Last Updated on September 11, 2022 by The Blessed Queens
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Learning how to do a silk wrap on natural hair is important sis, you know why? Because your hair needs a change of style here and there! So what happens when you get a silk wrap on your natural hair?
Silk wrap is a very helpful technique that if you learn how to do a silk wrap on natural hair you’ve learned a super important thing.
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How To Do A Silk Wrap On Natural Hair
How To Do A Silk Wrap On Natural Hair
Why? I believe that learning how to get your hair looking good after a flat iron session or a big achievement in my opinion because the humidity and shrinkage be competing who will overcome first lol!
Silk wrap is one of the best ways to get bone-straight hair without the demanding heat of a Dominican blowout or the aches and pains of a classic hot press with a hot comb.
it is a way to not only get your hair very straight, but it will appear sleek, bouncy and voluminous.
If you get your silk wrap done well you will achieve staying straight for several days or even a couple weeks!
When it comes to too much of everything… silk wrap could also cause some not so pleasant results!
Recurring silk wraps mean recurring heat and we all know that is a no-no in the natural hair world. So take it, easy mama!
I think you should see how your hair reacts to heat in order for you to not overdo it
Meaning if you’re hair breaks very easily after using heat, you may want to refrain from this style or get it done by a trusted hairdresser.
The good news that a beautiful silk wrap can be done on any and all natural hair; from the straightest of straight to the kinkiest of curly.
What is a silk wrap?
A silk wrap is a way to straighten hair with less of the damaging effects of heat usage. If you want your hair bone straight then silk wrap is your go-to solution
Silk wrap can be done on natural and relaxed hair as well.
The How to Do a Silk Wrap to Straighten Natural Hair
Now when it comes to keeping your natural hair straight, silk wraps are the perfect alternative to a blowout and flat iron.
Because silk wraps require less heat and can save your hair from heat damage because nobody has time for that!
If you are looking to straighten your natural hair and still have thick hair without the excess heat, this is the style for you.
Here are five easy steps to getting the perfect silk wrap like a pro!
Start with Clean Hair
You should start off with clean and conditioned hair then thoroughly detangle your hair while the conditioner is in and then rinse.
One of the basic steps of a silk wrap includes good shampoo and conditioning but you could deep condition too so don’t skip that!
When you start conditioning sit under a hair dryer for a deeper condition. If not allow to allow dry or blow with your blower dryer for 10 minutes. And then rinse.
Don’t forget your Heat Protectant!
Apply your favorite heat protectant to your damp hair along with a leave-in conditioner to ensure your hair is protected as well as moisturized.
Next, apply your favorite foaming wrap lotion.
Rollerset anyone?
For those that can master their rollers, use rollers to set your hair.
Make sure you completely roll all of your hair in equal sections the same length of your hair. You can use smaller rollers if your hair happens to be shorter in some sections!
A dryer is your best friend!
You need dry hair so sit under the dryer while watching a nice video or listening to some music.
This could take anywhere from 1-3 hours for most women due to your hair density and thickness patience is needed.
Once your hair is completely dry, gently take down all of the rollers and it will be time to…
…Wrap it up!
Wrap your hair using saran wrap to tightly seal in all of your hair.
Be sure it is tight and there are no tears or hair unwrapped. Once the hair is wrapped sit back under the dryer for 15 to 20 minutes to set the wrap.
Finally unwrap your hair for a beautiful, full look.
Here are some of the tools you will need for a silk wrap include:
- Good shampoo and conditioner
- Heat Protectant
- Blow dryer
- Hair dryer (that you sit under)
- Flat iron
- Wide tooth comb
- Blow dryer brush
- plastic wrap
It might seem like a lot but learning how to silk wrap your natural hair is a necessary skill if you enjoy seeing your hair straight.
This is a really good styling method for us natural and if you’ve ever been to the salon, you may have heard someone ask for a silk wrap on natural hair.
How long will your silk wrap last?
as long as you’re properly caring for it a silk wrap can last however long you want it to.
It all depends on how you’re wrapping it up at night, your activity levels, and sometimes the weather can even be a determining factor in the length of time you can keep your hair straightened.
How do you sleep with a silk wrap?
When it comes to sleeping at night you should do the silk wrap method. Here are two ways:
- cross-wrapping or
- a traditional wrap in one direction.
Don’t pin your hair with pins else it will leave marks to your straight hair. Get some silk scarves to help you complete the wrapping process at night.
Silk and satin are the only materials you should be using on your hair no matter what texture or style you going for.
Is Silk wrap on Relaxed hair possible?
If you want to silk wrap relaxed hair, you would follow these exact same steps that were mentioned above.
The flat iron first and skip the rollers since your hair is already straight.
Nut if you want to save your hair from too much heat, exclude the flat iron and go for roller sets. This is a great opportunity to save yourself some heat usage.
Can Silk Wrap on Short Hair work?
The only challenge is to straighten short natural hair but besides that, the steps should be the same.
If you’re a beginner, you’ll want to make sure that you have the right sized rollers for your roller set.
You definitely do not want to end up with deep curls, choose a bigger (but still small) roller.
Wrapping can also get stressful with short hair. What’s the trick? Bobby pins! If you reach a point where your hair is falling add a bobby pin, continue wrapping, and add more as necessary.
Silk wrap using a hand dryer?
Although it seems impossible it is possible to silk wrap your hair with a hand dryer.
- use a plastic cap (or bag if you don’t have caps)
- put it on top of your saran wrapped hair.
Make sure you find some way to prop up your handheld dryer, or you could just hold it yourself for the 20-minute duration.
With this technique, you can deep condition your hair with this blow drying method.
Is a silk Press good for natural hair?
How To Do A Silk Wrap On Natural Hair
There you have it, How To Do A Silk Wrap On Natural Hair
What is your favorite method of styling after your wash day?
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Xo, Queen
