2. How to Do the Praying Hands Method for Smooth Curls with Less Frizz
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These days, I’m all about getting the most out of my wash and go. Some people chase curl definition for curl’s sake, but I’m more of a curl convenience enthusiast. When I lay on the product, smoothing generous amounts of curl definer from root to end, I’m thinking about getting the most days out of my hair between wash days.
I’ve covered a lot of ground as far as wash and go’s are concerned. I’ve already shared 10 Anti-Frizz Products That Do What They Say, but this time around we are digging a little deeper into the Praying Hands Method.
What is the Praying Hands Method?
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The Praying Hands Method is a curly hair technique for smoothing styling product over curly hair to reduce frizz. Instead of raking the product through your curls, you rub it between your palms, and, using flattened praying hands, smooth the product from root to end. It is not nearly as complicated as it sounds.
Benefits of the Praying Hands Method
I like the Praying Hands Method of applying the product because my curls are smoother and dry, slightly more elongated (which is only temporary). Smoothing products also reduce frizz in curls from root to tip, ensuring that your wash-and-go style will last longer.
There are tons of serums, creams, and oils on the market that can help reduce frizz in curls to help you successfully achieve the praying hands method. A few of our favorites are: OUIDAD Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream, SEEN Magic Serum, and As I Am Smoothing Gel. You can put the Praying Hands Method into practice with whatever products work best for your hair.
Refreshing Curls with the Praying Hands Method
When refreshing a wash and go, you really want to avoid disturbing the curls further and creating frizz. For this reason, this method is a great option for re-applying styling product. Lala, aka @ohlala.keriting, uses this method in her refresh routine on days 2 and 3, “the prayer hands application technique helps me to smooth out frizz without breaking up my curls.” First she wets her hair with water and then gently runs her flattened hands over her hair with a refresh spray like Curl Keeper Refresh Hair Styling Spray.
Using the Praying Hands Method on Wavy Hair
Those with looser curl patterns may find that raking styling product through their hair stretches out or breaks up their curls. When this happens, Praying Hands can help encourage curls to clump again and scrunching can help to encourage the hair back into a spiral shape. In this wavy tutorial from Mellis of @melliscurls applies Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave-In Defining Crème while her waves are soaking wet before applying a styler with flattened praying hands.
Is the Praying Hands Method a part of your curl styling routine? There are more curly hair techniques to add to your regime, check out These Essential Stying Methods For Your Texture.
This article has been updated since its original publication in 2017.
