What is the purpose of backcombing or teasing?

• A. To add shine
• B. To create volume or secure the base of a style
• C. To color the roots
• D. To remove frizz

Answer: (B)

Backcombing creates a thicker, lifted base by gently combing the hair toward the scalp, which traps and loosens strands to form a soft cushion at the roots. That built-up texture gives the hair more volume and a stable foundation, making it easier to shape, hold, and pin into place for styles like bouffants, updos, or any look that needs height and staying power. It’s a technique aimed at fullness and grip, not shine, color, or frizz control. Shine comes from smoothing finishes, coloring roots is a chemical process, and frizz control relies on smoothing products rather than padding the hair.