Hey Curlies,
I constantly get questions about ways to retain length and moisture. Later on I will do a post simply on that concept, but for now I want to inform you all of another way of achieving both.
The baggy method is a way to get soft and moisturized hair everyday. It is also a very simple concept. This method is similar to deep conditioning because they both trap in the moisture.
How to (Option one)
- Apply your favorite leave-in conditioner or moisturizer
- On top of your previous product, apply your favorite oil to seal
- Add a plastic shower cap, grocery bag or things similar to your entire head
- Go to bed
This method creates a steam effect that will soften your hair.
How to (Option two)
- Apply your favorite leave-in conditioner or moisturizer
- On top of your previous product, apply your favorite oil to seal
- Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Be sure that it is a loose ponytail
- Add a plastic shower cap, grocery bag or things similar to only the ends. This is the hair that qualifies as the ponytail.
- To keep the cap in place, use a elastic band or rubber band to secure it. Be sure that the band is tied around the plastic and not your hair
- Go to bed
This method is similar to the method above, but it only moisturizes the ends of your hair. This would be great if your ends seem a bit rough or dry.
Be sure not to add too much product. You only want to use about a nickel to quarter-sized amount of both moisturizer and oil.
In the morning simply remove the cap and go. Both of these methods can also be used on protective styles such a braids and twists. If you decide to go that route, it is best to use a leave-in conditioning spray instead of a cream based moisturizer.
-Victoria(@ClassyCurlies)
Okay! Update me on your progress.
I recently started baggying again, in my jheri curl days my hair grew like mad crazy! I'm two years natural and felt that my hair was growing slow (since I'm not using any chemicals) and tried to figure out jheri curl days vs natural days- what was I doing then vs now? Baggying! I'm hoping to see better results in 2013.