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2 | Brush styling | Using a special clump defining brush to define and position your hair | Defines clumps and defines (or undefines) your part | Any styling products, sometimes put in before, sometimes during the process | Denman or Bounce Curl Brush | Anyone | Volume, Definition, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | BOUNCE CURL BRUSH TUTORIAL | easiest brush to use for definition & volume! - YouTube | This really helped me get the "no part" look I wanted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Clarifying | Using a special product meant to remove buildup from stylers, hard water, and/or pollution | Remove heavy buildup to make curls less frizzy and more defined | Clarifying shampoo, scrub, or crystal treatment (see crystal clarifying) | None | Anyone and everyone | Clarifying, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Damp styling | Styling hair when wet, but not soaking wet | Better for getting products to coat the strands/building texture | Any products that say to apply to damp/towel-dried hair, that you want to glaze on | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | PROS AND CONS OF WET STYLING VS DAMP STYLING ON CURLY HAIR - YouTube | I apply hairspray and mousse this way | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Deep conditioning | Using a special more rich and penetrating conditioner, usually leaving it on 5+ minutes | Helps hair feel more smooth, may have more penetration than regular conditioner which many low porosity people struggle with | Deep conditioner | A heat cap can help improve penetration | Anyone whose hair doesn't feel conditioned after using regular conditioner/leave in, people with low porosity who struggle with hydration | Hydration, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | Why to use thermal heat cap on hair #cgm #curls #curlyhair - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Diffusing | Using a blowdrying attachment that diffuses the air out to optimally dry curls allowing them to form | Helps curls/waves form and reduces heat damage | None | Diffuser attachment | Anyone and everyone | Drying | diffusing 101, i hope this helped | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Emulsifying | Putting product in your hand and smoothing to coat your palms before applied, sometimes with wet hands | Dilutes product, with or without water | Products meant to be used in small amounts like custards and many gels | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xLn3gPmsS-E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Finger coiling | Using your fingers to coil sections of hair | Enhancing curl pattern | None | None | Anyone | Tightening Curls, Definition | FINGER COILING VS FINGER ROLLING (which one is best for your curl type?) | This is too time consuming for me | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Finger detangling | Detangling while hair is wet, using only your fingers (see "raking" for most common method, also finger combing) | Helps protect curlier hair when detangling | Conditioner or special detangler | None | Anyone | Detangling, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Hover diffuse | Diffusing without touching the hair | Allows products to set without disturbance, which reduces frizz | None | Diffuser | Anyone | Anti-frizz, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | How to Diffuse Curly Hair | Hover Diffusing | Curlsmith - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Pineappling | Putting your hair in a ponytail on top of your head | Preserving curls while sleeping or working out | None | Ideally a curl-friendly silk scrunchie or similar | Anyone | Wavy Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/BALsuEVoeM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Plopping | This video on the pros and cons is interesting, it certainly is time consuming | Helps dry the hair and with root volume | None | T-shirt or microfiber towel | Usually wavy or curly hair | Drying, Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair | How to Plop Your Hair with a T-Shirt for Perfect Waves - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Praying Hands | Clasping hair between your palms (like you're praying) and sliding them down | Distributes product | Any styler (gel, mousse, etc.) | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P88RhlMJfrk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Pre poo | Applying a product to your hair before you shampoo | Protects your hair during the wash process | Oil or special pre-poo product like Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve | None | Anyone but most popular with coily and kinky hair types | High Porosity, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Protection | MY WASH DAY PRE-POO ROUTINE FOR MOISTURE AND LENGTH RETENTION | PERFECT FOR LOW POROSITY! - YouTube | There are tons of methods and products for pre-poo these days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Rake and shake | Raking your hair and then gently shaking it, popularized by Ouidad | Distributes product and helps curly pattern form | Any styler (gel, mousse, etc.) | None | Anyone, but may work best for 3 | Definition, Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/BAItB1uve9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Root Clipping | Clipping the hair the roots while drying | Helps build volume at the roots | None | Special root clips like Bounce Curl's mini root clips or regular mini claw clips | Anyone | Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/_zG-L7Uj1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Scrunch out the crunch (SOTC) | Scrunching out freshly dried hair that is stiff due to gel | Breaks up the gel in hair to make it softer and give more volume, while keeping curls defined | Gel or other products that can form a hard cast, some people use oil/serum in their hands when scrunching to reduce frizz | None | Anyone using gel | Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Cast Breaking | Crunchy Curls? How to Scrunch Out the Crunch for Soft & Defined Frizz-Free Curly Hair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Scrunching | Cupping sections of hair in your hands and pushing them up towards your scalp while squeezing (usually gently but some people squeeze harder) | Helps distribute and push in product (exception see scrunch out the crunch) | Ideally products meant to absorb like conditioners, leave ins, custards, some gels | None (sometimes done with a towel see "micro plopping') | Anyone | Product Application, Tightening Curls, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/_hImJoTBr | https://wavyhaircare.com/wavy-hair-product-application-techniques-compared-scruching-raking-roping-combing-glazing-prayer-hands/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Smasters Technique | Drying your hair about 60% and then adding more product, usually by scrunching and glazing | Reduces frizz, improves definition | Usually mousse or gel but any styling product can be used | None | Anyone, but seems most popular with people with loose curls/waves | Anti-frizz, Volume, Wavy Hair, Loose Curls | Smasters Technique | to style curly hair! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Squish to condish | Squishing in your conditioner until your hair is totally saturated (often accompanied by a seaweed like feel and a different sound when scrunching) | Distributes conditioner | Any conditioner, sometimes leave in | None | Anyone and everyone | Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Hydration | Squish To Condish DEMO | Alyson Lupo - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Towel Drying | Using a towel to dry your hair | Helps reduce drying time | None | Towel/t-shirt or other similar cloth | Anyone | Drying, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | DO’S AND DON'TS OF TOWEL DRYING CURLY HAIR (plopping explained) - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Wet detangling | Detangling while the hair is wet, with slippery products and a wide tooth comb or detangling brush | Helps protect curlier hair when detangling | Conditioner or special detangler | Detangling brush like Unbrush, wide tooth comb, or fingers (see finger detangling) | Anyone and everyone | Detangling, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqAAddBFf1g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Wet refresh | Using water and/or water-based products to refresh | Resets your hair so it can be restyled | Any water-based refresher products or just water | Usually a misting spray bottle | Anyone | Refreshing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | HOW I REFRESH MY CURLY HAIR WITH NO HEAT OR FRIZZ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Wet styling | Styling hair when soaking wet, usually in the shower | Can make some products easier to distribute/absorb | Any products best applied soaking wet, often gels and creams | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | PROS AND CONS OF WET STYLING VS DAMP STYLING ON CURLY HAIR - YouTube | I apply my gel this way | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Abbey Yung Method | Using drugstore products and not caring whether or not they have silicones/sulfates and using heat styling (with protectant) | Some people find they get smoother, shinier hair | Drugstore hair products | Any heat tools | May be best for wavy/looser curl types but I'd love to see other types try it! | Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Controversial, Anti-frizz | How to Build a Haircare Routine That WORKS... Part 1! - YouTube | This is kind of like the anti-CGM, it's worth considering if CGM isn't working for you. I found one of my fav products through her (Pantene 10 in 1) which has silicones | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | ACV rinse | Using diluted ACV as a rinse | Supposedly smoothes cuticle and helps | Apple cider vinegar | None | Anyone | Hard Water, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | How To Do An ACV Rinse (Apple Cider Vinegar) on Natural Hair | BiancaReneeToday - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Banding | Wrapping sections of dry hair with bands to elongate curls | Elongating curls and preventing shrinkage | Elongating product like Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink | Hair bands | Coily and Kinky Hair | Coily Hair, Loosening Curls | How I Stretch My Wash And Go Doing The Banding Method - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Bowl method | Squish to condish with a bowl of water | Help form clumps, distribute product | None | A bowl | Curly Hair, many wavies find it too heavy but it's worth trying if hydration is something you struggle with | Curly Hair, Hydration | https://www.instagram.com/share/_ZcgHnmfa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Brick laying | Sectioning and layering your hair while brush styling | Gets rid of your part, for no-part looks | Any styling products, sometimes put in before, sometimes during the process | Denman brush or Bounce Curl Brush | Wavy and Curly Hair | Definition, Styling, Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair | https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrOy0qwAJCh/ | https://manesbymell.com/ribbon-curls-101/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Brushing through shampoo | Using a detangling brush to brush through your shampoo before rinsing it out | Cleanses hair strands more completely | Detangling before-hand | Denman brush or similar | Fine wavy and loose curls that are relatively easily detangled | Fine Hair, Wavy Hair, Loose Curls | https://www.instagram.com/share/BASQq7us5M | https://www.curlsbot.com/blog/brush-through-shampoo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Clapping | Clapping sections of hair between your hands | Helps break up gel casts (the hard cast you get from gels), alternative to Squish to Condish | Usually with gel | None | Anyone | Curly Hair, Wavy Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GVc8YZigGN4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Claw | Using your hand in a claw shape as a hair tool | Distributing product, defining curls | None | None | Anyone | Product Application, Definition, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Crystal clarifying | Using a powdered packet that you mix into a rinse | More effectively cleans hard water buildup vs. shampoos | Crystal treatment like Malibu C | None | Anyone | Hard Water, Cleansing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | How to Activate Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Remedy - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Curl training | Hand twisting strands in the hope that it will "train" the hair to curl? | Highly controversial! Some people swear by it, others say it doesn't work | None | None | Usually people with loose curls | Loose Curls, Controversial, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair | 🖇️Curl training will help to restore the memory of the curl of the hair. #curlygirl #curlyhair - YouTube | I wonder if this really works? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Curly Girl Technique (CGM) | Hair care method invented by Lorraine Massey, involves techniques like cowashing, and avoidances of ingredients like silicones/sulfates | Some people find it helps keep their curls defined and moisturized | Silicone and sulfate free hair products | Diffuser | May be best for tighter curl patterns | Methods, Curly Hair, Controversial | The Curly Girl Handbook | A lot of people start out with this and branch out | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Double Cleansing | Shampooing your hair twice | Remove stubborn build up and grime to reduce scalp flaking and improve volume | Shampoo, sometimes two different shampoos | None | Anyone, but especially people with fine/easily weighed down hair or scalp issues | Fine Hair, Wavy Hair, Scalp Health, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | How to double shampoo properly (for all hair types) - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Dry Brushing | Brushing your hair when it's dry | Builds volume, loosens curls/waves | None | Brush, often an Unbrush or boar bristle brush | Wavy hair/loose curls, can be damaging for other types unlesss they use a dry detangling product | Wavy Hair, Loose Curls, Controversial, Loosening Curls | Boar Bristle Brushes 101 - What You Need to Know | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Dry refresh | Using a anhydrous (non-water based) product to refresh | Smoothes down frizz, can aid with reshaping | Serums, oils, pomades, other oils or silicone-based products | None | Anyone | Refreshing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/p/DIxkPOBReuC/?hl=en | How I Refresh my Curly Hair | I mainly use this type of refresh. It helps to think about it as you're physically "sculpting" your curls, smoothing any frizz down and regrouping/reshaping any wonky/stringy bits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Finger comb | Using fingers to comb through hair | Distributes product, detangles | Detangling, Product Application | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Fingerpad shampooing | Using your fingerpads to really work shampoo into your scalp | Reducing scalp buildup | Shampoo and/or scrub | None | Anyone, but especially useful if you have scalp issues | Scalp Health, Cleansing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/BBvGncMYph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Fluffing | Using hands or a hair pick to agitate dry hair at the roots | Increasing volume | None | Hair pick (optional) | Anyone | Volume, Refreshing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | FLUFFING YOUR HAIR FOR BIG VOLUME ON DAY 2 CURLS TUTORIAL - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Glazing | Smoothing product over the surface of your hair usually with an open palm | Adds a layer of product to coat the hair | Ideally "sealing" products like serums, mousses, and gels that are meant to seal in moisture and seal out humidity | None | Anyone | Product Application, Anti-frizz, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | Curly Hair Battle: Glazing Gel vs Raking Gel Through Curly or Wavy Hair | https://wavyhaircare.com/wavy-hair-product-application-techniques-compared-scruching-raking-roping-combing-glazing-prayer-hands/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Hybrid drying | Using multiple drying methods (like hairdrying + towel + air dry) | Reducing heat damage, reducing time you have to stand there with a hair dryer/diffuser | None | Usually dryer, diffuse, microfiber towel or similar | Anyone | Drying, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/_y2Uw_yNU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Ice Queen | Rinsing with cold water after squish to condish | Help form clumps | Conditioner or leave in/cream | None | Anyone | Curly Hair, Smoothing | https://pedaheh.blogspot.com/2012/04/before-and-after-curly-girl-method.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | LOC method | Layering leave in, oil, and cream | Adds a tons of moisturizing products and seals in moisture | Leave in, oil, and cream | None | Coily and Kinky Hair | Hydration, Coily Hair | How to do the LOC and LCO methods - Step by Step | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Micro plopping | Scrunching large sections with a towel | Tightens curls, builds volume | None | Micro fiber towel, Bounce Curl hair drying mitts, old t-shirt | Anyone | Drying, Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | How to Microplop for Tighter Curls | Hair RePear Towel - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Misting | Using water or a mist product to mist dry hair | Can sometimes increase curl/volume | Misting product or water | Continuous mist spray bottle | Anyone | Refreshing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/p/DJS3-BazmR-/?igsh=QkFhbFdvWkxMbw%3D%3D&img_index=4 | This has literally never worked for me | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Modified CGM | Basically following the originally CGM but allowing some silicones if they are water-soluble, and often using shampoo rather than cowash | Some people have better results with things than regular CGM | Non water-soluble silicone and sulfate free hair products | Diffuser | Anyone who wants to explore beyond CGM | Methods, Curly Hair, Controversial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Pixie diffusing | Using the diffuser cup to hold sections of hair, and position them, usually close to the roots | Help tighten curls and with root volume | None | Diffuser | Most popular with people with looser curls/waves who struggle with volume | Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Drying, Volume, Tightening Curls | ➰ Pixie Diffusing ➰ - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Plump Method | A method of styling upside down, utilizes several other techniques like plopping | Forming clumps | Shampoo/co-wash, conditioner, leave in, stylers | None | Anyone | Clumping, Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | CURLY HAIR ROUTINE COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN?! | Viral Hair Plump Method on Curly Hair - YouTube | 5-Step Plump Method to Dry and Style Unmanageable Curly Hair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Pulse | Pulsing your grip when scrunching in product (loosening and tighting your grip 2+ times) | Pushing in product | Usually conditioners, leave-ins, creams | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-f0oXFxI-uM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Raking | Putting your hands in a claw and using them to "rake" through your hair, see Rake and Shake for video/more info | Distributes product, creates clumps | Any styler (gel, mousse, etc.) | None | Anyone | Product Application, Definition, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | Curly Hair Battle: Glazing Gel vs Raking Gel Through Curly or Wavy Hair - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Reverse wash | Using conditioner before shampoo | Some people fine they get more volume using this technique | Shampoo and conditioner | None | Fine hair or very low porosity hair | Fine Hair, Low Porosity, Wavy Hair | I've heard this method called a "waste of conditioner" but conditioner is "substantive" meaning it has ingredients that coat the hair and will last 2+ washes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Rewetting | Making the hair almost 100% wet when refreshing | Resets your hair completely to be restyled | Water | Continuous mist spray bottle | Anyone | Refreshing, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Ribbon curl technique | A form of brush styling focused on sectioning, elevating the sections, and using tension | Increased definition and volume | Usually done with hair that has styling products | Bounce Curl Brush | Anyone | Volume, Definition, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O-UDYUMGaY&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmanesbymell.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmanesbymell.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE | https://manesbymell.com/ribbon-curls-101/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Roping | Squeezing a section of your hair from side to side and moving your hair done | Distribute products, define hair | Any styler (gel, mousse, etc.) or leave in | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FUXX89vWuA | https://wavyhaircare.com/wavy-hair-product-application-techniques-compared-scruching-raking-roping-combing-glazing-prayer-hands/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Sealing | The use of products aimed at sealing water in and out | The idea is to keep water in your hair (to prevent dryness), without new water being absorbed (which causes frizz) | Products meant to "seal" such as gels or serums | None | Anyone | Anti-frizz, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Sectioning | Dividing your hair into sections, often using clips to secure them | Applying product evenly, brush styling | None | It can help to have a brush or comb with a sectioning handle like the Bounce Curl Brush, crocodile clips can be helpful as well | Anyone, but especially people with high density hair | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/_yS-KEThf | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Shingling | Using hands to seperate and smooth curls in small sections | Defines and detangles, breaks up large clumps for volumes | Conditioner, leave in, or detangling, usually layered under gel | Can use detangling brush like Tangle Teaser | Usually coily and kinky hair | Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Definition, Product Application | Shingling Method for Crazy Defined Curls| Natural Hair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Split styling | Sectioning your hair before squish to condish | Helps create more clumps in the undersection | Definition | None | Anyone | Hydration, , Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/p/CKjx3CdBPNX/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Stretch diffusing | Pull hair down while diffusing | Helps elongate curls and reduce shrinkage | None | Diffuser | Usually people with tighter curl patterns who want longer hair | Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Loosening Curls | How to Diffuse Coily Hair | Stretch Diffusing | Curlsmith - YouTube | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Stretching | Applying product or tools to encourage the curls to dry looser | Elongating curls and preventing shrinkage | Elongating product like Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink | Mesh hair stretchers | Coily and Kinky Hair | Coily Hair, Loosening Curls | https://www.instagram.com/share/BBvmeFZB-T | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Super soaker | Scrunching in more water during styling, similar to bowl method, usually upside down | Help form clumps | None | Sometimes a bowl is used | Curly hair | Curly Hair, Hydration | SUPER SOAKER METHOD on Wavy Hair! - YouTube | https://pedaheh.blogspot.com/2012/04/before-and-after-curly-girl-method.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | The Worst Curly/Wavy Hair Routine on the Internet | Routine invented by @aannaprimaveraa that utilizes techniques often considered "bad" for curly hair like dry brushing | Some people get more volume | Mousse, Gel/Custard, Heat Protectant | Brush, Diffuser | Wavy/loose curls that can be dry brushed easily | Wavy Hair, Volume, Loose Curls, Controversial | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF_YiRsp1uT | I tried this and it made my hair really frizzy but it had a lot of volume! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Trickle rinse | Turning down your water flow to be gentle when rinsing out conditioner | Preserves clumps made by conditioning and allows you to control how much conditioner is rinsed out | Conditioner | None | People who need more hydration | Hydration, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/BAKAqAApAW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Diffusing Upside Down | Diffusing while bent over so your hair is hanging down from the top | Enhancing volume | None | Diffuser | Anyone | Volume, Drying , Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GKdjDTvesd4 | Interesting post about the pros and cons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Net Plopping | Plopping with a hairnet, fishnet, or net bonnet | Helps with volume the way plopping does, but the netting might allow for more air flow and could be better if you're going to wear the "plopp" for longer than a half hour or so, also you can use with dryer cap/a hair dryer | None | Hairnet, fishnet stockings, or net bonnet | People with tighter curl patterns | Curly Hair, Volume, Drying, Kinky Hair, Coily Hair | Need more volume?? Try this net plopping Hack!! - YouTube | If you have wavy hair you might get some really weird curls | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Vertical/radial scrunch | Squeezing a section of your hair from side to side | Another way to push in and distribute product, may preserve clumps better than regular scrunching | Ideally products meant to absorb like conditioners, leave ins, custards, some gels | None | Anyone, but might especially benefit wavy and loose curls | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://imgur.com/a/radial-vs-vertical-squish-6iKo70e | https://www.reddit.com/r/curlyhair/comments/9706mn/wavy_hair_theorymethod_folding_radial_scrunching/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Gliding | Like finger combing but squeeze your fingers together | Smoothes down halo frizz, distributes product, removes shed hair | Conditioner (to remove shed hair), any styling products (to distribute product and smooth down frizz) | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Anti-frizz | https://www.instagram.com/p/DJhUrKaxPR7/ | I had to make my own video for this | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Hand Cup Diffusing | Cupping your curls in your hands while blow crying them | Similar to using a diffuser (volume, definition), but without a diffuser, so could be good for traveling | None | Blow dryer | Anyone | Definition, Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nhS7OymGJU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | CGO (Creams, Gels, Oils) | Layering creams/leave ins (soaking wet hair), gel (soaking wet hair), and oil (on dry hair), method developed by BarbieDelle | Adds moisture, then helps lock in the style with gel, then the oil helps break the cast and add shine | Any creams/leave ins, gels, and oils (emulsion serums count as oils) | None | Anyone | Hydration, Definition, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair, Anti-frizz, Cast Breaking, Preservation | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbarbiedelle/video/7446503735573941550 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Foam-forward method | Using just a foam as your styler, applied on soaking wet hair in sections, optionally brush styled, invented by BarbieDelle | A simple way to add moisture and hold to your hair without using a lot of different products | A foam with moisturizing AND holding properties | None | Anyone | Hydration, Definition, Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/_n33NQXAl/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Flip Section Method/ Curl Stacking | Method of sectioning hair and brush styling by flipping it forward | Helps with volume and definition, gives you no part | Any | Denman brush or Bounce Curl Brush | Anyone | Definition, Volume, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/BBm31JiDq5/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Brush Curling, Curl Enhancement, Brush Manipulation | Curling around the handle of a special brush, similar to finger coiling | Enhances curl definition | Any | Denman brush or Bounce Curl Brush | Mostly loose and wavy curls | Definition, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair | The Denman Brush can help women with FINE WAVY Hair get SERIOUS Curl Definition! | This video on the pros and cons is interesting, it certainly is time consuming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Scrunch and hold | Scrunch and hold for 3 seconds before gently letting your hair down | Helps distribute and push in product | Styler or gel of choice | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/_zd7wT09s | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Flip Coat Scrunch | Flip hair forward, coat the hair with stylers (see glazing), scrunch and hold (see scrunch and hold entry) | Helps distribute and push in product, create clumps | Styler or gel of choice | None | Anyone | Product Application, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Coily Hair, Kinky Hair | https://www.instagram.com/share/BAJspXwRQB |