To plop short hair with a microfiber towel, apply your styling products to wet hair, then gently scrunch sections upwards towards your scalp using the towel.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to plop short hair using a microfiber towel:
Steps to Micro-Plopping Short Hair
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Apply Products: After washing your hair, apply your leave-in conditioner and other desired styling products (such as mousse or gel) evenly throughout your wet hair. Make sure to distribute the products well to promote even curl formation or wave definition.
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Prepare the Towel: Lay a microfiber towel on a flat surface, such as your bathroom counter or a chair.
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Scrunch and Plop:
- Flip your head forward, allowing your hair to fall onto the center of the microfiber towel.
- Gently scrunch sections of your hair upwards towards your scalp using the towel. Imagine making a fist as you bring the hair up. This helps encourage curl formation and remove excess water without disrupting the hair's natural pattern.
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Hold briefly: Hold the scrunched sections against your scalp for a few seconds to allow the towel to absorb excess moisture.
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Air Dry or Diffuse: Allow your hair to air dry or use a diffuser on a low setting to finish drying. Diffusing will help to maintain volume and definition.
Micro-plopping with a microfiber towel helps to define curls or waves, reduce frizz, and speed up the drying process, especially beneficial for shorter hairstyles that can sometimes dry with less definition.
