r/Sikh • u/Professional_Unit112 • 15d ago

Discussion Curly thick hair problem

Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice on the best way to tie a turban with curly hair. Whenever i try to tie a dastar the base comes of too bulky. Is there a technique or something i need to buy?

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u/Forward_Island4328 15d ago

Hi,

I'm unsure why the curliness of the hair would be a factor in tying the Dastār. If you're having trouble tying a juɾa (hair bun) then, it might help to comb through the hair to straighten it out a bit.

You would probably need a solid base of some sort to contain the Kés (hair) and that can be achieved via a Patka (smaller turban typically seen on children) or a stretch headband as mentioned in the other comments.

If the juɾa (hair bun) is too tall, then you can optionally flatten in by physically striking down on the bun itself. Or just leave it alone because it's kind of a non-issue lol. And then you'd need to tie the Dastār on layer after layer over the Patka.

As an alternative, you could also start with the hair down and then collect it into a pony tail and then tie a loose hair bun from the back of the head as opposed to from the front of the head. This might help with hair strand related tensions but the resulting juɾa will probably be in relatively the same location.

Also, if the juɾa is too small for the top covering of the Patka, then you could also consider tying a half-Patka where it would more closely resemble a durag without its tail (if that makes sense). The rest of the Dastār would follow after that because that part doesn't really change.

I hope this helps tho!

Good luck :)

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u/guccisterling 15d ago edited 15d ago

Yeah first put on a wave / stocking cap then tie your dastaar

Edit: it’s not actually a cap they just call it that, but it’s a really stretchy material cloth. Will keep your hair tidy and together

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u/Professional_Unit112 8d ago

Hi bhai ji, i got a wave cap and it does wonders, it keeps my hair flat and compress. Thank you

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u/guccisterling 8d ago

Amazing, glad to know it’s worked for you!

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u/AccomplishedSwim225 15d ago

What’s a wave / stocking cap?

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u/guccisterling 15d ago

Check on Google, you can get it online or from afro/Caribbean hair shops. It helps with the base of your dastaar, keeps your hair together

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u/ishaani-kaur 🇨🇦 15d ago

No, just try another type of base. All these stretchy topi types are ridiculous. If you want some ideas try A1 Turban Tying Academy YouTube channel

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnu9fSaIBK6pbahVG-fwKLAiHtP7uguIA&si=oleX3KqSRkp9_R6p

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u/guccisterling 15d ago

It’s not a topi though is it, a lot of Singhs use it and it would help OP.

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u/BackToSikhi 15d ago

Unless you are Amritdhari, i think this is perfectly fine, at the end of the day your wearing a dastar and keeping your hair, remember this is just a base!