This method works best on damp hair, but you can work with dry hair as well. It is very similar to the LOC (leave-in conditioner, oil, and cream) method used before styling hair. This method is safe for your hair, but be aware that it can weaken and break your hair over time.
You can use other moisturizing products and oils instead, if you prefer.
Use tangle-free hair ties to prevent snagging.
Pull your hair taut while doing this.
When you have one last wrap left on your hair tie, fold the ends of your hair down, and wrap the hair tie one last time. This will make it more secure.
If your hair isn’t dry, re-pin the banded hair, cover it with the scarf, and wait until it is dry.
Make sure that your hair is dry and freshly-washed. Be aware that this method can cause matts, especially if your natural hair texture is coarse or prone to matting in the first place. If you have very thick hair, you may want to divide your hair into 8 sections instead.
Do not secure the hair with an elastic, just hold it in your hand.
Do not use wool, acrylic, or wool-blend yarn. You need to use cotton yarn. You can find it in fabric stores and crafting stores. You will be wearing your threaded hair under wigs and scarves, but it would still be a good idea to match the yarn as closely as possible to your own hair.
Do not cut the yarn yet. You will still need it to finish wrapping your hair.
You will need to extend your wrapping just past the folded-over ends.
Remember to reapply the moisturizing products to each section.
Your hair may become longer after just a few weeks, and the hair growth may continue up to 6 months.
Your hair should be dry at this point.
Pull the rope braids tightly across your head to help further stretch out the hair. If you didn’t secure the rope braids with mini hair elastics, they may have come untwisted. If that happened, simply re-twist them before pinning them.
Your hair may be wavy or curly when you undo the twists. If you like, you can wear this as a style.
Instead of doing 6 sections, try 8 or 10 this time. If you want your curls to have more definition, don’t fluff them out this round. [20] X Research source
