Your hair will be easier to work with and brush if is slightly damp.
Use a hard brush, such as a boar bristle brush, to get the best results. Moisturize with a leave-in conditioner or with oil. Try jojoba oil, olive oil, or coconut oil.
If you can’t get your hair as flat and even as you want it with your hands, smooth your hair back with a brush.
The tighter your headband, the smaller the hair puff. If you wrap your headband around too many times, you will end up with a ponytail instead of a puff. If that happens, just remove the headband, put it back on the front of your hairline and form the puff again, remembering to wrap the headband fewer times. The headband should feel snug, but don’t wrap the band around too tight or it may give you a headache or damage your hair.
Tuck any loose ends of the tie in the wrapped part of the tie. The more you pull the tie, the more your puff will shrink. Choose a color that matches your hair color if you want it to blend in, or use a contrasting color to draw attention to the accessory. If you don’t have a hair tie, you can also use a long, thin shoelace.
You can also push the puff higher on your head with one hand before your tie off and tuck the ends of the hair tie.
Use a satin or silk scarf for best results. Tuck in the ends of your scarf and leave it on to accessorize your puff.
This style can work on hair as short as 3 inches (7. 6 cm). The further back you slide the headband the smaller the puff will be.
For example, if you want the puff on the right, pull the left side of the band towards the right. It looks best if you keep the puff on top of your head, just a little off-center, rather than pulling it all the way to the side of your head.
Place the part on whichever side you normally part your hair. You can also twist the two sections of hair instead of braiding them.
A wine bottle or other liquor bottle is a good size and shape for wrapping your headband. You can also use a glass water bottle or a drinking glass.
Leave the ends of the scarf hanging down or tuck them in for a more subtle look.
Pantyhose is super stretchy and forgiving on your hair, so you won’t end up with a super-tight puff that will give you headache. Be sure to tuck in the ends of the pantyhose. Use a few bobby pins to secure the ends in place.
You should also take the puff out when you are sleeping to let your hair breathe. Sleeping with the puff in your hair can also cause headaches.
