If you are a girl with curly hair, you should learn plopping techniques. It helps to enhance the curls. But it does not sound like plopping is only for curls. You can apply it to any hair type. Plopping is an anti-frizzy hair technique.
It is easy to learn hair plopping. It does not need a number of tools and equipment. All you have to do is collect a t-shirt or a piece of microfiber cloth. Let’s check out the method to plop your hair.
1. Shampoo and condition your hair
You should plop with freshly washed hair. So shampooing and conditioning is the first step in this activity. You can use a shampoo and conditioner suitable for your hair type. First, thoroughly clean your scalp with shampoo and apply conditioner to your hair.
2. Rinse and apply leave-in and styling product
Wring out excess water in the hair with your hands. It is not needed to use a towel to dry the hair. You should have wet hair but not dripping.
Then apply a leave-in conditioner. Make sure the styling products you are using for the hair are free of chemicals and toxins.
3. Lay a t-shirt or the microfiber towel on the bed
Lay the t-shirt or the microfiber towel on a flat surface like a bed. The end having sleeves must be closer to you. An oversized soft cotton towel is ideal for this task. Never use a standard cotton towel as it tends to absorb too much water.
4. Gather your curls
Flip your head upside down. Keep your ends in the center of the shirt. Then pull the bottom of the shirt over your head. The shirt or the towel should cover your hair completely and touch the nape of your neck. Make sure that, your hair is completely covered.
5. Wrap the t-shirt behind your head
Help the fabric fit snugly around your hair by folding it once or twice. Then tie up the loose ends. Hold each side or sleeve and cross them behind your neck. Make the final knot after wrapping them back around the forehead. Now the fabric is well fitted. If you find any hanging fabric after lifting up the hair, tuck it under the sides.
6. Let hair dry
Now, you need to wait until the hair dries. You should wait at least 20 minutes to get good results. If you have more time, then leave the t-shirt on overnight.
7. Unwrap the t-shirt
When your hair is dry, unwrap the t-shirt or the microfiber fabric. You may see curly hair with a gorgeous body and shape. This method does not risk frizzy hair.
8. Style your curls
You got dry, defined, and frizz-free beautiful curls. It is time to style your curls. You can put any style of your choice.
To Sum Up
Don’t wrap your strands up in a towel turban just after washing your hair. It can take away moisture and damage hair. Plopping gives you amazing results. Once you try it and gain results, there won’t be a go back.
