Backcombing

This method is often used in creating various big hair styles such as beehives, bouffants and dreadlocks.

In addition to Robert Smith of The Cure, British comedian Russell Brand is well known for his distinctive backcombed hairstyle, as are both Faris Rotter and Joshua Third of The Horrors, Brandon Jacobs of Neils Children, Gavin Tate of The Gaa Gaas, Harry Wade former guitarist of My Passion, Noel Fielding of The Mighty Boosh, Helena Bonham Carter, and Australian comedian and musician Tim Minchin.

Amy Winehouse also used to backcomb her hair into the distinctive "beehive", that was inspired by the 1960s girl groups, such as The Ronettes and The Crystals.

[1] It can also cause tangles near the root that are very difficult to remove.

[2] Frequent backcombing is not recommended for people who want to maintain long hair.