Word
backcombing
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a way of styling hair by combing it toward your head instead of away from it. This makes the hair look thicker and creates more volume.
n. the process of combing hair toward the scalp to create volume or provide a base for styling. Often used to provide structural support for updos.
Examples
“She uses backcombing to make her thin hair look fuller.”
“The stylist suggested backcombing the roots to ensure the veil stayed securely in place throughout the wedding ceremony.”
“Excessive backcombing can cause significant damage to the hair cuticle over time, leading to breakage and requiring intensive conditioning treatments to restore smoothness.”
Examples
simple
“She uses backcombing to make her thin hair look fuller.”
contextual
“The stylist suggested backcombing the roots to ensure the veil stayed securely in place throughout the wedding ceremony.”
complex
“Excessive backcombing can cause significant damage to the hair cuticle over time, leading to breakage and requiring intensive conditioning treatments to restore smoothness.”
Usage
Refers to the technique or result; the corresponding verb is 'to backcomb'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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