Coily Care (4A–4C): Moisture + Strength

Coily Care (4A–4C): Moisture + Strength. 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. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
4. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
5. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
6. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry

Toolkit

• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt

“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.

Common Mistakes

• Touching hair before fully dry
• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Skipping sleep protection

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