Worlds Hot Rag Method

The following is an exerpt from the upcoming book Dippin: The Art of the Wave Game by World McCrea.

Keeping the hair moist and conditioned is very important to the waving process. There are several products on the market that can help maintain overall moisture in your hair. There are also steps that you can take to make sure that your hair and scalp take full advantage of the products you use. The following is a method that you can use for just that.

For this method you will need a soft/medium brush, leave in conditioner, medium sized towel, rat tail comb, and a durag. The leave in conditioner will remain in your hair to provide long lasting moisture. With the brush, you want something soft but firm as well so that the conditioner penetrates the individual strands of hair within the waves.

Begin by combing your hair out against the grain. You are combing against the grain so that you can lift all of your hair up to be conditioned thoroughly. Apply the leave in conditioner to slightly damp hair. Comb your hair with the grain so that it lays back down. Prepare your hotrag so that you can apply it to your hair. Leave the hot rag on for a few minutes to soften up the hair. Brush for 3 to 5 minutes. Put your durag on and prepare the hot rag again. Get the hot rag as hot as you can take and wrap it completely around your head, on top of the durag. This is going to provide heat and moisture which will activate the oils in the leave in conditioner to mimic the benefits of a hot oil treatment. Leave the rag on for about 10 minutes or more for best results.

This method, if used consistently will promote a healthy coat of hair that is shiny and soft to the touch.

Read more about it in the book.  Dippin: The Art of the Wave Game by World McCrea coming soon

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