Plopping Curly Hair

Introduction

In this article, we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to create the curl-plopping technique.

Step 1 - wet hair

• Use a shower cap to keep your curls from getting wet and frizzy.

• Pat your hair dry with a towel. If you're looking for faster results, use a hair dryer on low heat after patting it dry with a towel.

Step 2 - apply detangler or other products

Now that your hair is soaking wet, you can use a detangling or leave-in conditioner. You can also apply it before you step into the shower (or even after) and let it sit for a few minutes before washing. Then, take another look at our curly hair care guide for more information on product recommendations and why they're important!

Step 2: Apply product to wet hair - Use a detangling or leave-in conditioner to keep your curls from getting tangled up in the shower and when brushing them out. Applying this product directly to wet hair allows it better access to each strand so that tangles are less likely to occur later on. For those with thick curls who want extra conditioning power without weighing down their locks too much, try using oil like coconut oil instead of conditioner; just make sure you thoroughly rinse all traces off before styling!

Step 3 - Apply gel or mousse

To define curls, you must use gel. If you're going for volume and texture, use mousse instead.

How much to apply depends on your hair type:

• fine hair should use 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of gel or mousse

• medium length curly hair needs 2 tablespoons of the product (use more if your curls are very large)

Step 4 - get a T-shirt and lay it flat

• Get a cotton T-shirt and lay it flat on the floor.

• Use a large shirt so you can wrap your hair around it several times. This will help to keep moisture in your curls, which is important when plopping curly hair.

• Make sure your hair is damp, but not dripping wet. If it's too wet, you'll end up with a giant puddle on the floor!

Step 5 - Place your head upside down on the T-shirt with the top of your head at the center of the shirt, then bunch up your hair until it is centered

• Place your head upside down on the T-shirt with the top of your head at the center of the T-shirt.

• Bunch up your hair until it is centered in front of you.

• Don’t worry about getting every strand, because this will be covered by the shirt anyway!

Step 6 - bring the sleeves of the shirt around your ears and tie them together in a knot behind your neck.

Tie the sleeves of the shirt around your ears and tie them together in a knot behind your neck. You can also use a scarf, or a hair tie to do this.

• To get that perfect knot, wrap one strand of the sleeve around your fingers as if you were making a loop; then pull the end of that strand over and through that loop. Adjust until you feel comfortable with it! (You may want to practice on an old t-shirt before doing this with your cute new top.)

The curl-plopping technique can help you get more definition and less frizz from your curly hair.

Curly hair can be particularly difficult to dry, as the strands tend to clump together and stick together when wet. This can make it tricky to get the airflow you need for gentle drying. The curl plopping technique is a gentle way to help dry your curls without causing frizz or tangles—even if you have a high-maintenance curl pattern or thick hair.

Curl plopping works best with any type of curl pattern: big waves, loose spirals, or tight corkscrews. However, there are some differences between how it works on different types of curls—and even whether certain techniques might work better than others for certain types of curly hair!

Conclusion

The curl-plopping technique can help you get more definition and less frizz from your curly hair.