Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[sunshinebeautiful]

This isn’t hair related at all (whoops!) but my wedding was featured online yesterday and I wanted to share with my friends

To make it hair related, I got a blow out the day before the wedding for our rehearsal dinner (the picture that’s my avatar) and then I added clip ins for thickness on the day of the wedding. My hair was already really long, but it was a special occasion and I wanted extra hair!

A Romantic, Monet-Inspired Wedding in Chicago

After adjusting their wedding due to COVID-19, this couple hosted an intimate, romantic wedding in Chicago, complete with personalized touches.

www.brides.com

Also paging @IDareT'sHair because she doesn’t come in this thread but I want her to see!

You were absolutely radiant on your wedding day! These are beautiful pictures!

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Is AG boost worth $30? What in cheese crackers?

I bought it, tried it a couple times, but honestly haven't revisited it in months and probably wouldn't repurchase. I've been using the Matrix products my stylist recommended. The liter size is less than $30. I'm heavy handed with product, WNG 2x per week most weeks, and it lasts for almost 6 months. I'm good.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I’m working this weekend. Hopefully when I get off at 3pm I’m motivated to do my hair still.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m going to try the Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind conditioner before I buy more of the Curl Charisma. Then I’ll decide which one will be my staple conditioner.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Styled with Photogenics styler.

not a fan of the application but it is heavyish. Usually dries with a soft hold. Trying to use up. Didn’t use anything else because it’s a one and done.

I’ll air dry until 7 and then sit under the dryer later on before bed.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Of course it isn’t dry and now I just slapped a hat on top.

 

[toaster]

Wash day today! Going on a long weekend trip to the beach this week for our anniversary.

Planning to bring mousse def and just do fluffy wash and go’s all weekend.

Today I’ll do my usual UFD and Jell-O shot.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I'm really getting my combos and techniques down which, for me, leads to one thing: hair boredom. Lol.

I'm itching for more color (highlights/balayage) again even enough I said I was done.

I'm going to install some diy spring twists at the end of the month. Maybe that'll break it up enough for me.

 

[toaster]

Timed my hair day again.

I spend between 25 - 28 minutes on each half of my head to shampoo twice, condition and detangle. So about 1 hour total to wash and detangle my hair.

Then I spend 45 minutes styling.

Even though my hair is growing, I’m down to a system and don’t foresee the time increasing my ton even if my hair grows more.

I’m okay to spend this much time on a set that lasts 7-10 days. This week I let it go for 10 days.

 

[toaster]

I'm really getting my combos and techniques down which, for me, leads to one thing: hair boredom. Lol.

I'm itching for more color (highlights/balayage) again even enough I said I was done.

I'm going to install some diy spring twists at the end of the month. Maybe that'll break it up enough for me.

I’m itching to try the new it’s a 10 coily line. Is anything going to beat UFD and Jell-O shot for me? Probably not.

Does that stop me from trying? NOPE

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I’m itching to try the new it’s a 10 coily line. Is anything going to beat UFD and Jell-O shot for me? Probably not.

Does that stop me from trying? NOPE

I'm rreaallyyy trying to do the only buy when I run out of something method. It worked last month lol.

 

[toaster]

Has anyone tried the innersense I create lift foam?

They have a travel size thats tempting me for quick travel styling.

I wish the doux had travel sized products.

 

[GettingKinky]

Has anyone tried the innersense I create lift foam?

They have a travel size thats tempting me for quick travel styling.

I wish the doux had travel sized products.

I bought these so I can take my MD when I travel

3PCS Empty Refillable Clear Plastic Foam Mousse Pump Bottle Vial Travel Cosmetic Makeup Packaging Bottle Container Pot (30ml) Amazon product ASIN B07BHD3D7G

 

[GettingKinky]

Do you guys rake more or smooth more when you style?

I smooth when I apply my products, but once it’s in, I only rake.

 

[GettingKinky]

Do you guys rake more or smooth more when you style?

I smooth when I apply my products, but once it’s in I only rake.

 

[toaster]

Do you guys rake more or smooth more when you style?

I smooth when I apply my products, but once it’s in, I only rake.

I smooth the products in when I’m initially applying. When I go through to actually style I take a small piece, rake a few times to make sure my hair is detangled and curls are separated, then I smooth and move that section out of the way.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Do you guys rake more or smooth more when you style?

I smooth when I apply my products, but once it’s in I only rake.

I smooth and then rake

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Do you guys rake more or smooth more when you style?

I smooth when I apply my products, but once it’s in, I only rake.

Mostly rake.

 

[GGsKin]

Do you guys rake more or smooth more when you style?

I smooth when I apply my products, but once it’s in I only rake.

I pull and smooth, rather than rake.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Good morning , ladies.

My hair is a mess today. I dunno what happened after my shower but i will be washing again tonight.

I think the hold ran up and left after sweating in my hat all day at work yesterday, then the steam from the shower. Dah well! At least its soft.

 

[toaster]

What products will you use tonight @Bette Davis Eyes ?

 

[toaster]

I’m going to try the Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind conditioner before I buy more of the Curl Charisma. Then I’ll decide which one will be my staple conditioner.

Which conditioner did you prefer?

 

[Rocky91]

@toaster thank you so much for sharing pics of your special day with us!! you looked so gorgeous!

 

[Rocky91]

I did another one of my cousin’s hair this weekend, y’all. UFD + wetline really seems to be a universal combo.

it came out sooooo bomb. We went to a wedding, so I hope I can find a pic to share.

next potential convert is my mom. She is convinced that she cannot do her hair in this fashion and I keep reminding her that we literally have the same hair. I mean, seriously...density and curl pattern.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

What products will you use tonight @Bette Davis Eyes ?

I may use the photogenics again. My hair looked bomb. I just need to learn to sit under the dryer fully @toaster

 

[faithVA]

This isn’t hair related at all (whoops!) but my wedding was featured online yesterday and I wanted to share with my friends

To make it hair related, I got a blow out the day before the wedding for our rehearsal dinner (the picture that’s my avatar) and then I added clip ins for thickness on the day of the wedding. My hair was already really long, but it was a special occasion and I wanted extra hair!

A Romantic, Monet-Inspired Wedding in Chicago

After adjusting their wedding due to COVID-19, this couple hosted an intimate, romantic wedding in Chicago, complete with personalized touches.

www.brides.com

Also paging @IDareT'sHair because she doesn’t come in this thread but I want her to see!

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. It was romantic and like a fairy tale. You are a beautiful bride. I am glad it was such a wonderful event for you, your family and friends. It turned out wonderfully. I love that you two have known each other for so long. I don't know why I thought you had been married forever

I'm loving your mom's look. I love the hair and that dress.

 

[GettingKinky]

Which conditioner did you prefer?

I’ve never tried the Be Gentle Be Kind before. I ordered the aloe + oat milk fragrance free one because a stylist near me that I follow recommends it.

I used the Curl Charisma yesterday and I like the performance, but I don’t really like the scent. I’m sure I could get used to it, but before I make it my staple I want to try this one.

 

[toaster]

Aww thank you @Rocky91 @faithVA !

I remember joining the forum in 2008 and desperately wanting to grow my hair long for my wedding, whenever that would happen.

Along the way I’ve really learned so much about way more than hair.

So happy to have this community.

 

[faithVA]

Aww thank you @Rocky91 @faithVA !

I remember joining the forum in 2008 and desperately wanting to grow my hair long for my wedding, whenever that would happen.

Along the way I’ve really learned so much about way more than hair.

So happy to have this community.

You definitely grew it long for your wedding. Your hair was fabulous.

 

[faithVA]

Today is reset today. I've gone back and forth between a wash and go and twist. Now that it is almost 4 pm, I'm thinking twist have won out. I have an event mid August and I wanted to have a nice wash and go for that. I'm on the fence on how I'm going to wear it. I will need to do at least 1 more wash and go before then to see if my gel/water ratios are better.