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Bouffant

Crown hair backcombed and smoothed over itself so the top of the head sits in a high, rounded dome.

Bouffant hairstyle, AI render on a female modelThe same studio portrait before the editBeforeBouffant
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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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This is a styling shape rather than a cut. The under-layers at the crown are teased at the root to build a cushion, then the top layer is combed smooth over it so none of the backcombing shows. Hairspray at the root, not on the surface, is what holds the height. Taking it out at night needs patience and a wide-tooth comb worked from the ends upward, and repeated teasing on the same section roughens the cuticle.

  • Suitsround, square, oval face shapes. Height at the crown lengthens the head shape, which is the one direction a round or square outline does not go, and the dome keeps its width up above the temple.
  • Hair typefine, medium density, thick, straight, wavy. Fine hair teases up more readily than very thick hair, though it needs more spray to stop the cushion settling by the afternoon.
  • UpkeepNo trim schedule of its own, but count on ten minutes to build, a good deal of hairspray, and a careful detangle before bed.
  • Ask forAsk for a bouffant with the crown teased at the root and the surface left smooth, and say how high you want it to sit.
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Questions about Bouffant

Who does the Bouffant suit?
It works best on round, square, oval face shapes. Height at the crown lengthens the head shape, which is the one direction a round or square outline does not go, and the dome keeps its width up above the temple.
Does the Bouffant work on my hair type?
Best on fine, medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Fine hair teases up more readily than very thick hair, though it needs more spray to stop the cushion settling by the afternoon.
How much upkeep does a Bouffant need?
No trim schedule of its own, but count on ten minutes to build, a good deal of hairspray, and a careful detangle before bed.
What do I ask my stylist for?
Ask for a bouffant with the crown teased at the root and the surface left smooth, and say how high you want it to sit.
What is a bouffant hairstyle and how do I get volume at the crown?
A bouffant is a styling shape rather than a cut: the crown sits in a high, rounded dome. To build it, blow-dry the roots upward, tease the under-layers at the crown at the root with a fine comb, spray at the root for hold, then comb the top layer smooth over the cushion so none of the backcombing shows.
How do I make a bouffant last through a long event or photo shoot?
Start on second-day hair or add a texture spray, which grips better than freshly washed hair. Spray at the root of each teased section rather than on the surface, hide a few pins under the dome to anchor it, and finish with a light, flexible hairspray. Carry a small comb to smooth the top layer between photos, and take it out at night with a wide-tooth comb from the ends upward.
Can I try the Bouffant on my own photo first?
Yes. HairGlam puts the Bouffant on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.

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