Q&A for How to Make a "Perfect" Poof

Try using volumizing shampoo and conditioners, but keep in mind that these shouldn't be used daily. You can pair these with thickening products and sprays that can thicken the hair up when you style it. Another trick would include blow-drying your hair upside down. In doing this, you're drying the hair in the opposite direction of how the hair grows out. This can create a nice lift so that when you flip your hair back again, you'll have a lot more volume.

Try to wait to create your poof a few days after you've shampooed your hair. Don't do it while your hair is super clean. Also, don't straighten your hair with a flat iron before creating a poof; your hair needs to have some texture to it to prevent it from splitting and being silky.

A puff and a poof are two different styles. A puff refers to natural hair that has an afro, in which a hairband may be used to create a puff.

The best way is by spraying your hair first, then start the hairstyle before the spray sets in (when it's a bit sticky).

Not necessarily. But dirty hair usually holds a poof better than squeaky clean hair. Hairspray is for holding the hair in place after it's set, which comes in handy in wet and windy weather.

There are different sizes of bobby pins for different hair types. Try finding some larger bobby pins, and using thinner pieces of hair. Some people find that spraying bobby pins with hairspray before putting them in helps as well.

You cannot poof your whole hair. Poof just means a section of your upper hair that is puffed to get a simple & smart hairstyle.

A rubber band is not necessary for a poof. Just take more time when you're teasing your hair, so it automatically stands up.

If you want the poof to stay for long, make sure your hair is not clean.

If you don't have bobby pins you could go with normal hair clips, but they should be firm and should hold your hair tightly.

You can use lots of hairspray to hold it in place, and also spray bobby pins with hairspray to pin your hair down as well.

Yes. It is not compulsory that you will have to use a tease comb.

Make sure your bobby pins are firm with your hair and it is tight. But, hairspray can make it last longer.