Hair plopping doesn’t exactly sound glamorous, but it’ll make your strands look so amazeballs you won’t even care.

Fact: Accepting your crazy-curly mane for what it is doesn’t make maintaining it any easier. (Like, at all.) Fortunately for you, there’s this thing called hair plopping that’s been making a splash. It’s a super easy, super convenient hair drying technique that tames your hair, puts the kibosh on frizz and boosts volume—no styling damage required.

All you need to get the job done is a t-shirt or terry cloth towel that’s designed specifically for hair (regular towels draw out too much moisture and are rough on the hair’s cuticle, hence all the frizzies).

Here’s how to become a hair plopping boss:

Step 1

Once you’re out of the shower, scrunch out the excess water and apply your usual styling products—leave-in conditioner, styling mousse, cream, gel, whatevs. You’re now ready to get your plop on.

Step 2

Lay a long-sleeved t-shirt or towel on a flat surface, with sleeves closest to you (if applicable, obvi). Lean over and place your head against the surface, and position your hair so all your curls are positioned in the center of the towel and on the top of your head, a la Marge Simpson.

Step 3

Take the far edge of the shirt or towel (where the bottom of your strands are) and flip it over your head to the nape of your neck.

Step 4

Take the sleeves of the shirt or sides of the towel and start twisting them away from your face. You should now have a big twist on each side of your head.

Step 5

Carefully stand and twist the rolls toward the back of your head into a bun. Secure the bun with a hair tie.

Step 6

Leave on for 20 minutes, or however long it typically takes for your hair to dry. Once you’ve removed the shirt or towel, make sure not to touch the curls while they’re still wet or all of your hard work will have been for nothing.

Here’s a handy infographic from Naturally Curly in case you need a visual:

Before you know it, your curls will be the spirally beauties you always knew they could be. Swoon.

Have you ever tried hair plopping?

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Hair rules to follow that will leave you looking all fine and stuff. (Promise!)

That perfect haircut of yours won’t last very long unless you take care of your tresses—but don’t worry, a little TLC goes a long way in keeping your hair (and scalp!) happy and healthy. Best of all, these hair rules won’t take up a ton of time; you’ll be able to seamlessly add them to your current morning routine.

Below, 7 hair rules that will keep your strands so fresh and so clean, clean:

1. Pat your hair dry
Not going to lie: That whole aggressive towel-dry move guys do? Hot. However, hair is weaker when wet, so going overboard with your technique will inevitably cause breakage. To avoid damage, pat dry instead.

2. Nix over-washing
If you’re only going to follow one of these hair rules, make it this one: Figure out what your ideal shampooing frequency is and stick to it. For example, if your hair tends to be dry or coarse, washing it on the regular will make it even drier, so you’ll want to limit washing your hair to once or twice a week.

3. Let it dry naturally
Let your hair dry naturally or use the cool setting on your blow dryer. Using the hottest setting may blast your hair into submission, but it will also leave it frizzy and damaged.

4. Be picky about your products
Use the best products for your hair type, not just whatever’s lying around the bathroom. After all, a healthy scalp equals healthy hair. Being picky doesn’t mean you’ll end up using as many products as we do (pffft!)—there are plenty of brands that offer hybrid products for guys who like to keep it simple (such as Joe Grooming).

5. Invest in a good brush
If you want styling versatility, make sure you’ve got a good quality brush on hand. Invest in a brush that has natural, rubber or wood bristles for added oomph.

6. Master your stylist appointments
Nobody likes crowded salons where your stylist is clearly distracted. To make sure you score the exact cut you’re looking for, ask for an appointment during a time when salons tend to be less busy, such as early morning or just before closing.

7. Keep it simple
You don’t need a bajillion products to keep your hair looking studly: Just invest in a solid shampoo, conditioner, and a water-based pomade for styling. It will help keep your hair moisturized and controlled without looking too “Mad Men.” (You know, unless you’re into that sort of thing.)

What hair rules do you follow?

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