I have flat, fine, boring hair. I’ve come to terms with it; we’re okay now. But sometimes I really wish I could get that sexy, messy “Texas prom night” hair that looks so great on the red carpet. I was peripherally aware of the benefits of backcombing, but had never quite mastered the technique, and it always seemed sort of damaging for my locks. Watching the myriad “how to tease” YouTube videos, I would inwardly cringe while holding my fine-tooth comb, raking through my listless hair.
Protecting and texturizing? Sounds good to me! I used the pointy handle of my fine-tooth comb to separate my hair, making clean parts, and I sprinkled the Teasing Dust on to my roots, massaging it in.
I could feel the Tapioca Starch thickening the strands, while Xanthan gum gave it a sort of rubbery finish. Silica keeps it matte. Then, I carefully separated my strands and backcombed into the roots. You can use a natural-bristled brush for even gentler teasing.
I could feel the Tapioca Starch thickening the strands, while Xanthan gum gave it a sort of rubbery finish. Silica keeps it matte. Then, I carefully separated my strands and backcombed into the roots. You can use a natural-bristled brush for even gentler teasing.
The finished product: a great, voluminous ‘do that could put Beyonce’s Super Bowl look to shame!
The Teasing Dust isn’t for everyday use—I wasn’t crazy about how my roots felt to the touch the next morning—but for a big night out or a photoshoot, this is just the ticket to volumize your tresses while still protecting the hair shaft.
The Teasing Dust isn’t for everyday use—I wasn’t crazy about how my roots felt to the touch the next morning—but for a big night out or a photoshoot, this is just the ticket to volumize your tresses while still protecting the hair shaft.
By Sarah Campbell
