What is backcombing?

backcombing is a lot like teasing hair except you leave the hair teased. It is basically pushing the hair towards the scalp.

Should I start in a specific area of my head when I start backcombing?

You should start with the back and bottom of your head. Backcombing is a skill and you get better at it the more you do it. So the last ones you do will look the best and you want your best to be the ones people see and your worst to be the ones hidden. So it only makes sense to start in the back. A good idea when starting dreads with the backcombing method is to get some synthetic hair and backcomb a dread or two to get the hang of it before you start on your head.

Is there any way to mess up if I am backcombing?

Yes there is. You can mess up while your backcombing if you push to much hair forward at a time. Some people get confused and push all the hair forward at one time. You should hold the hair taught and only push about an inch at a time. You will only push a few hairs into the dread at a time. But it is a long process and you should know if before you start.

Is there any way to mess up if I am backcombing?

Yes there is. You can mess up while your backcombing if you push to much hair forward at a time. Some people get confused and push all the hair forward at one time. You should hold the hair taught and only push about an inch at a time. You will only push a few hairs into the dread at a time. But it is a long process and you should know if before you start.

Can I just rub my head in circular motion and pull the hair apart to get dreads?

I personally think this is a painful time consuming way to make dreads. Not to mention it is not very effective.