Swim Caps & Coils: Fit + Care

Swim Caps & Coils: Fit + Care. If your routine feels random, this turns it into repeatable steps you can actually keep.

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

Steps

1. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
2. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
3. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry

Toolkit

• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush

“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.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils
• 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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