Breaking the Cast—Without Crunch — Deep Dive #2
Breaking the Cast—Without Crunch — Deep Dive #2. If your routine feels random, this turns it into repeatable steps you can actually keep.
The core idea: fewer, better steps. Cleanse the scalp well, condition until slip, style on soaking-wet hair, then hands-off until dry.
Steps
- Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
- Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
- Soak thoroughly before applying anything
Toolkit
- Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
- Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
- Microfiber towel or T-shirt
- Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
- Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
“Technique first, product second.”
Example
For high humidity: leave-in + hard-hold gel, then hover-diffuse to 60% and finish with cup-and-hold. Don’t break the cast early.
Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.
Porosity & Climate Notes
- High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
- Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils
FAQ
How long to deep condition? 10–20 minutes under a cap is usually enough.
Do I need protein weekly? Only if hair feels overly soft/stretchy; otherwise rotate monthly.
Log your routine for two wash days before changing anything—patterns emerge quickly.
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