Coily Care (4A–4C): Moisture + Strength — Case Notes #2
Coily Care (4A–4C): Moisture + Strength — Case Notes #2. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.
The core idea: fewer, better steps. Cleanse the scalp well, condition until slip, style on soaking-wet hair, then hands-off until dry.
Steps
- Soak thoroughly before applying anything
- Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
- Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
Toolkit
- Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
- Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
- Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
- Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
“Hands-off until fully dry is half the battle.”
Example
For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.
Care angle: clarify on a schedule that matches your products and water; deep condition monthly and adjust by how hair feels.
Porosity & Climate Notes
- Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers
- Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils
- High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
FAQ
Best diffusing approach? Hover to 60%, then cup-and-hold; break cast only when fully dry.
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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