It can, but you're more likely to get a combination of waves and curls. If you do want to do this, wrap your hair when it's a little damp and let it air dry. The hair will hold its shape a lot better if it dries out in the shape you want.
Yes! The other main difference is how you finish off the wraps. Paracord wraps can be melted at the ends with a lighter, while leather wraps need to be tucked...
If your hair is severely damaged, it will not be possible to get a color that requires pre-lightening, such as pink, without risking severe damage and breakage.
A lot of people say "curls" when they're really talking about "waves" and vice versa. Wavy hair and curly hair are really two different things, and you don't treat them...
Curly hair is definitely a process, but I always like keeping a microfiber towel around to scrunch the curls up. Keep scrunching until you get your desired curls and level...