What is SOTC for hair?

If you find your curls are crunchy or crispy, then you're missing the crucial styling step to scrunch out the crunch. “Scrunch out the crunch” is sometimes shortened to SOTC, if you're in any hair groups or online forums.

What should I use for Sotc?

What does scrunch out mean?

Basically, to scrunch out the crunch is to remove the gel cast formed over your strands once your hair is completely dried, assuming you applied product to it. The term is cleverly coined with the word “crunch” because the gel cast should feel somewhat hard or stiff.

Do you scrunch out the crunch after diffusing?

There are a few different methods you can try, but if you haven't tried the scrunch out the crunch method before, start by applying on the tips of your fingers and working into your hair. Step 4: Diffuse your hair or let it dry naturally. It's important it's completely dry before you start scrunching!

Can I use coconut oil to Sotc?

Different oils penetrate the hair at different stages, like for example, coconut oil won't go past your outer cuticle layer, so it will not penetrate and properly seal the hair, it will mostly sit on top which is why we often advise avoidance of coconut oil for sotc.

How to Scrunch out the Crunch - SOTC - Curly hair tips!

Why is my hair crunchy when it dries?

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.

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What is Sotc in CGM?

“Scrunch out the crunch” is sometimes shortened to SOTC, if you're in any hair groups or online forums.

Can you scrunch dry hair?

Blow dry your hair while scrunching it: Flip your head forward until your hair is falling in front of you and place the diffuser at the ends of a section of your hair. Now, push your hair up towards your scalp with the blow dryer, followed by immediately scrunching it up with your hands.

Why is my curly hair crunchy?

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.

How often should you wash your hair?

For the average person, every other day, or every 2 to 3 days, without washing is generally fine. “There is no blanket recommendation. If hair is visibly oily, scalp is itching, or there's flaking due to dirt,” those are signs it's time to shampoo, Goh says.

How do I know if my hair needs protein or moisture?

Take an inch of your hair and stretch it, if it doesn't stretch or breaks, feels dry and rough, it is brittle/damaged and needs moisture treatment. If the hair stretches far and does not return and/or breaks, feels mushy, gummy or cotton candy-like, your hair needs protein.

What does protein overload on hair look like?

The tell-tale signs of protein overload seem to be split ends and limp strands. Hair that feels brittle or sheds more than is normal for you can also be signs that your tresses have been exposed to too much keratin.

How do you scrunch your hair without it getting crunchy?

Apply a leave-in conditioner right out of the shower while your hair is still wet. Apply it by squshing it up into your curls and scrunching. This method will really lock that moisture in your curls. Section your hair into 2-inch sections while it is dripping wet.

How do you refresh your curls in the morning?

When should I break my gel cast?

When your hair is fully dry—whether you've air dried or diffused—break the cast by gently scrunching hair and perhaps even tousling the roots just a bit. Particularly when you're working from mid-length to ends, a small drop of oil on the hands will help eliminate the potential for frizz.

Why do my curls look dry and frizzy?

Because it's harder for the scalp's natural oils to coat strands from root to ends, curly hair is more prone to dryness and frizz than any other hair type. Excess heat-styling is also a common culprit. Using high heat can dry out your strands and damage the hair's cuticle, causing frizz to emerge.

Why arent my curls bouncy?

It's best to get your hair cut in layers to make them bounce back up. But in some cases, if you go too short, it can cause your hair to almost look straight. The reason is that the curl clump may have been cut at a length just before it start to loop into a curl.

Why is my curly hair so dry and brittle?

Damaged curls often become very dry and brittle. You might have experienced something like this after heat styling, hair dying or perming your hair. But dryness is not always an indicator of damage. Your hair could be dry for any number of reasons, including climate, sleeping habits or styling products.