It turns out my predictions were wrong though, because getting through my tangles has proven harder than ever lately. I don’t know whether it’s due to split ends , but recently I’ve struggled to detangle my hair no matter how much conditioner I use, and thanks to extremely stubborn knots, I’ve been losing more hair in the detangling process.
Here’s how plopping works: First you apply your regular styling products to freshly washed, still damp hair. Next you lay a microfiber towel—not a traditional one; this is key to minimize frizz—or an old T-shirt down on a flat surface. Then, and here’s where the name for the technique comes in, you bend over andFinally, roll the fabric up around your head like a turban, and tuck it in the back so it stays put.
You should leave your hair plopped for at least an hour, but I kept mine up for a little longer while I worked . Despite its resembling the Pillsbury Doughboy, I thought it looked kind of cute, and when I took it down, I could tell my curls had set in a more shapely texture than when I just let them air-dry.After you take your hair down, it probably won’t be completely dry, and it’s up to you whether you want to diffuse it or let the air do its thing.
Let us know if it works 😊