Application Tips Video
Cleanse:
As a Type 4, you will likely shampoo more frequently than someone with a curlier or unruly texture type. Start out shampooing every 3 days. Go longer if you can by utilizing co-washing with conditioner between shampoos. If you find that your oil production is too high, then shampoo more frequently. Focus lathering shampoo on your scalp, not all of your hair.
Condition:
Your hair is like a sponge, squeeze extra water out then add product to ensure the moisture is absorbed. You will focus the conditioner on the ends towards the roots, but do not leave on your scalp. Your hair does not need as much moisture closer to the scalp, your moisture needs are at the ends of the hair, towards mid hair shaft, the oldest hair on your head. Do not rinse all of the conditioner out of hair, you want your hair to feel like “seaweed”. If you can feel the slimy seaweed feel and your hand is white with conditioner, rinse a little more. Your hand should be clear of conditioner when you rinse but should still feel slimy like seaweed. If you rinse out too much conditioner, you may add a tiny bit back to the ends to mid shaft after squeezing out any excess water.
Style:
You will use the medium hold gel as your styling product. Apply to “wet” hair that is just shy of dripping wet. We encourage using the MopTop 4 section method, Do not touch your hair your hair until it is completely dry! Air drying is best. Don’t have enough time? Use a bowl shaped diffuser that fits on the end of a hand held dryer or even a portable hood dryer from a beauty supply store.
Tip:
The gel formulation is accident proof, meaning if you use too much and it dries crunchy, just wait until it is completely dry, then scrunch to release the “mold or cast” and your beautiful curls!!! We recommend to use more rather than not using enough so that you don’t end up with frizz.
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