall off under its own weight.

Backcombing, both for medium and long hair, is not difficult to do at home yourself, the main thing is not to rush. Before combing, the hair should be clean. Even if you washed your hair just yesterday, it is advisable to wash it again. Otherwise, the desired styling will not work, and you will waste your time and effort. After washing, you need to dry your hair, because combing wet strands will cause great harm to them. During this procedure, the hair scales open up and thanks to this, the effect of pomp is created.

Also, after you return home, do not go to bed without first tidying up your hair and returning your hair to its original appearance, otherwise you will greatly harm your curls.

You should also never comb them - all the hairs are intertwined with each other. It is better to wash your hair with shampoo and then use a conditioner.

It is necessary to wash your hair before combing.
Dry the strands using a hairdryer. Note that you can resort to special attachments that add volume to your hairstyle. Of course, you can create volume in your hair without attachments; to do this, you need to lower your head and dry it, and then comb your curls in this position. To maintain the volume for a long period of time, you should work the roots well with a comb-brush.
To make the volume effect more beautiful, you need to resort to styling fixation products (gel or mousse). Apply the foam especially carefully to the roots of the strands and massage. Then dry your head by leaning forward.
Next, take two combs: one with sparse teeth, the other with fine teeth. Using a fine-toothed comb, select small strands and comb them. We begin this procedure from the back of the head. You need to comb the strands with gentle, smooth movements, moving in the direction from the ends of the strands to the roots. The backcombing should be done not from the ends themselves, but backed off about five centimeters. This is necessary in order not to damage the hair.
When the backcombing on the back of the head is completed, move on to the side strands of the head.

So, to perform backcombing, you must have a comb with fine, fine teeth and a long, pointed end, which is needed to shape the finished styling. You will also need a flat brush with natural soft bristles.

The hairstyle looks wonderful on long hair with a raised nape and loose curls. Creates a gentle and romantic image. If you decide to do a similar styling, you first need to separate a 2-3 cm strand at the back of your head and pin it with a clip so that it does not get in the way during the process. Then take strands of 2 cm and gradually comb them one after another.

Make smooth movements, from tips to roots. Do not comb your hair along the entire length, we just need to lift the back of the styling. After you have done the backcombing, release the pinned strand and place it on top, creating a natural effect. Smooth the resulting hairstyle with a soft-bristled brush and secure the result with hairspray.

In the same way, styling is created based on the famous “Malvina”. You also backcomb the locks at the back and sides of your head and pin them back, letting the curls fall freely over your shoulders. Here is a step-by-step photograph showing how to make a “malvina”:

In the same spirit, hairstyles in the “Babette” style. A bouffant under a bun or pouf looks good. And the volume gives the strict image a little coherence.

To add sophistication and elegance to your hairstyle, try folding your strands into a shell shape after backcombing.

If you have already added volume to your hair, and there is little time left before going out, then a voluminous ponytail will be the best option. Gather fluffy hair into a ponytail and finish with hairspray.

Volume at the roots and lush curls on the sides are an evening styling option. First, curl your curls using curlers or a hot curling iron. Then comb all the strands, starting from the curls framing the face and ending with the back of the head. Tuck your hair back and secure it with a few bobby pins. Ready!

An option for retro lovers: add volume to the strands on the top of your head by creating a bun in the form of a bun, and pin it up with bobby pins. Pick up the remaining curls with bobby pins and fluff them out into a ponytail.

Who is the bouffant suitable for?

This season, high hairstyles are popular, which cannot be done without combing the strands. This look is ideal for evening events and other festive celebrations.

Since this style is a bit retro, you need to dress accordingly for it. In order to highlight your image, you should complement it with appropriate accessories, such as sparkles, hairpins with flowers, beads, etc.

For clothes, dresses in the style of the 60s or 70s are perfect.

For example, a dress with large or small polka dots is ideal. Lovers of the classics will love the style a la Jacqueline Kennedy - classic suits, strict lines and silhouettes, knee-length dresses and mandatory monochrome clothing. That is, the dress should be the same color, the accessories should match it. A minimum of jewelry, as their abundance will distract from the created image. As for the palette, two colors are acceptable that go well with each other and, at the same time, are contrasting.

In order for the volume to retain its shape for a long time, the styling should be sprayed with hairspray. Otherwise, it may sag under its own weight.

Please note that this brushed hairstyle is not suitable for everyone. A high hairstyle is not suitable for an elongated face. In this case, it is best to create a light backcomb to give the hair the desired volume. Also, do not forget to create volume in your styling on the sides of your head. This will visually expand the face. Also, high styling is not suitable for girls who have been blessed by nature with thick and heavy hair. It will be very difficult to hold it, although, needless to say, it will be much easier to style your curls if they already have sufficient volume and density by nature.

All kinds of backcombed hairstyles add volume to your hair and allow you to create different looks. They look elegant and stylish, making it possible to highlight natural beauty. This is an ideal choice for parties and celebrations, as well as for quick and effective everyday styling.

For example, the legendary “Babette” - a hairstyle from the distant sixties of the last century is still popular. An elegant mound at the back of the head is appropriate for loose strands, curls, and French braids.

This option can be done with or without elegant bangs (the bangs are lifted with a curling iron or curlers). It can be done on hair of any length. And there are many similar universal hairstyles with backcombing.

On healthy hair, it allows you to create unusual elegant designs. For those who have thin, weak hair that does not have natural volume, this is perhaps the only opportunity to become the owner of a beautiful, voluminous hairstyle.

Hairdressing compositions are complemented with various accessories: stylish hairpins, fresh flowers, rhinestones, beads.

Many ladies are sure that this option damages and weakens the hair, so they try to avoid such methods.

But if you do it technologically correctly, and do not abuse this type of styling, then there will be no damage to your hair.

What tools and products will be needed for backcombing?

To make a high-quality, gentle comb, you need the right tools:

A special comb designed for backcombing. She has a thin handle, resembling a long knitting needle. They are made of plastic and metal, but it is better to give preference to a product made of polymer. Another feature of the comb is the special design of its teeth. Short teeth alternate with long ones, at the ends of which there is a slight thickening (droplets). The strands should not be bunched together; they should be airy and light. This form of comb takes into account the peculiarities of the technique of performing this procedure, and also makes it possible to perform correction without destroying its pomp.
Massage brush. This tool should have soft natural bristles. Use this brush to carefully comb your hair before starting work and smooth the strands.
Clamps. They make it easier to work on long, thick hair and create complex shapes.
Hair dryer, styling, etc.
Foam, mousse or gel(to give additional volume), varnish for fixing.
Curling irons,,curlers. These tools will be needed for voluminous romantic hairstyles with curls.

We do backcombing at home

Combing is not difficult to do yourself. If done correctly, you can create very natural, voluminous hairstyles. A simple option is done using a comb and a hairdryer.

Most often, hair is collected on the top of the head and in the temple area.

The first step towards quality performance is to wash your hair well. Washed hair is lighter and has maximum natural volume. It is more difficult to create a curvy look on heavy, dirty strands. You can only work with dry hair. It is advisable to dry them in such a way as to achieve the maximum possible volume at the roots so that it retains its shape longer. To do this, you can use a hair dryer with special attachments.
Important: Even if you're in a hurry, don't work with wet or damp strands. This will not only not bring the desired result, but will also damage your hair.
Combing is done from the roots (about 3-5 cm from the growth line), gradually moving to the ends. The movements of the comb should not be sudden. You need to grab a strand (about 2.5 cm) on the top of your head and process it, moving against the direction of hair growth. The strand is combed from the roots to about half its length.
It is necessary to leave a few natural strands. They are used for camouflage, which will give a natural finish. After processing all the strands, they begin to create the intended styling.
Important: To make the styling resistant to weather surprises, it is worth processing thinner strands (up to 1 cm). Every strand.
Lightly spray with quality varnish.

They will look more interesting and attractive if you give them fullness with backcombing.

One of popular types on short hair - “Flashlight”. It is made on the basis of a short.The styling technique is not very complicated:

Comb clean hair thoroughly with a brush. Determine the parting line. Comb the strands upward starting from the back of the head. Gradually move (strand by strand) to the forehead and temples.
Give the comb a shape and fix it with varnish. The strands must be carefully smoothed back along the growth of the hair with a thin comb handle.
Gently straighten the strands at the temples. They should fit smoothly. Place a high “cook” at the top.
After this, varnish again. Romantic curls. You can quickly create a subtle look by adding extra volume to your curled hairstyle. When performing this styling, you can use a headband, a hoop, or create bangs with several curls.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Create long lasting curls.
Comb most of your hair, leaving the required amount of curls without backcombing. There is no need to comb the ends of your hair (1-1.5 cm).
Cover the created areas with curls and natural ends.
Use your fingers to lightly fluff the strands, correct the form.
Varnish strong fixation.

Medium length is popular among ladies of all ages. The option based on Greek motifs looks very harmonious here.

This hairstyle can be used daily or done for an important celebration. At the same time, a hairdressing masterpiece for the holiday will be distinguished by more voluminous shapes and the presence of accessories. The main focus is the fabric bandage.

Secure it all with a strong hold varnish.
Gather strands into a low ponytail.
Gently smooth the top with a brush.
Abroad, the headband is carefully combed from the top of the head.
From the border of the forehead to the headband, the hair is combed smoothly.

Backcomb for long hair

Those who have long hair can do a variety of voluminous hairstyles. You can choose complex or simple styling: from flowing strands with flirty curls and curls, to classic, intricate and all kinds of braids and ponytails.

Backcomb with braid “Spikelet” - simple and beautiful styling:

The hair is heavily combed from the front to the crown.
A “Spikelet” is carefully woven from the top of the head, trying not to crush the resulting volume.
The braid is secured with an elastic band, and the hairstyle is fixed with varnish.
A braid for a festive event is complemented with an elegant headband, tiara, and rhinestones.

Instead of the “Spikelet” for a braid, you can use any popular weaving.
You can weave ribbons and pearls into the braid, or style it with a crown into a high hairstyle.

Who is suitable for a combed hairstyle?

Backcomb – excellent remedy to create numerous options for stylish styling, but such hairstyles are not suitable for everyone. For example, those with long faces should avoid this type of hairstyle. High hairstyles visually lengthen the face.

Those with round and wide faces should not add large volumes to the sides of their heads. For such ladies, the option at the top of the head is suitable. Its shape should work to visually give the face a classic oval shape.

Long, free-falling strands with a backcomb at the roots will suit a triangular face.

Happy owners can “try on” almost any styling.

Remember a few more rules that will help you create stylish backcombed hairstyles:

Fixation agents should be used sparingly and only good quality , excess varnish (mousse, gel) will turn it into a sticky web;
If you have very thick and coarse hair, give up this hairstyle option: its airiness will disappear very quickly, it will look shapeless and sloppy;
It can only be removed by washing, trying to comb through tangled strands can be painful and lead to hair damage.