Another alternative to wrapping

[EmeraldSky]

<font color="purple"> I found another alternative and I love the results!!

Yesterday I parted my hair in two, then I took one side and applied a mixture of Elasta qp's mango butter and Kemi oil thru my hair concentrating on the ends so that they would be smooth and straight, then I combed thru with a wide tooth comb and gathered the hair like I was making a french roll and twisted it, then I wrapped it around like I was making a bun, but instead of sticking the ends in the bun I stopped short and pinned the loose ends flat on to my scalp to make sure they come out straight and pinned the bun in place with one hair clip. The amount of times you coil the hair around depends on how long your hair is and how wavy you want it. I made sure not to make the bun too tight. I did the same thing on the other side. Today when I took out the pins my hair was straight, shiny and bouncy with a nice wave, almost as if I had a rollerset with a blowout. I think the wave comes from having to twist the hair slightly.
I had tried this once before but instead of making two buns I had made one and it didn't work well because the left side came out flipped out and the other side flipped under. To anyone who tries this make sure you twist each bun going towards the middle part, if you twist it outwards then your hair will have a flip to it when you take it down. I love how my hair came with a wave without having to use a curling iron and I plan to alternate between this and wrapping my hair going back as alternatives to the regular wraps which cause my hair to thin. Anyway just wanted to share. </font>

 

[Spagirl]

I like this ideal and your outcome... definitely a doable!

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely try and remember to give it a go sometime soon.

 

[msprettyeyes]

That's a good idea. Today I was practicing a new way to wrap my hair because the regular that I used to wrap my hair caused some serious breakage and thinning. Anyway here is what i did.
1) I parted my hair down the middle so it just reaches the crown of my head.'
2) Then I took the left side and combed it back (mostly with my fingers) I brought it all the way around and pinned it to the top of my head (the crown area)and I also pinned it to the side So basically it formed the shape of a C.
3) Then I took the right side and combed it back (mostly with my fingers) and brought it all the way around and I pinned it where it stopped. All together it took about 6 hair pins. I put the pins where it was needed. So each person may be different. Some may use more or less.

When I took my hair down both sides were laying flat. There wasn't one side that was really straight and the other side was thick. I don't feel any tension when I wrap it this way. Also it is kind of hard to get the first couple of times (just like the regular way of wrapping) But if you do it consistently you will get the hang of it. HTH.

 

[Peachtree]

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.... then I wrapped it around like I was making a bun, but instead of sticking the ends in the bun I stopped short and pinned the loose ends flat on to my scalp to make sure they come out straight and pinned the bun in place with one hair clip. The amount of times you coil the hair around depends on how long your hair is and how wavy you want it. I made sure not to make the bun too tight. I did the same thing on the other side. Today when I took out the pins my hair was straight, shiny and bouncy with a nice wave, almost as if I had a rollerset with a blowout. I think the wave comes from having to twist the hair slightly.
....... I love how my hair came with a wave without having to use a curling iron

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Hi Emeraldsky

I'm glad this method works well for u. I have a "no heat" regime &amp; airdrying using this same method (including pinning the ends to the scalp) allows me to get nice, bouncy, shiny *straight" hair too, as shown in my June album.

It's very similiar to the "ponytail", but I've termed it the "bun out" method....(air dry up in a bun, then let the bun out for straight hair)

BTW, if u wanna rid some of the waves, then try coiling the bun without twisting it. *Twist a bit just to get the length hair to bend, then simply coil the length keeping the hair as straight as possible. U'll end up with straight hair when dry*

. My detailed directions are here on this board somewhere

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Emeraldsky, post sum pics of your hair after using your method

. I'd luv to see em

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[Tee]

Thank you! This is a great tip!

 

[EmeraldSky]

msprettyeyes,

That's the same wrap that I was saying that I alternate with, it's great! I make sure to apply extra hair cream to the ends and keep the pinned securely because otherwise they can be frizzy looking the next day.

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That's a good idea. Today I was practicing a new way to wrap my hair because the regular that I used to wrap my hair caused some serious breakage and thinning. Anyway here is what i did.
1) I parted my hair down the middle so it just reaches the crown of my head.'
2) Then I took the left side and combed it back (mostly with my fingers) I brought it all the way around and pinned it to the top of my head (the crown area)and I also pinned it to the side So basically it formed the shape of a C.
3) Then I took the right side and combed it back (mostly with my fingers) and brought it all the way around and I pinned it where it stopped. All together it took about 6 hair pins. I put the pins where it was needed. So each person may be different. Some may use more or less.

When I took my hair down both sides were laying flat. There wasn't one side that was really straight and the other side was thick. I don't feel any tension when I wrap it this way. Also it is kind of hard to get the first couple of times (just like the regular way of wrapping) But if you do it consistently you will get the hang of it. HTH.

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[EmeraldSky]

Great tip Peachtree, that's so helpful! I love the waves that I get with twisting it slightly because they look like what I was trying to achieve with the twist outs, but I can control how wavey it comes out by how tight I twist it, so far I've gotten only a soft wave which is nice for day. I can't wait to try your suggestion on wet hair!
By the way your pics. are very inspirational.

 

[Peachtree]

Thanks emeraldsky

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I'm at u again

... get those pics ready girl

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[sweetcocoa]

Thanks!

 

[Babygurl]

Good tips