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What is Plopping?

Plopping is just a gross term for an effective way to get excess moisture out of your hair.

We don't use traditional terry cloth towels (you know, the only ones you really see out there) when we follow the Curly Girl Method.

Did you know that towels can break your hair, causing frizz?

So, instead we "plop" our hair by wrapping it on top of our heads with a cotton tshirt, cotton leggings or a microfiber towel.

How to Plop in a Cotton Tshirt
1. Do this after you wash your hair. you may squeeze out excess water first. You may add product first, or after your plop. Try each way to see what works best for you.

\2. Lay tshirt onto your bed.

3. Flip your hair upside down.

4. Lower your hair onto the shirt.

5. Roll the bottom of the shirt up toward your forehead. Then wrap it around the nape of your neck.

6. Wrap the top part of the tshirt around the top of your head and hold both sleeves.

7. Stand up, wrap sleeves around your head and tie them together.

How to Plop in Leggings
1. Lower your hair into the waist of your leggings.

2. Let your curls pile in the crotch, or cascade into one of the legs.

3. Stand up, take a leg in each hand, and wrap them around your head.

4. Tie the legs together.

NEVER PLOP OVERNIGHT!

 It is recommended to plop for a few minutes to a couple of hours, but NEVER overnight, or else fungus could grow on your scalp.

Plopping is  great way to get some water out of your hair while your hair and curls settle after your wash, but it isn't for everyone. I have personally found lately that my hair has come out a bit flat. Check out my post on wet plopping to see a fun alternative to plopping that has personally given me juicier curls.
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