To Wrap or Not to Wrap ...

[UKBlackLady]

I have been wrapping my hair at night for the past year or so. I usually wrap it one way; left. I tried a couple of times wrapping right, but in the morning the style doesn't look as hot. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Now I have noticed that the left side of my hair is much thinner and the hairline appears to be balding [img]/forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] My hairdresser tells me its because I wrap my hair the same way all the time.

Also I find wrapping strangly drying to my hair and scalp. Why is this? Or is that just me? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

My hair reaches my earlobes in the front and is has short layers at back so there is not a lot I can do with it.

So tell me please! Are there any alternatives to the wrap which gives that same sleek finish in the morning? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70367-help.gif[/img]

[Suesumba]

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what in the bejeezaz is a wrap? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[CeaBee]

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looking for a picture but couldn't find one. It's when you kinda part the hair and comb it around your head in opposite directions.

does that clear it up for you? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

UKBL I found this alternative for you :


If you don't know how to wrap your hair, try pin-curling your hair. That's when you take a section of your hair small or medium(not too much hair) start at the root and wrap the curl around in a circle. When you get to the end of the curl take a barbie pin and pin the curl down. It's time consuming, but it holds those curls in [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] When I had a Chinese Bob, the front of my hair came to my nose. I would wrap the most of my hair and pin curl the front, in the morning I was looking like a diva without a lot of effort.

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[CeaBee]

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Found this better explanation for you Sue. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]..can't find any pictures though:

Direct the hair around in a clockwise fashion (or counter clockwise depending on preference), keeping the hair smooth and close to the head (almost as if the head were A giant hair roller).
3. Use the small toothed comb (or brush to smooth all
loose ends into the wrap.
4. Secure the hair with a wrap or neck strip or secure
with satin scarf.

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[CeaBee]

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UKBL look at this thread that i found on another forum:
Ill effects of wrapping

[Suesumba]

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thanks for the information coolzy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

and den unnu mek up nize when oprah a tell white people seh black ooman can't go out in the rain? on account of dem excrutiating hairstyles? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
feh. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70400-talktohand.gif[/img]

[UKBlackLady]

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Sue I thought you were a woman of the worl'? I know you are a naturalite now, but didn't you wrap your hair back in the day?

Thank you Coolbeans! I'm off to check out the info you've given.

I don't have curls. That bobbypin one sounds painful! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] I might as well use curlers!

[Suesumba]

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Sue I thought you were a woman of the worl'? I know you are a naturalite now, but didn't you wrap your hair back in the day?


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no mi dear nu bevva wrap [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] but now mi know weh di pase dung hair style is [img]/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] but kinda like braids if you put stress pan yu hair it will thin out [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

[Gen]

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(((SueS))) [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

I don't see why the wrap should thin your hair [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] it's really not a stressful way to style the hair.. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

unless ..instead of wetset and wrap...you are blowing out and wrap....could just be old age ...since the hair thins as we get older.. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] mi nuh know...

what kind of pillowcase you sleep on Ms UK ?

[UKBlackLady]

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but kinda like braids if you put stress pan yu hair it will thin out [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

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I know... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] That's why I'm looking alternatives... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Suesumba]

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i think it's dem chemicals inna di wrapping lotion [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]

di ongle alternative mi have fi my own is cut it shart or grow dreads missis UKBL soh mi can't really help yu [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70361-embarassed.gif[/img]

[UKBlackLady]

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(((SueS))) [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/graemlins/704555_dwl.gif[/img]

I don't see why the wrap should thin your hair [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] it's really not a stressful way to style the hair.. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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My stylist said it could be the flatbrush? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] I use? Anyway, I've been reading the link Coolbeans sent and I've picked up a couple ideas. I think I may need to moisturise more. My hair is very dry.

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...could just be old age ...since the hair thins as we get older.. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] mi nuh know...

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[Gen]

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yep...some wrapping lotions have alcohol...which is extremely drying to processed hair...

UK ....check the bottle to see if it has alcohol..find a diff one to use...

[Gen]

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flatbrush ? no sah....

you should be using one with a natural bristle..."soff" like the baby brush them...the ones that they use in the salon is a no no

[Suesumba]

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My hair is very dry.


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