Q: Does backcombing damage hair?
A: Not when it is done gently and brushed out properly. Damage comes from aggressive teasing and from pulling the tangles apart afterwards, so work in small sections and always comb through from the ends when you take the style down.
Q: How do you backcomb hair for volume?
A: Lift a section straight up, hold it taut, and push the bristles down towards the roots in short strokes over the underside only. Leave the top layer smooth so it covers the teased hair beneath.
Q: Can backcombing cause hair loss?
A: Not from occasional styling. Problems come from backcombing the same spot daily or ripping knots out at the end of the night, both of which are avoidable with gentle sectioning and a proper comb-out.