Back-Combing Brush for Little Girls: Volume Guide

Quick answer

Use a small back-combing brush with fine bristles, like the Perfect For Back-Combing Brush, to gently tease small sections at the crown for volume without pulling or damaging fine children's hair.

How to back-comb little girl's hair for volume: 4 steps

1. Step 1: Detangle and section: Brush the hair thoroughly with a soft paddle brush to remove all tangles. Use the fine point of the back-combing brush to part a small 1-inch section at the crown. Clip the rest of the hair away. Work with small, dry sections only. Tangled or wet hair will break.
2. Step 2: Position the brush: Hold the section straight up. Place the back-combing brush about 2 inches from the roots, with bristles facing downward. Gently push the brush downward toward the scalp in short, quick motions. Do not push the brush all the way to the scalp. Stop 1 inch above the root to avoid tugging.
3. Step 3: Repeat for volume: Repeat the downward motion 3-4 times on the same section. The hair should start to tangle at the base, creating a cushion of volume. Release the section and smooth the top layer lightly with your fingers. Less is more. Over-teasing can mat the hair. If the section feels stiff, you've done enough.
4. Step 4: Finish and style: Move to the next section and repeat. Once the crown is done, gently brush the top layer with a soft bristle brush to blend the teased hair into the rest of the style. Finish with a light hold hairspray if desired. Always smooth the top layer to hide the teasing. A light mist of water or spray helps set the volume without stiffness.

Product used in this guide

• Perfect For Back-Combing Brush - Little Girl - PF14: The lasered engraved beechwood handle finishes at a fine point for picking up and sectioning hair. Three angled rows of bristle and nylon filaments give the best back-combing results. The fine point lets you part and lift small sections precisely, while the angled bristles grip hair gently for volume without damage.