Short answer: Squish to condish means scrunching conditioner and water into wet hair instead of rinsing it out completely — it locks in more moisture and defines waves and curls without frizz.
3 facts you should know
I. Water alone doesn't give lasting moisture, conditioner alone just sits on the outside — only the combination gets into the hair.
II. The technique was coined in 2013 by hairdresser Melissa Stites and has been a staple of the Curly Girl community ever since.
III. Especially effective on fine or low-porosity hair — thicker, high-porosity hair often needs more conditioner for the same effect.
2 voices from the curl community
I. natuerlich-lockig.de calls it "one of the best techniques for more shine and frizz-free curls" and warns: spread fingers let the water run off instead of soaking in.
II. science-yhairblog.blogspot.com put the effect under the microscope and shows how the leftover conditioner spreads evenly along the strand.
1 question for you
Do you take note of how moisturized your hair feels after the technique? That's your reference point for next time.
