Keeping Up with Curlies: Your Go-To Glossary for Curly Girl Terms!

Let’s be real — joining the curly hair community is like joining an exclusive club with its own language. You’ll hear things like “plop it,” “pineapple it,” or “scrunch out the crunch,” and think… am I still talking about my hair or making a fruit salad?

Don’t stress — we’ve got you. Here’s your curl dictionary and the perfect Curl Care product to match each step. You’ll be fluently speaking “curly” in no time. 🌀💬

1. Slip

What it sounds like: Something you wear to bed.
What it actually means: That smooth, slippy magic that helps your fingers glide through knots like butter.
🧴 Try this: Our Untangled Shampoo is basically your detangling BFF. No harsh stuff, just slip galore.

2. Cast

What it sounds like: You broke a leg.
What it actually means: The crunchy shell your gel creates while drying — don’t freak out, it’s a good thing.
💧 Pair it with: Our Aloe Vera Gel for a strong, frizz-fighting cast that scrunches out beautifully later.

3. SOTC (Scrunch Out the Crunch)

What it sounds like: Some kind of cereal commercial.
What it actually means: Breaking that gel cast to reveal soft, touchable curls underneath.
🙌 Pro move: Use a dab of Define & Shine Curl Cream while scrunching — it's like a shine bomb for your strands.

4. Plopping

What it sounds like: Honestly? A bathroom thing.
What it actually means: Wrapping your wet curls in a T-shirt or microfiber towel to boost definition.
💦 Pro tip: Apply our Hydrate Don’t Hate Deep Conditioner before you plop for juicy, frizz-free curls.

5. Pineappling

What it sounds like: A summer cocktail.
What it actually means: That loose high ponytail trick to keep your curls from flattening while you sleep.
🌙 Sleep sweet: Pair with our Slip Satin Bonnets or Satin Pillowcases so your curls wake up fresh AF.

6. Refresh

What it sounds like: A spa day.
What it actually means: Reviving your curls without starting over.
🔄 Here’s how: Light mist of water, a touch of Curl Cream or Gel, scrunch, and boom — curls back in the game.

7. Frizz Halo

What it sounds like: Something out of a shampoo commercial.
What it actually means: That crown of frizz that loves showing up uninvited.
💨 Tame it with: Our Hair Diffuser — it dries curls evenly and keeps them defined, not fluffy.

🎉 Final Curl-clusion

You’ve officially leveled up in curl lingo! 🧠💁🏾♀️ Knowing the terms is half the battle — using the right products is the other half, and that’s where Curl Care’s got your back (and your head).

Ready to talk the talk and walk the coils? Let’s go, Curl Queen. 👑✨