You will be able to comb it in different directions as the hair will conform to the direction it's styled in. However, it won't be as natural looking as you'd like. If the hair is vented in a comb forward style and you style it with a comb forward style the bottom of the hair shaft near the base will be pointed forward and it will then gradually go backward with your styling. This may require some product. It will also depend on the length of your hair as longer hair is easy to pull this off with than shorter hair.