Where To Buy A Durag In Namibia

What is a Durag?

A do-rag (alternate spellings), silky, or wave cap is a close-fitting cloth cap tied around the top of the head. Do-rags may be worn to accelerate the development of long curly/kinky hair, waves or locks in the hair; to maintain natural oils in hair (similar to a bonnet); to stop hair breakage; or to keep hair, wave patterns and braids from shifting while sleeping. Do-rags are also worn as an identity-making fashion choice, popular in African-American culture.

What does a durag symbolize?

Durags represented pride in natural hair, decades before hashtags existed. This ritual continues today, with #wavecheck videos all over social media. Each clip containing groups of young people proudly showing off their 360 waves (when their curl pattern creates a wave effect that wraps around their entire head).

List of Stores, Marts, Boutiques and Malls selling Durag

Yormarket

Durag King Namibia

Namibian online store

Tololi shop

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below are questions in relation to getting access to a durag in Namibia;

What is a durag good for?

First things first, a durag serves a function. A durag not only preserves the brushing but through consistent wearing, gives the effect of “waves” wherein your hair creates a radial effect from the crown. Durags can be worn with cornrows too, keeping them friction and frizz free for at least a while.

What durag is best for braids?

It’s no wonder why the gold durag is so popular for those looking to protect their 360 waves and braids in style. Better Spirits Durags are the first durag that makes it easier to get 360 waves. Each durag is made from imported fabric that is smooth on your skin but sturdy enough to protect your hair.

Can a durag make you lose hair?

I generally advise anyone with concerns about potential hair loss from durag use to see a dermatologist. Overall hair loss from durag use is not common and ons needs to be sure that another cause of the hair loss is actually the main reason.

What is the price of durag in Namibia?

N$100.00 – N$​170.00 

Why do guys wear Durags?

Guys wore durags to keep their hair from getting messed up while sleeping. Men with cornrows wore durags to prevent friction, frizz, and flyaways. And, most importantly, a durag can help create and maintain the waviest waves possible. And black men wearing them became seen as thugs and criminals.

How long should I wear a durag?

When should you wear it? The most hardcore guys will say that you should always wear your durag, but at the very least, you should put it on nice and tight for thirty minutes after brushing. Sleeping is another time you should wear your durag, as it will hold your waves in place.

Who should wear a durag?

A durag, also known as wave cap, protects the hair patterns on your head. This is to keep styled hair from getting messed up while sleeping or wearing hats. It’s also an easy and sure way to get trendy and cool 360 waves! Alternatively, people wear durags to express themselves and their identity.

Is a durag against dress code in Namibia?

It is simply a piece of clothing that is meant to maintain hair worn by black men and women. The dress code is creating an unnecessary ban since the durag has nothing to do with any sort of violence or distraction.

Do Durags give you pimples?

Individuals of African descent more commonly use pomades and are therefore more likely to present with pomade acne. The use of durags (wave caps) or any other tightly fitting head garment in conjunction with pomades or other styling products can also facilitate pomade acne.

Why are Durags banned in schools?

Some high schools attempted to ban the wearing of do-rags. Protesting students contended that school administrators banned the head-wear because of its affiliation with gang culture, although the principal claimed that do-rags were banned because “of values we have for how we present ourselves at school”.

Can a durag push back your hairline?

Wearing A Hat Will Cause Hair Loss Unless you’re wearing a hat so tight that it cuts off circulation to hair follicles, you can wear hats as often as you like without experiencing hair loss. so basically du rags dont cause receding hairline. Its a line that normally appear at the back wear you tie your durag.

What is the best material for a durag?

Like we mentioned, silky style durags use a blend of materials. Pure silk ones use just that: pure silk, nothing else mixed inside. Pure silk durags are shiny and stylish, and they also work well when it comes to compression. You get the best of both the aesthetic and practical worlds with these.

Does wearing 2 Durags help waves?

To give a straight answer if does wearing 2 durags help wave Yes, it absolutely helps in achieving 360 waves. The two durag methods get the hair that sticks out through the first durag and makes sure all of your hair is covered.

Should a durag be tight?

How tight should a durag be? Don’t tie the durag so tight that it hurts your head or you can’t undo the knot. It should rest comfortably, but securely on your head.

Can a durag cut off circulation? 

Durag tied too tight cuts off circulation to the brain and dies.