Wavy Styling (2A–2C): Lightweight Definition — Case Notes #2

Wavy Styling (2A–2C): Lightweight Definition — Case Notes #2. 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. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
2. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
3. Soak thoroughly before applying anything

Toolkit

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

“Technique first, product second.”

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.

Common Mistakes

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

FAQ

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

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

Simple routine, small tweaks, predictable results. That’s the goal.

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