How to Plop Wavy / Curly Hair | Everything You Need To Know About Plopping Wavy Hair

[@greeshmaghosh1841]

Plopping is my favourite part in a hair wash day. It feels so much of a relief to plop after a long hair wash.

[@MichelleManuel]

Absolutely. It's like those few minutes of relief before the drying process starts. ❤️

[@poonamgarodia7943]

yeahhh,it is tge resting time for oir shoulders

[@MichelleManuel]

@@poonamgarodia7943 💯

[@alishathomas4540]

Plopping used to give me wonky curls and I hated it. Then learnt watching your story on IG that flipping side to side occasionally and shaking the back of the head is the key! Now I love plopping because it cuts down a little of drying time and helps with shrinkage.

[@MichelleManuel]

Yasss Alisha! Im so relieved. I felt like a goof ball putting up that story! Now I'm glad I did! ❤️ Like I said in the video; wonky curls could also mean that you need to reduce your plopping time.

[@alishathomas4540]

@@MichelleManuel that was helpful❤. Wet plopping more than25-30 mins gives me headache. Plus your tip of flipping the hair helps getting some volume too.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@alishathomas4540 ohhh thats awesome!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hitanshisongar445]

Ohh yess I was just waiting for this! How come you always come to rescue. Love your techniques.❤😅😂

[@MichelleManuel]

That's so friggin cute Hitanshi! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shasheekajayasuriya9557]

Wow.......watched so many videos on this and never managed to pull it off....till now.....you are a really good teacher as well

[@bellaizza2772]

Been doing this all my life. Now I know what this method is called. You learn everyday. Beautiful lady and hair.

[@MichelleManuel]

Rather unfortunate name for it though. 🤭

[@KC-ge2ui]

Amazing and insanely detailed video! I'm confident this will help anyone that watches!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Karn! ❤️

[@seematiwari3332]

Sooo true..... i feel plopping is especially important for long hair

[@MichelleManuel]

Yup! Very very important. Thanks for pointing that out

[@BBakerStreet-ku1gf]

Michelle!!! Why did you look soooooo beautiful in this video I realised after watching 2 mins that I hardly listened to what you were saying and was just admiring you!!!! You hair looked damnnn pretty in this n so were you!!! Thanks for this video!!! Love the hard work you did for us in the video n your dog is so cute lying in bg looking like wth is the hooman doing!!!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much. You're so incredibly sweet! ❤️

[@BBakerStreet-ku1gf]

@@MichelleManuel I have a question tho I hope you can tell us... Though I do all the routine for CGM that you told us and do scrunch n crunch but I really do like to braid my hair since they are long and leaving them open all the time is not possible for me and after I do that the curls are lost but they form the pattern of the braided form like how they were braided....so how can we maintain our curls even after braiding?? And should we curlies even braid??

[@Boricua50ify]

Finally a simple way to plop. I washed my hair today and followed your instructions and it was so easy, thank you. I have now subscribed to your channel.

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️❤️

[@anoushkap4368]

i did this plop method for the first time after doing a flax seed gel mask. it wasn't perfect but result of curls i got was so much better than regular.

[@MichelleManuel]

Flax seed gel mask meaning? Did you use flaxseeds as a dc treatment?

[@anoushkap4368]

@@MichelleManuel yea I applied flax seed gel that I made and kept it an hour because I wanted to try and see how it works on my hair. And then I washed it off then I did the plop technique you showed .

[@MichelleManuel]

@@anoushkap4368 I'm a little curious to know why you used flaxseed gel in particular? Were you trying to use it as a plant based humectant (for a moisture dc treatment)?

[@_nish.art_]

Started Cgm today again. Hopefully this time I won't quit. You were an amazing help ❤️ Won't have started it if it weren't for your videos and all the information you have put out. Much love and respect.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Nishat! Sending you loads and loads of encouragement. Start slow. Go easy! And dry scalp massage everyday! ❤️❤️❤️

[@_nish.art_]

@@MichelleManuel onto it already ❤️

[@susee5888]

@@_nish.art_ hows the going? Have u seen the transformation of ur hair

[@thebaboon2883]

So detailed and informative! Your videos are by far the best! Great content!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much!

[@Tina-qq1zy]

Your videos have so much details that makes it easy to follow 👍

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you for acknowledging my efforts. I genuinely try my best to include the silliest of things sometimes, in the hope that it helps. :)

[@karvisoni]

Let's just appreciate her efforts omg

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@deepika9338]

Must say very important step..... 👌👌👌👌good .....we shud have so much patience like you ya... Hope I get through this 😇

[@MichelleManuel]

You will. I'm here in your corner. You can do this atleast once a week. Take it like a self-love ritual. That one day of pampering yourself and your hair.

[@esthersimick8054]

Great video and useful information! You're the best!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you Esther! I appreciate your encouragement! ❤️

[@esthersimick8054]

P.S. it was awesome to see Zulu too ! :)

[@afrinmazid1911]

Hi Michelle, hope you are doing well...I just wanted to share that I love the activated charcoal shampoo from St. Botanica....but are they CGM friendly? If you got any idea on this product do help. Also, can I use their cocunut and bamboo conditioner as a leave in cream? I think I have seen you using conditioners as leave in creams which doesn't claim to be leave in products...Is that okay? I mean isn't this going to damage our hair? Also I just love all your contents....you tell facts & share real experiences & that's the best part of your channel...I'm glad I found this space❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey Afrin! Thanks for support and encouragement. I really appreciate it. Could you send me a picture of the ingredients of the shampoo and conditioner on instagram please.

[@afrinmazid1911]

@@MichelleManuel sure

[@annekapetersen3477]

Hi Michelle! I just found your channel and I've been binge watching all your wavy hair videos as im just starting out in my wavy hair journey. I was just wondering, is it alright to sleep with my hair not fully dry and if so how should i wear my hair without ruining it?

[@amrapalidasgupta3103]

Another very very well explained video!! So much details I have never come across any other plopping videos!! Thanks a ton. Explains so much.. Wanted to know just one more thing... Wat do u think about wet-plopping in a shower cap for short curlies? 🤔 Ps. Loved zulus guest appearance! Need more of that fuzzy fur ball in future videos 😍😍

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much pali! ❤️ Plopping in plastic gives me the creeps. It won't allow your hair to dry since it's plastic right. How will the gel cast form? Where will the excess water go? Plastic plopping is more for moisture retention during deep conditioning. But that's just my opinion. Zulu says hi and is also requesting more screen time. So that request is noted! ❤️

[@amrapalidasgupta3103]

@@MichelleManuel yeah makes sense.. It gives me the creeps too.. But when ever I plop with a tshirt, the curls on my neckline gets flattened coz of the tshirt band coz it's so short with baby curls .. So I micro plop and was thinking of the shower cap thingy, but again CREEPY feeling of wet hair in plastic 😕

[@riddhipatil6826]

I going to try plopping in my next wash day . My hairfall has been less.

[@MichelleManuel]

Riddhi you know what? I left a reply to someone in my last video about surfactants. I think I should repeat the reply so that you gain some value. You might be allergic to the surfactant (ie cleansing agent) in your current shampoo. Repeated exposure to the surfactant might cause your scalp to get sensitive. It may also in turn cause hair fall. Please look into this. If your hair fall is excessive 1. Go to a dermatologist. 2. Look at the surfactant on the ingredient list of your current shampoo. Get yourself another shampoo that does not have the same surfactant. You may have a rare allergy that you're unaware of. Ok hope this helps.

[@riddhipatil6826]

@@MichelleManuel Thanks for advice. My hair fall has been very less since since a week .Since I stop using my current cgm product I have seen that my hairfall is decreasing. Now I am confused which shampoo and conditioner should i buy ?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@riddhipatil6826 honestly shampoo and conditioner are not make or break. Your conditioner should have good slip. As long as you have a good deep conditioner and leave-in, you should be good.

[@blinkingstar1854]

Liked for you efforts 👍 You're doing good Keep doing :)

[@anonymus5316]

Thanks You addressed the real routine. So much effort but worth it. But while the hair’s wet does it leach on the skin n cause acne? same for scalp, does it clog when plopped? Bcz of the products used

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey Riya! Have you heard of backne? (Back acne) If you leave your back wet and don't wipe it dry after you shower, it causes bacterial and fungal infections. Even in cases where girls are leaving their wet hair in bonnets overnight to dry, they run the risk of bacterial infections. If a bacterial infection is left unchecked, the infection can become fungal. (Seborrheic dermatitis) You've raised another super question here about the product clogging the scalp while plopping. When you're using a heavy conditioner with butters and oils you always run the risk of clogging the scalp. ALWAYS! The gel forming a cast over the clumps should help the matter. There will be some level of immiscibility happening in their interaction. But it's not full proof! This is when scalp massaging everyday comes in handy. Think of it as a method of daily buildup removal. I've been super unwell this month. Haven't been able to film. That video on scalp massaging can't come soon enough imo.

[@anonymus5316]

@@MichelleManuel oh yes! even in bonnets, that has such a high potential of infection. Tho for the face maybe we should just not let it stay wet that's one way to prevent. And for scalp, massaging is definitely key! Nvm.. get well soon! xx

[@MichelleManuel]

@@anonymus5316 ❤️

[@99simplyme]

Your hair looks exceptionally great today. What products have you used?

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Parika! I pre-pood with the Amla oil from Wow Skin Science Shampoo Wow satin sun-shade Conditioner - Just herbs kumuda Deep conditioner - Just Herbs Shirolepam Hair Mask Leave in fix my curls (yellow bottle) Curl Cream by Arata Gel - enliven blue variant

[@MichelleManuel]

That's a long list! Yikes!

[@99simplyme]

No, That was super helpful. Thank you. Awaiting your review on all the Indian curly hair brands.💜

[@lekshminair6780]

Hi Michelle. You had asked me to change my shampoo and conditioner in reply to my last comment. I have ordered mom and co shampoo - conditioner set and also shirolepum mask. Waiting to test it. I have a question. I binged watched all your videos and read all your replies to the comments. I realised that my second day bad frizz maybe because my method is wrong. I tried plopping for the first time. I applied conditioner on my hair and combed my hair. I don't like the feel of wet hair on my body, so i prefer upside down washing and styling. Washed hair and applied a mcaffeine hair cream i had from before cg then plopped. After that, i did sotc using oil. I had almond oil. I used that. This time, the next day frizz was quite less. N i did dry refresh with oil again next day. I had kinda waves the next 2 days meaning flatter near crown but curved at the ends. My question here is - while combing hair after applying conditioner or mask in shower, Plops of the product fall on the ground when i comb. Do u think it's because i am using more product than required or my method is going wrong?

[@MichelleManuel]

It's very common for water to drip down, because we're applying it to hair that is drenched. Not sure the product is supposed to fall. If so, collect it on your hands and apply it to your top lengths. I think I've demonstrated this in a video. Not sure which one though. :( Maybe my humidity proof monsoon wavy hair routine? I could be wrong.

[@lekshminair6780]

@@MichelleManuel ok got it. Will try it out. Thanks Michelle

[@rutuparnajena4873]

So do you apply gel after plopping or before?

[@piyushatakwale342]

Which creame do you apply on your hair?

[@lizabraham1376]

if i wanted to diffuse my hair instead of air drying it should i directly diffuse it after 30 minutes of plopping it or....?

[@MichelleManuel]

Start diffusing only when you see that a cast has formed. So different people this might be different things. For me after i have my hair out of the plop, a slight cast can already formed. Other people might have to wait a little longer to start diffusing.

[@Jazzmine96]

Okay to tie the sleeve of the t-shirt with a hair clip at the back of my head if my t shirt is too small?

[@MichelleManuel]

If it stays, why not?

[@TwinxKapoor]

Do u recommend using hair dryer with diffuser?

[@MichelleManuel]

If you're a beginner and you're not sure of whether you want to continue CGM, then i would recommend air drying and not wasting money. Once you're sure, then buy a diffuser. Done several videos on using a diffuser

[@nehapareek2764]

We can do plopping in micro fiber towel as well?

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes absolutely

[@celineelizabeth5063]

Hello, I just wanted to know one thing. When I keep my hair for air drying, the water in the hair tends to weigh down my curls. What to do about this?

[@MichelleManuel]

2 things you can do if you're feeling the weight. It's pretty normal if you have long hair btw. 1. Plop for longer 2. Scrunch out excess water with a t shirt after you plop 3. Root clip to lift the hair from the roots. This will give you some extra lift and volume at the roots

[@celineelizabeth5063]

@@MichelleManuel Thank you!!

[@shailjapathak3155]

Ok I have been plopping even before CGM. But after I started using curl creams and gel etc. plopping gave me dandruff on the crown area. I mean this was my concern always and then I actually saw it. Is there something I can do about it?

[@MichelleManuel]

Ok. So you're experiencing back drip of some sort... Before you plop squeeze out the excess water using the t shirt. If you have too many oils and products reaching your scalp it would clog up the pores and cause many other issues. In my opinion stop plopping. Squeeze out the excess water with a cotton t shirt and then diffuse straight away.

[@shailjapathak3155]

Wow!!! You replied pretty quick. Thanks...I will try squeezing out the excess water first and diffuse. I will stop plopping. ❤️

[@riyaannthomas]

Hey Michelle, what do you recommend for styling wavy hair (type 2b-2c) mousse or gel.

[@MichelleManuel]

I'm a hardcore gel user! Atleast in the beginning if you're struggling with definition, I would say gel for the win! If you want more fluffy results you can switch to mousse later on. I really like the mouses available abroad. The enliven mouse available in india is a very avg product imo. (But I also do use mousse and gel together on occasion since for me, more is more)

[@riyaannthomas]

@@MichelleManuel Thank you so much for the reply never expected a reply this fast.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@riyaannthomas im here in the comment section during the first few hours, when I upload a new video. Hit me up if you ever have questions. ❤️

[@cat_loves_curry5157]

Hi Michelle, what is your hair type? Was it a 2b or 2c?

[@arwamahesh953]

Can we use a satin knotty cap for plopping

[@MichelleManuel]

Not familiar with this. Best to use a microfiber or cotton t shirt since you want to absorb some of the excess water while plopping. Satin won't be your best option here

[@1990dhanashree]

Have you tried flaxseed gel made at home ?

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes I have. :)

[@janisvaz3880]

Hi Michelle can we use a microfiber towel for plopping instead of a cotton T-shirt ?

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes even better

[@janisvaz3880]

Omg you replied so quickly 😅 I obsessively watched your videos and now I’m gnna try my first CGM wash on my 2b hair. Will comment and let you know how it goes ♥️

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you! ❤️ Be patient with your results okay? It's very possible for it not to go right the first time.

[@janisvaz3880]

Yes yes. I have very damaged/straightened often hair so I’m not expecting it to come perfect but even 5% change and I’ll be happy 🙈🙈

[@MichelleManuel]

You need to watch my hair journey videos! See how damaged my naked hair is! Or watch my reel on instagram where i straightened my hair. You see the level of damage. Then you'll understand how much my hair had changed

[@seematiwari3332]

Well welll hello 😉 (first)

[@MichelleManuel]

Yasssss Henny! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@seematiwari3332]

😁😁😁

[@gabooc]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@aliyajain178]

I tried plopping first time today and I felt like it has absorbed too much product and it didn't give me gel cast

[@MichelleManuel]

You can do 2 things, either don't plop altogether or plop and then after taking off the plop, glaze one layer of gel on your hair. See which works better

[@aliyajain178]

@@MichelleManuel can I plop after styling with leave in and adding gel after plopping

[@MichelleManuel]

Sorry, could you explain a little more please?

[@aliyajain178]

@@MichelleManuel can I plop after applying leave in conditioner or curl cream on hair , and then after plopping applying gel

[@delishamiranda3498]

Hey michelle can I plop and leave it overnight?

[@MichelleManuel]

Don't do that. If you sleep with wet hair or keep your plop on for too long, you might develop fungal infections. 30-40 mins max please. No longer.

[@_lily_3]

@@MichelleManuelhow exactly do I go to bed then😭 wouldn’t it get frizzy? Do you suggest a bonnet or just using a silk scarf or something else?

[@TwinxKapoor]

6damn hours to dry out your haiirrrr???!!!! God i feel it's unjust to have curly hair😫 so HIGH maintenance!!!!!! Not at all motivated to start CGM☹️

[@MichelleManuel]

I've done many variations on the routine that cut down on drying time so it's really not that bad. Burning & frying my hair and forcing it to be something that it was not every single day or my life before this, is what I call high maintenance. The cgm routine done once a week with all the gorgeous moisturising products feel like a pampering session in comparison. But that's just me.