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Question about head wraps
Mar 14^th, 2007 at 8:08pm

Hi, I'm new here. I've read through a lot of your boards and your advice is great.

I have a question about head wraps. My hair has been in a funk lately (some conditioner mistakes and such). And today I just couldn't deal with it, so I finally did my hair up in a ginormous scarf (after looking up techniques for such things on the Internet) and was surprised to find that it's quite possibly the most comfortable hair-do I've ever had. It doesn't fall down; it keeps my hair contained; it doesn't get in my face; it's comfortable - it's lovely. The thing is, it won't stay put with a slick scarf, so I had to use a cotton-ish one. I know that cotton isn't good for hair (at least for pillowcases and things), because it catches against it and breaks it. But, the wrap is snug and it doesn't move and neither does my hair underneath it - and I'm not taking it on and off - I just put it up in the morning and left it all day - so I don't think it's hurting it, but I'm not certain. Anyone know? Or have a good guess? I love it, but I'll make do without if I'm doing damage. Thanks.

(Oh, and sorry for being so wordy on my first post)

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Re: Question about head wraps
Reply #1 - Mar 14^th, 2007 at 8:16pm

First off, Welcome to Longlocks!! I hope you'll formally introduce yourself in the new member thread. (hint, hint)

I think you're probably fine as long as its not too tight. I wonder if you couldn't put a 'slippery-er' scarf on first? If you're really worried about it. Also, you could do a nice leave in conditioner or a bit of oil on the hair to lubricate it which should be more gentle on your hair.

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Re: Question about head wraps
Reply #2 - Mar 15^th, 2007 at 7:31am

Welcome!

I have a similar problem with wearing scarves - they slip off! A cotton scarf would be OK as long as there isn't a lot of movement that would cause rubbing against the hair and scalp. You might also try securing your scarf with a snap clip or bobby pin. If you use pins/clips to secure the scarf, be sure to change the placement from day to day so that you don't cause breakage. (and of, course, be careful when removing them!).

A picture of your scarf wrap would be great to see. Wink

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Re: Question about head wraps
Reply #3 - Mar 15^th, 2007 at 2:48pm

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!

First: picture!

(Not the best wrap-job ever, I know - but I just sort of threw it back up for the photo).

It's pretty much just some fabric that I had and cut into a triangle (if cotton-y scarves aren't universally bad for my hair, though, I'm ditching it and buying myself one of these: http://www.coveryourhair.com/Tichel_6.html)

I don't wear it oppressively tight, but I do wear it tight enough to keep it from moving at all. Also, I put oil in my hair before putting it up (but I do that whether I'm wearing a scarf or not). I'm a little afraid that if I used a slicker scarf underneath that both scarves'll just slide off the back of my head (could be paranoia, though).

Also, I don't plan on wearing it everyday - just on excessively bad hair days

, when I really really need it.

Oh, and, Sakina, I'll check out the introduction section. Is that where people show pictures of their hair? Because I'm not sure if I have any good ones...hmmmm...and I certainly don't want pictures up of my hair the way it looks now (lol).

Anyway, thank you both for the welcome and for your hair expertise. I really appreciate it.

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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #4 - Mar 15^th, 2007 at 5:30pm Hi and welcome abgrubb! I went on the site that you gave above and it is a great site. I myself have not worn a head scarf or any of the items that are there,but given my length,it wouldn't be a bad idea! Thanks for the great site!!!
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Re: Question about head wraps
Reply #5 - Mar 15^th, 2007 at 8:34pm

Great picture! I love that style. I apparently have a head that is shaped in such a way that a scarf will never stay on like that - I'm envious!

As for the cotton, I don't think there is a problem with wearing a scarf like that. There are many women around here that wear cotton blend scarves like that every day and their hair is beautiful (when you are lucky enough to see it!). The scarf protects your hair from the sun and other elements (and covers the greasies!!! Grin

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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #6 - Mar 16^th, 2007 at 11:46am Welcome abgrubb! I liked the sight you posted. I wear head scarfs from time to time. I like snoods mostly for those yucky hair days and hijabs for working one houses when we paint or are sanding floors. I like the tichel it looks great!
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Re: Question about head wraps
Reply #7 - Mar 16^th, 2007 at 7:01pm

Glad you guys like the site. I found it when I was looking for wrapping techniques - I've never been great at just "figuring stuff out" - and saw something about tiechels ("Tiechels? hmmmm"). The instructions may be better other places (like here: http://www.tznius.com/cgi-bin/tying.pl, if you need help like I did, curlgirl) but I really liked the look of coveryourhair's products.

Things I've learned about my scarf since last posting:

It's great for working outside (and for cleaning the bathtub)
It's also great for driving with the windows down (I can't tell you how long it's been since I could do that)

(wow those bullets really indent the heck of things, don't they?)

So, yay for scarves enabling my laziness! I am so glad I can use them.

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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #8 - Mar 17^th, 2007 at 9:04am thank you!! Now I'll have to get a scarf and have a new hair toy to play with!!!
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DonnaG Amethyst Offline A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Posts: 15 California Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #9 - Mar 22^nd, 2007 at 12:30am Both of my Slovak grandmothers with very long hair wore babushkas, triangular scarves. I guess they've never gone out of style! Donna
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Sakina Stardust Offline August 2O1O @ the Louvre Posts: 3399 Arizona Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #10 - Apr 19^th, 2007 at 10:24pm I went to the cover your hair site and thought I'd give it a try. Here's me in my black and metalic covering, tied in the bun style (my favorite) I still don't know how to use the photo stuff on this new computer, sorry its ginormous.
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #11 - Apr 19^th, 2007 at 11:01pm What a beautiful scarf and you wrapped it so perfectly! Thanks for the picture.
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Sakina Stardust Offline August 2O1O @ the Louvre Posts: 3399 Arizona Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #12 - Apr 19^th, 2007 at 11:04pm Thanks, BB. I wore it all day and didn't have it slip down or need to be retied and it was a windy day!! These are really light weight and fun to wear.
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abgrubb Amethyst Offline LongLocks Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #13 - Apr 19^th, 2007 at 11:35pm Wow, that's an excellent wrap job. And aren't they amazing? I love mine (so much I had no trouble ignoring taunts when visiting my younger brother that I looked like a cancer patient - you try having almost waist-length hair on a windy day, buzz-cut boy ).
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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: Question about head wraps Reply #14 - Apr 20^th, 2007 at 7:23am lol! Abgrubb! Beautiful job,Sakina on the wrapping
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