African Hair Rubber (Kiko) - Natural Hair Stretching Thread

African Hair Rubber, also called Kiko or Owu thread, is a stretchy thread used to stretch and hold natural hair in place, a traditional hair styling tool popular across West Africa and within the natural hair community. It stretches as you wrap and pull, holding sections of hair taut for styles like threading, twist-outs, or hair stretching to reduce shrinkage, and it feels smooth against the hair and scalp compared to rougher alternatives. It's a budget-friendly, reusable styling tool for anyone maintaining natural hair.

How to use: Section hair, then wrap the rubber/thread around each section from root to tip, pulling gently to stretch and secure the style.

Storage: Store in a dry place; the thread can be reused across multiple styling sessions.