It’s okay if you didn’t wash and condition your hair immediately before coiling it—you can dampen your hair if it’s dry.
Leave-in conditioners come in mist and cream forms.
It is especially important to use a wide-tooth comb if you have curly or afro-textured hair. This will help to prevent damage and breakage.
It’s okay if the sections aren’t equal—they’re only used to separate your hair into more manageable sections.
Use a comb to brush the gel through the section of hair evenly if desired. Make sure you apply the gel to the ends of your hair to prevent frizz.
For example, for super small coils you might pull out 0. 5 in (1. 3 cm) sections of hair. If the strand needs more curl enhancing gel, apply another small drop to your fingers and spread it throughout the strand of hair. Use a rattail comb for even, precise sections, or use your fingers if you don’t mind sections that are not as precise.
Twist the coils as tightly or loosely as you’d like.
It doesn’t matter which direction you coil the hair, but if you do plan on separating the coils once they’re dry, it’s best to coil them all in the same direction.
This process may take 1-2 hours, or even longer if you have thick or long hair, so be patient and take a small break if needed. Dampen your hair again if it starts to dry out. Apply additional curl enhancing gel to the sections of hair if necessary. [14] X Expert Source Nikia LondyHair Augmentation Specialist Expert Interview. 7 October 2021.
You can separate each coil with the end of a comb the next day to add volume, though this may cause tangles. If desired, you can sit under a hooded dryer to make your hair dry faster.
If you don’t want to tie your hair up in a scarf, use a satin or silk pillowcase instead of a cotton pillowcase to help prevent damage to your coils.
