Puffy Hair After Perm
Then, I flipped my head upside down, applied gel, and scrunched my hair. After that, I used my blow dryer on the low setting, squeezing sections while scrunching. But when I finished, it looked awful. Only half of my hair responded to the scrunching. The rest turned out huge, tall, and super puffy. I don’t know what to do! If I don’t comb through my hair, it’s a mess, and if I do, it’s still a mess. Please help!
After shampooing and conditioning your hair, rinse with cool water (this helps seal the hair cuticle, reducing frizz). Then, instead of rubbing your hair vigorously with a towel - which can rough up the cuticle and create more puffiness - gently blot and squeeze out the excess water using a dry towel. You can wrap your hair in the towel briefly if needed, but avoid any harsh friction.
Next, while your hair is still damp, apply a leave-in conditioner and detangler, followed by an anti-frizz serum. Use your fingers first to distribute the products evenly, then switch to a wide-tooth comb to detangle without disrupting your curls. This step is crucial for keeping your hair smooth and defined.
Once your hair is prepped, apply your preferred styling product (like curl cream or mousse) and flip your head upside down. Finger-comb your hair outward to encourage volume at the roots. If you need to speed up drying, use a blow dryer only with a diffuser attachment. This helps distribute heat evenly and prevents frizz.
As your hair dries (preferably air-dried as much as possible), you can enhance the shape by lightly misting a scrunching spray at the roots for extra lift. The key is to avoid over-drying with heat and to keep your hair moisturized with leave-in products. This routine should give you smoother, more defined curls while minimizing puffiness.
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