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Find Your Curl Direction With This Trick
Finding your curl direction So you know you have curly hair, and you think you know how to style it… but we’re here to let you in on a new curl trend and trick…curl direction! Determining how your curls rotate (which can differ from strand to strand) can be a game changer for defining your texture! While there may be many sources out there for the best method of figuring out which way your curls turn, and how to define them, TikTok user Nicole, or @maybeitswavybaby, shows the most simple ways to do so! In her video, Nicole takes a section of damp hair and brushes it down from the underside. From there, she shimmies the section of hair gently from side to side to let the hair settle into its natural wavy/curly shape. The strands start to form curl clumps and Nicole points out with her finger the direction of the individual clumps. Once you know your curl direction, Nicole also shows different methods of how to form those curls. One method is formed with a brush or comb (brush styling), and another, known as finger rolling, is done by wrapping the strand around the finger/s to form the curls more finitely. Curl direction? Check! Curl method? Check! Perfect products for these methods?...⬇️ Though it isn’t mentioned in the video, certain products can be used with these brush styling and finger rolling techniques to make them even more effective and to really set your curls—and YES, you guessed right, MopTop has those products, listed below! 😍 MopTop Curl Enhancer Gel – Encourages the definition of curly textures, yet feels like you have nothing in your hair! Provides a refreshing citrus medley scent. MopTop Medium Hold/Anti-Frizz Gel – This will leave your hair soft to the touch while maintaining a nice hold for dull, frizzy and unruly hair. Mixed with sea botanicals and honey, this gel will NOT leave your hair feeling sticky, oily, or hard! MopTop Curly Hair Custard – A delicious concoction for your texture! A little goes a long way for maximum hold, moisture and shine without heaviness or crunch. While figuring out the direction that your curls rotate doesn’t necessarily change your whole hair care routine, it can improve your understanding and perfect the styling of your hair, and that’s what MopTop is here to help you do! Which of our products will you try with your newly learned curl perfecting techniques? Be sure to let us know by tagging @moptophair in an Instagram story (we may even repost your creative responses! 😉)
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How to Get Started Using The Curly Girl Method
Chances are you’ve heard of The Curly Girl Method from your hair stylist, TikTok, or even your own curly-haired pals, but are unsure of what it is and how to do it. MopTop is here to break down exactly what you need to know when it comes down to the Curly Girl Method and how you can use it to boost your own curls!
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Refresh Your Post-Wash Day Hair the MopTop Way!
A recent hair trend has encouraged ladies to wash their hair less and less throughout the week. By not washing everyday, it allows the scalp’s natural oils to remain, which can support your hair’s healthy growth. The technique to refresh your hair after the initial wash, like anything, should be used in moderation! We’re here to guide you through the tips and tricks of refreshing your hair for days after a wash! Many factors like hair type, weather, length, porosity, exercise, and day-to-day activities can all affect the quality of your post-wash hair. As you start your hair-refreshing journey, be sure to keep track of how fresh your hair and scalp feel after each day post-wash. This will help you understand your hair’s limit when it comes to refreshing methods, and can help determine just how long you can stretch out that initial wash. Top tips for refreshing your curls Each day you go without shampooing your hair, it will naturally loose volume, and may even create more frizz. Just remember-- when your strands can no longer be saved by the methods we will explain below, it may be time to shampoo or detox the scalp. The best way to keep your curls fresh for days after your wash is to take the preventative approach! A great way to do this is to protect your curls each night by wrapping them under a gentle-fitting satin cap, or using a satin or silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and tangles. Not only will this make your curls easier to work with the next day, but it can lessen the amount of product that you need to add each subsequent day. Reactivating products that you used on wash day can be as easy as adding a few sprays of water to your curls. Instead of reaching for your product on day two, use the Water Only method by spraying water onto your hair, fluffing the crown and gently rubbing the scalp. The Water Only method can wrangle frizz and help form the strands into more structured curls! Note: Low porosity hair may need more water than high porosity hair--be sure to scrunch the water into the strands to more deeply penetrate the cuticle if you have low porosity hair. Day three or beyond hair can also use the Water Only method, but water alone may not do the trick at this point. Now may be a great time to experiment with adding products into your curls. Leave-In conditioner, curl creams, and gels can all work to reform curls out of frizzy sections. By using less product to start with, you can avoid hair losing even more volume and being weighed down--and you can always build from less product to more if needed! There is no perfect routine for switching out these products on certain days, so experiment to find the best fit for you and your curls! The best MopTop products to help you refresh! Now that you know the best way to extend your initial wash, you’ll need the best products to help you achieve your best hair on day two, three, and beyond! MopTop Leave-In Conditioner provides soft, touchable definition while working as an amazing moisturizer and detangler, too. Use for extra conditioning or as a base before cocktailing with other MopTop stylers. MopTop Curl Enhancer Gel can be used to redefine curls and best of all, it’s lightweight! MopTop Curly Hair Custard is rich and creamy (without weighing down your curls!), and can handle frizz on day three (and beyond!). Be sure to apply sparingly at first, and build from there to maintain the most volume on your refresh days. MopTop Salon Medium Hold Gel will hold your curls and manage frizz in humid conditions. A good starting spot is to use the following schedule to refresh your post-wash hair, and then tailor it to your curls once you find out what works best for your locks! Day Two (first day after initial wash): try the Water Only method, add your styler of choice: MopTop Leave-in Conditioner, MopTop Curl Enhancer Gel, MopTop Curly Hair Custard, MopTop Salon Medium Hold Gel. Day Three and beyond: follow the Water Only method but add more water and repeat the process using your favorite styler. **Tip - mix styling product with water in a spray bottle for easy application! ---- For a full step-by-step process led by MopTop founder herself, check out this video!
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Natural ingredients for natural hair
Hair looks and feels the best when it is nourished with quality ingredients--and with MopTop, you never have to question ours! So who’s in the top three for our hair care ingredient starting lineup? Aloe, sea botanicals, and honey are our key players! Keep reading to hear more about what each ingredient is and how it can benefit your hair!
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Salon vs. Natural Product Lines -- MopTop spills the details!
It’s well known that at MopTop we specialize in high quality hair care products, but one of the Frequently Asked Questions we receive is about our Salon vs. Natural product lines. So what is the difference between the Salon and Natural products? It all comes down to purpose, ingredients and price!
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Hair Necessities For Fall
As we enjoy our final days of summer, it’s time to think about stepping into a new season! As humid summer heat waves shift to cooler and drier autumn winds, it’s important to stay on top of nourishing your hair with the change of the seasons! If your hair care routine seems intimidating, don’t sweat it! One of the main things to remember is - MOISTURE! And MopTop has you covered. Follow along for our breakdown of the best MopTop products to restore and retain moisture in your hair this fall, and how to use them: 1. MopTop Curly Hair Custard Meant for our curly girls, this custard not only aids in styling your strands, but is meant to lock in moisture and shine all day long! Apply MopTop’s Curly Hair Custard evenly to sectioned, wet hair and style as usual! Tip: Once the product is applied, DON’T touch hair until 70-80% dry. For more definition to your waves or curls, scrunch & air dry or use a diffuser. Remember, less texture requires less product! 2. MopTop Daily Conditioner MopTop Daily Conditioner fits perfectly into your day as it can easily be used in your shower routine! Be sure to apply the product to wet hair and gently work it in from roots to ends. Once the Daily Conditioner has soaked for 3-5 minutes, rinse with cool water and follow up with your favorite MopTop styling product! This product is best used for hair textures ranging from wavy to curly! 3. MopTop Leave-In Conditioner Similar to our Daily Conditioner, MopTop’s Leave-In Conditioner works to hydrate and smooth all different hair types and textures. The difference between the two products is that the Leave-In Conditioner can be used as a styler or a base for other MopTop styling products. 4. MopTop Mongongo Oil Perfect for mixing with our leave-ins, custards or gels, MopTop’s Mongongo Oil is made to hydrate, regenerate, and restructure hair. Be sure to apply as a last step before styling, as it is meant to eliminate flyaways and frizz---for our curly friends, be sure to let the product set before scrunching! Get to styling and hydrating and don’t forget - A little goes a long way! 5. MopTop Salon Deep Conditioner Dry hair is no match for our Salon Deep Conditioner! This product is great for the occasional deep conditioning or for daily use on extremely dry, damaged, frizzy hair. Apply the Salon Deep Conditioner to wet hair after shampooing, and leave on for 3-5 minutes. Before rinsing with cool water, be sure to massage the scalp and gently comb the product through. For more intense conditioning, apply to dry hair, cover with a shower cap and add dryer heat for 20-30 minutes; then rinse with cool water and style as usual. Follow this step with MopTop’s Anti-Frizz Gel, Leave-In Conditioner or Curly Hair Custard for styling. Now that you’ve got the inside scoop on how to care for your locks with the changing season, be sure to tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #moptophair to show off your moisturized, healthy hair! Happy hydrating...😉
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Critical Curl Conversations
Gear up for MopTop’s brand new vlog series called Critical Curl Conversations! The series will focus on different issues related to hair loss, and is hosted by MopTop founder Kelly Foreman.
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The Importance of a Healthy Scalp for Hair Health
Let’s face it, your shelves are probably overflowing with shampoos, conditioners, serums, etc. that you turn to when your hair is losing its luster. But do any of those products tend to your scalp? Healthy, shiny hair starts at the scalp, so if your curls are feeling flat and lifeless, your problem may not be in the strands, but at the base of your hair!
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Protect Your Curls from Sun Damage this Summer!
Skincare is hot right now so you probably get regular reminders to pile on the sunblock as we head into summer! But how are you protecting your hair? We’ve got the product and tips that will keep those locks healthy and preserved all summer long!
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