Why won't my curly hair from a cast?

If you are not applying gel correctly, it will not work properly. Try a different gel or try a mousse. The gel is too heavy for your hair. Some gels are too heavy and will weigh down your curls which will prevent you from getting a gel cast.
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How do I get my cast off curly hair?

How do you Break a Gel Cast?
  1. The simplest method of breaking your gel cast is to use dry hands to gently scrunch out your curls after you've styled and dried your hair.
  2. If you rub a hair oil between your hands before scrunching, it will help soften the hair and add shine while scrunching out the gel cast.
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Why won't my hair form a cast?

Your hair moves a lot as it is drying.

Cast can form only if the hair remain undisturbed. Diffusing instead of air drying helps. But if you don't have the time to diffuse till it is fully dry, the easiest way is to diffuse until a cast is formed and then air dry the rest of the way.
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What is the cast effect curly hair?

curlBOX: A curl cast is the slightly hard feeling your curls tend to have after using a product, specifically a gel like your Cantu Avocado Hydrating Gel. The product smooths and cluster your curls into a defined spiral or wave and dries with a crunch. The “cast” is what makes your hair look defined.
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Can you sleep in a curl cast?

Can you sleep in curl cast? Yes you can sleep in a gel cast in fact it is ideal to wake up and scrunch out the crunch. However try not to sleep in wet hair it's not good for your scalp and can cause fungal infections and breakage. You could also wake up with wonky curls.
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How long before Curly Girl method works?

How long to wait for the curly girl method results? Usually, you can expect the first curly girl method results almost immediately after starting this routine. First of all, hair becomes more moisturized, less frizzy, and more voluminous. The full transformation is expected in approximately 6 weeks.
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How much gel should I use for curls?

A good way to determine how much gel to use is to start by applying a dime-size amount of gel to every 2-3 inch sections of your hair. This is a good way to distribute the product evenly. Then check back with your curls when they are 30% dry.
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How long should you plop wavy hair?

Plopping wavy hair is a simple technique. Some people plop their hair at night and leave it on to dry until the morning. Other people plop quickly for 20 to 30 minutes. Play around with this technique until you find the perfect amount of time for your hair.
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Why does hair grow under a cast?

The skin under the plaster cast is subjected to tiny amounts of friction as the cast moves. The friction is not enough to rub away hair, but it is enough to stimulate the hair follicles in the skin to produce new hairs. As the skin is subjected to its normal wear and tear, the excessive hair will gradually disappear.
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Why are my curls crunchy?

More than likely you're putting too much product in your hair. If my hair is crunchy that's always the reason why. Next time try putting less product. If it's still crunchy, a trick I like to do is re-wet them and scrunch out the extra product with a paper towel.
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Is 2c hair curly?

Like all type 2 hair, 2c hair is wavy, but that often feels like a technicality. Your S-bend hair is thick and the waves start at the roots. If you've ever been confused about whether your hair is wavy or curly, it's likely you have the 2c hair type.
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How do you get curly clumps?

5 ways I Get My Curls to Form Fat Chunky Clumps
  1. 1) (Amount of) WATER. I style my hair on dripping wet hair; Soooo soaking wet, that I do my styling in the bathroom itself. ...
  2. 2) (Amount of) Products. After water, the next thing to keep the clumps clumped are products. ...
  3. 3) Type of Products. ...
  4. 4) Squish to Condish. ...
  5. 5) NOT Raking.
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Is gel good for curly hair?

Gel helps define curls. It provides hold to curls, so that they don't fall flat through the day. By using gel, you ensure that your curls retain moisture better. And therefore you have less frizzy hair.
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Why am I not getting a gel cast?

If you are not applying gel correctly, it will not work properly. Try a different gel or try a mousse. The gel is too heavy for your hair. Some gels are too heavy and will weigh down your curls which will prevent you from getting a gel cast.
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Do you apply gel to wet or dry hair?

When gelling your hair, its always good to start with it wet or damp. Right out of the shower is always a good time to style your hair. It is always the most malleable and cooperative at that time, especially if the shower was nice and hot. Gel also holds better and longer when applied to damp hair.
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Should I put leave in conditioner before gel?

Some foams can feel quite gritty and drying on the hair, which is usually because they contain protein. But by layering it over a leave in conditioner, and under a gel, curls stay hydrated and moisturised, with a good protein moisture balance.
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Why is the Curly Girl Method not working?

Make sure that the product is distributed evenly over your hair. Don't just squeeze gel onto your hands and scrunch, hoping for the best (I was guilty of this for quite some time). Make sure the product is on your fingers, not just your palms and ensure you are working it all the way through, right from the roots.
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What prevents Curly Girl Method?

Ingredients to Avoid in CG Method
  1. Sodium Laureth, Myreth, or Lauryl Sulfate.
  2. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate.
  3. Ammonium Laureth or Lauryl Sulfate.
  4. Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate.
  5. Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate.
  6. Ammonium or Sodium Xylenesulfonate.
  7. Ethyl PEG-15 Cocamine Sulfate.
  8. TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate.
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Is gel or mousse better for curly hair?

When considering gel or mousse for curly hair, there is no doubt that gels are the better choice for curl definition and long-lasting hold. Gels also lock in moisture by creating a seal on each strand of hair. This sealing of the hair cuticle gives gels their frizz-fighting power.
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How do you refresh curls?

Try using a light leave-in conditioner or curl cream to help add moisture back into your hair. All you need is a spray bottle filled with a mixture of water and your favorite leave-in conditioner. Spritzing this mixture onto your hair will refresh the curls and bring out their natural shine.
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