Buildup Reset: Start Fresh Without Drying Out — Playbook #2

Buildup Reset: Start Fresh Without Drying Out — Playbook #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

1. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
2. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
3. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
4. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections

Toolkit

• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Common Mistakes

• Touching hair before fully dry
• Skipping sleep protection
• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Over-cleansing or never clarifying

FAQ

Do I need protein weekly? Only if hair feels overly soft/stretchy; otherwise rotate monthly.

Best diffusing approach? Hover to 60%, then cup-and-hold; break cast only when fully dry.

Technique + timing beat brand lists. Focus there, then pick products that support the method.

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