Diffusing Deep-Dive: Heat, Airflow, Timing — Case Notes #2

Diffusing Deep-Dive: Heat, Airflow, Timing — Case Notes #2. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.

Steps

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

Toolkit

• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.

Science angle: porosity governs water movement; humectants pull moisture; film-formers create a cast; proteins patch weak spots temporarily.

Common Mistakes

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

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