What crunch? Well the crunch is the “cast” some products can leave on your curls after your hair is completely dry. So you've washed, conditioned and styled your hair with your favorite products and once your hair dries...it's stiff, the curls don't really move much, some describe it as even “crispy”.
If your curls feel crunchy, you might be... forgetting to break your cast. Many curly haired folks neglect this essential finishing step once hair is dry, but it's an important one. Typical curl stylers (especially gel formulas) work by creating a seal on hair.
It means your curls will hold well. 🙌🏼 SCRUNCH IT OUT with your hands 🙌🏼 💖 That's right, simple scrunching motions with your hands and bit of shaking at the root will scrunch away the crunch. 💖 Your hair will still have the hold but with a soft finish and not a crispy one.
Just continue to scrunch up your hair (using the paper crumpling technique) every 5 to 10 minutes or so, until your hair is dry. Once dry, you can apply a little hair spray for extra hold or serum for added shine - then you're good to go!
If you have naturally straight hair, you may feel as though you're at a loss when it comes to scrunching your hair. The fact of the matter is, scrunching is totally doable on straight hair. In fact, it's a great way to give straight strands more definition.
Straw-like hair is often the result of common hair care oversights, such as these: using drying and styling tools (dryers, curling irons, electric rollers, flat irons) at too high a heat setting. using heat-based drying and styling tools too frequently. shampooing too often.
You can use any oil you like, such as olive oil, jojoba oil, or coconut oil. Just add a small amount to your hands and scrunch it into the ends of your hair. You'll notice that your hair will start to feel softer and more pliable.
One of the best things about using a curl cream is that it helps give your hair great definition without creating a “cast”. If you've ever used a curl gel before, you've probably noticed that it can make your hair feel crunchy. This is because the gel locks your curls in place by creating what's called a cast.
When leave-in conditioners are used on a regular basis you may find that the hair feels dry and brittle. This is because the hair is predominantly made of protein that provides the hair with strength and structure. When you apply too much protein on the hair it causes the hair to harden.
What is pineappling hair? The pineapple hair technique, a term coined by the NaturallyCurly community, is a way to protect your curly hair when you sleep. Done correctly, the pineapple hair method creates a beautiful pile of curls on the top of your head, which resembles the shape of—yes, you guessed it—a pineapple.
So, start by bending your head forward until all your hair is falling in front of your face. Then, working with small sections of hair at a time, grab your hair from the ends and scrunch it up towards your scalp. Continue scrunching all your hair at 10-minute intervals until your hair is about 80% dry.
What causes that crunch? Maya says “It's common for mousse to be combined with gel or cream because most mousses on the market contain alcohol to make the hair dry faster. They are also polymer rich, which creates a sticky coating on the hair, much like a hairspray. This can leave hair feeling dry and stiff.
Each hair is made up of little scales. The hard water tends to make the scales stand up. Creating a rough and tangled feeling. A healthy and cost-efficient way to solving the problem is simply switching from hard water to softer water.
Scrunch each section of hair a few times to encourage your curl pattern to spring up. Then, spread your towel or t-shirt out on a flat surface. Gently “plop” your curls onto the towel or t-shirt by bending over and placing your hair in the middle of the towel, starting with your ends first.
Weak, damaged hair can be temporarily strengthened by hydrolyzed protein, which can be found in foods like gelatin, anything high in amino acids, and soy. For brittle, crunchy hair, adding moisture back to your locks is crucial for temporary healing.
And less elasticity means more breakage when combing or styling. Therefore, using coconut oil as a hair mask can actually make your hair drier, brittle, and more damaged than it was before!
Get Your Hair Wet
The best time to scrunch your hair is after washing. Keeping your hair damp will help shape and define curls, as well as help keep frizz at bay. You'll want to avoid styling dry waves and curls as this can promote frizz. Just like you wouldn't brush curly hair dry, you should also style it dry.
You can protect your hair while you sleep by using a satin or cotton scrunchie (not a hair elastic) to tie your hair up at the crown of your head. Simply gather your hair at the top of your head and tie the scrunchie around it one time, being careful not to pull too hard or make the pineapple too tight.
After you've applied shampoo and your regular rinse-out conditioner, layer the leave-in onto your wet hair and scrunch. This will prep your hair with the moisture it needs to look good all day long.
Here are some of the arguments Scrunchers use to explain why their approach is best: It's quicker and easier than folding. Scrunching allows you to achieve greater purchase on the toilet paper for a harder and more thorough wipe. Scrunching keeps your fingers further away from the 'danger zone'