Swim Caps & Coils: Fit + Care — Playbook #2

Swim Caps & Coils: Fit + Care — Playbook #2. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

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. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
3. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
4. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
5. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
6. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch

Toolkit

• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt

“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”

Example

For high humidity: leave-in + hard-hold gel, then hover-diffuse to 60% and finish with cup-and-hold. Don’t break the cast early.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
• Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers

FAQ

Do I need protein weekly? Only if hair feels overly soft/stretchy; otherwise rotate monthly.

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

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