How to Tease for Maximum Volume
1. Isolate the top layer and section the crown: Sectioning.
Use the sharp, pointed tail handle of the brush to clean up your sections. Separate a thin "veil" of hair at the very top of your head and clip it away—this layer stays smooth to hide the teasing underneath. Then, slice out a 1-inch section right below it.
2. Hold the section taut and prep with spray: Preparation.
Lift the 1-inch section straight up from your scalp. Hold it firmly at the ends. Lightly mist the root area with a workable hairspray (like J Beverly Hills Hold Me Lite) to give the brush something to grip.
3. Brush downward in one direction only: The Motion.
Insert the bristles into the section about 2–3 inches above the scalp. Push the brush downward toward the roots in a smooth, firm motion. Lift the brush completely out of the hair, return to the starting position, and push down again. Repeat 3-4 times.
4. Drop the top layer and smooth over: The Veil.
Drop your teased sections down (they will look wild and puffy). Unclip your top "veil" layer and let it fall over the teased cushion. Use the very tips of the teasing brush bristles to gently skim and smooth the top layer so the messy texture is completely hidden.
⚠️ Crucial Rule: Never saw the brush up and down in a frantic scrubbing motion. Back-and-forth brushing creates micro-knots that tear the hair cuticle and make the hair incredibly difficult to untangle later. Always push down, lift out, and repeat.
Un-Teasing Without Damage
When it's time to wash your hair, do not go straight into the shower. Wetting teased hair turns it into a felted mat. Instead, take your cushion brush (or a wide-tooth comb), start at the very tips of your hair, and gently brush out the backcombing while dry, moving slowly from ends up to the roots.