Do you have wavy hair ? Then applying scrunching is highly recommended within your wavy hair routine . In addition, it is a well-known term within the CG Method . Not only wavy hair benefits from this, but also all other types of curly hair. However, you often get the most effect with a looser curl pattern. Of course this goes together with the best hair styling products. We promise you, if you use scrunching and the right styling products for wavy hair, a world will open up for you! But how does scrunching work? We will explain it to you!
What is scrunching?
Scrunching is a specific technique for curly hair to get more out of your curls. Scrunching is basically a hand movement that you make in your hair. You make upward pinching movements in your hair with your hands as we show you in the photo:
Sample photo on how to scrunch your curls (Justcurly.com):
What are the benefits of scrunching?
- Improving the curl pattern.
- Better absorption of styling products into your hair.
- Creating more volume.
Step-by-step plan for scrunching
1. Wash and care
Have you washed your hair with a CG shampoo and conditioner ? Then apply a small amount of the leave-in conditioner to soaking wet curls. Focus on the hair lengths. If necessary, use a brush to distribute the leave-in conditioner even better. Have you applied the leave-in conditioner to your curls? Then squeeze the excess water from your hair with a microfiber curl towel .
2. Apply styling products
Divide your hair into sections, and then apply your styling product (often you use a cream first and then the gel). Take a little bit of the gel (or cream) and rub it between your hands. Apply the gel to damp hair. Do this by placing the hair between both hands and then sliding it down to the ends. Then use a special styling brush to further distribute the product.
3. Squeeze/scrunch your curls
Have you applied your curly girl gel and possibly curl cream ? Now bend your head and hair forward and make upward squeezing movements with your hands. If necessary, add a little bit of water with a water spray so that you hear a sopping or soaking sound. Continue scrunching until excess water no longer comes out of your curls. You may want to use a microfiber towel for curls to make sure you get all the water out of your hair properly.
3. Popping
You can then start plopping your hair. Because you pop, you often create a better curl pattern and less frizzy hair.
- Lay a microfiber towel or T-shirt flat on your bed, chair or on the floor.
- Stand bent over so that the ends of your curls fall onto the towel.
- Lower straight down so that the curls are formed and you lie with your head on the towel.
- Now take the back of the towel (which is furthest away from you) and place it over your head, so that it reaches your neck.
- Take the remaining sides and tie a knot or use an elastic band to hold them together at your neck.
- Try for yourself how long popping works for you. Start with 15 to 20 minutes. Has your hair become frizzy? Then do it for a little less time next time.
4. Dry curls
Remove the towel from your hair and now an important step begins, don't touch your curls anymore! This allows you to reduce the curl pattern. Finally, let your curls air dry or use a special diffuser. Is your hair 100% dry? Then use an oil to remove the hard feeling (the cast ) from your hair. You basically do the same thing here as in step 3 (scrunching, making an upward squeezing movement) but on dry hair.
5. Done!
And, yes, we know it is difficult: It is useful to touch your hair as little as possible even after drying. This way you prevent greasy hair and your curl pattern lasts best!
Do you want to know which products suit wavy hair? Then discover all hair products suitable for waves .