Wrapping the hair helps maintain your hairstyle, especially after perming or straightening. Proper wrapping also prevents your hair from tangling and breaking while you sleep. Unfortunately, an improper wrap can actually cause the breakage it is intended to prevent. Proper wrapping will not only protect your hair from breakage, it will also provide moisture. All of the supplies for a proper wrap are available at drug stores, beauty supply stores or online retailers.
Step 1
Apply a moisturizer to your hair while it is dry. Use a light moisturizer if your hair is thin or oily, use a thicker moisturizer if your hair is dry. Start at the roots and work the moisturizer to the ends of your hair. Massage your scalp, to promote growth.
Step 2
Use a the wide-toothed comb to part your hair on one side. Comb your hair, gently. Untangle any knots by starting at the end of the knot and working back to the roots. Do not try to comb through the knot. Then comb through the hair after your have untangled the knot.
Step 3
Use your hands to sweep your hair around your head in the direction of the largest part. For example, if your hair is parted on the right, sweep to the left and around your head until all of your hair is wrapped around your head.
Step 4
Smooth your hair around the contours of your head with a wide-bristled, plastic styling brush. Incorporate any stray strands.
Step 5
Fold the silk scarf into a triangle. Place the long edge of the triangle on top of your head with the center point hanging down your back.
Step 6
Cross the side ends of the scarf behind your head and over the center point. Pull the side points up the sides of your head and cross them over the top of your head and secure the ends by tying or with a clip. If the scarf is long enough, wrap the ends around your head a second time. Tuck any hanging points into the scarf.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid alcohol-based styling or setting products which can dry the hair and cause breakage. Avoid mineral oil- or petroleum-based oils which can clog the pores and do not absorb properly into the hair.
Things You'll Need
- Moisturizing styling cream
- Wide-toothed comb
- Denman brush
- Square silk scarf
- Hair clip (optional)
References
- "No Lye! The African-American Woman's Guide to Natural Hair Care"; Tulani Kinard; 1997
- "Textured Tresses: The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair"; Diane DaCosta with Paula T. Renfroe; 2004
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