ELERA Hair Sponge Brush, Big Holes (14mm Hole) Afro Curl Sponge, Double Side Oval Magic Twist Coils Wave Hair Sponge for Home and Barber

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Works on a number of different natural hair types, but it generally works best on type 3 and 4 hair types In this style, a low fade blends in seamlessly with a stubbly beard. Up top, the sponge curls were styled with a large-holed curl sponge but only a little, so the curls are distinct but not too separated. The hair shaft is protected by cuticles, which look like fish scales in appearance, under a microscope. Hair cuticles on afro hair types are naturally slightly raised because of the curl/coil, so rubbing the hair shaft whilst using a curling sponge will raise the hair cuticles even further, causing some of them to break, become fractured or jagged, also known as ‘weathered’. Once the hair cuticles is sufficiently ‘weathered’ the softer parts of the hair shaft are no longer protected, becoming vulnerable to damage and prone to thinning and breakage if the curling sponge is continuously used. Damaged cuticles result in hair breaking, the hair shaft losing its structure, becoming frizzy, matted or forming single or double knots along the hair shaft, known as Trichonodosis. Trichonodosis occurs when hair becomes scratched by the curling brush, causing the cuticles to become fractured and the consequential splintering of the hair shaft which then forms knots.

When you’re ready to graduate to a larger sponge, this is when you consider how much hair you have. Due to a significant increase in popularity, hair sponges are available at most retailers that sell beauty products.

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Using a curl sponge can take anywhere from one to five minutes depending on how much hair you have and its length. For short and easy to maintain, here the hair has been curled tightly on top and set with product. The sides feature a light fade, adding further texture.

Another con to using curl sponges is that you might find that they won’t work well on your hair if it’s longer.While it is most commonly seen on 4C hair, it can work with an abundance of natural hair types whether you have 3B curls or 4C kinks. If you find that you’re replacing your curl sponge too often, chances are you need to invest your money into another brand. Because of the smaller sponge, there are less holes which means you’re working on a smaller area at a time.

However, behind the science of the innovative creation of the curling sponge lay some uncomfortable facts which can result in hair breakage, hair thinning, hair loss, hair matting and dryness. Most sponges work best when used on short hair, which makes them a great tool for both women and men. If you have relatively short hair, you’ll likely be able to achieve the desired look in no more than five to ten minutes of rubbing the sponge onto your hair. If you rub the sponge too hard or the material of the sponge is too rough, some breakage may be caused. We don’t recommend using “rough” sponges on your hair.

Depending on how you prep your hair, the texture of your hair, and the quality of your sponge, it’s highly unlikely that your hair is going to turn out in the same manner every time you do it. The hair sponge is available in several different versions. Although, regardless of the brand, it usually looks like a sponge that would be used for house cleaning, although it has holes in it. Static electricity is created when two unlikely objects are rubbed against each other. A curling sponge is a foreign object for hair, and when rubbed together in a continuum, the process causes electrons to be transferred between the sponge and hair. The swapping of electrons between the sponge and hair causes a positive charge to build up on your hair. The positive charge of electrons on your hair causes the hair cuticles to become positively charged and raised. Raised cuticles make the hair shaft prone to breakage, causes hair frizz and makes hair feel ‘rough’. This style is for guys who like more defined looks. The hair is combed out a little to show its length and is styled with a curl sponge with large holes for prominent twists.

Trimming your hair. Using a curling sponge can cause split ends. Split ends make the ends of your hair fragile and more prone to breakage. Split ends can result in endless breakage as the split travels up the hair shaft, so, snipping off split ends is a precaution against hair loss as well as improving the overall health of your hair. For hair with lots of volume, use a curl sponge with small holes, and tease the hair tall. Finger style the outer curls so they’re more distinct. A skin fade on the sides draws the eye to the tall hair. While this can be annoying, you’ll definitely have to figure out whether curl sponges will work on your hair.For example, if you have a curlier hair type and enjoy wearing wash-and-go styles, a hair sponge can be very useful. Various sponge hairstyles can also be found on social media and YouTube. Wet your hair. Curling sponges work best when used on damp hair. If you use a curling sponge on dry hair it could lead to hair snapping and breakage. The palm rolling method can also be used for longer hair. The method involves rolling your hair in between the two palms of your hands. The hair sponge, which is also marketed as a magic twist sponge, hair sponge brush, curl sponge, and afro curl sponge, is a device that’s used to achieve many different hairstyles, mainly on natural short hair.