Seasonal Product Rotations — Playbook #2
Seasonal Product Rotations — Playbook #2. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.
Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.
Steps
- Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
- Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
- Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
- Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
Toolkit
- Microfiber towel or T-shirt
- Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
- Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
- Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
- Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”
Example
For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.
Styling angle: apply stylers on soaking-wet hair, aim for even distribution, and keep hands off until fully dry to preserve definition.
Common Mistakes
- Touching hair before fully dry
- Skipping sleep protection
- Over-cleansing or never clarifying
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