Hairstylists doing wrap sets, sleek/molded styles, or pin-curl techniques who need to hold a section of hair flat against the head while it dries or sets. They're also used as a soft base under glue-in extension tracks.

The strips hold their strength through both wet styling and dryer heat, so a wrapped section stays flat and secure from application through drying instead of loosening partway through. Because they're single-use, each client gets a fresh strip rather than a reused clip or wrap.

• Take one strip and place it flat against the section of hair you want to hold (e.g. the perimeter of a wrap set or a pin-curl).
• Wrap the strip snugly around the hair section, smoothing the hair flat underneath it.
• Secure the wrapped section with a clip or pin as needed for your technique.
• Dry the hair under a hood dryer, or let it set with the strip in place.
• Remove the strip once the hair has fully dried and the style has set.

Pros:

• Holds strength both wet and under dryer heat, so wraps don't loosen mid-set
• Single-use paper strip means a clean strip for every client
• Doubles as a soft base layer under glue-in extension tracks

Cons:

• Single-use, so a box needs restocking rather than being reused
• Paper-based strips can tear if wrapped too tightly, especially around fine hair
• Only useful for wrap-style/molded techniques — not a substitute for rollers or perm rods