The "Scrunch-n-Pump" = Clumps
So, I don't know if I invented a new technique or what, but I figured out a way to achieve clumps for myself - and they're good ones, too!
I did my normal routine with No Poo and OneC, which I don't rinse out all the way, so it makes that squinchy sound when I scrunch and it's still dripping and I add Angell.
But here's what I do. I coat my hands with the gel and then scrunch, but each palmful of hair that I cup, I squeeze and pump eight times for each section.
As long as I can hear that sound and it feels squishy when I pump my hand open and closed, I know it's working.
When I take my hand away, I'm left with a really soft-looking clump!
I did this all over my head to apply the gel and diffused and got gorgeous clumps!
I really find that the pumping helps distribute the product really, really well-especially for my super-dense hair.
Does anyone else do this??
I did my normal routine with No Poo and OneC, which I don't rinse out all the way, so it makes that squinchy sound when I scrunch and it's still dripping and I add Angell.
But here's what I do. I coat my hands with the gel and then scrunch, but each palmful of hair that I cup, I squeeze and pump eight times for each section.
As long as I can hear that sound and it feels squishy when I pump my hand open and closed, I know it's working.
When I take my hand away, I'm left with a really soft-looking clump!
I did this all over my head to apply the gel and diffused and got gorgeous clumps!
I really find that the pumping helps distribute the product really, really well-especially for my super-dense hair.
Does anyone else do this??
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Currently Using:
Co-Wash: DevaCurl No Poo
Conditioner: DevaCurl One Condition or AOHR not completely rinsed out
Styling (any of the following): AG Re:coil, MOP C-Curl, La Bella Lots of Curls Gel, Angell, KCKT and/or KCCC, AG Mousse-Gel, PM Conditioning or Extra Body Sculpting Foam
Pics (pw: growout):
http://public.fotki.com/Csteen85/
CG since March 2nd, 2008
Currently Using:
Co-Wash: DevaCurl No Poo
Conditioner: DevaCurl One Condition or AOHR not completely rinsed out
Styling (any of the following): AG Re:coil, MOP C-Curl, La Bella Lots of Curls Gel, Angell, KCKT and/or KCCC, AG Mousse-Gel, PM Conditioning or Extra Body Sculpting Foam
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CO-WASHES: Suave Coconut
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CURL ENHANCERS/CREMES/MOUSSES: KCCC, JoiWhip
GELS: Fuzzy Duck, B5 Design, MGA Scultping, BRHG
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Thanks for sharing!!
P.S. this made me fall in love with AnGell all over again!
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"Your head is like a crown on you.
It is as beautiful as Mount Carmel.
Your hair is as smooth as purple silk.
I am captured by your flowing curls."
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I wanna try this method!! Anything to get clumpier hair!!!
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"Your head is like a crown on you.
It is as beautiful as Mount Carmel.
Your hair is as smooth as purple silk.
I am captured by your flowing curls."
Song of Solomon 7:5 (NIRV)
I'm telling you... I tried it again this morning and I got great, clumpy curls.
I don't know how this would work with a cream as I haven't tried it yet, but I might try it with MOP C tonight.
I know eight pumps sounds a bit excessive, but for some reason, it really distributes the product and sort of "sets" the curl.
I'm sure if you did it less than eight times, like six or so, you would still get the same result, but I find it makes me spend a little more time on each section.
Keep in mind, my hair always has conditioner left in it and its still pretty wet when I get to this step.
Can't wait for everyone else to post their results! If they're good, maybe I"ll patent the "Scrunch-n-Pump"!
J/k :albino:
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Currently Using:
Co-Wash: DevaCurl No Poo
Conditioner: DevaCurl One Condition or AOHR not completely rinsed out
Styling (any of the following): AG Re:coil, MOP C-Curl, La Bella Lots of Curls Gel, Angell, KCKT and/or KCCC, AG Mousse-Gel, PM Conditioning or Extra Body Sculpting Foam
Thanks for sharing this tip!!!!
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You're too funny
I'm glad this has worked for so many other people and that it wasn't just me!
I was worried that it would give everyone else horrible hair or something, but so far, so good!
I'm going to keep trying this with other products and see how they each do.
Which products have you been trying this with, Notty?
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Pics (pw: growout):
http://public.fotki.com/Csteen85/
CG since March 2nd, 2008
Currently Using:
Co-Wash: DevaCurl No Poo
Conditioner: DevaCurl One Condition or AOHR not completely rinsed out
Styling (any of the following): AG Re:coil, MOP C-Curl, La Bella Lots of Curls Gel, Angell, KCKT and/or KCCC, AG Mousse-Gel, PM Conditioning or Extra Body Sculpting Foam
Very excited to try this!:blob7:
Currently using:
Suave Coconut, Kinky Curly Knot Today & KC Curling Custard, Bioterra Gel (HG Combo!) :love1:
Also used:
FOTE,DevaCare No Poo, OneC, ArcAngell, SIF, Jessicurl RR, CC,Too Shea, Ouidad, CK, PM Mousse, Biolage gelee.:;-)
I think it's pretty much whatever fits comfortably in your hand :compress: Grab a handful and scrunch! And then do it in different sections all over your head.
CO-WASHES: Suave Coconut
CONDITIONERS and LEAVE-INS: Mop Top Daily Conditioner, KBB Nectar, Aubrey GPB or Island Naturals, Robert Craig, Any Jessicurl
CURL ENHANCERS/CREMES/MOUSSES: KCCC, JoiWhip
GELS: Fuzzy Duck, B5 Design, MGA Scultping, BRHG
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Conditioners: Terax Crema, Mill Creek Botanicals Henna Conditioner
Cleanser: DevaCurl NoPoo
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Anywho...this is a great system! Had company picture day today and I used the "Scrunch-n-Pump" and there are compliments all around today about the fab hair!
You rock!
Actually today (3rd day ladies) I had to go to work very early at a school and knew I couldn't wash it and arrive on time so put it up and left some of the curlies hanging............now I'm thinking this looks really cheesy and people are going to think I'm strange.............I couldn't believe it - got more compliments on my curlies and hair being up than every before. WHAT THE HECK WAS I THINKING IN EVER STRAIGHTENING MY HAIR!!!
That being said - three people today said "How lucky you are to have curly hair - just wash it and leave it". (Only goes to prove they know squat!!!)
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I'm definitely going to try this next wash day.