Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[Joigirl]

Tonight after spin class a lady came over and said she liked my hair and wanted to know how I got my hair like this and wanted to know if I had a rod set. I was like no I washed it and was trying to explain it she cut me off and was like "oh my hair wouldn't do that." I don't know why I even tried to explain.

A lot of people have no idea what their hair can do and they aren't willing to listen.

 

[whiteoleander91]

Tonight after spin class a lady came over and said she liked my hair and wanted to know how I got my hair like this and wanted to know if I had a rod set. I was like no I washed it and was trying to explain it she cut me off and was like "oh my hair wouldn't do that." I don't know why I even tried to explain.

Something similar happened to me this past Saturday. A woman was asking me what products I use to achieve my hair style (wash and go) and then she asked me which texturizer I use. After I told her that I am natural, she kinda brushed off all the previous info I gave her and said that it wouldn't work for her hair. I felt kind of bad b/c she really did seem defeated about her hair.

 

[Coilystep]

Something similar happened to me this past Saturday. A woman was asking me what products I use to achieve my hair style (wash and go) and then she asked me which texturizer I use. After I told her that I am natural, she kinda brushed off all the previous info I gave her and said that it wouldn't work for her hair. I felt kind of bad b/c she really did seem defeated about her hair.

I know what you mean. After she cut me off and walked back over to her friend I basically heard her tell the other girl oh that will never work for our hair.

 

[whiteoleander91]

As I Am Leave-in + As I Am Curling Jelly


Out of all of the slippy/runny gels that I've tried, this one might be my favorite. It clumps my curls really well, applies very smoothly, leaves my hair very soft and moisturized (even on day one) and an added bonus is that I can get it from a lot of different places (Walmart, Target(? pretty sure), Walgreens, Sally BS, BSS). I get slightly more shrinkage with this gel than with Kinky Curly/GF Pure Clean gel. I have to be really careful to rinse out all of my conditioner before applying the gel/leave-in b/c it doesn't mix well with the AIA products. My hair is extra fat today lol.

 

[whiteoleander91]

Going to attempt a wash and go tomorrow. I hope it's okay if I post in here. I bought a dryer with a diffuser because I have no intention of air drying. Purchased Kinky Curly Knot Today and Curling Custard because I've lusted after a Kinky Curly wash and go since I decided to transition in 2008. I've done a few wash and go's before but I've always hated the shrinkage and told myself stretching with a diffuser/concentrator nozzle wasn't actually washing and going. I'm over that now.

Tomorrow is my wash day and it's time for a protein treatment so I'm planning on doing a protein prepoo, shampooing, DCing, and doing my wash and go in the shower. All that time is time I would normally put into my hair. If I can get my wash and go completely dry in less than 90 minutes it will be faster than my twist outs.

I only wash my hair once a week. Planning on doing my two fat flat twists to preserve my style like I preserve my twist outs. We'll see what happens.

looking forward to pitchas

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I'm out the wng for a bit. Getting crochetbraids installed later in the evening

 

[MzRhonda]

^^^
My dd wants crochets braids, please post pic if you can.

 

[Coilystep]

I'm out the wng for a bit. Getting crochetbraids View attachment 326612 View attachment 326613 installed later in the evening

Love the top knot.

 

[nothidden]

Second day hair. Last night I slept with my headscarf. This morning I untied my hair but left a silk band over my braided front. I showered and let the water hit my hair as I got out. Can you tell I am loving your tips?View attachment 326508View attachment 326509

LOVE! I don't have your length yet, but (unfortunately) I keep my fingers in my tiny coils. I just love the feel of them.

 

[Coilystep]

I had a very sweaty spin class yesterday so when I got home I washed with cream of nature shampoo and Aussie moist conditioner. Then I styled with as I am detangling conditioner and as I am curling jelly. Side note: the mop top curly product stayed crunchy the three days I had it in my hair and I noticed some flaking on second day. I like the way it looked but wasn't thrilled with how it felt.

Here is my hair today I didn't sleep with anything on my head. I didn't really wet a lot this morning it was actually stills little wet this morning. I just shook it and kept it moving.

 

[discodumpling]

Everybody is not worthy of the knowledge ladies! Just keep on being the shining examples of Black,afro,kinky,nappy,curly,coily gloriousness that we already are!

The only person that doesn't question my curls is my Dad. He says "ah so dem supposed to look" meanwhile my Mom is perplexed...and our hair is so similar. It hurts my head to explain.

 

[discodumpling]

Oh yeah...new gel purchase...cause there is a Family Dollar next to the chinese spot where i had lunch! Results from LA Looks tomorrow!

 

[GGsKin]

LOVE! I don't have your length yet, but (unfortunately) I keep my fingers in my tiny coils. I just love the feel of them.

I know the feeling. I have to fight hard not to always be pulling on my little coils

 

[MzRhonda]

@stephanie75miller
I just love your coils/curls/ringlets

Well my wash n go is getting better, today was 2nd day hair. I slept with the loc soc on.......showered, wet my hair added conditioner, rinsed, oiled, used taliah waajid curly curl cream then put wetline xtreme on top.....raking product through my hair then shook.

I really liked that look but because I was dripping I put a t-shirt on loosely to soak up some of the water....it flattened my hair.

I'll do it again tomorrow...loving the ease though.

 

[toaster]

I think I really like my hair! It took forever to style and diffuse but it's super shiny, not crunchy, and very defined. My pictures are terrible. I really need a better camera.

 

[toaster]

I'm sorry I can't figure out how to upload and resize, etc.

 

[Coilystep]

@stephanie75miller
I just love your coils/curls/ringlets

Well my wash n go is getting better, today was 2nd day hair. I slept with the loc soc on.......showered, wet my hair added conditioner, rinsed, oiled, used taliah waajid curly curl cream then put wetline xtreme on top.....raking product through my hair then shook.

I really liked that look but because I was dripping I put a t-shirt on loosely to soak up some of the water....it flattened my hair.

I'll do it again tomorrow...loving the ease though.

Thanks @MzRhonda. I've been experimenting with t-shirt. When I've wet a little too much I let the t-shirt absorb some of the water then shake and I still have enough movement to fluff it up a bit.

Doing this challenge has made my wash n goes better. So keep practicing.

 

[whiteoleander91]

@toaster your hair is so pretty! your wash and go came out great!

 

[toaster]

@toaster your hair is so pretty! your wash and go came out great!

Thank you! I'm going to keep doing them so I can get better.

What's the consensus regarding raking/smoothing the product through the hair? I only smoothed on soaking wet hair in the shower. Should I rake my leave in through? The gel as well? I'm worried that will cause frizz.

 

[whiteoleander91]

^^for me it depends on the thickness of the product and what look I am going for. If I'm using a runny gel, I only smooth. If it's thick I might do some raking and smoothing, raking only, or smoothing only...like I said it really depends on the look I want. Smoothing makes my curls chubby and full (more volume). Raking gives me more hang time and a more "separated" look, plus it cuts down on my volume. Doing a combo gives me something in between.

 

[VinaytheMrs]

Oh how I adore this thread! I don't know what it is. I've been on this board for years and this one just ...

@whiteoleander91 the pics you post...is your hair wet or dry? If it's wet can you please post dry or 2nd /3rd day hair. I'm so in love with your curls!!!!

@stephanie75miller when you treat your curls do you run your whole head under the shower? How long? I tried for just 5-10 secs today and my curls were defined but I wasn't sure if I should apply product all over like on day 1 or only some spots. I did have definition but my scalp was wet and I wasn't able to rescue the style. I put it in flat twist and pinned it back.
Yesterday's hair pics
Oyin J&B
Steam from shower
Coconut oil
Puff

 

[whiteoleander91]

Oh how I adore this thread! I don't know what it is. I've been on this board for years and this one just ...

@whiteoleander91 the pics you post...is your hair wet or dry? If it's wet can you please post dry or 2nd /3rd day hair. I'm so in love with your curls!!!!

@VinaytheMrs I love this thread, too! most of my hair pics that I post are of dry hair or mostly dry hair (I try to mention it if my hair is wet since I know that it makes a difference). The pics I posted upthread are either completely dry or like 85-90ish% dry

 

[whiteoleander91]

@VinaytheMrs second day/third day hair can be an elusive beast for me but here are some pics of my multiple day hair from wash and goes past lol

ETA:

 

[Coilystep]

Oh how I adore this thread! I don't know what it is. I've been on this board for years and this one just ...

@whiteoleander91 the pics you post...is your hair wet or dry? If it's wet can you please post dry or 2nd /3rd day hair. I'm so in love with your curls!!!!

@stephanie75miller when you treat your curls do you run your whole head under the shower? How long? I tried for just 5-10 secs today and my curls were defined but I wasn't sure if I should apply product all over like on day 1 or only some spots. I did have definition but my scalp was wet and I wasn't able to rescue the style. I put it in flat twist and pinned it back.
Yesterday's hair pics
Oyin J&B
Steam from shower
Coconut oil
Puff
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I love this thread as well. It's by far my favorite. I wait til the end of my shower and just duck my head under the spray like second or two I shake my head then duck my head in the spray again for another second or two. My hair dries by lunch time most of the time sometimes it's wet longer. I've only added additional product on third or fourth day.

 

[Coilystep]

Click on link for short article about drying with t-shirt:

https://www.birchbox.com/magazine/a...d_Pinterest_051215_HairPlopping_Magazine&pp=0

Why “Hair Plopping” Is the Key to Frizz-Free Curls
As much as we fully endorse embracing natural curls, there are certain instances (and especially humid days) when we curse the beauty gods for unwanted frizz, unruliness, and a total lack of definition. Those days are soon to be an issue of the past thanks to "hair plopping.", a styling technique that allows curls to retain their shape as they air dry. The name might be silly, but the results definitely aren't. Here's how it works:

1. After detangling and applying product to damp curls, lay a cotton t-shirt (or non-terry cloth towel) on a flat surface.
2. Flip your head over and slowly lower your curls onto the t-shirt, so that they gently pile on top of each other. (This is "the plop.")
3. Take the bottom of your t-shirt and secure it over the nape of your neck, followed by the top of your t-shirt. Tie any remaining fabric (like the sleeves) toward the front of your head.
4. Let your curls air dry for 20 minutes to two hours, or sleep on them overnight.

Unlike drying with terrycloth towels, which disturb the hair cuticle (and lead to major frizz), gently folding hair onto a t-shirt allows curls to air dry intact without losing moisture. The final look? Controlled, totally heat-free defined coils that won't unravel as soon as the thermostat hits 80.

 

[toaster]

This would have been second day hair but every time I touched it a million white flakes flew everywhere. Maybe I used too much gel? Either way I'm taking this as a sign that I need to go back to what I know. I'll be doing a quick cowash tonight and twisting for a twist out. I'll continue my wash and go experimentation when I have a bit more free time. I can't spend more than one night a week on my hair right now.

 

[Vshanell]

Have you all noticed how wng styles have changed? I can remember years ago it was all about those super defined, perfect frizz free curls....very tame. Now I see so many ladies rocking their wng's soft, fluffy, carefree and full of volume. I look back on some of my old wng's like ugh lol. I like the big fluffy look now so I've had to make some adjustments in my regimen.

 

[Vshanell]

Found some more pics.

 

[Vshanell]

This would have been second day hair but every time I touched it a million white flakes flew everywhere. Maybe I used too much gel? Either way I'm taking this as a sign that I need to go back to what I know. I'll be doing a quick cowash tonight and twisting for a twist out. I'll continue my wash and go experimentation when I have a bit more free time. I can't spend more than one night a week on my hair right now. View attachment 326649

Your products probably weren't compatable with the gel. A way to tell if stylers work together before you put them on your hair is to mix them together on your hand. If they blend well it's good, if they chunk up no bueno lol.

 

[discodumpling]

Enjoying my LA looks wash n go. Yall gon have to take my word for it cause every pic i take today is like ??what??
La looks (yellow) with some generic ion leave in from Sallys. I was a bit heavy handed so i have some crunch but I'll work it out with tomorrow's session.