(Hi, I posted this before but it was deleted by mods for lack of a routine (even tho I included one) and then for flooding but I’m hoping whoever commented with the cowlick link could please comment again?? I can’t find it anywhere!!I edited the original post slightly so the routine is more obvious and bc I couldn’t quite remember exact wording lol)

First, this is my routine:

1. Wash with Cantù waves or Aussie curls shampoo/conditioner every other day.     
1a. Wash with Redken clarifying shampoo once a week (I have hard water).    
2. Comb in Cantù waves or Aussie curl cream while soaking wet.     
3. Plop with tshirt for about 10 mins.    
4. Scrunch in Cantù waves or Aussie mousse - focusing on roots first, re-wetting as necessary.     
4a. Sometimes I also scrunch in the Cantù waves gel here.     
5. Scrunch in Aussie freeze gel or Not Your Mother’s flash freeze gel to set a caste.    
6. Plop with tshirt for about 20 mins.    
7. Diffuse upside down to start, and then on the sides/underneath.     
8. Scrunch out the crunch with Verb ghost oil.

I am struggling with this part on the back of my head. I’ve included two pics of the back of my head and one of the front, for reference. I try to physically move a piece over the part and it just kicks back. Any tricks or ideas to keep it in place? Is there a diffusing trick I’m missing? Should I make sure I get gel all the way to the root so I can more easily manipulate it? I’m very short so everyone sees the top of my head all the time, so any help is appreciated!

Help with part (3rd try)