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Below, everything you should probably know about plopping hair to achieve soft, gorgeous curls every time.

Can all hair types plop their hair?

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How to plop hair

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Wash and condition your hair

Youll want to start the plopping process with clean, wet hair.

Stylists suggestavoidingproducts with alcohol and harsh surfactants, which will dry out your scalp and strands.

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Instead, look for moisturizing and nourishing ingredients such as coconut oil, avocado oil, and jojoba oil.

Detangle your strands

Before drying your hair, youll want to do away with any knots and tangles.

On the contrary; the hair dries tangled and frizzy, and you will not get a polished wave.

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Plop

Now for the main event.

With a towel, scrunch up your hair to create waves, says Morales.

Because the curls are scrunched up, theyll be able to maintain their pattern as they dry.

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