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How to Dry Wrap African American Hair

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Dry Wrap African American Hair

African American hair is known to be very unique compared to a normal Americans. This can happen when the genetic information for the hair has been passed down to them from their ancestors who lived in a tough heat in Africa. If you have African American hair then you are capable to have a wide array of hair styles available to you. If you are an African American with this unique hair then it is best to dry wrap your hair because then you can have a head full of bouncy, lose and luxurious curls.

Using this dry wrap method, your hair will keep very healthy too and make it look more natural. For this dry wrap method to be done, you need various equipment like irons, rollers and wraps. The color of your hair is very important in this process because it could determine what equipment is essential for the process.

Recommended Equipment and Steps

If you were to do this Dry Wrap style for black hair this would be the equipment recommended for you:

  • Moisturizing shampoo especially for black hair.
  • Conditioner also for black hair
  • Hair setting spray or lotion
  • Wide bristled brush which is flat-toothed
  • Hair clips
  • Hair net

Here is a step by step guide that will instruct you on how to set about this process of dry wrapping your hair:

Step 1: Firstly make sure to shampoo your hair thoroughly and then condition it prior to the dry wrap process. Either massage your hair with the setting lotion or use the spray to keep your hair firm and set.

Step 2: Make sure to brush out all snarls and tangles with the wide bristle brush.

Step 3: Brush and swirl hair in one specific direction around the head, making it look like a beehive. Also when brushing keep it neat and flat and keep it smooth with your hand as you brush it. You may also need to apply more hair setting lotion or spray if your hair is tougher in keeping the frizz under control. If your hair is long then you will need to use hair clips to keep it in place.

Step 4: Use the hairnet to wrap your hair firmly in place.

Step 5: Leave the dry wrap on for several hours, overnight would be the best and most suitable. Once time has passed remove the hairnet and you will see the new effect of your hair in soft curls. Continue to brush it gently and it will have a great new styled look!

In conclusion the dry wrap style for African American hair is very attractive and makes your hair look and seem healthy. If you want to keep your hair healthy it is a great idea to use leave-in moisturizer everyday. If you want to give your self an African American style then you certainly are very lucky to have so much of hairstyles available to you and this dry wrap style is one that is strongly recommended.

Comments

Ria 2 years ago

Please tell me you're joking with this line:

"African American hair is known to be very unique compared to a normal Americans."

NORMAL American's?! What the hell is a NORMAL American's hair? Do enlighten us. Please also explain what is abnormal about black hair.

Ashley 21 months ago

I was thinking the SAME thing!!! That opening line has GOT to go...

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