What is a Silk Wrap & How to Silk Wrap Your Hair

If you’ve never heard of a silk wrap, you’re definitely not alone! So what is a silk wrap and how to silk wrap your hair? A relatively new hair treatment technique, silk wrapping involves wrapping dry hair (using saran wrap) with a bit of moisturizer and a shine spray under a hooded dryer. The goal of a silk wrap treatment is to give relaxed hair that flat iron, silky, and shiny look after just one treatment. Silk wrapping can actually also apply to nails, where you apply a piece of silk fabric, such as a silk scarf, onto a broken nail to mend it!

What is a Silk Wrap?

The reason why the silk wrap is so popular is that it doesn’t damage the hair like other hair treatments that use a ton of heat. Getting straight hair using the hair wrap method is easy, safe, and a natural alternative to using harsh chemicals and intense heat.

How to Silk Wrap Your Hair

The technique of silk wrapping is not at all hard to do, and will give you some pretty awesome results without spending a fortune or damaging your hair! The process of straightening natural, curly hair can be a daunting one, and can also differ from person to person. Those with naturally thick and curly hair can greatly benefit from silk wrapping. It’s something that can be done in the comfort of your own home.

The Process of Silk Wrapping:

1. Before starting, make sure your hair is completely dry. If the hair is relaxed, roller set first, or, if natural, follow your usual routine of straightening your hair.
2. Grab about a dime-sized amount of your moisturizer (preferably a heat protectant one to prevent heat damage). Rub into your hair concentrating on ends. Use a comb to distribute evenly throughout your hair.
3. Brush the hair into a smooth wrap and do not use any pins as this may give you creases in the end. If need be, spray a light layer of an oil sheen spray.
4. Apply the saran wrap over your hair, and make sure that it’s firmly secured.
5. Blow-dry your hair for about 10 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and comb out the wrap. Read more

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