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Definition of backcomb

backcomb

/ˈbækˌkoʊm/
back · comb
Past Simple:backcombed
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Past Participle:backcombed
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Present Participle:backcombing
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• verb

1

To comb hair from the ends toward the scalp in order to add volume, fullness, or texture.

Example

"The stylist used a fine-toothed comb to backcomb the crown of her hair before pinning it up."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backcomb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backcomb
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