How to wrap your hair at night (doobie wrap) to keep your blowout

The doobie wrap (or "wrap") is the secret Dominican women have used for generations to keep a blowout smooth. It takes about five minutes a night and can add days to your style.

What you need

• A wide-tooth comb or a paddle brush.
• A few bobby pins or flat clips.
• A satin or silk scarf (or a satin bonnet).

Step by step

1. Start with dry hair. Never wrap damp or sweaty hair.
2. Make a side part on the side you normally wear it.
3. Comb the hair around your head in one direction, keeping it flat against your scalp, like you're wrapping a towel around your head.
4. Keep going around until all the hair is wrapped. Pin it as you go so it stays flat.
5. Cover it with your satin scarf, tied firmly but not tight.
6. In the morning, remove the pins, comb in the opposite direction and let it fall.

Tip: alternate the direction every night (clockwise one night, counterclockwise the next) so the roots don't flatten on one side.

Common mistakes

• Using a cotton scarf or pillowcase: cotton absorbs moisture and creates frizz. Satin or silk is best.
• Too many products: heavy oils make hair look greasy and flat. A drop of light serum on the ends is enough.
• Pins that are too tight: they can leave marks. Use flat clips or pin loosely.
• Skipping it "just one night": one night without protection can undo a lot of the smoothness.

Short hair?

If your hair is too short to wrap, pin it in small flat sections or simply use a satin bonnet and a satin pillowcase.

More tips

Read how long a silk press lasts and the differences between a Dominican blowout and a silk press. When you're ready for your next blowout, book online at our salon in Port Reading. Se habla español.

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