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  • Question
    What are hair wraps?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Hair wraps are decorative accents made by braiding your hair and then wrapping the braids in colorful thread. They are a great, non-damaging way to add bright pieces to your hair.
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    How much does it cost to get a hair wrap?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can easily do hair wraps yourself. In a salon, they may charge anywhere from $2.50 to $10 per wrap.
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    How do you wrap your hair with a towel?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Tip your head upside down and lay a towel over your hair so that the long edge is at the nape. Then, fold one side over the front then the other side and twist them together and in to form a tight edge. Flip your head back up.
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    How do you make a hair bun?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Gather the hair together as if you are making a ponytail. Twist the ends until the hair forms a smooth rope. Wind the rope around starting at the center, tuck the ends in, and secure with bobby pins.
  • Question
    What type of thread should we use to make the hair wrap?
    Community Answer
    Try embroidery thread/floss. It is thinner than what the article showed, but it seems to work the best.
  • Question
    Are these cultural appropriation?
    Community Answer
    No, it is just a style.
  • Question
    How many times can I get a hair wrap wet?
    Community Answer
    It could probably withstand several showers full of water. However, the drier you keep it, the longer it will last, so consider tying a plastic baggie around the wrap, or not getting your hair wet at all during the shower.
  • Question
    Do I have to cut the whole lock of hair off when I want to get rid of it?
    Evie Apicella
    Community Answer
    No you do not. You can find the end of the thread and cut it out easily.
  • Question
    Are hair wraps hard to make?
    Evie Apicella
    Community Answer
    Depending on the style, generally no. They are fairly easy to make. The more complex the pattern, the harder it will be.
  • Question
    Can you shower and use shampoo plus conditioner with a hair wrap in?
    Maura Behan
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    It's generally not recommended to shower with a hair wrap in, especially if you plan to use shampoo and conditioner. Most hair wraps aren't designed to handle water exposure, and getting them wet can make them lose their effectiveness or cause discomfort. If you're using a protective style or treatment that involves a hair wrap, it's best to remove it before showering and washing your hair.
  • Question
    How do you take the hair wraps out?
    Elizabeth Fox
    Community Answer
    For the first and second methods, you can just cut the end of the thread (not the hair) and it should come undone easily if you tug gently at it. For the third and fourth methods, you will need to cut the end of the thread first and then untie the knots one by one. Do not give up if it takes some time, because it is much better to do it slowly and carefully than cut the whole lock of hair off.
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    How long is it safe to leave the string in your hair?
    Elizabeth Fox
    Community Answer
    Leave it in for a week or two. Otherwise, that lock of hair in the hair wrap will start falling out.
  • Question
    Is there a specific thread to wrap your hair with? Can I do it with yarn?
    Elizabeth Fox
    Community Answer
    You can. However, it might be thicker and less secure than ones that are made with embroidery floss.
  • Question
    What is the best hair color?
    Elizabeth Fox
    Community Answer
    It depends on what your style is. If you are unsure, ask friends or family which colours they think suit you best!
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