Beauty

[wvumountiefan]

I have thick hair that is long, about 3/4 of the way down my back. I am looking for a micro fiber type hair towel. I've tried the Turbie Twist, but it's too small. Do you gals have any recs for me? I put it up with a towel, but it's so heavy. TIA

[jpie]

@wvumountiefan

I use a really soft pillow case to get the excess water out of my hair because it doesn't rough up the hair cuticle. I don't keep it on my head in a turban-type configuration. I'm not sure how this would work on your hair, but maybe you could wrap it around and then tuck it in to secure?

[wvumountiefan]

I've never thought about a pillow case. Thanks, I will give this a try, but I do like to put it up in a turbin style while I do my makeup. 

[jpie]

@wvumountiefan

Here are some pictures of the SLAP cap (Satin Lined Caps) by Grace Eleyae.  

I bought one to sleep in but it drove me crazy.  I couldn't fall asleep with it on my head.  I don't think it would work for wet hair though (because of the satin lining).  There are a lot of online reviews as well as You Tube videos too.

I never have worked to style it with my curly hair.  Perhaps it is a little to hip-hop for my tailored/classic styles?

It has a large capacity, I think it could even house dreadlocks if they weren't too extreme!  

[ChynnaBlue]

I like the Aquis hair towels and turbans. I've sometimes found them at Ross or Marshalls. I used to grab a few when I saw them there because they're not cheap.You can also find them on Amazon. Try searching for Aquis turban or Lisse Hair Turbans.

[ChynnaBlue]

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@wvumountiefan wrote:

I've never thought about a pillow case. Thanks, I will give this a try, but I do like to put it up in a turbin style while I do my makeup. 

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@wvumountiefan, have you tried an old t-shirt as a turban? Many of us curly girls use old t-shirts to blot hair dry after a shower and/or use t-shirts to make a turban and hold the curls in place. It's called plopping. 

Here's a video. She starts the actual turban/plotting at about 2:10 in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsmB3l02F1M

She ties the knot in the front. Here's a video of a woman who ties it in the back. She starts the actual turban around 38 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt8FmXoKjgM

[wvumountiefan]

@ChynnaBlue  I will watch that video, but wanted to respond first by saying Thank you for the info. It's been a struggle, but I had never thought about a tshirt either. I will also look for the Aquis brand. Once again, thanks for all the info!!

[Tinkrbl44]

@wvumountiefan

Maybe it's time to cut some of it off?    It would be a lot  easier to work with if it wasn't so long.

[Mardie]

 I've made this suggestion before so please bear with me.  Go to the automotive section of Walmart and look around for the car wash products.  Look for a package of microfiber towels that will cost about $20.00 for five towels.  I find these towels are nice and thick and very absorbent.  I wrap one around my wet hair for about 5 minutes and my hair is air dried very quickly.  Hope this helps. Mardie

[riley1]

I use an old cotton t-shirt