Hey everyone,I have been seeing videos and blogs about the Banding technique for natural hair. I have problems with shrinkage. So, I've decided to try it. I performed this after deep conditioning, shampooing, and moisturizing my hair. Here are the materials that I used (you may find others that work better for you):
-Wide-tooth comb- dollar store
-Cloth bands (without the metal) or the Ouchless bands by Goody - dollar store
-Thick little bands shown in the picture to the left--(I soaked them in Olive Oil) dollar store
-Deep Conditioner
- a good moisturizer
1. I soaked my bands in oil before using them. This was to prevent breakage.
2. I applied a deep conditioner, cream, and oil to the section and
combed through. My hair was damp, not wet.
3. Comb the damp section. Put a thick band around the base of the section. (not too tight)
4 Then take a small, thin band and put it diagonal down the section of your hair. You should have a "pigtail", sticking straight out like the picture below. Please make sure that the ends of your hair are moisturized to avoid breakage.
5. Afterwards you can sleep on a satin pillow case or satin bonnet
In the morning....
I carefully took out each section. Mine was still a bit damp.
I raked the comb through the sections to hide my parts and put on a headband. (See picture below)