Even during the transition, the tape guarantees shaped curls without using heat. The technique is cheap and all you need is styling cream and your fingers.
No more complicated techniques and expensive procedures. Today, we, at Área de Mulher, came to show you a simple and cheap texturing technique. In fact, it is a technique to define your beloved curls: tapering?
But do you know how to do it? In fact, do you know what, exactly, fitment is?
Initially, the taping technique, as we have already said, serves to define the curls. In other words, it is a technique most suitable for women with curly hair.
Basically, it is simple, practical and also very affordable. Well, you just need a styling cream. The rest of the work, therefore, is left to your little fingers.
Above all, fitting is a procedure that adds texture to the hair. Therefore, to achieve this effect, you need to start by separating your hair into ribbons.
Well, it is precisely this process that will leave your hair with precise definition, with controlled volume and also with less frizz. Therefore, this technique, in addition to controlling the volume of your hair, will also make it more defined.
It is worth mentioning that it can be done both by those who are undergoing hair transition and by those who already have curly hair. However, it is not recommended for those with thin or voluminous hair.
Benefits
Benefits
- Decrease and control volume
- Help with definition
- Reduces frizz. That is, if you don’t use a hairdryer or diffuser.
- No need to use a curling iron or diffuser.
Harms
- It can cause dandruff if a large amount of leave-in is used
- Decrease the volume. But, it will also depend on your hair
- It is a time-consuming technique. Well, it’s done strand by strand
- Use a lot of leave-in or styling cream.
Fitting + hair schedule
In principle, in case you didn’t know, the hair schedule is responsible for replenishing the necessary nutrients in your hair. It even replaces the nutrients that were lost through daily pollution. Such as exposure to the sun, or excessive use of a hairdryer. Therefore, the schedule is actually a guarantee of healthy hair.
Furthermore, healthy hair is synonymous with more defined strands when it comes to curly hair. You knew?
Therefore, combining the tape technique with the hair schedule can be a more than perfect combo. Because, while one keeps your hair healthy, the other helps define your curls.
Above all, we recommend that you maintain the habit of moisturizing your hair. Furthermore, don’t forget to do hair reconstruction. Basically, these treatments are responsible for healthier, more resistant and stronger hair.
In fact, you can dare with homemade recipes too, as they can help you a lot. Like, for example, the miracle hydration recipe.
Basically, to make it, you just need coconut water and aloe vera extract. And, of course, a styling cream with UV protection, to finish those locks. In fact, if your ends are dry, also add a few drops of end repair oil.
How to tape your hair?
Before showing you the step by step, it is worth highlighting that the duration of the effect will depend on each woman’s habits. A tip from Women’s Area to help you have more defined curls for longer, in fact, is to avoid running your hands through the locks.
Step by step
1st step: Wash your hair with shampoo and finish with conditioner.
2nd step: Afterwards, while your hair is still damp, divide your hair into several layers/sections. In fact, we recommend that you start with the bottom.
3rd step: After separating your hair into sections, apply a small amount of leave-in or styling cream to the first section. Remember to divide it into wider ribbons with your fingers. So that you comb your hair with your fingers.
4th step: Knead the ribbons with your hands towards the roots. In fact, this way you will see that each ribbon will form a more shaped curl.
5th step: Repeat the procedure throughout your hair and then let it dry naturally.
Step-by-step videos
Anyway, what did you think of this taping technique? Are you ready to do it with your hair?
Come check out more articles from the Women’s Area: Porous hair – What it is, types, how to identify and treat porosity
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Featured image: Curls manual
