Plopping Research Paper

Say it, “plopping.” Sounds weird I know, but plopping is a technique that will save a curly girl’s life. For reals, this no-heat technique will decrease your drying time while boosting curl definition and banishing frizz, what’s not to love? Heat can be damaging to dry and fragile curls, so give ‘em a break. If you want the best curls of your life, it’s time to put away the blow-fryer and start plopping. We promise once you plop, you won’t stop! Check out my personal, plopping routine broken down, step-by-step: STEP 1
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Cleanse and Condition: Begin with freshly cleansed or co-washed, soaking wet hair. I cleanse my scalp every two to three days with DevaCurl Low Poo Delight ($22) and condition with the DevaCurl One Condition Delight

My hair is too fine for a leave-in as it weighs down my delicate, 2b waves, so I opt for an overnight, deep conditioning treatment every month with the Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Treatment Masque ($13)
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For styling I apply the DevaCurl Styling Cream ($25) 
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and then the DevaCurl Light Defining Gel ($20). 
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Sometimes I switch things up by using the Kinky Curly Curling Custard ($17) as a stand-alone styler.

STEP 3
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The Tools: Lay a cotton T-shirt (the older the better, because it’s nice and soft) out on a flat surface in front of you, like the bathroom counter, with the sleeves facing furthest from you.

STEP 4
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Flip and Accordion: Flip your head forward and let your curls accordion their way onto the center of the shirt. This is what helps keep your curls’ defined, spiral shape.

STEP 5
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Wrap It: Grab the bottom edge of the shirt and wrap it around toward the base of your neck and hold with one hand. STEP 6
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Tuck It: Grab the top of the shirt with your other hand and pull the neckline down towards the base of your neck and 

STEP 7
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Secure It: Flip your head back up and keep everything held in place by pulling the sleeves toward the side of your head. 

STEP