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Several months ago I read about the baggy method and the green house effect for maximum moisture retention for natural hair. The method entails that you combine your usual L.O.C method or any alternative along with heat throughout the night. This should in turn open up your hair shaft allowing for maximum penetration of products and moisture retention. These two methods are slightly similar but not entirely the same, so today's special treatment will be the baggy method.

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The Fulani Silk Wrap Method is a process created by the Fulani people in parts of West Africa and Nigeria to combat dryness, promote hair growth and help retain moisture.

The process is simple. You can see for yourself in the video below.  Take a silk scarf long enough to wrap around your hair, wet the…

6 The baggy method (sometimes spelled baggie method) or baggy hair method is a moisturizing technique that many naturals use as a consistent part of their natural hair regimen.

So, how do you baggy your natural hair?

The baggy method can be done on the entire head (i.e., full head baggy method) or only on the ends of your hair – like a pony tail (ponytail only baggy method). The bagging process entails moisturizing your hair and then covering it with a shower cap, plastic bag, or some other type of head covering (bagging).

What are the benefits of the bagging?

We often say that it’s important to increase the number of good things that you do for your hair, while you decrease the number of bad things that you do to your hair. Bagging relies on your body heat and utilizes moisture that would typically evaporate under normal conditions. This moisture remain a liquid ready to be utilized by the hair strands when needed. When done properly, the method can help reduce dryness. Some women attest to several additional benefits from bagging – like mitigating split-ends and breakage. It’s also worth noting that some women experience itching during bagging or soaking wet hair after bagging. So, there could be a few moments of trial and error if you decide to give this method a try.

Which type of bag can be used?

You can use various household items, including sandwich bags, plastic shower caps, saran wrap and shopping bags.

How to apply a full head baggy method?

Moisturize your hair by using your favorite moisturizer. Place a bag (or baggie) on your hair. You can utilize this method at any time – during the day or night. If you use the method during the day, then you can use a head cover, like a scarf or netting to cover the bag or wrap. If you have short natural hair, you’ll likely decide to use the full head baggy method. If your hair is longer, then the ponytail method or the full head method can be used. Note that some women decide to wet their hair with water prior to applying a moisturizing product, others decide modify the method in various other ways. So, there really isn’t “right” way to baggy the hair; use the concepts outlined in this article to find out if the process works for your hair.

Ponytail Baggy Method

This method usually involves separating your hair in sections, usually between 2 – 4 sections, and applying your favorite moisturizer to the ends of your hair. Then, cover each section with saran wrap or plastic wrap. Note: The method can also be done with one ponytail also.

Some Final Thoughts

It’s critical that you don’t only focus on moisturizing during your natural hair journey. You should consider balancing moisture and protein for your hair. Furthermore, you will need to determine the duration that works best for your hair. It’s probably best to start small, maybe a couple of hours, and then analyze the results. Some naturals have reportedly used the baggy method overnight and seen good results. So, you will need to play around with the method a little to find the right length of time for your hair.

Hi all,

The baggy method requires you to put on a shower or processing cap over your hair after you've moisturised it. This method traps heat and moisture in the cap and so gives your hair a conditioning effect. To increase this effect, it is always best to make sure that the bag has been tied well (not to the extent that it will hurt your head or hairline). You can also put a hat or scarf over your shower/processing cap to maximise the heat. You can use the baggy method on the ends of your hair as well by tying the bag over your ponytail. 

I baggy my hair around three times a week for a few hours (mostly two to five hours). I don't baggy overnight, I find sleeping with a shower cap quite annoying. You will also find that your hair will be over-moisturised or even wet when doing it overnight. Some people do it overnight and it can be very beneficial for them. 

A few weeks ago I took my hair out of yarn braids. I gave my hair about three weeks break from the yarn braids.

What you need: 

Shower or processing cap (not pictured here). I used a plastic processing cap. 

SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Masque (you can pick any conditioner of your choice). 

Optional: hair ties (to tie up the end of the processing cap if it is too big to fully cover the head well and trap the heat). Water (in the blue spray bottle).

I first spritzed my hair with water and added the SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Masque, sealing in the moisture. I focused especially on the ends and tried to work it well into my hair. 

I placed the cap over my head. I made sure all of my twists were covered and that my head was well covered.

I then put a beanie over my cap. It trapped the heat in quite well. I wore it for about four hours. 

My hair felt very soft and moisturised and it was a little bit damp. This pic was taken for a challenge to grow my edges thicker, longer and fuller. I will make a separate post on that and hope to keep it updated. 

 I enjoy baggying because it keeps my hair moisturised for longer compared to using a leave in to moisturise my hair. My hair is tightly coiled and it dries very easily. I used the SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Masque because it leaves my hair very soft. I have not tried it as a wash out deep conditioner yet, but I find it light enough to seal my hair with. 

I find baggying more moisturising than deep conditioning, so it's a regular thing in my regimen. I try not to overdo it because over-moisturised hair can easily break off. Another thing I really like about the baggy method is that you can do it on the go. You can do it while running errands, sitting in class or going out, simply because you can put a beanie, a scarf or a hat over it. 

Benefits of baggying; 

Keeps hair moisturised

Serves as a great 'pick-me-up' if you've neglected your hair

Very simple to do 

Can be done on the go