Tuck hair around an elastic headband

Step by step

1. 

   STEP 1 OF 3

   Place a comfortable soft band

   • Begin with dry detangled hair and a smooth fabric-covered elastic headband. Choose one without sharp decorations; skip damaged or snagging bands.
   • Place the band over the loose hair, with its back resting across the outside of the lengths. Adjust it gently to a position that stays without pressing.
   • Move your head to check comfort before wrapping. If it hurts or slides badly, remove it and use a better-fitting band.
2. 

   STEP 2 OF 3

   Twist and tuck sections over the band

   • Take a small section near one side, about an inch wide. Twist it lightly, then lift the end upward over the band and tuck it down behind the band.
   • Support the band with one hand while guiding the hair with the other. For a longer section, repeat the wrap only while it stays smooth and comfortable.
   • Continue with neighboring sections toward the back, then work from the other side. Tuck loose ends without pulling the roots or packing the roll tightly.
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   STEP 3 OF 3

   Unwind every section before lifting

   • Support the band and find the last tucked end by touch. Ease that section back out along its wrapping path, without dragging the band through hair.
   • Reverse the remaining sections one at a time. Pause to free crossed or caught hairs with your fingers rather than pulling harder.
   • When all hair is free, lift the band away with both hands. Let your hair settle and check the band for trapped strands before putting it away.