Start with clean, wet hair
Apply leave-in conditioner
Apply curl cream or styling product
Use a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt
Lay the T-shirt or towel flat on a surface
Flip your hair forward onto the fabric
Lower the fabric around your head
Tie or secure the fabric at the nape of your neck
Leave hair plopped for 10 to 30 minutes
Remove the fabric gently
Let hair air-dry or diffuse
Do not rough-dry with a regular towel
Do not disturb curls while drying