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How To Use MopTop Curl Enhancer Gel For Your Specific Hair Type
So the buzz around town is that you need to use curl enhancing products for your curls to truly thrive! Feeling stuck on which product to use, or more importantly, how to use it? We’ve got just the trick for you to transform your curls from dull to defined in no time! Why MopTop Curl Enhancer Gel is Right for You! So you know you should be using curl enhancing products, but what exactly will it do for your hair? While specific changes to your curls can depend on your hair type, curl enhancing products in general work to create big curl definition while maintaining a soft hold. This especially rings true for MopTop’s Curl Enhancer Gel! Our gel provides good slip and leaves your hair smelling great. With a citrus medley of lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit essential oils, your hair will feel and smell great while producing springy, fresh curls! Our Curl Enhancer Gel also plays nicely with other products, so it can be used as a base for volume while still supporting additional products in your hair care routine. Top the gel with our MopTop Medium Hold Gel for firm hold without the crunchy, sticky hair, or opt for the MopTop Leave-In Conditioner that allows for extra hydration without compromising your styled curls. How-To for Each Hair Type Now that you know why you need our Curl Enhancer Gel, it’s just as important that you know how to use the product for your specific hair type. Curl enhancing products can work just as well for less dense hair as it does for those with normal to thick density, but in different ways. Finer, Low-density hair For finer hair, MopTop’s Curl Enhancer Gel is the perfect way to give off the illusion that you have more hair. For shoulder length hair of this type, separate your hair into two sections, and work a dime or pea-sized amount of gel into each section for best results. Wavy hair Attention all our wavy girls! Our gel will enhance those curls, especially if you set the hair by using a diffuser. This combo will create a curlier look than you may normally have without them, offering a new way to define and discover your hair’s potential! For medium density hair, start with separating your hair into four sections. Work about a nickel-sized amount of gel into each individual section. If you take the time to thoroughly work the product into your curls, your results will be significantly better! Curly hair Similar to the ladies with wavy hair, those with curly hair will find that pairing the Curl Enhancer Gel with a diffuser will set the hair and create more defined curls. If you don’t already have those defined curls, this combo will prove that you can have bigger curls! For higher density hair, separate the hair into four sections, and start by putting a quarter-sized amount of product in each section. Work the product into the hair in each section for the best results. Another reminder for using this product with dense hair: our gel is water soluble and works great as a base, so experimenting with adding other hair products to the gel is encouraged! Creating your own custom cocktail of hair products is made easy with our Curl Enhancer Gel! Exceptions Everybody’s hair is different, and we get that! There are absolutely exceptions when it comes to hair care, so some individuals may need more or less product than others. We suggest that you start with our suggested amounts of Curl Enhancer Gel depending on your hair type, and then you can always go back in and add more if you deem it necessary. It’s best to start with less so you can build the product. Our hope is that you avoid feeling like you have more product than hair on your head! Our founder, Kelly, ended up with bigger curls when using this product, especially when she just air dried her shoulder-length curls. Though this was Kelly's experience with the product and every hair type will be different, we encourage you to play with the amount you use and your technique. If you have any questions, we are here to help!
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The Trick to Detangling at Bathtime
Tired of ending a great day of play with your little ones screaming and struggling over tangled hair? MopTop is here to save the day--and your little duck’s curls! Check out our tips and tricks to make bathtime fun and painless!
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The #CurlyGirlMethod changed your life...now what?
TikTok showed you that it’s now time to make the most of your natural hair texture – it is possible with the help of MopTop products!
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Highlighting Heroes
As children, we think of superheroes as mythical figures who save our favorite character’s lives during Saturday morning cartoons. The amazing thing is, we walk amongst real life heroes every day; but more often than not… they remain undercover! This blog is all about highlighting a few of the many [S]HEROES in our MopTop family and inspiring to celebrate your own heroic qualities! What makes you feel like a SHERO? “Being a working mother and wife with a demanding career! My family always comes first, and I take great pride in managing my priorities in order to be the best wife, mom and career woman possible.” “I have a very demanding full-time public health career and also have my hands full with the pleasure of being a blogger talking about food, hair, overall health and now pregnancy since I am in my second trimester with my second. Of course, being a mom and wife is what gives me most joy in life!” “What makes me feel like a shero is actually embracing the hair that I am fearfully and wonderfully made with. For the longest time I thought against the hair that grew out of my head. Now I embrace the wave and roll with it. Not only that, but I have the opportunity to help others embrace their hair as well. Watching others hair transform and seeing their joy makes my heart sing!” “I’m a healthcare worker doing what I can to navigate through these hard times while helping my patients feel safe in my care. I’ve also been a “learning mentor” to my younger step-daughter this year, acting as her part-time algebra 2 teacher. I’m actually surprised how much I still remember from high school! For my older step-daughter, I’m trying my best to teach the importance of mental health by leading by example. This past year has been tough and it’s wearing on us all. I never want her to feel like she’s alone in her feelings and frustrations. In my free time, I can be found on Instagram as a textured hair mentor of sorts. I started learning to care for my wavy hair at the end of 2018 and have learned a lot along the way. I try my best to help encourage and support others curious about embracing their natural curl pattern. I love being able to share my experiences with others to help them on their journey.” It is the actions we carry out every single day that allow us to feel like a hero! In true SHERO spirit, we inspire you to put on your cape and join us in our mission to make 2021 our best year yet. What are your top 3 goals for this year? What daily actions will help you achieve them? How can you inspire others along the way? Find us on Facebook or Instagram and let us know! Lastly, if you would like to submit another SHERO to be highlighted on our social channels, send us a message ☺️
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How To Care For Your Curls And Your Soul
‘Twas the first week of the year, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even… Who are we kidding? We hope you were able to reset and take a “long winter’s nap” after all the hustle and bustle that comes along with the holidays. Just like that, it seems like our slowed pace is a thing of the past and we are back to the everyday rush! Now that you have taken care of everyone else, it is time to care for yourself. This blog pairs hair care with good for the soul activities that will have both you AND your locks ready to take on the new year ahead. Detox Duo Hair: The secret to healthy hair is a healthy scalp, and the products you use every day can take a toll! MopTop's Detox Shampoo is formulated with rich, cleansing coconut & restores natural balance to the scalp by removing chlorine, product residue, and oil buildup. No matter your hair texture, detoxing every 4-6 weeks is absolutely necessary! Soul: Just as important to your health is a personal detox. The need to detox your life is a direct result of being overworked, over scheduled, overwhelmed, and over it! With less time and more responsibilities, it can be easy to go with the flow and simply accept our surroundings, but we encourage you to pause and make a commitment to focus on the things you are grateful for each day. Replenish and Reimagine Hair: Dive deep into revitalizing hydration with MopTop’s Salon Deep Conditioner. This intensive moisturizing conditioner smooths hair strands with calming aloe and sea botanicals and repairs damage with wheat and soy proteins. PRO TIP: Your hair is most susceptible and open to moisture (& color treatments) after you detox your hair! Removed of buildup, it is ready to absorb the deep conditioning treatment more than ever. Soul: Just like your hair is most ready to accept moisture after a detox, you will likely find your mind post-“life-detox” ready to focus on what you are grateful for and take one day at a time! Don’t be shy, you deserve all that is coming your way! Share with us the things are grateful for and how you are going to make 2021 the best year yet! Be Intentional Hair: A great hair day doesn’t just happen by chance! Here at MopTop we believe a good hair day can change the world, and we do all we can to empower you with the products that will help you get there! Check out these How-To Videos, detailed haircare tips, and the best way to Refresh Curly Hair on our website! Soul: Decide ahead of time that you are going to make your day a great one! Journal, meditate, plan ahead… whatever you have to do to radiate positivity and make the most of your days, keep doing that ☺️
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How To Refresh Curly Hair
Skip the wash, keep the style. While the merriest time of the year can also be the busiest, that doesn’t mean your hair has to suffer! After years and years of trial and error, our team of curl experts trusts this three-step process to make the MOST out of their wash days! It all starts with, you guessed it, our Curly Hair Custard! Your best 2nd and 3rd day hair can’t happen without a great washday, so that is where we start. After your normal washday routine, apply curly hair custard section by section to wet hair. Remember, a little goes a long way! If you find that the product flakes when dried or there is residue left on your scalp after application, this is a sign to use less next time around. After applying, let your hair get to almost dry (70-80% dry) before scrunching out the cast. Whether you wash in the morning or at night, sleep with your hair in a protective covering. Any tossing and turning done during the night can wreak havoc on your hair – not only in terms of your curl pattern, but also can cause major frizz! Our favorite items for sleeping in protective mode are satin pillowcases and bonnets. Sleeping with satin protection helps smooth frizzy hair and minimizes static- waking up with less frizz is always a good way to start the day! As much as we wish sleeping with our hair protected was the solution for perfect 2nd and 3rd day hair, we have a few more steps ‘til we get there! Upon waking, use a spray bottle filled with water to spray hair and reactivate product from the day before. For extra revitalization, mix up 1 part Curly Hair Custard with 2 parts water (ratio will vary from texture to texture, play with it!). At this point, it’s safe to say that our Curly Hair Custard is absolutely necessary to achieving your best 2nd and 3rd day hair. Lucky for you, we have plenty of it ;)
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What Causes Hair Loss and How To Fix It
Dream job, loving family, great circle of friends… all the makings of a thriving woman that are inevitably overshadowed by the emotional turmoil associated with hair loss. I don’t say this as an outsider- I say it as someone who has experienced temporary hair loss first hand. MopTop was created with strong intentions of educating women on how they can most out of their texture without causing harm to their locks. While my temporary hair loss was caused by the build up of ingredients in products and sebum (an oily, waxy substance that our body produces), hair loss has a wide range of causes and will vary from person to person! (To combat product build up on hair, try MopTop’s Detox Shampoo.) Hormones Product Build-Up Massive Stress or Big Event Medications Health Issues Hereditary Before we dive into each of the above and how they may cause hair loss, we have to make one thing clear! There is a difference between shedding (seeing your hair on the floor, your hair brush, shower, etc.) and hair loss. Hair shedding, which can be excessive, is normal! And often temporary. Hair loss, on the other hand, may be happening if you begin to notice thinner-than-normal spots on your head, a wider part, or even bald patches. We are not medical professionals here at MopTop, we’ll stick to the science of hair care! However, we are here to provide you with information that may be helpful in determining what could be causing your hair loss. We encourage you to take this information and meet with a health professional who can help you find the best solution. Hormones In both men and women, hormonal changes are the most common cause of hair loss. The hormone responsible for hair loss is actually the same for both sexes. Known as “DHT”, dihydrotestosterone is produced as a byproduct of testosterone. Our bodies use testosterone as a precursor for several other hormones, one of which is DHT. DHT alters your hairline by shrinking the hair follicle, which cause the hairs to eventually stop growing like normal and fall out. Hormonal hair loss is referred to as androgenic alopecia, AKA female-pattern hair loss. The good news here is that androgenic alopecia is treatable! Product Build Up MopTop is silicon free! Many hair products contain waxy ingredients (like silicon) that can stick to and cause build up on your scalp if not properly rinsed out when washing your hair. Have you ever noticed build up or residue around your shower drain? Now imagine that on your scalp! The same kind of products that cause build up in your shower or bath may also be causing that on your head… yikes! If you have been keeping up with curly hair news over this past year, you may have heard that certain products were suspected of causing hair loss. It is actually more likely that users have not been properly educated on how the detox their hair (resulting in a healthy scalp), so we are here to do just that! We recommend staying away from products containing silicone and using MopTop’s Detox Shampoo once every 4-6 weeks. This not only keeps your scalp healthy and free of buildup, but also helps prime your hair to better absorb moisture and color! Massive Stress or Big Event In other words, 2020. But really… what qualifies as massive stress? A loss of a friend or loved one, a divorce, or another major, negative live event. While one bad day at work certainly isn’t welcome, it likely will not cause hair loss. Severe, lengthy stress – such as emotions felt by the global pandemic, for instance, certainly qualify. Stress induced hair loss is also known as telogen effluvium. It is abrupt, temporary, and oddly enough… doesn’t usually begin until about 3 months after the inciting event. The good news, though, is that after your body recovers, your hair growth will return to normal! Medications Hair loss caused by medications, like any of the above-mentioned causes, can have a very real effect on your self-esteem. Luckily in most cases, it is reversible once you stop taking the medication. DO NOT stop taking any medication unless instructed by a medical professional. Health Issues One of the most common health issues associated with hair loss is trouble with your thyroid. This hair loss is observed as an overall thinning of the hair rather than in specific areas. More often than not, regrowth is successful as the thyroid disorder is treated. This can take a couple months, but it is possible! If you choose to go get your thyroid checked, be sure to get all 3 panels checked for the most complete evaluation! Hereditary There are a lot of things we can be thankful for that we inherit from our elders. Hair loss… is not one of them. Hereditary hair loss reduces the amount of time the hair actively spends growing. There is no cure for this type of hair loss, but it is possible to slow or stop the process! If you are experiencing hair loss, we want you to know that we are here for you! We hope this was helpful in determining what may be the cause of your hair loss and take you one step closer to finding a solution. As always, remember your beauty comes from within and YOU are what makes you beautiful!
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Thank You MopTop Hair Customers!
It’s that time of year again! This month is all about you—yes—YOU - YOU - YOU! We are so happy to have you as a loyal MopTop customer and we appreciate your business all through the year. Now it is our turn to show you some love by offering 20% off retail products - use code LOYAL2020 at checkout (excludes bundles, subscribe & save, and sample packets). This offer is good now through the end of October - on our website only! As a company, our mission has always been one of empowerment, resilience, and believing that a good hair day can help change the world – because when you feel your best, you give your best to the world! On that note, we have gathered some of our favorite curly*wavy*coily hair selfies and testimonials over the past 12 months. We hope these stories will encourage you to embrace what you were born with and help light the way on your curly girl journey! “Absolutely love this product! After converting to being a curly girl I will forever have this product in my house. I have tried a few other products but they all made my hair look like it was wet all the time. This one gets the job done perfectly without weighing down my hair. I have used it both for sectioning and twisting my hair and now I use it starting on the ends of my hair and squishing my curls up to my head to get the product to cover everything. Works like a dream!” - Becki Brunnquell, MopTop Curly Hair Custard, September 2020 @suddenlycurlyandgray Products: MopTop Gentle Shampoo & MopTop Daily Conditioner “What I loved most about this conditioner is that after putting it in your hair, it seems to melt into your hair. Running my hands over my conditioned hair, I couldn't even feel it. But after rinsing it out, I could feel how soft my hair was” - Michelle Lazaro, MopTop Daily Conditioner, July 2020 @coffeecurlygirl Products: MopTop Gentle Shampoo, MopTop Detox Shampoo “Wow, is all I can say. I recently started the curly girl method. That aside this shampoo and conditioner are the best I have ever used in 52 years. I didn't even know I had curly hair, just frizzy straight! After using this little to no frizz and my hair literally feels like silk. No joke!” - Roger F., MopTop Gentle Shampoo & MopTop Daily Conditioner, August 2020 @fo_adunni_ Products: MopTop Medium Hold Gel “I've been using this product for years. I live in a very humid climate. It really cuts the frizz. Try the crunch approach when your hair is fully dry and it will be shiny, soft, and frizz free.” Kelly, MopTop Medium Hold Gel, March 2020 @curley_paigey Products: MopTop Curly Hair Custard “Such a small bottle made me nervous, but a pea sized amount of this product goes a long way! I use it about every 3rd wash and it is still over half full!” Ashley, MopTop Detox Shampoo, May 2020 @__stephmendoza Products: MopTop Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner, MopTop Leave-In Conditioner, MopTop Curly Hair Custard We want to encourage each and every one of you to embrace your natural beauty. We have the ability to be anything we want to be in this world, you are a powerful soul! Remember to use code LOYAL2020 for 20% off our website for the entire month of October!
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Why JunkFree Hair?
Here at MopTop Hair, we pride ourselves on creating a product line that is comprised of all-natural, chemical-free ingredients. Our goal is to have as little impact on the earth AND your body as possible - because less chemicals not only does wonders for your curls, but your health as well. As you have likely heard in the Curly Hair Community, it is preached over and over that you should not use any products with chemicals in your curly hair routine – but why is this? In this blog we’re breaking down why you should steer clear of certain ingredients and then go into more detail of what you will not find in MopTop Hair products! In the CG method or CGM, you do not use any hair products with sulphates, silicones, mineral oil, waxes, or drying alcohols in your curly hair routine. Many of these ingredients strip your hair of its natural oils, making it hard to find your best bounce! So what exact ingredients are NOT found in MopTop Hair? Let’s take a look: NO Sulfates: Sulfates are harsh cleansing agents that can quickly dry out hair, increase the likelihood of fading color, and leave you with tangles and frizz. When you rinse out the shampoo, sulfates take all the oils and residue with them. NO Silicones or Waxes: Silicones and waxes create buildup on the hair shaft and can only be removed by stripping the hair and all the natural oils that keep hair hydrated. NO Alcohol or Dyes: Alcohol depletes hair of its natural moisture, and while synthetic dyes may make products look pretty, they coat hair with harmful junk. NO Parabens* or Phthalates: Parabens are preservatives that give products an extra-long shelf life, while phthalates are used in synthetic fragrances that irritate the scalp. *Except in the Salon Daily Conditioner If you are suffering from hair loss or unhealthy hair growth and think chemicals such as the ones mentioned above may be to blame, try switching to a natural alternative such as MopTop Hair. You can also try taking natural supplements that contain plant-derived ingredients that work synergistically to help your natural hair growth! *Important note: Because products without the above ingredients do not strip hair of oils and build up, a detox treatment every 4-6 weeks is necessary for curly hair health. Try MopTop Detox Shampoo!*
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