What is plopping hair?

Plopping is a technique that uses a cotton T-shirt (or pillowcase, or microfiber towel) to dry your wet curls in a self-contained mound on top of your head, helping to increase definition and cut down on frizz. Basically, it's the curly-approved alternative to twisting a towel around your head.

How long should you plop your hair for?

Leave hair plopped between 15 and 45 minutes, Emilio says. And yes, "some people even sleep with their hair plopped overnight,” she adds. It may require some trial and error to find out what works best for you, and it also depends on your curl type.

What is the point of plopping hair?

Plopping hair is a styling technique where you wrap wet hair so that it scrunches on top of your head. It can boost your hair's natural waves and reduce drying time. And drying in this upward fashion (rather than wet hair hanging, weighed down by water and gravity) delivers lift at your roots!

Is hair plopping the same as Microplopping?

Micro plopping is similar to plopping in that the results are the same, but it is a different technique. In this technique, a microfibre towel is used to knead out excess water and applied hair products. This prevents your hair from being weighed down by excess products and helps your hair dry faster.

Can you plop for too long?

I've personally found that plopping my fine, low-porosity curls for 15-20 minutes is the sweet spot for encouraging definition and soaking up just enough excess water. Anything over 20 minutes dries my curls a bit too much, making it hard to add products afterward without risking frizz or messing with my curl pattern.

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Do you dry hair before plopping?

“To begin the plopping process, you should start with damp, gently towel-dried hair,” says Le. “It is important to wring out most of the moisture in your hair prior to plopping.” That way, your product won't just be absorbed into the fabric with the excess water in your hair.

Should you apply product before or after plopping?

In general, if you are looking for more curl definition, apply product on soaking wet hair, before you plop. If you are more interested in getting volume, then plop first, product second. First, lay your t-shirt down on a flat surface, upside down. Meaning, the neck of the t-shirt should be closest to you.

How long should you plop for wavy hair?

How long do I plop my hair for? This bit is up to you as there is no magic plopping time. Usually the time it takes to get ready is effective 10-20 minutes but some people leave it for up to an hour. Trial and error comes into play here.

Does plopping reduce frizz?

Silly name aside, plopping is a super-simple, heat-free drying technique that protects your curly, wavy or coily hair pattern, reducing frizz and flyaways. All you need to do is: lower your hair down on to a towel in a way that enhances your hair's natural pattern. You then wrap it to draw out excess water.

Does plopping create frizz?

The fabric absorbs the excess water from the hair, plus it helps to hold it in place until it's ready to be unfurled. In addition, plopping can also reduce frizz during the humid months because the wrapped fabric acts like a roof for the hair, sealing the cuticles so they can't rise and get frizzy.

What is the best fabric for plopping hair?

Plopping can be done either with a microfiber towel or, more commonly, with just a plain old cotton t-shirt. The type of fabric is key to a successful plop – these fabrics gently and slowly absorb excess water and product from your hair.

Does plopping work for everyone?

But, for curl definition, this technique is best for 3C curls and looser. ' Alas, plopping isn't for everyone. 'This technique does not work for everybody, usually those with low porosity hair,' advises Bertin.

Do you plop wet or damp hair?

Wet plopping involves placing wet hair into a towel and twisting it on top of your head in a way that encourages definition. This is achieved by using a microfiber towel or hair wrap. While it's similar to scrunching your hair, you're actually using the towel to help create their shape.

What does 3A hair look like?

3A hair is made up of well-defined and springy curls that have a loopy, “S” shaped pattern. Their circumference is the size of a piece of sidewalk chalk. 3A ringlets have a fine to medium texture. This curl type benefits from lots of body and movement, but is prone to frizzing and dryness.

Why is my hair flat after plopping?

Sometimes, the weight of the water-filled hair piled on top of your scalp can cause flat roots – particularly if you plop for too long. Because of this, some curlies prefer to micro-plop.

How do you sleep with wavy hair?

Simply pull your hair through a scrunchie, but don't double-wrap it. You do not want to create a crease in the curls by tying too tightly. For extra protection, you can tie a silk or satin scarf around your head to keep your hair from rubbing on your pillow.

Can you pineapple wet hair?

Does this technique work better on wet or dry hair? "You should do this on wet hair. That will be the best way to lock in your curls with zero frizz. Dry hair won't allow the hair to set and get the curls that you desire."

Is it better to air dry or plop curly hair?

Since curly girls style their hair while wet, there's often a lot of excess water on your curls that you may want to absorb before you air dry or diffuse. Plopping is a great way to do this because it can take away some of that excess moisture without causing frizz.

What is the best curly hair product?

How to sleep with curly hair?

Satin Scrunchies

Simply pull your hair to the top of your head into a loose pineapple, and place your scrunchie loosely around your curls. Satin scrunchies are the perfect addition for your night time routine to help preserve your curls without causing any frizz, breakage and keep your natural curl pattern intact.

What is pixie diffusing?

What is pixie diffusing? It's a specific hair drying technique for wavy and curly hair. Although this method takes longer than other drying techniques, it helps cuts down the amount of frizz that you may be experiencing. This is because it uses a low heat.