{"product_id":"durag-satin-longue-queue","title":"Long-tail satin durag — flat seams, long ties","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nos-matieres\"\u003epolyester satin\u003c\/a\u003e durag with long ties, one size. You tie it over brushed hair, in the evening or during the day. The long tail lets you adjust the tension to the centimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid rgba(200,162,106,.35);border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003eIn brief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e polyester satin. Satin is a weave, not a material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e one size, adjustable to the centimeter with the long ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand wash in lukewarm water or machine wash at 30 °C in a mesh bag, dry flat, no tumble dryer, no iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e free in metropolitan France with no minimum, €3.90 elsewhere. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/livraison-et-retours\"\u003e8 to 15 business days\u003c\/a\u003e. 30-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this durag does not do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not create waves. No durag does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern comes from your brushing. The durag holds the direction that brushing has given it, and stops a night of friction from erasing it. If the pattern does not take, look at your brush and your consistency before looking at the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhich hair it is for\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort cuts, 360 waves, flat braids, locs, fresh cuts to protect. For men and women alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be worn over a wave cap to spread the compression, or on its own if you mainly want to keep a smooth surface overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhy this one and not a cheaper one\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree differences you will notice the first time you use it: the real length of the ties, which determines how precisely you can tighten it; the flat seams, which avoid printing a line on your forehead; and how the fabric holds up after several washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the price is someone who answers in French when you write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow to tie a durag, step by step\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTying matters as much as the fabric. Here is the method that holds all night without marking your forehead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrush first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The durag holds a direction, it does not create it. Brush in the direction you want, on slightly damp hair or with a little styling cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the center seam in the middle of your head.\u003c\/strong\u003e It should follow the line from your nose to the nape of your neck. If it starts off crooked, everything else will follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull the ties backward\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the fabric flat, with no creases on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross them above the hairline\u003c\/strong\u003e, never on the forehead. It is this crossing too low that leaves a mark when you wake up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBring the ties to the front, tie a knot, then pass them behind again\u003c\/strong\u003e if the length allows. The knot should hold without compressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold down the back flap\u003c\/strong\u003e flat against the nape of your neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA durag that is tied correctly does not hurt. If you feel pressure after ten minutes, loosen it: excessive compression does not improve the hold, it only makes it uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in lukewarm water with a mild soap, or machine wash at 30 °C in a mesh bag. Air dry, flat. Do not iron the satin directly, and avoid the tumble dryer, which deforms the ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash it regularly. A durag worn every night collects sebum and styling products, which end up being redeposited on clean hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eBefore you order, you should know\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is polyester satin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin is a weave, not a material. The composition is stated on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery in metropolitan France, €3.90 elsewhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered to your door in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/livraison-et-retours\"\u003e8 to 15 business days\u003c\/a\u003e, with a tracking number as soon as it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTying matters as much as the fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross above the hairline and smooth it flat. A durag that is too tight marks the forehead, whatever price you paid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e from receipt: wear it for real; if it does not suit you, we refund you without you having to send it back. Once per customer, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/livraison-et-retours\"\u003econditions here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo stock counter, no limited offer, no fabricated review on this site.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhich piece is right for you\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, voluminous hair, braided or in locs\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bonnet-de-nuit-satin\"\u003ethe satin night bonnet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort cut, waves, flat braids\u003c\/strong\u003e → the long-tail durag, this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou do not want to wear anything on your head to sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taie-oreiller-satin\"\u003ethe satin pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e, €29.90 for the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want satin on the whole bed\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/parure-lit-satin-200x200\"\u003ethe satin bedding set\u003c\/a\u003e, 200 × 200 cm duvet cover, from €54.90.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth at home, or you are undecided\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ensemble-satin-3-pieces\"\u003ethe 3-piece set\u003c\/a\u003e, at €21.90 instead of €27.80 for the durag and the bonnet bought separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs it silk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is polyester satin. Satin refers to a weave, silk to a material: so you can weave satin from polyester. It is cheaper, it can be machine washed, and it is written on the label. We explained the difference in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/journal\/satin-ou-soie-cheveux-difference\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhen will I receive it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow 8 to 15 business days in metropolitan France from the moment your payment is confirmed. You receive the confirmation immediately, then a tracking number as soon as it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhy isn't it faster?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause our items do not ship from a French warehouse. That is exactly what makes this durag possible at €13.90 rather than €30. The day we hold stock in France, the delivery time will drop and the price will go up: we chose the other balance, and we write it before you pay rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow long should I keep it on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThirty minutes is enough to set a brushing, a full night for a real hold. The durag is for the night: wearing it twenty-four hours a day adds nothing, since it holds a direction already given by the brushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eDurag or wave cap: what is the difference?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wave cap is a closed cap, without ties: quick to put on and discreet, but with no way to adjust it. A durag covers more and can be tightened to the centimeter. Many people wear the wave cap during the day and the durag at night. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ensemble-satin-3-pieces\"\u003eThe 3-piece set\u003c\/a\u003e contains both, and we compare the three in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/journal\/bonnet-durag-wave-cap-lequel-choisir\"\u003ethis guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan it be worn on wet hair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlightly damp, yes: that is even when brushing takes best. Soaking wet, no. The fabric does not dry underneath and prolonged dampness weakens the fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow long will it take me to get waves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot answer that question, and no one honestly can. It depends on your texture, your cut and how regularly you brush. The durag holds the work, it does not do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eDoes it leave a mark on the forehead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt almost always comes from the tying: crossing too low or too much tension. Cross above the hairline, tighten less, smooth it flat. Send us a photo of how you tie it if the mark persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo you have customer reviews?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet. The store has just opened and we will not make any up. How we collect and publish them is explained on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/politique-avis\"\u003eOur review policy\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(59,42,53,.15);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I wear it with braids or locs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is a common use. Tuck in the lengths before tying and keep a light tension on the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Satinéa","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58315061723400,"sku":"SAT-DURAG-NOIR","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/9752\/0648\/files\/IMG-2903.jpg?v=1789364610","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonsatinea.fr\/en\/products\/durag-satin-longue-queue","provider":"Maison Satinéa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}