Hairstyles with a backcomb immediately evoke an association with something vintage, in the style of the 60s. And it’s not surprising, because it was in the 60s of the last century that the famous French actress Brigitte Bardot appeared with a bouffant on her hair in the film “Babette Goes to War.” Now it becomes clear why the most popular backcombed hairstyle is called “babette”. Yes, it was thanks to the fame of the beautiful Bridget that this hairstyle became so popular. Even now, stylists and designers are happy to use backcombing to create fashionable looks.

But backcombed hairstyles are not limited to just “babette”, because with the help of this technique you can even add volume thin hair and get a stylish and, most importantly, durable hairstyle that is not afraid of even the wind.

Benefits of combed hairstyles:

They add volume and fullness to any hair type;
Using this technique, you can create the basis for complex evening hairstyles;
The bouffant can keep its shape for a long time;
With the help of backcombing, you can correct the shape of your face and even add height;
Combing can be done on hair of any length
These hairstyles are not difficult to perform, and you can do them yourself.

Types of hairstyles with backcomb

This type of styling is not limited to the familiar “babette”. There are many beautiful and simple hairstyles that are decorated with backcombs of various types.

Let's start with the “progenitor” of this genre in hairstyles. In the film, the actress appeared with a high hairstyle with a backcomb from the bangs itself. This styling later became her calling card, and all hairstyles with backcombing began to be called “Babette”. But the charming Bridget herself preferred a slightly different option than in the film - with a backcomb on the top of her head and loose hair, like a “malvina” with loose strands near her face and a voluminous crown.

This type of hairstyle is often repeated by fashion designers and stylists, trying to show the luxury of models’ thick curls. This hairstyle is easy to create; it’s great for growing bangs, and the strands around the face can be left loose or tucked into a backcomb. Such hairstyles with a ribbon in the hair look very cute and feminine.

The popular version of the ponytail with a voluminous crown is loved by fashionistas for its beauty and ease of execution. This hairstyle is suitable for long hair and shows off luxurious hair in all its glory. You can make a high ponytail with a slight backcomb from the bangs or forehead. Or add a lower ponytail at the back of the head with a voluminous crown. Nowadays, slight negligence is in fashion and a brushed ponytail is just right for this style. All you need to do is comb your hair above your ponytail and then tie your hair into a loose ponytail, without worrying about stray strands or slight shaggyness.

This hairstyle option is loved by wedding stylists for the opportunity to complement the styling with a beautiful tiara or hairpin. A low bun can be smooth, curled, or slightly messy. A backcomb is performed over it, starting from the forehead or moving the volumetric part slightly to the back of the head. Hair raised at the front of the head allows you to securely secure the jewelry and veil. You can wear this hairstyle in everyday life, but without flashy hairpins and shiny jewelry.

This elegant hairstyle was shown to us by the charming Audrey Hepburn in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. A smooth backcomb over the forehead, combined with a high bun and a catchy tiara, made this styling option suitable for many evening looks. Moreover, such a hairstyle adds height, opens the neck and makes facial features more expressive. Recently, the more popular option is a carelessly styled high bun, with a backcomb that captures the bangs or strands near the forehead.

Bold, catchy and very spectacular hairstyle rocker style was worn at one time by Kim Kardashian, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba and many other celebrities. Despite its apparent simplicity, this styling always attracts the eye and makes the image sexy and provocative. To create it, you need to pull the hair up from the temples, and comb the strands in the middle part of the head from the forehead, forming something like a “mohawk.” This hairstyle is done on perfectly smooth and straightened hair.

Another favorite hairstyle variation for wedding stylists is the shell backcomb. This styling is ideal for straight and smooth hair, emphasizing its structure. It also goes well with straight and oblique bangs. It is created in the same way as a regular “shell” hairstyle, only then at the top of the head the strands are pulled out of the hairstyle for more volume. If you need a large backcomb, you can place a special roller under the strands.

The good thing about combing is that it is suitable for hair of any length, except that only the shortest “boyish” haircuts with short strands cannot be combed. For example, if we are talking about short haircut with long bangs, then the long strands at the forehead can be wrapped back, combed and styled with a tuft. Or make voluminous side bangs, laying the strands in a chaotic mess. You can also add volume to the hair on the crown.

For bob and bob haircuts, you can always comb the top of the head, adding volume to the back of the head and thereby highlighting the bangs or side strands. If you don’t have bangs, you can separate one strand from your forehead, comb it and roll it into a donut or make a “mohawk” in a glam rock style.

Options for creating combed hairstyles

We offer several options step by step instructions on creating backcombed hairstyles for different hair lengths.

Option No. 1 - backcombing on top of the head

Separate a section of hair from the top of your head, leaving a thin section from your forehead and side sections on the sides of your face.
Comb the center section at the base using a fine-toothed comb.
Twist it into a loose donut, rolling the hair flagellum in a spiral.
Secure the bun with bobby pins on the top of your head.
Take a strand of hair from your forehead and lightly comb it as well.
Cover the top bun with the front strand and smooth your hair with a comb.
Bring the side strands of hair together at the base of the backcomb, covering it from the side.
Secure the strands with bobby pins to match your hair color.

Option No. 2 – bouffant with a high bun

Temporarily twist the front section of hair into a bun and secure with an elastic band.
Pull the hair at the back of your head into a high ponytail and tie it with a tight elastic band.
Make a loose bun from this ponytail, loosely wrapping the strands around an elastic band, and secure it with hairpins.
Separate from the mass of hair remaining in the front side strand above the ear, comb it well to make it smooth and bring it back under the bun. Secure the remaining tip on the other side with bobby pins and hide its tail in a bun.
Repeat the same on the other side.
Now take part of the hair from the front, comb it and place it over your forehead, pointing the tip of the strand towards the bun. Hide the ends of your hair at the base of the bun.
Repeat the backcombing process for the rest of the hair.
Smooth the backcomb with a wide-toothed comb and straighten the strands beautifully in the bun.

Option No. 3 – backcombed ponytail

Curl your hair with curlers or curling iron.
Divide your hair into two uneven sections - about 1/3 of the hair in the front and 2/3 in the back.
Twist the hair in the front part into a bun and secure it with a hairpin so that it doesn’t get in the way.
Gather the remaining hair into a ponytail at the back or crown. If your hair is short, you can attach a chignon.
Now the hair at the front needs to be combed, forming a voluminous crown. Each strand is combed at the base with a comb.
Then all the strands in the comb are directed back towards the tail and smoothed with a comb.
At the base of the tail, the strands are secured with bobby pins, securing the bouffant.
If desired, strands from the pile can be carefully pulled out with your fingers, forming an even larger volume.

Video instructions for creating a combed hairstyle

Hairstyles with backcomb always look solemn and elegant. They are rarely seen in everyday life, but at festive events they are an undoubted attribute. Such styling takes you back to the 70s. They are beautiful, feminine and very interesting. Along with the smart one evening dress can transform the image of any woman. You can even backcomb it short hair. It can be performed both at home and in the salon.

How to do a bouffant correctly? An important requirement: the hair must be washed and thoroughly dried. Backcombed hairstyles practically do not look good on dirty strands. Before drying, professionals advise applying a little mousse.

It is advisable to have a special comb on hand. It should have frequent teeth. You can grab and separate strands with a pencil or a thin knitting needle.

The uppermost section on the top of the head is secured with a hairpin, otherwise it will get in the way. Then sections of hair are separated with careful partings. Here you need to use a pencil or knitting needle. Combing should be done with smooth and careful movements. It is not recommended to pull strongly and sharply. This causes the strands to become tangled. To make the result stick better, it is advisable to spray the comb with hairspray.

If you want to have only volume in the upper part, you can stop there. Or you can cover them with the rest of your hair, covering the backcomb. You can style your hair in different ways: elegant babette or bun. Backcombed hairstyles look interesting on long, loose, lush locks.

A little more about technology

Backcombed hairstyles come in two versions: regular and blunt. The first is performed along the entire length. Tubbing is performed from the inside of the strand. During the process, the comb should move in a circle, and not back and forth.

Backcombed hairstyles look unusual not only on thick curls. Even those with weak and thin hair can boast of a beautiful, formal hairstyle. You just have to arm yourself with patience.

Options

This element is good because it can be done on hair of different lengths. There are many options for backcombed hairstyles for medium hair. Backcombed hairstyles for short hair look beautiful. Even a boy's haircut can be combed well. A necessary condition is the presence of several elongated strands. Short hair can be combed up well and secured with hairspray. The result will be a bold and mischievous image.

The bob allows you to comb the strands at the back of your head, and then carefully arrange them into the desired hairstyle. Bob and pixie provide many more ways to style short hair. Strands of different lengths will look very impressive if you give them shape and volume using a fine-toothed comb. The bangs can remain smooth and the rest of the hair voluminous.

A beautiful and effective bouffant for medium hair provides maximum scope for imagination. You can simply select a separate strand near the forehead and work it well with a comb, and then lay it back. The remaining areas can be slightly twisted and made into curls.

The curls can also be gathered into a ponytail. To do this, follow the instructions:

wash your hair, dry it with a hairdryer, comb it well;
divide the entire mass with horizontal partings at the level of the temples;
select a small area above the forehead. Twist into a rope and secure well;
the remaining sections need to be carefully combed, then thrown back to the back of the head and slightly smoothed;
all the hair is gathered into a beautiful ponytail. If your hair suddenly loses volume, lightly shape the style with a comb;
a fixed tourniquet is taken from the front strands and laid back. It should slightly cover the treated strands;
Gather the curls with an elastic band and secure with varnish. The result is a ponytail hairstyle with a backcomb.

Backcomb for long hair

It can be done in different ways. Loose curls, babettes, and even braids with curls will look amazing here. Several affordable and effective options.

Wash and dry your hair, treat the entire mass with a heat protectant and curl the ends with a curling iron.
Select one strand at the top and secure.
Immediately after this area, a backcomb is done on the top of the head.
The hair from the clip is neatly placed on top of it.
The whole hair is thrown to one side.
First, hide the separated area behind the ear and secure it.

You will get a spectacular and feminine hairstyle.

Babette

Carefully separate clean and dry hair using a horizontal parting slightly below the crown.
Divide the upper part into two sections.
The lower section is twisted into a tight bundle and secured to the head.
Comb carefully.
Cover the bundle with the resulting section and smooth the strands a little.
The hair is collected and secured.

Tip: a special roller will help you replace your own tourniquet. He hides under his hair, so he is not visible. This method allows you to get a beautiful babette.

A bouffant for long hair with a braid will help to slightly diversify your everyday look. Curls all over the head are carefully worked through with a comb and then braided into a regular braid. This combed hairstyle option should also be worn on weekdays.

Details

How to make a beautiful bouffant for yourself

Backcombed hairstyles were popular in the 60s of the twentieth century. But after undeserved oblivion, they became fashionable again. To make a backcomb at home, you need to know some of the subtleties of creating this hairstyle.

Hairstyle features

This is a combing method that gives your hair extra fullness and volume. There are two methods of backcombing: blunting and stranding.

Based on it, you can make many hairstyles: babette, shell, various ponytails, braids, buns or just beautiful curls.

There are several rules for how to backcomb your hair. different type hair:

Hair length

The good thing about backcombed hairstyles is that they can be done on hair of any length. The only exception is very short hair. The minimum hair length is up to the chin line. When styling, it is not necessary to comb long hair from roots to ends; it is enough to lift it in the root zone.

Technology for creating combed hairstyles

What you will need

This type of styling does not require any expensive equipment and accessories, so it is accessible to every woman. You will need:

Preparation

In order for your hairstyle to look as beautiful as possible, and for the combed strands to last as long as possible, you need to properly prepare your hair. To do this:

Wash your hair. It is recommended to use a special shampoo from the “For extra volume” series.
Dry your hair with a hair dryer.
Comb your hair with your fingers and lightly massage your head, trying to lift the hair at the roots.
Apply some mousse or varnish.

Classic way

The classic bouffant is the basis of most retro hairstyles, so if you like the fashion of the 60s, then use it.

Thick option:

To ensure a smooth surface of the hairstyle, before combing, separate several wide strands with which you will then cover it. Pin them up so they don't interfere.
Separate a strand 1-2 cm thick and move it perpendicular to the surface of the head.
Insert a thin comb into your hair and start moving towards the base of the strand. Perform several vigorous but gentle movements on the inside and outside of the curl. Throw the treated strand to the side so that it does not interfere.
Process the entire head in this manner.
Cover the combed hair with strands, smooth it with a comb with natural bristles and lightly spray with hairspray.

Easy option (toothing):

When blunting, only the inner side of the strand is processed, while the outer side remains smooth.

Separate the strand.
Start combing your hair: comb the strand with a thin comb from the inside to half the thickness, leaving the upper part untouched.
Treat the entire head in this manner.
Smooth your hair with a brush and fix it with hairspray.

Using corrugation

Part your hair. Separate thin strands along it on both sides and secure with clips. Treat the rest of the hair in the root zone with a flat iron with a corrugated surface. Let the hair cool and blunt the corrugated part of the curls. At the end, cover the combed hair with previously fixed strands.

With curling

If you have chemistry done, this will simplify the process. Curls are lighter and hold up better. If not, you can curl your hair using a curling iron or curlers. The closer the curl is to the root, the easier it will be to create volume.

For this type of styling, only blunting is suitable, since regular backcombing will ruin the beauty of the curl. Start with the bottom strands, each curl is blunted separately. After combing, fix with varnish. For a more natural effect, lightly comb your hair with your hands.

With bangs

The combed bangs are laid back, to the side or up (the “Carlson” option). In any of these cases, bangs are first applied in the classic way, and then the hair is styled in the chosen direction. At the end, the hairstyle is fixed with varnish.

To make a beautiful styling, but not damage their structure, use these tips:

It is strictly forbidden to do your hair correctly when your hair is dry, damp or wet.
Do not jerk the comb sharply when combing.
Do not use metal combs.
Do not comb the strands all the way to the ends, as they may split.
Do not use combs with sharp teeth.
It is not recommended to do styling every day, as they can be seriously damaged.

Face shape

If you want to create a beautiful hairstyle, consider your face shape. For example, a high bouffant on the top of the head or in the front visually elongates the face ( perfect solution for chubby girls), but for owners of an oblong oval it is contraindicated. For a triangular face, a side-combed hairstyle is suitable, and for a pear-shaped face - at the back of the head and temples.

How to comb your hair

Do not try to comb the combed strands: this will cause them to become brittle.

Option No. 1: Apply a thick balm to them for 15-20 minutes, then comb them with a wide-toothed comb. Then rinse off the balm and make a nourishing mask.

Option #2: Just wash your hair, and after that start combing.

Backcombing allows you to visually give your hair more volume and lightness, so if you like a feminine retro babette, ponytail, braid or bun, you definitely need to master the principles of creating this style.

Details

Rules for creating backcombing long hair

The combed hairstyle was at the peak of popularity in the 60s of the twentieth century, and today it is again in trend. With its help, the hair acquires additional volume along the entire length, on the crown or at the back of the head. Let's learn more about this hairstyle for long hair so that you can do it yourself and master several simple hairstyles based on it.

Peculiarities

Unlike short and medium hairstyles, the process of creating a bouffant for long hair has some peculiarities.

Typically, long strands are characterized by oiliness at the roots and dryness at the ends, so sometimes the bouffant does not hold well. To avoid hair falling out, you can lightly dust the root zone with a special powder: it will not only absorb excess fat, but will also help the hairstyle stay in place better.
If you find it difficult to comb your strands because of their length, limit yourself to the root zone only.
Many long-haired women with unruly curls have trouble keeping their hairstyles in place. To avoid this, you can use curlers before styling. Curl your hair to create a light wave at the roots.

How to make a bouffant

To create combed hairstyles you need to use:

styling products - mousse or foam;
softening protective spray;
a thin comb with thick teeth;
a brush for smoothing the finished hairstyle;
bobby pins, elastic bands, hairpins - optional;
medium hold hairspray.

Hair preparation

The appearance of the styling and how long the bouffant will last for long hairstyles depends on the preparation of the hair. To do this you need:

Wash your hair. Remember: the hairstyle holds much worse if you do it on dirty curls, the volume is insufficient and the hairstyle quickly falls off. Before creating a backcomb, wash your hair with shampoo designed for extra volume.
Dry your hair with a diffuser. You can also dry your hair naturally: gather wet hair into a high ponytail or bun and dry it this way - this will give it additional volume and make it easier for you to backcomb the roots.
Apply a protective softening spray to the strands, which will reduce the negative impact of backcombing.
Squeeze a little fixative onto your palm and rub it into your hair. It is important to guess the right amount, otherwise the hairstyle will not hold up well. If you have very long curls (about waist length), you need to squeeze out a ball of foam or mousse the size of a small apple. For shorter curls (just below the shoulder blades), you can limit yourself to a nut-sized ball of styling product.

Step-by-step technique for backcombing with photos

Separate a few curls at the crown area and pin them up - they will be needed to cover the combed hair at the end of styling.
Take a short strand (about 2 cm) in your hand and move it up perpendicular to the surface of your head.
Comb the strand with a thin comb, moving from ends to roots. Use gentle movements to avoid damaging your hair. When the comb begins to move with difficulty, stop combing.

Treat all areas you want to comb.
Gently push the backcomb back and cover with untouched strands, smoothing them with a brush.
Fix your hair with a small amount of hairspray. Do not overdo it: if there is a lot of varnish, the backcomb will look unnatural.

Backcombed hairstyles for long hair

There are many hairstyle options for long-haired women: you can wear your hair down, pin it up, curl it, or leave it straight. If you have bangs, you can either comb them into an upright bun or straighten them with an iron.

Backcomb with braid

The ideal length of curls required for this hairstyle is to the shoulder blades and below. You can braid any braid - three-strand, French, fishtail, reverse, five-strand, and so on. The main thing is to do the backcombing first.

You can create a romantic hairstyle with two braids and combed hair. To do this you need:

Separate the temporal strands and hair in the crown area from the total mass.
Comb your hair in the crown area, first separating the front strand (it will cover the finished hairstyle at the very end).
Braid the temporal strands into pigtails.
Wrap the braids around your head and secure with bobby pins.
Cover the backcomb with the previously separated strand, smooth the hairstyle with a brush and spray with hairspray.

Bouffant with ponytail

There are several varieties of this styling - with a low, high or side ponytail. Choose the option that suits you depending on your face shape, hair structure and desired look.

To make a low ponytail on the top of your head, you need:

Separate a strand required thickness in the crown area, then comb your hair.
Make a ponytail at the back of your head, securing it with an elastic band.
Gently lift the combed hair with your fingers.
Smooth stray hairs with a brush.
Spray your hair with hairspray.

Backcomb with bun

You can make a low, careless bun at the back of the head, or a hairstyle with a more formal bun in the upper parietal region of the head. The choice depends on your mood, image and face shape.

For young girls, this styling option is suitable:

Comb your hair all over your head, leaving the front section untouched.
Gather your backcombed hair into a high, not very tight ponytail and secure it with an elastic band. In this case, the front strand should cover the combed hair.
Form a bun from the tail. To do this, divide it into several curls and comb each of them a little from the inside. Then bend the combed strands to the base of the ponytail and secure with bobby pins. The bun should not be tight and slightly tousled.
Spray your hair with hairspray.

Bouffant with curls

If you don't want to leave your long hair down and straight, in a ponytail, braid or bun, just lightly curl it. Here is an example of a simple styling with curls:

You need to comb your hair on the top of your head, lightly beat it with your fingers and fix it.
Cover with the previously uncombed strand and smooth with a brush.
Tighten the remaining strands a little with an iron or curling iron.
Decorate the hairstyle with a suitable delicate accessory (a flower, a hairpin or a bobby pin with rhinestones) and sprinkle with varnish.

Expert opinion

Combing not only gives your hair the missing volume, but also allows you to create a wide variety of hairstyles. The main thing is not to overuse the comb too often, follow the rules for creating it and take good care of your curls.

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This season, one of the first places is occupied by fashionable combed hairstyles, which, in principle, remain popular for many years. With the help of backcombing, you can achieve a more voluminous hairstyle, but you need to do it correctly so as not to spoil it. general view fashionistas.

It is also important not to harm your hair while creating chic hair.

Step-by-step execution of backcombing

Volume and fullness undoubtedly emphasize a beautiful hairstyle, and this can be achieved with the help of competent backcombing. Those with sparse and thin hair especially need it, since they are not naturally blessed with thick strands.

When creating a bouffant, you must consider:

when creating a hairstyle, it is necessary to take into account the structure, oval of the face and hair structure;
Before starting work, be sure to wash your hair;
purchase the necessary tools;
learn the technique of combing.

Before creating a voluminous hairstyle, you need to thoroughly wash your hair using shampoo that you use regularly. Then treat them with conditioner to soften the strands. Dry your hair completely either naturally or with a hair dryer.

The effectiveness of combing directly depends on the correct choice of hairstyle.

Creating a combed ponytail

The brushed ponytail hairstyle is the most popular and affordable option.

It is necessary to rinse and dry your hair well.
Apply mousse or special hair foam to your curls.
Curl the curls a little using a curling iron.
Separate the front part of the hair on both sides (from the temples). If the bangs are of sufficient length, they can also be used for the top layer of the backcomb. Otherwise, separate the part of the hair from the forehead that will not be used.
Alternately, strand by strand, lift and gently comb from the forehead to the crown.
At the end of the work, you need to lightly smooth it with a comb, moving it to the center of the head. Actions must be careful not to spoil the resulting volume.
It is wise to lightly spray a backcombed hairstyle for medium hair with hairspray to secure the result. Next, the hair needs to be gathered into a ponytail, the height for which is determined individually
taste.
It is better to tie the ponytail with an elastic band that matches your hair color. Then, having separated one strand, you need to wrap it around the base of the tail and pin it with a small bobby pin.

Volume styling on long hair

First you need to properly separate the strands, since it is important to leave the topmost layer (maximum 10 mm) free from work. This is necessary to give the comb a more natural look, as shown in the photo “Hairstyles with comb.”

To avoid causing damage to thin hair, it is wise to do the combing with smooth, gentle movements.

You should not scratch the entire hair stream at once; it is better to carry out the actions gradually, working slowly with small strands. For a more durable installation, it is better to spray each layer with varnish.

After processing all the strands, you need to comb your hair back with a soft-bristled brush. Then, having formed the final backcombed hairstyle for long hair, you need to cover the backcomb with the curls set aside at the beginning of the work and fix it with varnish.

"Loose" bouffant

Many fashionistas ask the question: How to make a combed hairstyle without using hairpins and elastic bands?

The fastest and easiest option for a great hairstyle is a small backcomb on loose hair. If you lightly curl your hair using large rollers, additional volume will be added.

First, you need to separate a small layer of hair near the face line, moving it to the side. Then slowly comb strand by strand, fixing each strip with varnish. The curls from the temples and the top of the head are also gradually pulled back, combing them at the roots.

Distribute the previously removed strand over the hair, thereby advantageously masking the backcomb. The ends of long curled strands will fall beautifully onto your shoulders. At the end of installation, you need to fix the result with varnish.

"Solemn" bouffant

This version of a high hairstyle with a backcomb will look great on any occasion. You can choose to be creative with your hair: you can pin loose curls on the top of your head, pull them into a ponytail with a beautiful hair clip, or simply leave the falling curls alone.

The principle of creating the foundation will be the same. All strands are gradually combed in the same way (from the forehead to the crown). If you plan to leave a parting on your head, you need to divide it before starting work. Next, the loose hair is twisted and beautifully secured with hairpins on the top of the head.

But if it is intended that updo will have flowing curls, they must be carefully laid and sprayed with a fixing agent.

It is important to know that backcombing should not be part of a daily ritual! This frequent procedure negatively affects the health of the hair follicles, making the hair brittle and dull.

You can’t sleep without removing the hair, as it will become even more tangled and it will be difficult to comb out the hair without damaging it.

Perm with backcomb. Rules for creating backcombing on long hair. The sequence of actions is as follows

Types of hairstyles with backcomb

Options for creating combed hairstyles