How to Tease Your Hair
Teasing, backcombing, or ratting: however you say it, big hair is back in a big way. Learn how you can pump up the volume.
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You Will Need
- A blow dryer
- A flat iron
- A brush
- A rattail or metal comb
- Hair clips
- Hairspray
Steps
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Step 1
Straighten hair
Straighten your hair by blow-drying and flat ironing wavy or curly locks.
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Step 2
Brush hair
Brush your hair to remove all tangles. Don’t try to style hair that isn’t completely de-tangled.
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Teasing hair with texture may tangle or damage it. Wait until hair is completely cool.
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Step 3
Create volume at the crown
Using the comb, divide the hair into two-inch sections at the crown and clip the rest back out of the way. If hair is too silky, spritz a little hairspray on the sections to be teased.
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Step 4
Hold hair straight up and backcomb
Hold the section straight up in the air with one hand. With the other, comb downward near the roots in short strokes. Repeat in a section just below this one for added oomph.
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If you’re worried about damage, a flat-backed brush is easier on hair than a comb.
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Step 5
Smooth and spray
Smooth teased sections lightly with the brush and use hairspray to keep your style in place.
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Step 6
Have fun styling
Have fun shaping your new do in a variety of styles. You can curl it for a vixenish look or put it in a low ponytail for a casual chic vibe.
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In the musical Grease, the character of Sandy sings, 'I won't rat my hair" to imply that she's a goody-two-shoes.
