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    What products can I use to back comb or tease my hair?
    Arthur Sebastian
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Expert Answer
    So there are products on the market now called dry shampoo and salt spray. These products are great if you want a natural dry finish on the roots and tease your hair with very little effort. You could also use a delicate amount of dry pommade. Any of these products will help you tease, comb, or brush your hair with a lot less effort.
  • Question
    What does "backcomb" mean?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Backcombing is like teasing but done with a comb. It is a method of creating hold and volume by pushing the hair down toward the scalp.
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    Is backcombing bad for hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Backcombing shouldn't damage the hair as long as it is done gently. You must also take care when combing it out.
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    Will teasing your hair damage it?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Teasing can damage the hair if it is done too harshly. You can also damage the hair by teasing it when it is wet.
  • Question
    Do you tease hair before curling?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Expert Answer
    You should tease hair after heat styling, not before. It should be the last step before refining and spraying.
  • Question
    Does this method work for creating dreads?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Back combing is a critical element to making dreadlocks.
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    How should I deal with a cowlick?
    Community Answer
    If you want to tame stray hairs, comb the hair and use hair spray to hold it down until it sets.
  • Question
    What is a back combed hair style, I can only remember the first 3 letters "bou"?
    Community Answer
    You may be thinking of a "bouffant".
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    Will backcombing make my hair tangled?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is. Backcombing is bad for your hair, but it does create volume in the hair.
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