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Plopping: What It Is and How to Do It
Plopping is a simple drying technique suitable for curly and wavy hair. Plopping is a term that comes from the English "to plop" which literally means "to let fall"! Let's find out more! Index What is Plopping? How to Plop What is Plopping? This is a method that helps eliminate frizz. I recommend this technique if you have medium-length, curly or wavy hair: you will get voluminous, defined and frizz-free hair. You will have beautiful soft and silky hair with defined curls. Although it is not particularly suitable for short hair, it is possible to perform it to obtain a more vaporous and voluminous effect on the hair. How to Plop Plopping requires few accessories and products, in fact it is important to have a T-shirt or turban and a Styling Gel, Mousse, Oil, Cream product according to your preference. It is certainly a method that requires patience and time since the hair needs a period of time in which it will dry slowly , otherwise you can finish drying at the end! But let's see how to do plopping step by step! STEP 1 - WASH YOUR HAIR Wash your hair as usual, but with a shampoo chosen for the needs of your hair and then apply conditioner or even a mask , in this case those for curly or wavy anti-frizz hair would be perfect! Our customers love the Yuniwa Cosmetics strengthening and illuminating mask: it smells of pears and vanilla, detangles hair in the blink of an eye and leaves it shiny and light. Then comb your hair with a comb with wide teeth , made of wood to limit damage, frizz and static effects, ideal for normal, curly or wavy hair. Or even just with your fingers! STEP 2 – DAMPEN YOUR HAIR WELL Stop! Don't collect them in the towel!! Blot with the towel but without making the classic turban! STEP 3 – THE RIGHT PRODUCT Apply your favorite styling product for curly or wavy hair or just an anti-frizz choosing the texture you like best: Gel, Mousse, Oil, Cream. It should be applied to damp hair, distributing well with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Start with a soft-hold gel like Yuniwa Aloe Arborescens Gel : lightweight and super-hydrating, it keeps frizz at bay without weighing hair down. Bonus: It's packed with soothing active ingredients, and you can massage it into your scalp for a pampering treatment for your hair. You can add another gel with a stronger hold for more defined curls and waves: in this case we recommend completing the treatment with Yuniwa modelling gel, with a strong and adjustable hold. If your hair is very dry, you may need to apply a more nourishing product such as a styling cream. You can choose a multipurpose one that combats split ends and protects hair from heat, such as Yuniwa Cosmetics Strengthening Cream. STEP 4 – Go PLOP! Open your closet and choose the largest cotton t-shirt you have! The t-shirt is comfortable for plopping because it has sleeves but you can also use a microfiber towel that is always large enough. Place the shirt on the bed or a table. Now turn your head upside down and let your hair fall – plop – down the center of your t-shirt so that it falls on itself. Go down until your head touches the shirt! Grab the shirt at the base and cover it up to the nape of the neck. Then do the same thing with the front and finally tie the sleeves to secure everything, turban style. STEP 5 – DRY! Dry but how? There are more options! The “ classic ” version involves keeping the T-shirt rolled up on your head for at least 3 hours and then letting your hair air dry. Otherwise, you can finish drying with a hairdryer on low heat and with a diffuser. You can leave the shirt on for half an hour and then proceed to let them loose or finish with the hairdryer. Alternatively you can keep them in your t-shirt at home all day or even go to sleep and keep them in your t-shirt all night. To not miss all our tips for perfect natural hair, continue reading our articles in the Hair - guides and tutorials section. Don't miss our guide to alternative washes , to always have clean hair but in a natural and delicate way, so as not to attack the skin and hair even with frequent washing! [ApSC sc_key=sc3148331291][/ApSC]
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Alternative Hair Washes: How to Wash Your Hair Without Shampoo
Alternative hair washes are a way to wash your hair without shampoo and are the perfect solution when you need to wash your hair often. If you sweat a lot, are often at the gym or if it's summer and you need to wash your hair more often, alternative washes are the perfect solution to keep your hair protected, soft and hydrated. In fact, shampoos, even the most delicate and natural ones, have a high cleansing power that is not necessary if you wash your hair very often. Using shampoo too often can make your hair brittle, dull, and more prone to breakage and split ends; it can also make your scalp more sensitive and irritated, more prone to producing dandruff and excess sebum. In this article I will tell you about the easiest and most effective alternative washes to use. In this article we talk about: Washing your hair without shampoo: the co-wash How do you co-wash? Alternative washing: low poo Wash your hair with Ayurvedic herbs Aritha Shikakai Sidr Ghassoul Washing your hair without shampoo: the co-wash Co-wash is a very delicate alternative wash that features conditioner as the main ingredient. This type of wash is perfect for all hair types, but works best on dry, frizzy, arid and curly hair that needs pampering and hydration. How do you co-wash? When I first started dealing with organic cosmetics, there was only one way to do it: by adding sugar to a light and possibly inexpensive conditioner! These first co-washes often left the skin feeling dirty because they often didn't use products with surfactants which therefore left the skin greasy and oily. Furthermore, sugar often created micro-lesions on the skin and it was difficult to rinse it well without residue, especially on long hair. There were also those who were more daring and added bicarbonate, a practice that is absolutely not recommended for maintaining healthy skin! Fortunately, the world of organic and natural cosmetics has evolved and specific products for co-wash have been created, designed to cleanse delicately. As I anticipated, co-wash has an extremely delicate cleansing power; for this reason it does not foam and it is necessary to learn to massage and rinse the product well to have good results. I recommend applying the product to well-wet skin, distributing small amounts of product to various areas of the head. Especially if you have very long or thick hair, be very careful to apply the product to the scalp and not to the hair . The areas that are usually easiest to forget are those of the temples and the nape of the neck, make sure you have applied the product there too and massaged it well into the skin. I find that washing my hair upside down is easier when I co-wash, it allows me to reach the scalp more easily and massage better. Use the right amount of product , approximately equal to a cup of coffee: using less product would further reduce the cleansing power and increase the risk of greasy skin. Another tip for making the best use of co-wash is to give the product time to work : after massaging the product well over the entire head, leave it on for at least 5 minutes, then emulsify with a little water and massage for another couple of minutes . Now you can rinse, taking care to remove all product residue. To co-wash my hair, I use Yuniwa Cosmetics Co-Wash , a cleansing conditioner rich in strengthening and antioxidant active ingredients. BUY NOW Alternative washing: low poo If co-washing isn't enough for your hair and you prefer a treatment with a higher cleansing power but still gentle on your scalp and hair, you can use a low-poo product. This type of product is halfway between shampoo and co-wash : it has an intermediate cleansing power, obtained thanks to the use of delicate surfactants that respect the skin and hair. Low-poo products also produce little foam, so it's important to make sure you massage and rinse well when using. Yuniwa Cosmetics Strengthening Cream Shampoo is formulated with super-delicate cleansing active ingredients, it helps you gradually reduce the fragility of the hair fiber, counteracting dullness, frizz, knots and split ends. It soothes irritation and dryness of the scalp, for the total well-being of the hair. BUY NOW Wash your hair with Ayurvedic herbs Ayurvedic herbs are medicinal plants used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine. Many of these herbs can also be used in cosmetics, providing numerous benefits to the skin and hair. Among Ayurvedic herbs, there are some that have a fair amount of cleansing power and can therefore be used for alternative, delicate and healing washes. Specifically, there are 4 Ayurvedic herbs that you can use as an alternative wash, let's see them together. Aritha Aritha has cleansing, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-dandruff properties, cleanses the hair leaving it soft and hydrated. It is indicated for greasy hair, with dandruff or to prevent itching . You can prepare aritha by mixing little powder with warm water. Apply it on damp hair and leave it for about 10 - 15 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water. BUY ARITHA Shikakai Shikakai has excellent cleansing properties and helps strengthen the bulbs, stimulates growth and combats hair loss. It also does not change the pH of the hair and gives volume and shine to the hair. Suitable for weak, fine, greasy hair, hair with dandruff or sensitive and irritated scalp. To prepare a natural hair cleanser based on shikakai, combine 1 or 2 tablespoons of powder with hot water until you obtain a smooth, lump-free cream, to be applied from the roots to the lengths. Massage the product with your fingertips and leave on for about 10 - 15 minutes. After this time, rinse with warm water and proceed to dry your hair which will be soft, clean and light. BUY SHIKAKAI Sidr Sidr is a powder rich in saponins, minerals, vitamins and mucilages that cleanse the hair and give nourishment and body to the hair . It is a non-foaming powder that washes the hair very well, purifies the scalp and fights dandruff. You can prepare your alternative hair wash with sidr by combining the powder with warm water until you obtain a creamy mixture. Apply the sidr to wet hair, spreading it evenly and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and enjoy your clean, soft, light, hydrated and untangled hair. BUY SIDR Ghassoul Ghassoul is an alternative wash recommended for all hair types, even in cases of seborrheic dermatitis, as it regulates sebum production and helps combat dry or excessively oily skin. Prepare the Ghassoul with hot water and let it rest for a few minutes. Then use it to wash your hair, just like a normal shampoo, massaging the scalp with your fingertips to help absorb the active ingredients. Leave the clay to act for about 5 minutes and then rinse, taking particular care to remove all residues thoroughly. BUY GHASSOUL
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