What is the Praying Hands method?

Who is the praying hands method suitable for?

Anyone can apply the praying hands method: it is suitable for all types of curl types and textures. Whether you have curly, wavy or coily curls, it gives every curl type more definition and reduces frizz.

What do you need for the Praying Hands method?

To apply this method, use your styling products. So, during praying hands you use the products that you normally use during styling. Do you always use a leave-in conditioner and gel? Then grab them now too.

Step-by-step plan for the Praying Hands Method

You can apply the method when you have just washed your hair or when you are ready to refresh your hair. So grab your styling products as described above. Don't have it at home yet? Then you can look at our styling products. Basically, it is most useful to use a leave-in conditioner and gel as we indicated.

Below we show a video showing how to perform the method:

Roadmap:

1. You start on wet hair. Divide the leave-in conditioner or curl activator in your hands and grab a section of hair between your hands.
2. Start at your roots and slide your hands down to your hair ends.
3. Repeat this a few times on the same section of hair. This way you ensure that the product is well distributed over the entire crop.
4. If all goes well, you should now see that any frizz disappears and your curls form beautiful clumps.
5. Repeat these steps with the rest of your hair.
6. Once you have distributed the leave-in conditioner or curl activator throughout your hair, continue with the gel.
7. Do the same with the gel. Apply some gel to your hands and divide it between your hands.
8. Take another strand and start at the roots of the hair. Repeat this until you have had all your hair.
9. Now you will gently scrunch. Make sure you do this slowly so that the clumps stay together nicely.
10. Now let your hair dry or use a diffuser. And finished! Beautifully defined curls without frizz!

What can you use during the praying hands method?

As described earlier, you can use any styling products that you like. Below we give you some useful product tips.

You can apply the praying hands method with various products such as leave-in conditioner, gel , mousse or cream. Apply the method while applying these products to achieve optimal results.

1. A leave-in conditioner

For example, use this leave-in conditioner from Giovanni . The Giovanni Direct Leave in Weightless Moisture Conditioner is a weightless, light moisturizing leave-in conditioner, free of protein.

2. A gel

For example, after using a leave-in, use one of the gels below:

One option is Umberto Giannini 's Curl Jelly Gel .

Or try the Treluxe Hi! Definition™ Curl Enhancer Styling Gel .

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With these product tips you can apply the praying hands method and give your curls the best care. Remember to apply the products to damp hair and make sure your hair is well hydrated for the best results.

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