Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[GettingKinky]

I can’t decide which experiment I want to do with my hair tomorrow

- UFD/ICH/MD with less water than typical to see if I get a longer lasting set

-UFD/ICH/ inner peace to give inner peace another chance.

And I need to clarify. It’s been 8 weeks.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

At work, with a hat on today.

I have to say, the two SSI stylers together isnt a bad combo. Its not something I would reach for all the time but its not bad. I have a one use left of the Tahiti Custard and 3/4 of the Juicy. The Juicy I would not buy again. It felt like water going on. The jar did say lightweight but the more you add, the more hold.

I have another jar of the SSI Tahiti custard that one does have hold. I think Ill try the Juicy out on the little one and see how it goes with him. Washing tomorrow and going to use the Nurture gel to use it up.

 

[ckisland]

I haven't posted in a minute

I had my non-DC wash day today, and it went great! I was coming out of a whack twistout, so I was worried that detangling was going to be a mess, but it was easy breezy! I've been playing around with Eco Styler and Obia Naturals, but Miss Jessie's is still the real MVP .

Cleanser: MJ Don't Want No Suds (I applied it to each of my 4 sections and detangled with it my Leatherwood brush)
Condition: MJ Soften Me UP
Time: 27 mins
Stylers: MJ Honey Curls

Honey Curls is the bomb!! And I'm like why don't I have 3 bottles of it in my stash?!! It is a true all in one product. The last time I used it, I got 5 day hair (and I'm not even asking for all that). My hair is like 75% dry in these pics. I'll just air dry instead of using the bonnet dryer, which has become my go to.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I love miss Jessie stylers @ckisland

 

[toaster]

Your hair is really growing @ckisland !

 

[ckisland]

Your hair is really growing @ckisland !

It really is!! Imma need SL (wash n'go) to come on and hurry up though

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m sitting for 10 minutes with my olaplex before I jump in the shower to wash my hair.

I’m going to try less water today and save the inner peace for next time.

 

[GettingKinky]

So I didn’t add more water after I applied my UFD. My hair is definitely more crunchy than usual and shinier than I like even though I used MD as my second topper.

 

[toaster]

So I didn’t add more water after I applied my UFD. My hair is definitely more crunchy than usually and shinier than I like even though I used MD as my second topper.

That’s how I apply UFD and Jell-O shot. No water in between. Crunch and shiny sounds about right

 

[GGsKin]

I washed my hair today. I used an Ayurvedic mix with a little kaolin and French pink clay added for extra slip and light cleasing. I brought my shampoo in just in case, but I didn't feel the need for it.

After rinsing, I applied SSI Papaya Super Hydrate Hair Mask, while in the shower. For a first time try, I loved this going on. Light texture, fantastic slip. Left on for about 15mins. I wanted to leave it on longer but I had somewhere to be.

Once again, UFD and Jell-O Shot was the wash and go combo. This time, I went heavier on the Jell-o Shot.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Day 4. Washing once I get off. I think..

 

[GGsKin]

@Bette Davis Eyes looks good. I love the volume you get at your roots.

 

[DVAntDany]

I haven't posted in a minute

I had my non-DC wash day today, and it went great! I was coming out of a whack twistout, so I was worried that detangling was going to be a mess, but it was easy breezy! I've been playing around with Eco Styler and Obia Naturals, but Miss Jessie's is still the real MVP .

Cleanser: MJ Don't Want No Suds (I applied it to each of my 4 sections and detangled with it my Leatherwood brush)
Condition: MJ Soften Me UP
Time: 27 mins
Stylers: MJ Honey Curls

Honey Curls is the bomb!! And I'm like why don't I have 3 bottles of it in my stash?!! It is a true all in one product. The last time I used it, I got 5 day hair (and I'm not even asking for all that). My hair is like 75% dry in these pics. I'll just air dry instead of using the bonnet dryer, which has become my go to.

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I’m loving the look of the Honey Curls. How would you compare it to the other MJ stylers? The only one I remotely like is the Jelly Soft Curls. Pillow Soft Curls and Multicultural Curls does nothing for my hair.

 

[DVAntDany]

Day 4. Washing once I get off. I think..

I must agree with @GGsKin that the volume looks lovely.

 

[DVAntDany]

Yesterday, I rounded up some light weight stylers and my hair laughed at most of them. I put my hair in 5 quadrants to do a small test. I tried Mixed Chicks Leave-In, MoKnowsHair Curl Styling Potion, Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls, Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls, and Miss Jessie’s Multicultural Curls w/ Miss Jessie’s Leave-In Condish underneath.

Mixed Chicks looked like it gave decent definition but my hair looked white and coated. First day it was crispy but the next morning it is soft and I feel no buildup. All definition is lost but the white cast is gone. No shine whatsoever.

MoKnowsHair Curl Styling Potion. Goes on clear, but dries crunchy with heat. Looks like it doesn’t provide curl definition, when wet but next day looks more defined than the Mixed Chicks. Also, the next day it feels soft. My curls look so small. This product is super light weight. No shine at all.

Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curl reminds me so much of the effects of mousse. It’s light but has that mousse crispness. It does provide shine and curl definition. It also dries pretty fast. There is no softness though. The difference is that it has movement unlike mousse, but also more shrinkage. It also definitely doesn’t have any weight.

Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls leave my hair super soft but provides no definition nor shine. It doesn’t feel too producty.

Miss Jessie’s Leave-In Condish feels just like leaving rinse out conditioner in the hair. It provided no curl definition and so I topped it with Multicultural Curls. It felt like even more conditioner was being placed on my hair. I can’t deny it’s soft but feels coated and looks dull.

I will be returning what I can. Just this little experiment makes me realize that I like gels/custards over creams/lotions. I have an expensive Afro right now.

I have tried Jelly Soft Curls a few times before. I can’t seem to figure out how damp to keep it. I was going to use the Leave-In Condish as a base product, but now I change my mind. I just need something a little heavier than Jelly Soft Curls or something similar that can go on wet hair.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I usually put a gel on the bottom and custard on top @DVAntDany The only custard I have used solo and have it work, is Jane Carters curling cream

The gel gives the definition and the custard softens. The weight of the two give longer wear

i put the pillow jelly gel on bottom with the pillow soft curls on top.

the pillow jelly/gel on bottom with the multicultural on top

The leave in on bottom because its a leave in, with the pillow gel and soft curls


The mixed chick sucked to me. Never revisited. Never tried Moknows, wasnt interested/

 

[DVAntDany]

I usually put a gel on the bottom and custard on top @DVAntDany The only custard I have used solo and have it work, is Jane Carters curling cream

The gel gives the definition and the custard softens. The weight of the two give longer wear

i put the pillow jelly gel on bottom with the pillow soft curls on top.

the pillow jelly/gel on bottom with the multicultural on top

The leave in on bottom because its a leave in, with the pillow gel and soft curls


The mixed chick sucked to me. Never revisited. Never tried Moknows, wasnt interested/

I wasn’t sure how to use these products for real. I did the test to see which one I wanted to use for my whole head.

I don’t immediately think to put on the gel before the soft stuff, but I think that makes sense. I’ve only ever tried that with CurlMix but mainly because the A’s said to.

So do you apply the Jelly Soft Curl to damp or wet hair? The directions say to use on damp hair, but it only seems to glide through on wet hair.

 

[GettingKinky]

The elastic in second silk cap I bought is too tight and even after many months of wearing it and trying to stretch it, is still not very comfortable. I think I’m going to cut the elastic and just use the drawstrings to adjust the fit.

 

[DVAntDany]

The elastic in second silk cap I bought is too tight and even after many months of wearing it and trying to stretch it, is still not very comfortable. I think I’m going to cut the elastic and just use the drawstrings to adjust the fit.

That sounds like the best thing to do. No need to suffocate your forehead.

 

[DVAntDany]

I forgot to mention that the See Some Curls course/digital library was suppose to expire for me on the 28th. At 9:30pm on the 27th, I was cut off. The See Some Curls Society is still accessible for members who are no longer active with the course.

Also, I’ve watch a few much looser curlly hair videos say that Dove Amplified Finishing Gel works very similar to the Quidad Climate Control Gel. It seems like another option to use for the fast drying wash and go.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I wasn’t sure how to use these products for real. I did the test to see which one I wanted to use for my whole head.

I don’t immediately think to put on the gel before the soft stuff, but I think that makes sense. I’ve only ever tried that with CurlMix but mainly because the A’s said to.

So do you apply the Jelly Soft Curl to damp or wet hair? The directions say to use on damp hair, but it only seems to glide through on wet hair.

Its whatever works for how you style your hair. Either works for me. soaking wet or damp. If youre in the shower I have added the first layer when its wet, and then step out and add the second layer to set and finish styling. By that time the hair isnt soaking wet because the product is soaking it up @DVAntDany

 

[ckisland]

I’m loving the look of the Honey Curls. How would you compare it to the other MJ stylers? The only one I remotely like is the Jelly Soft Curls. Pillow Soft Curls and Multicultural Curls does nothing for my hair.

Both Jelly Soft and Pillow Soft Curls are whack on my hair. They've left my hair dry, crunchy and undefined, so they're a huge no for me .

I like the feeling Multicultural Curls gives my hair, but it doesn't give much for definition either. I actually like the MC gel with the Leave-in Condish underneath (it's been a minute since I've used that combo though).

Honey Curls and Coily Custard are the winners for me , but either my hair and/or my application's been wonky because I haven't been feeling how my wng's been coming out recently.

 

[GettingKinky]

I forgot to mention that the See Some Curls course/digital library was suppose to expire for me on the 28th. At 9:30pm on the 27th, I was cut off. The See Some Curls Society is still accessible for members who are no longer active with the course.

Also, I’ve watch a few much looser curlly hair videos say that Dove Amplified Finishing Gel works very similar to the Quidad Climate Control Gel. It seems like another option to use for the fast drying wash and go.

So you can still chat and ask questions? I wonder what made them decide that?

 

[GettingKinky]

Both Jelly Soft and Pillow Soft Curls are whack on my hair. They've left my hair dry, crunchy and undefined, so they're a huge no for me .

I like the feeling Multicultural Curls gives my hair, but it doesn't give much for definition either. I actually like the MC gel with the Leave-in Condish underneath (it's been a minute since I've used that combo though).

Honey Curls and Coily Custard are the winners for me , but either my hair and/or my application's been wonky because I haven't been feeling how my wng's been coming out recently.

Maybe you need to clarify?

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Yesterday, I rounded up some light weight stylers and my hair laughed at most of them. I put my hair in 5 quadrants to do a small test. I tried Mixed Chicks Leave-In, MoKnowsHair Curl Styling Potion, Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls, Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls, and Miss Jessie’s Multicultural Curls w/ Miss Jessie’s Leave-In Condish underneath.

Mixed Chicks looked like it gave decent definition but my hair looked white and coated. First day it was crispy but the next morning it is soft and I feel no buildup. All definition is lost but the white cast is gone. No shine whatsoever.

MoKnowsHair Curl Styling Potion. Goes on clear, but dries crunchy with heat. Looks like it doesn’t provide curl definition, when wet but next day looks more defined than the Mixed Chicks. Also, the next day it feels soft. My curls look so small. This product is super light weight. No shine at all.

Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curl reminds me so much of the effects of mousse. It’s light but has that mousse crispness. It does provide shine and curl definition. It also dries pretty fast. There is no softness though. The difference is that it has movement unlike mousse, but also more shrinkage. It also definitely doesn’t have any weight.

Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls leave my hair super soft but provides no definition nor shine. It doesn’t feel too producty.

Miss Jessie’s Leave-In Condish feels just like leaving rinse out conditioner in the hair. It provided no curl definition and so I topped it with Multicultural Curls. It felt like even more conditioner was being placed on my hair. I can’t deny it’s soft but feels coated and looks dull.

I will be returning what I can. Just this little experiment makes me realize that I like gels/custards over creams/lotions. I have an expensive Afro right now.

I have tried Jelly Soft Curls a few times before. I can’t seem to figure out how damp to keep it. I was going to use the Leave-In Condish as a base product, but now I change my mind. I just need something a little heavier than Jelly Soft Curls or something similar that can go on wet hair.

When I visited Rhonda's salon, she used a combo of Kinky Curly custard (no leave-in) with Jelly Curls on top. It looked good and held up pretty well.

 

[DVAntDany]

Its whatever works for how you style your hair. Either works for me. soaking wet or damp. If youre in the shower I have added the first layer when its wet, and then step out and add the second layer to set and finish styling. By that time the hair isnt soaking wet because the product is soaking it up @DVAntDany

I will surely give this a try. Thanks

 

[DVAntDany]

Both Jelly Soft and Pillow Soft Curls are whack on my hair. They've left my hair dry, crunchy and undefined, so they're a huge no for me .

I like the feeling Multicultural Curls gives my hair, but it doesn't give much for definition either. I actually like the MC gel with the Leave-in Condish underneath (it's been a minute since I've used that combo though).

Honey Curls and Coily Custard are the winners for me , but either my hair and/or my application's been wonky because I haven't been feeling how my wng's been coming out recently.

If I can find samples in person, I’ll give those two a try. I’ve never had anything by Miss Jessie’s work before but it could be user’s error.

@ckisland and @Bette Davis Eyes Are you all air drying, diffusing or sitting under a dryer with the Miss Jessie’s. I have a Dyson to diffuse but that feels like a whole lot more work than sitting under a dryer.

I noticed that on the Mixed Chicks website it’s recommended not to use high heat and air drying is preferred. What have all found that works best using these products?

 

[DVAntDany]

So you can still chat and ask questions? I wonder what made them decide that?

Yep, it still open. I think I caught a live where Aishia stated she wanted to create a community so she was keeping it opened. I checked this morning and I can still go on.

So the A’s recently had a live with Fo Adoni and Jenn Jackson right after Aishia called out (without naming) Latoya Ebony while also Latoya and Jenn gave their evaluation of the 30 hair detox/ no oils no butters challenge. Sometime around all of this is when it was stated that the See Some Curls community will stay be available for all who have registered.

 

[DVAntDany]

When I visited Rhonda's salon, she used a combo of Kinky Curly custard (no leave-in) with Jelly Curls on top. It looked good and held up pretty well.

I think I may have written that down somewhere, but I don’t remember the Jelly Curls going on top. I need to look through my notes and screen shots. Oh boy, there are so many to go through. Lol Thanks for letting me know this. Do you find this combo allows your hair to have movement and lift?

One thing I noticed about Rhonda is that her product recommendations plus technique results in shine and definition. There is a bit of a learning curve to that shampoo brush that I’m not ready to conquer yet.

 

[ckisland]

Maybe you need to clarify?

I used a sulfate shampoo and double shampoo'd, but it wasn't a clarifying shampoo. So maybe my hair still has buildup .

My hair has a history of going through a wonky phase, and I've never figured out why in all of my years of being natural. I'm going to take a break from real stylers and just use leave-ins and curl creams. I think that I'll also switch to more cowashing/less shampooing and wearing my hair up. Today I rewashed my hair with the Pacifica Curls line, and just used the curl cream that comes with it. Took me less than 10 mins, and I have my hair up in a pineapple. Good enough