The bowl method is a trending curly hair hack that shows no signs of slowing down.

But what is it, and how do you do it?

We spoke with pro hairstylist Justin Toves-Vincilione and Justine H. Park, MD, to find out.

Close up of a woman disbursing curl cream in her wet hair

D Mills / Byrdie

Meet the Experts

What Is the Bowl Method?

Park adds that this method is used to reduce frizz, define curls, and evenly distributeleave-in conditioner.

Does It actually Work?

Shower styling is an easy alternative to the bowl method.