Has anybody tried this Method?

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   Has anybody used this method and if so how did it work out?

What you will need:

  � Doo-Rag

  � Firm bristle, hoarse hair brush

  � Pomade - Murray's is probably the most popular brand. I prefer Nu Nile because it

    is not as thick and doesn't build flakes.

  � Towel

  � Hot water

Your Hair & Texture

When beginning the wave process the hair should be at least 1 � inch in
length to achieve the 360 waves. Any less length would be too low for
waves to form.

Now that you have the right hair length and you have gathered the
things you will need. Let's begin your 360 Waves Process. Decide which
hair texture you have. Choose one and follow the steps from there.

Curly Hair (very soft) - If this is your hair texture you may start the 360 waves process with step 1. 

Medium Hair (normal) - If your hair lies down naturally with no extra efforts, I consider that normal. You can start 
the 360 waves process with step 1.

Very Coarse Hair (heavy, tightly curled, thick) - Many
brothers with coarse hair say they cannot achieve waves no matter how
much oil or pomade they use or how much brushing they do. But you can.
My advice is to texturize the hair first to soften it. I suggest using
a texturizing kit, like Sportin Waves, S-Curl, or Duke. Follow kit set-up instructions carefully. Leave texturizer 
in for o more than 5 minutes. Neutralize and allow the hair to dry. You can use a hair dryer or just air dry. Now you can 
start the 360 waves process with step 2.

STEP 1

Start with clean dry hair. A good conditioning shampoo would be best.

STEP 2

Apply a generous amount (size of a silver dollar) of Nu Nile throughout
the hair. It may look white as though it is too much, but don't worry.
It is not too much.

STEP 3

Soak towel with hot water. Wring well.

STEP 4

Lay towel on the hair for about 1-2 minutes. Apply pressure to the
towel allowing the pomade to melt into the hair. Remove towel.

STEP 5

Begin brushing the hair starting at the crown area. Be sure to brush
evenly in the direction that the hair grows all the way around.

STEP 6

Tie hair down with a Doo-Rag. This is best to do before you go to bed or at any leisure time you have.

STEP 7

Repeat this process 1-2 times per day.

DO NOT

DO NOT brush the hair when you remove the Doo-Rag.

DO NOT Shampoo the hair for 1-2 weeks while processing the waves. Once
the hair is wet the wave pattern will become loose. The longer you go
without shampooing the better the waves will set.

DO NOT get a haircut for 2-3 weeks. You may get a lineup, but NO Haircut.

Once you have the waves all the way around the head you may get a haircut with a 1 �  guard - with the grain.

After the hair cut repeat the wave steps process. Keep wearing the Doo-Rag. You should be good on the 360 waves from this point.

REMEMBER: Ask your barber not to use a guard less than the #1 � guard - with the grain.