I am sure you are familiar with the classic towel-turban hairstyle that we see in movies as a way to show that an actress has just stepped out of the shower. Now you can have that look too.
You know the look I am talking about. The one where you wrap your damp hair in a towel to speed up the drying process and get your hair out of your face while you go do your skincare routine and start doing your makeup.
Even if your natural hair is still short, wrapping a towel turban will give you a wonderfully feminine look and feel straight out of the shower or bath.
If you don’t know what you are doing, this simple towel turban can be more complicated to achieve as it looks.
The good news is that I have a step-by-step tutorial on how to wrap hair in a towel. So read carefully and start practicing.
How To Create A Towel Turban For Wrapping Your Hair
Are you ready to get started? Good. Here is what you should do.
Pick The Right Towel
You need the right towel. It must be soft and big enough for you.
If possible, you want a microfiber towel. They are soft and won’t damage your hair. If you don’t have access to a microfiber towel then use the softest towel that you have of the right size.
If your towel is too small your turban look won’t work. It’s also important to choose a towel that’s wide enough to reach from the nape of your neck to your hairline, and long enough to fall past your shoulders.
When I travel I use a hair wrap. This is specifically made for hair wrapping. It is made from really soft, light, microfiber material and has a button fastener to keep the wrap from coming undone.
Remove Excess Water
The last thing that you want is your wrap to leak. There is nothing as frustrating than water dripping down your face from your wrap ruining your freshly applied makeup.
To prevent your wrap from leaking and speed up the drying process, remove excess water from your hair.
Gently pat/blot your hair with your microfiber towel to soak up some of the water. I usually use a different microfiber towel for this so that my towel turban can go on dry.
If you have thick or long hair, flip your hair over during this step to ensure you get at all your hair with your towel.
Detangle Your Hair
Before you even start wrapping your hair up in your towel, it is vital that you detangle it.
Skip this at your peril. If you have any knots and tangles, turban-wrapping will cause your knots and tangles to become even more knotted and tangled.
Use a wide-tooth comb to gently comb through your damp hair.
Flip Your Hair
Bend forward so that all of your hair is flipped forward, hanging in front of your face. Use your comb to help guide your strands forward if needed.
You need to do this step even if your hair is short or you will not be able to position your towel correctly.
Position Your Towel
Position your towel so that your head is at its center, and the edge is at the nape of your neck just below your hairline.
Adjust your towel so there is an equal length hanging on either side of your head.
Bring each side toward the front of your head. Pinch the two sides together at the center of your forehead, right on your hairline.
Ensure that each side is positioned firmly around your head. Besides keeping your towel turban in place, it is applying slight pressure that will ultimately determine whether your hair dries or not.
What I do is tuck the towel behind my ears. That way it is not in the way when I apply my primer and foundation to start my makeup routine.
Twist Twist And Twist Some More
Begin to twist the length of your towel, starting at the center of your hairline. Keep twisting all the way until you reach the ends.
Flip It Back
Stand upright and fold your towel (and hair, in the process) backward so that it falls over your head and hangs down behind you.
Secure In Place
If needed, use a clip to secure the end of the towel in place. You don’t want your towel to shift during the next two steps!
Because my hair is not that long I sometimes tuck the twisted ends back under the towel behind my head.
Wait It Out
Depending on how long and thick your hair is, wait around 30-60 minutes for your hair to dry.
If your hair is still wet after half an hour then replace your towel with a fresh one. That’s because the one you have been using will have already soaked up all the water it can and won’t be able to dry your hair further.
There are two ways you can use this time. You may be tempted to check your phone or play video games.
However, a better to use that time will be some feminine pampering. I start with moisturizing. Then I will check my eyebrows to see any wayward hairs need to be trimmed or tweezed. I’ll also curl my lashes and start on my makeup.
Flip Forward And Remove The Towel
Flip your head forward once more and gently unwrap your towel.
Your hair should be mostly dry at this point. Let your hair air-dry the rest of the way. If your hair is still quite wet you will need to wrap your hair with a fresh, dry towel as your towel will be too wet to get more done.
Some Extra Tips For Drying Hair
Now that you know how to wrap your hair in a towel like a pro, let’s take a closer look at some extra tips for drying your hair.
Use A Blow-Dry Primer
Blow drying your hair is always an option. I use a hairdryer when I am time-crunched or in winter when I don’t want to head out the door with damp hair.
The trouble with blowdrying your hair is the heat damage that accumulates and can ruin your goals of growing out your hair.
When I do need to reach for the hairdryer I first spritz on some quick-dry primer spray. It has a lightweight formula that cuts down drying time. But more importantly, it protects my strands from heat damage.
Air Dry Your Hair When Possible
I know, waiting for your hair to air dry on its own takes time.
However, allowing your hair to air dry whenever possible is worth it in the long run.
Try to cut down on your use of hair-damaging hot tools by letting your hair dry on its own. Now that you can do a towel turban, you can safely cut down your hair drying time.
Use Hair Drying Time To Your Feminine Advantage
There is no reason why all that time waiting for your hair to dry has to be wasted.
Use this valuable time for other parts of your beauty routine. I moisturize, do my brows, and curl my lashes. You can do your makeup or paint your nails.
You can also practice your feminine deportment such as your walk or sitting with correct posture.
If you are practicing how to sit like a lady and the different ways to cross your legs you can read some more articles here on Pink Femme to become a better lady in the process.
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