High bouffant for long hair. How to properly bouffant medium hair yourself at home

Lush and voluminous hairstyles have always been fashionable. And it was almost always possible to create them using backcombing. Nowadays, almost all coiffures, be it braids or curls, styling or a ponytail, are based on combed strands. However, there is an opinion that this procedure is unsafe for the hair, and thus its structure can be damaged. This will not happen if you approach the process of creating a hairstyle correctly.

How to make a bouffant - step by step instructions

But the main reason for failed experiments with backcombing is the inability to do it correctly.

Preparatory stage

Before backcombing, you should wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo, because... On dirty hair, the bouffant will last no more than a couple of hours. Dry your hair, and it is advisable to do this naturally, without using a hair dryer, after which the hair condition may worsen.

To create a high and beautiful backcomb, use a comb with mild teeth. For backcombing, a comb with narrow and frequent teeth is suitable as the basis of the hairstyle.

It will be good if you always have a comb with a long handle that becomes thinner at the end. With its help, it will be convenient to separate the strands and comb them right away.

Sequence of actions when forming a pile

1. Comb your hair thoroughly.
2. You should separate the small top strand - we won’t comb it. It will become a kind of “veil”, covering the tangled curls. This way your hair will look neat and well-groomed.
3. Now, selecting small strands at a time, comb them, making movements from the ends to the roots of the hair. This should be done smoothly, avoiding sudden gestures, otherwise you can damage the structure of the curls.
4. The main mistake made by most beauties who do bouffant hair is trying to comb the strands along their entire length at once. This is fundamentally wrong.

But how to do the bouffant correctly?

1. The comb should be moved along the designated zones of each strand. Let's say divide each strand into end, middle and root parts. And start moving, combing the curls first at the ends, then moving to the middle third, and then at the roots of the hair.
2. If you have long and thick hair, then you can backcomb it only on the top of your head. To make the style last longer, spray hairspray over the combed strand.
3. Once you're done, take a wide-tooth comb (ideally a natural bristle brush, again to avoid damaging your hair) and comb your hair back. At the same time, do not try to comb them, you just need to lay them in the right direction.
4. Now it’s the turn of our strand, which we prepared in advance. Cover the entire surface of the pile with it.
5. Fix the hairstyle with hairspray (medium hold - to make the styling look more natural).

• You can’t backcomb hair on damp, and even less so on wet, strands. This way, the hair scales will open up even more, making the curls more vulnerable to mechanical stress.
• Don't overdo it with styling products - they will weigh your hair down and make it less manageable.
• The bouffant is, of course, beautiful in itself, but still do not overuse it: you should not comb your curls every day. This will make them brittle and lifeless.
• Do not comb the ends of your hair. It is necessary to retreat at least 5 cm.

Who is suitable for combed hairstyles?

Of course, backcombing gives volume to the hair, and girls with a round face should take this into account. By combing the top at the roots, chubby ladies will be able to visually lengthen their face shape, bringing it as close as possible to the ideal oval.

1. For a rectangular face type, stylists recommend backcombing at the roots throughout the entire volume of hair.
2. “Triangles” will benefit from backcombing on loose curls. Thus, they harmonize the proportions of the lower and upper parts of the face.
3. Ladies with an oval are, as usual, the luckiest. Whatever type of combing they have in mind, everything will suit them.
4. Those with a round face are advised to comb their curls at the very roots. This will help visually lengthen the oval of the face.
5. Women with a square face should lift their hair along its entire length.
6. Those with a triangular face shape should be careful when creating a backcomb, because the situation will only get worse if you lift the hair at the roots. For such women, stylists recommend combing only the ends to visually expand the lower part of the face.
7. You can comb your hair in any way for women with oval faces, because in this case all hairstyles will look good.

Tools, tools and basic principles

First of all, experts focus on the fact that not everyone understands the difference between backcombing and blunting, as a result of which the replacement of these concepts leads to incorrect styling. What does each of these words mean?

• Bouffant- dense and abundant beating of the strands, carried out from all sides and along the entire length. Thus, a smooth curl turns into a kind of thick “pillow”, significantly reduced in length, but increased in volume.
• Tuping- one-sided or partial backcombing, done only from the inside or at the root, no more than half the thickness of the strand, which leaves it smooth on the outside. Casual undone hairstyles typically use a blunt at the top of the head to create the illusion of natural volume at the roots.

Options for bouffant hairstyles

Low ponytail

1. Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo and dry it.
2. Spray your curls with a spray for easy detangling.
3. Dry your hair again (remember that backcombing is done on completely dry hair?).
4. Curl the strands on a large curling iron, then comb them with a brush.
5. Separate a small strand at the top of the head and secure it to the side - it will come in handy later.
6. Comb the strand a little lower (if you have forgotten how to comb it, go back to the material above). Cover it with hairspray.
7. Now cover the backcomb with the top strand that was secured to the side.
8. Pull your hair into a low ponytail while maintaining volume at the top.
9. Separate a small strand and wrap it around your ponytail, covering the elastic that holds your hairstyle together.
10. Secure everything with hairspray.

Fluffy tail

1. Sometimes you can backcomb not only the roots, but also the tail itself. This way it will become more voluminous and interesting.
2. As usual, we separate the strand from the front and backcomb it underneath. Next we cover this place with it.
3. Now we collect the curls in a high ponytail. It should not be tight - otherwise the bouffant will disappear.
4. Take a small section of hair from your ponytail and wrap it around your ponytail.
5. Divide the tail into two parts.
6. We put the top one aside for now.
7. On the lower part you need to backcomb the base of the tail. Don't forget hairspray.
8. We release the upper curls and cover the combed strands with them.
9. Smooth the tail with a comb and coat the entire hairstyle with varnish.

Ponytail with backcomb

1. We wash our hair, dry it with a hairdryer and comb our hair.
2. We divide the hair with a horizontal parting at the level of the temporal lobes.
3. In the part above the forehead, separate a little hair. We twist them into a bundle so that they do not interfere with styling.
4. The hair at the back of the head, crown and temples should be combed well, pulled back and smoothed a little.
5. We collect all the hair in a ponytail. If the styling has lost volume, insert the tip of the comb into the comb and pull it up.
6. Unwind the tourniquet above the forehead and lay the strands back.
7. We wrap them around the base of the elastic band and secure the ends with a hairpin.
8. Spray the styling with varnish.

Backcombed hairstyle for long hair

1. We wash our hair and dry it with a hairdryer.
2. Lubricate the strands with thermal protection and curl the ends with a curling iron.
3. Separate a strand of hair from the top of the head and secure it with a clip.
4. We form a backcomb immediately behind this strand.
5. We lay the hair from the clip on top.
6. We throw all the hair to the left side.
7. We secure the hairstyle at the back with a couple of bobby pins.
8. We hide the strand on the right behind the ear.

Chic babette on long hair

1. We wash our hair, comb our hair and use a hairdryer.
2. Using the sharp tip of a comb, divide the hair just below the crown using a horizontal parting.
3. We also divide the upper part into two more parts.
4. We twist the section that is lower into a tight bundle and attach it to the main hair with hairpins.
5. Now we backcomb the section that is located closer to the bangs.
6. Cover the bundle with a comb and lightly smooth the strands with a comb.
7. We collect them under a tourniquet and fasten them with an invisible one.
8. Spray the styling with varnish.

If you are thinking about how to bouffant long hair, use a special roller or chignon. They will perfectly replace the tourniquet and make the process a little easier.

Stylish bouffant on bangs

1. We wash our hair, dry it with a hairdryer and apply a volumizing product to our hair.
2. We curl our hair with a curling iron.
3. At the very forehead, separate a small strand of hair.
4. We comb it at the very roots and attach it with an invisible thread to the main mass.
5. We collect the remaining strands in a high ponytail.
6. We wrap the elastic band with a curl from the tail. We fix its tip with a hairpin.

Backcomb on loose hair

1. We wash our hair, dry it with a hairdryer and apply styling mousse and heat protectant.
2. We wind the strands on curlers and form curls.
3. Separate part of the hair on the crown and temples.
4. Comb them with a thick comb.
5. We throw the backcomb back, leaving thin strands free.
6. We lay them on top of the pile.
7. We fix the tip with a couple of pins.

Club hairstyle with backcomb

1. We wash our hair, dry it with a hairdryer and comb it with a comb. The strands should be perfectly smooth.
2. We separate the middle strand in the crown area and pin it with a professional clip.
3. We do the same with the strands in the temporal lobes.
4. We tie the remaining strands into a ponytail.
5. Comb the hair on the crown with a thick comb.
6. We wrap the strands near the temples around our ponytail.
7. We lower the backcomb onto the tail and smooth the hair with a brush.
8. Now you know how to backcomb medium hair and create styling based on it.

How to properly bouffant at home?

1. Do not use a fine-toothed comb to comb the hair as is usually done. It is better to use a wooden massage brush with rare teeth.
2. Leave the top layer of hair uncombed so that when creating a hairstyle, it can cover the backcombed hair.
3. You only need to comb your hair near the roots. There is no need to comb the ends of your hair.
4. Divide the hair strands into several parts, then pull one strand perpendicular to the head and begin to comb your hair carefully.

How to beautifully bouffant yourself?

1. In order to properly comb your hair at home, you will need a hair dryer, a pair of combs and hairspray.
2. In order for the result of the work you have done to look natural and delightful, you need to take into account some simple rules.
3. Before combing, you must first wash your hair.
4. Particles of dust and dirt significantly weigh down the hair and therefore do not hold its shape well.
5. In addition, fat has a sliding effect, resulting in poor hair adhesion.
6. Well-washed hair must be dried.
7. Wet strands should not be combed
8. Since in this state they are more sensitive, and when combing you can damage their structure.
9. In order to comb your hair, you need to use a comb with fine, non-sharp teeth.
10. It is recommended to start combing from the roots of the hair, and gradually move towards the ends.
11. To disguise a combed mop, you need to leave a few top curls untouched and then use them.
12. To obtain a weather-resistant styling, you need to select small strands of 0.5-1 cm thick.
13. Each strand must be sprayed with varnish or spray for a more durable and reliable fixation.
14. After you comb all the strands and arrange them the way you want, the “result of your efforts” should be varnished.

Step-by-step creation of a bouffant

You can comb your hair and create a beautiful retro-style hairstyle or a shocking version of a glam rock look in a few steps.

1. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
2. If the strands are long, then apply styling spray or extra strong hold mousse. Dry your hair with a hairdryer.
3. Separate your hair into sections. There is no need to comb the topmost strand, since it will cover the volume obtained by backcombing.
4. Each strand should be combed with a fine-toothed comb. It is necessary to retreat 5-8 cm from the roots and gradually comb the hair, moving towards the base. You need to remember that there is no need to comb the ends of your hair.
5. When all the strands are combed, you need to cover them with the top layer of hair and carefully comb them using a wooden massage brush. You should not be overzealous, the main thing is that the hairstyle acquires an aesthetic appearance without losing its original volume.
6. At the final stage, it is necessary to fix the comb with a strong hold varnish.

1. Immediately before creating a backcomb, the hair should be washed and dried. You can start creating a backcomb only after the hair is completely dry, which will allow you to avoid severe damage from mechanical actions.
2. It is necessary to minimize the use of various styling products that cause hair to become heavier.
3. Daily backcombing should be avoided, as hair will quickly lose its strength and healthy shine.
4. When creating a backcomb, it is not recommended to touch the ends of the hair, which may begin to split as a result.
5. Only smooth execution of all movements without jerking or strong pulling of the hair is encouraged.
6. It is not recommended to go to bed with a backcomb, which is a sure way to hair breakage. If no means were used to fix the comb, you can get by with simply combing the curls. But you should get rid of hairspray applied to your hair to preserve your hairstyle by washing your hair.
7. Backcombing along the entire length of the hair is not suitable for those with brittle and weakened strands. In this case, it is better to get by by simply lifting the hair at the roots and fixing the volume with hairspray.

Technique for creating a bouffant

As already noted, backcombing should be done exclusively on clean hair, so first you should wash and dry it. To create a backcomb, you will need to use a comb with a large number of teeth and a sharp-shaped handle designed to separate the strands. It must be taken into account that the thickness of each strand should not exceed 1 centimeter.

1. So, the first step is to separate a section of hair and move it to the side.
2. Combing should begin with the second strand, retreating from the roots by 5-6 centimeters.
3. First you need to comb the back of your head and only after that you can start working on the side strands.
4. After combing, it is recommended to treat each strand with a special product for long-term fixation and preservation of the result.
5. Creating a backcomb on both short and long hair is done almost the same way.
6. The lower curls are combed first, but the upper ones are used to cover the backcomb and give the hair a natural look.
7. Movements should be performed from the ends of the strands towards the roots.
8. If combing is done on long hair, you should not pull the curls to their entire length.
9. Stylists recommend dividing long hair into several areas and combing each one sequentially, starting from the ends.
10. Many women still prefer a slightly different method of creating a backcomb, which involves making movements in the direction from the roots of the hair to its ends.
11. It is noted that in this case, a more uniform combing of the strands is ensured and the formation of hair knots, which are then very difficult to get rid of, is prevented.
12. To determine for yourself which method of creating a comb is optimal, you need to try each of them.

Now each of you knows how to properly bouffant, but that’s not all. The condition of your hair after combing largely depends on how kindly you treat it. Here are a few tips to keep your hair healthy:

• Tip 1. The bouffant will look beautiful only on fresh and washed strands. Read more:
• Tip 2. Do not comb wet or damp strands - this will damage their structure.
• Tip 3. Do not overuse styling products. Otherwise, the hairstyle will not look very beautiful.
• Tip 4. But you shouldn’t give up sprays for easy combing.
• Tip 5. Do not use backcombing for everyday hairstyles. The appearance of the hair can be greatly affected, because combing against hair growth leads to delamination of the scales and increased fragility of the strands.
• Tip 6. Do you want to “disassemble” your hairstyle with a backcomb? First, rinse off styling and fixing products, and then wash your hair with shampoo.
• Tip 7. Do not comb the ends of your hair, back off at least 5 centimeters.
• Tip 8. The teeth of the comb should not penetrate right through the strand. Treat only the inner surface.
• Tip 9. Give preference to brushing made from natural bristles.

A high bouffant helps to visually lengthen a round face. For those who have a naturally elongated face, we recommend combing the strands all over the head and at the very roots. As for the “triangles”, they should take a closer look at the backcombing on loose strands. But the “ovals” are lucky - any hairstyle with a backcomb suits them.

Video: how to make a bouffant

The 80s are long gone, but the bouffant remains in fashion. If you have hair that lacks volume or you prefer voluminous hairstyles, then backcombing will be an ideal option for everyday styling. All you need is this article, a few combs and a styling product. Start your training today.

Wash your hair well. The backcomb is very picky about dirty hair or excessive use of conditioner. Give preference to a light balm for smoothness. Dry your hair dry and use your usual protective products. If your hair is not unruly and fluffy, then for this style you can do without hairspray at all. You should have at least two combs: a long, flat comb with very frequent teeth and a large massage brush with sparse teeth. Once you understand the structure of your hair and learn how to quickly comb it, you can change these combs for your comfort.

Separate the top hair and leave it tied separately from the strands for backcombing. This hair should be smooth and even, with which you will later cover your backcomb.

Start combing your hair from the very bottom, moving the comb smoothly from the tip of the strand to its root, perform this movement about six or seven times, spray this strand with hairspray and leave it hanging. Do this algorithm with all your hair.

Now loosen the top hair and place it on your backcomb. Gently comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb. Use varnish again to fix it. If you want to pin your hair up in a bun or ponytail, do it by helping yourself with a comb.

Don't forget to take a small mirror with you to straighten any curls that become loose during the day.

Lush and voluminous hairstyles have always been fashionable. And it was almost always possible to create them using backcombing. Nowadays, almost all coiffures, be it braids or curls, styling or a ponytail, are based on combed strands. However, there is an opinion that this procedure is unsafe for the hair, and thus its structure can be damaged. This will not happen if you approach the process of creating a hairstyle correctly. So how to bouffant so that the hair is not only beautiful, but also remains healthy?

How to make a bouffant - step by step instructions

Quite often you can hear complaints from girls that the bouffant quickly “falls off”, and after it the hair becomes brittle and lifeless. It is much easier for owners of medium and short haircuts on thin hair to create a backcomb than their opponents with long hair - such strands pull the entire structure down, tightening the backcomb.

But the main reason for failed experiments with backcombing is the inability to do it correctly.

Preparatory stage

Before backcombing, you should wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo, because... On dirty hair, the bouffant will last no more than a couple of hours. Dry your hair, and it is advisable to do this naturally, without using a hair dryer, after which the hair condition may worsen.

To create a high and beautiful backcomb, use a comb with mild teeth. For backcombing, a comb with narrow and frequent teeth is suitable as the basis of the hairstyle.

It will be good if you always have a comb with a long handle that becomes thinner at the end. With its help, it will be convenient to separate the strands and comb them right away.

Sequence of actions when forming a pile

1. Comb your hair thoroughly.
2. You should separate the small top strand - we won’t comb it. It will become a kind of “veil”, covering the tangled curls. This way your hair will look neat and well-groomed.
3. Now, selecting small strands at a time, comb them, making movements from the ends to the roots of the hair. This should be done smoothly, avoiding sudden gestures, otherwise you can damage the structure of the curls.
4. The main mistake made by most beauties who do bouffant hair is trying to comb the strands along their entire length at once. This is fundamentally wrong.

But how to do the bouffant correctly?

The comb should be moved along the designated zones of each strand. Let's say divide each strand into end, middle and root parts. And start moving, combing the curls first at the ends, then moving to the middle third, and then at the roots of the hair.

1. If you have long and thick hair, then you can backcomb it only on the top of your head. To make the style last longer, spray hairspray over the combed strand.
2. Once you're done, take a wide-tooth comb (ideally a natural bristle brush, again to avoid damaging your hair) and comb your hair back. At the same time, do not try to comb them, you just need to lay them in the right direction.
3. Now it’s the turn of our strand, which we prepared in advance. Cover the entire surface of the pile with it.
4. Fix the hairstyle with hairspray (medium hold - to make the styling look more natural).

• You can’t backcomb hair on damp, and even less so on wet, strands. This way, the hair scales will open up even more, making the curls more vulnerable to mechanical stress.
• Don't overdo it with styling products - they will weigh your hair down and make it less manageable.
• The bouffant is, of course, beautiful in itself, but still do not overuse it: you should not comb your curls every day. This will make them brittle and lifeless.
• Do not comb the ends of your hair. It is necessary to retreat at least 5 cm.

Who is suitable for combed hairstyles?

Of course, backcombing gives volume to the hair, and girls with a round face should take this into account. By combing the top at the roots, chubby ladies will be able to visually lengthen their face shape, bringing it as close as possible to the ideal oval.

“Triangles” will benefit from backcombing on loose curls. Thus, they harmonize the proportions of the lower and upper parts of the face.

Ladies with an oval are, as usual, the luckiest. Whatever type of combing they have in mind, everything will suit them.

Options for bouffant hairstyles

• Low ponytail

• Glamorous hairstyle

It is done in a similar way. True, the curls here are gathered into a ponytail under the backcomb. The remaining strands remain loose. This hairstyle option is suitable for youth parties and social events.

• "Fluffy tail"

Sometimes you can backcomb not only the roots, but also the tail itself. This way it will become more voluminous and interesting.

Now you know how to make a bouffant. Go for it! And be sure that your hair will not be “damaged”!

The easiest and most effective way to add volume to any hairstyle, as well as increase its durability, is backcombing. However, even such a seemingly uncomplicated action requires taking into account many factors. How to make a backcomb so that it does not catch the eye, but gives the expected result? How not to injure your hair while doing this and how to easily disassemble it afterwards?

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Tools, tools and basic principles

First of all, experts focus on the fact that not everyone understands the difference between backcombing and blunting, as a result of which the replacement of these concepts leads to incorrect styling. What does each of these words mean?

• Bouffant- dense and abundant beating of the strands, carried out from all sides and along the entire length. Thus, a smooth curl turns into a kind of thick “pillow”, significantly reduced in length, but increased in volume.
• Tuping- one-sided or partial backcombing, done only from the inside or at the root, no more than half the thickness of the strand, which leaves it smooth on the outside. Casual undone hairstyles typically use a blunt at the top of the head to create the illusion of natural volume at the roots.

The tools used to perform both of these actions are exactly the same, as are the warnings regarding the condition of the hair; the differences relate only to technology - we will talk about it later.

To backcomb or tuff, you will need a comb with very fine teeth. It is best if they are arranged in 2 rows: 1 shorter than the other. Often, such a tool is marked “for backcombing,” but it’s easy to navigate without it.

The material is usually plastic or metal. Natural hard bristles are possible, however, in this case the comb is not thin, but narrow, in 2-3 rows. Which one is more convenient to work with can only be decided after a personal trial of each option.

Why can't you use a regular massage comb? Firstly, it is too wide, as a result of which it will not allow processing small areas. Secondly, its teeth are long enough to pierce right through the strand. Thus, you will not get the correct, high-quality bouffant.

As for other means and instruments, they no longer play a special role. The use of varnish depends on the purpose for which you are performing this styling: for everyday hairstyles it is not necessary. From foam, mousse, etc. it's better to refuse because they make hair heavier- in more or less degree.

Backcomb creation technology

• Work only with freshly washed hair. Unlike other styling methods, light, manageable, fall-away strands are important here. The slightest fat content, especially at the root, will ruin all attempts.
• Do not try to comb or tame wet curls: make sure they are completely dry, and dry them with a hairdryer if necessary. The same principle applies here as with regular combing - wet hair is easily injured from such actions.
• Do not comb thin, brittle, damaged hair: this will only worsen its condition and may even cause hair loss.

Otherwise, the harm from such technology is a controversial issue, since it is often caused by the unprofessionalism of the master. A properly done comb can easily be turned back into a smooth strand without losing hair.

How to comb your hair efficiently and beautifully?

The most popular is definitely root backcomb on the top of the head, necessary for owners of thin, not too thick hair, especially if they have a short haircut, which cannot otherwise be styled or gathered into a smooth ponytail that compensates for the lack of volume. How to properly comb, regardless of the length of the curls and its location?

• Work with small areas. Do not try to capture half of the head at once - this will not give any result, except perhaps a negative one. The strand should not be wider than 5 cm (3-4 cm is considered the optimal size), and its thickness should be equal to the length of the comb teeth. It is also difficult to deal with very thin strands, since they practically do not tangle.
• Watch the tension. The fundamental point that will determine the outcome of the work: with your free hand you need to position the strand vertically to the surface of the head without letting it sag. It will be especially difficult for those with an asymmetrical layered haircut, since some of the hairs will try to slip out. Regardless of the actions of the working hand with the comb, the other must invariably hold the strand in a given position.

As for the algorithm itself, how to make a bouffant, it is very short and simple:

• Select a strand and tension it according to the principles described above. Insert the comb teeth at a point 5cm above the roots.
• Applying pressure with your index finger on the comb, move the tool down (not all the way to the root), feeling the resistance of the hairs in both directions. Repeat this action, but from a point 1 cm higher than the original one. You should feel how the strand springs under the comb when you press the teeth on it.
• Work slowly: despite the fact that in videos from professionals you can see how they knock down curl after curl with lightning speed, for training the speed is reduced by 5 or more times. First you need to feel every step and every movement.

If the combing was done correctly, the strand will independently maintain a vertical position.

Features of backcombing for everyday styling

Extreme hairstyles, which involve a lush cushion of tangled curls on the top of the head, are practically not applicable in everyday life. Therefore, if a girl is wondering how to do a bouffant, she is not interested in its classic technology, but in the everyday blunting of the roots to create light volume for every day.

• Take it thicker strands than for traditional backcombing: they should be 2 times larger than the length of the teeth of your comb. Only in this case the volume will be internal, and no one will notice from the outside that the hair is knocked down at the root.
• Keep your working curl not vertical, but in the direction that the laying suggests: otherwise, it will subsequently stick out, instead of lying down beautifully, rising slightly above the head. This does not eliminate the need for tension.
• The area to be brushed should not occupy more than 1/4 of the entire length of the curl, if we talk about internal root treatment. To backcomb the fabric into a collected hairstyle, you can knock the hair down to the very tip, if the idea requires it.

After the desired number of curls has been processed, be sure to smooth the front side with natural bristles and secure the hairstyle with varnish to reduce the likelihood of its deformation under the influence of wind and physical activity.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the above information is basic and does not take into account all the possible nuances of a particular hairstyle. But without knowing these basics, it is impossible to move on and solve more complex problems.

Many holiday or everyday hairstyles require creating volume on the hair. Almost every woman wants to have not only a beautiful and stylish hairstyle, but also a voluminous one. Lush hair from the roots always creates a feminine, romantic and seductive look. In addition, the volume on the top of the head makes the face visually thinner, which benefits those with lovely cheeks. Luckily, creating a voluminous hairstyle is not difficult at all. You just need to purchase a special comb for backcombing and several means to fix it.

Hair preparation

Before you start creating a backcomb, you need to prepare your hair for it. It should be done only after washing your hair. The volume will not hold on dirty strands, even if you pour a huge amount of varnish on it. If your hair was washed yesterday and looks clean, do not forget that there is still an invisible layer of dust and dirt on it, which will prevent your hairstyle from sticking. Therefore, before you do your own backcombing on the top of your head, you need to wash it well with shampoo. It is also better to abandon the mask and conditioner. They will make your hair heavy, but for beautiful volume you need fluffiness and lightness.

Before you backcomb the crown, you need to let your hair dry completely. If the curls are wavy, they should be straightened using a hairdryer and a special brush. Then you will need to use a comb, which is sold in hairdressing salons or stores. This device will allow you to achieve not only chic volume, but also the durability of the finished hairstyle.

Tool for perfect backcombing

When creating a voluminous hairstyle, the main role is given to the tool that will create the bouffant. If you use a regular comb, you will not achieve good volume. Therefore, all hairdressers use a special comb for this, which creates any level of volume on the head. You can buy it for home use in almost any beauty salon.

One of the most popular hairdressing combs is the model from the company Tangle Teezer. It has a unique two-level structure and arrangement of teeth, thanks to which the hair does not get tangled or torn when creating a backcomb. The comb's teeth are shaped like small bottles, which allows them to add volume even to fine hair. After styling with a hairdressing comb from Tangle Teezer, the strands hold volume for a long time, retain shine and elasticity. Also popular are combing brushes from the American brand Paul Mitchell.

Instructions for creating a bouffant

After the hair has been washed and dried, it needs to be combed and parted using one of the sides of the comb. Then you need to use the following recommendations for creating a bouffant:

Who suits the bouffant on the top of the head?

Hairstyles with volume from the roots are at the peak of fashion. However, before you do a backcomb on the top of your head, you need to know that this style does not suit all women. For some, it is strictly prohibited. This category of women includes those with a long, elongated face and thin neck. It is better for them to limit themselves to light natural volume along the entire length of the hair. It can be created using large curlers or a special brushing comb.

Before you do a backcomb on the top of your head, you need to remember that it is more suitable for those who have a round face. It will visually hide small cheeks and make the image more fragile. This hairstyle will be an ideal choice for those with medium length hair. The bouffant will last much longer on them than on long curls. It is also worth considering their structure. Heavy and thick hair will be much more difficult to comb than light and fluffy hair.

How not to damage your hair

Any styling means harm to the hair. Bouffant is no exception. When processing strands with a special comb, friction occurs on the keratin scales, which inevitably harms the hair structure. This procedure makes the strands more brittle and fragile. They get very tangled, which makes it very difficult to comb them further after the hair falls off. Even basic fixation with hairspray harms the hair. To minimize the negative consequences, before combing the top of your head, you need to listen to the following rules:

Lush hairstyle without hairspray

Not everyone likes hairstyles with a lot of hairspray. It makes your hair look sticky and also harms your hair due to the presence of harmful chemicals. In addition, not every woman has this styling product in her home arsenal. To prevent the fact that there is no varnish in the house from spoiling your future styling, you need to know everything about ways to create a backcomb on the top of your head without it.

You can do without fixing with hairspray, provided that the hair is thin and light. The bouffant lasts quite a long time on short hair. If you comb them correctly, you will get a long-lasting and beautiful hairstyle for every day. If the curls are thick, and even long, there is no way to do without styling products. In this case, a replacement for varnish will be mousse to add volume to the roots. It should be applied to wet hair and only then proceed to dry it with a hairdryer.

Backcomb hairstyles

For everyday backcombing on short hair, one comb and a hairdryer will be enough. Voluminous and voluminous hair looks appropriate in any setting. Long curls can be quickly styled using hot tools. After combing the strand, you can curl the length using a curling iron or straighten the hair with an iron. However, for an evening out, this hairstyle will look too ordinary. Lovers of a spectacular appearance will love a hairstyle styled in a ponytail. The highlight of this look will be a luxurious bouffant on the top of the head, which will smoothly turn into a high ponytail.

For a special event, you can put your hair in a hairstyle that is close to the Greek style. It will look appropriate with a long evening dress and exquisite jewelry. You can also complement the look with beautiful hair accessories: hairpins, flowers or ribbons.

Despite the stunning appearance of the hairstyle, which was made using backcombing, hairdressers do not recommend doing it too often. This procedure must be carried out carefully and as gently as possible so as not to injure the hair. Before you backcomb the top of your head, it’s important to learn some tips from stylists:

• For those with heavy hair, it is better to use mousse to add volume before styling your hair.
• We must not forget about the use of varnish. Without it, the bouffant will not hold up.
• Do not comb the entire length of the strands. To maintain a beautiful volume, it will be enough to process the strand from the middle of the length to the roots.
• When sorting out your hairstyle before washing your hair, you don’t need to try to comb the comb. This way you can only harm your hair. To detangle your hair, wash it with shampoo and apply a nourishing mask along its entire length.

Before you backcomb your hair, it is important to remember that this styling can be done no more than 2 times a week. For everyday volume and fullness, it is better to use large curlers or dry your hair with a hairdryer and a brush.