Pixie Diffusing for Curls — Playbook #2

Pixie Diffusing for Curls — Playbook #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

1. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
2. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
3. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
4. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
5. Soak thoroughly before applying anything

Toolkit

• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

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

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
• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Skipping sleep protection

FAQ

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

How long to deep condition? 10–20 minutes under a cap is usually enough.

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