What type of comb is used to backcomb the hair, separate curls, and define texture?

• A. Fine-tooth comb
• B. Wide tooth tail comb
• C. Vent brush
• D. Round brush

Answer: (B)

Backcombing to create lift and texture relies on teasing the hair at the roots without snagging or breaking it. The wide-tooth tail comb is ideal because the wide teeth let you tease gently and evenly, building volume without tangling or pulling too hard. The pointed tail helps you section and guide the hair precisely, so you can separate curls and sculpt a defined texture as you work. Finely toothed combs tend to grab and frizz teased fibers, while vent and round brushes are primarily for smoothing and shaping during blow-drying, not for the teasing that creates volume.