Combination of textures & Wash N Go

[ClassicBeauty]

Ladies I have declared that this summer will be my year to master the wash n go, but I really need some help. The problems are that I have 3 different textures, my hair is cut in long layers, and it's long. My past experiences have ended up HUGE and strange. The different textures look extrememly different. 3b, 3c, and a small patch of 4 something. (I know it sounds crazy, but I'm serious.) Most of my attempts have included gels, mouses, etc that my fellow long, curly haired friends have recommended. I'm thinking that this time I'll try a different approach and go with something more like an oil or pomade (even though I hate oil). I don't mind the shrinkage, but I want it to look nice. It's so hot and humid that my flat ironed look is not working very well, and i know it's gonna get worse.

This is my first summer as a full natrual since I was a preteen, and I really need some help. I know there have been many posts about wash n gos, but I'm having a hard time with the search engine today and I need particular instructions about making the 3 textures look ok together. (It seems as if ok is the best that I can get. ) Thanks in advance ladies. Im getting desparate enough to try the Pink moisturizer that my mother used on my hair when I was a little girl. Please save me from myself!

 

[Dak]

Have you tried using 2 strand twists? I usually make 2 2-strand twists and dry with my ionic blow dryer, first drying the twists, then taking them apart and pulling the individual clumps of curls down as I pull them into shape.

That would probably give you a more uniform texture and help with the various lengths.

 

[ClassicBeauty]

Have you tried using 2 strand twists? I usually make 2 2-strand twists and dry with my ionic blow dryer, first drying the twists, then taking them apart and pulling the individual clumps of curls down as I pull them into shape.

That would probably give you a more uniform texture and help with the various lengths.

Thanks for the response. I have mastered the twist-outs and braid-outs. Braid outs definitely look better on me, but they both take forever to dry. I'm looking for an easier way out.erplexed If one exists.

 

[Dak]

I'd love to find an easier way out too! As far as oils go, I personally really like coconut oil. My hair is thin and very porous and coconut oil seems to absorb well.

 

[klb120475]

I feel ya on the different textures. My hair is the same way. I usually use BTZ noodle head but since my hair is shoulder length it does cause a lot of shrinkage. So, for my wash n go's lately I've been using Suave con mixed with evoo. Wet my hair, add Suave con/evoo mixture and let it air dry....results are awesome!