1. Back-combing creates a solid foundation for your headpiece. Spritz the comb of your headpiece with hairspray before attaching it.
2. Create shine, not an oil slick. Mist your brush with a shine-enhancement product, then go over tresses gently.
3. Tame baby flyaways with clear brow gel.

Conair testing comb, $2, conair.com. Fekkai Glossing Sheer Shine Mist, $23; neimanmarcus.com. Body Shop brow and eyelash gel, $12; 800-263-9746.