1. to comb (hair) backward from the face or in the direction opposite to its natural growth, typically to create volume or a particular hairstyle

1. plural of backcomb; a comb used to backcomb hair, or the hairstyle created by backcombing

Examples

• She backcombs her hair at the crown to add height and texture.
• The stylist backcombs the roots for a fuller appearance.
• Backcombs can damage hair if used too roughly or too frequently.
• He uses backcombs to create volume in his short hair.
• The 1980s fashion trend involved heavy backcombs and hairspray.
• She carefully backcombs only the underneath layers to keep the style looking natural.