Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[Coilystep]

^^^^^^^^^This will be my first winter being natural and wash n go is really the only style I'm comfortable with.

 

[krissyhair]

So how is everyone doing with there wash n goes since it's starting to get cold? It started to get cold here Friday night. I didn't really leave the house this weekend at all. So tomorrow will be my first time really going out in the cold with wet hair. I may diffuse tomorrow.

Here is my advice for doing this in cold weather from earlier in the thread.

Hey, maybe I'll participate...not sure yet. But here is my winter, sub-zero wash-and-go tip: wrap wet hair in a t-shirt until you're ready to style; use your products; put away in a bun, ponytail or clip; wrap in your satin scarf and put on your winter hat. At your destination, take off the hat and scarf, and your hair will be safe from the cold.

 

[krissyhair]

I'm not doing wash and goes this week. I'm wearing a curl former set, either down or in a bun on the days it's supposed to rain.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

So how is everyone doing with there wash n goes since it's starting to get cold? It started to get cold here Friday night. I didn't really leave the house this weekend at all. So tomorrow will be my first time really going out in the cold with wet hair. I may diffuse tomorrow.

I wash my hair in the evening and then use damp hands with product or a spritz to refresh my hair in the am. I can't go out with wet hair in the cold (I'm in AZ mind you) or I'll get sick so fast!

Sent from my SPH-L300 using LHCF please ignore typos

 

[bronzephoenix]

Thinking about attempting a flexirod set today...

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[Coilystep]

I used the african pride custard today. I like it so far. I have great definition however it is drying white. I used shea moisture raw shea conditioner as my leave in. I think that is what's causing the whiteness. I'm going to use the african pride custard again tomorrow minus the conditioner. I think I will use one of the oils I have. Either olive oil or coconut oil.

 

[Karmi]

Im doing really good with my winter wng. I do my hair at night and let it air dry a little. i sleep in a plastics cap every other night. My morning shower help my curls wake up or I'll spritz with a little water and shake. By the time I get out the door my hair is almost dry.

Attempted to do a flat twist out Saturday - FAIL

 

[Coilystep]

Im doing really good with my winter wng. I do my hair at night and let it air dry a little. i sleep in a plastics cap every other night. My morning shower help my curls wake up or I'll spritz with a little water and shake. By the time I get out the door my hair is almost dry. Attempted to do a flat twist out Saturday - FAIL

I have not been successful with twist or braids. I'm thinking once it grows out I'll get better results.

 

[MissMusic]

Did this wash n go last night with the last of my Xtreme Wetline Gel and Pure Clean Gel. Next I plan to use my KCCC. I air dry for an hour and then sit under my hooded dryer for an hour. I plan to only do this challenge for Fall, once winter hits it's a no go (I live in Florida, so it's not Cold until Winter).

 

[Karmi]

I have not been successful with twist or braids. I'm thinking once it grows out I'll get better results.

I think so too. I think my hair being so very very coily and short prevents it form taking the shape of the twists. It just looks like a head full of frizz.

 

[beauti]

I washed my hair this morning. Left a little conditioner in, moisturized with Shea Butter blend, and used fruit of the earth aloe vera gel as styler

 

[myfaithrising]

I used the african pride custard today. I like it so far. I have great definition however it is drying white. I used shea moisture raw shea conditioner as my leave in. I think that is what's causing the whiteness. I'm going to use the african pride custard again tomorrow minus the conditioner. I think I will use one of the oils I have. Either olive oil or coconut oil.

I like your hair! It always seems to come out nice!

 

[Coilystep]

Thank you so much myfaithrising. Considering I have no idea what I'm doing t of the time. My natural hair seems to react the same to all of the products. I've tried. I was a little self conscious today it dried white. But I was happy with the overall look just not the whiteness.

 

[Coilystep]

Ok never ever never ever never ever use african pride custard and shea moisture raw shea conditioner. It was a total failure by the end of the day I had white snow everywhere. I'm embarrassed.

 

[Cattypus1]

I started this challenge with every intention of doing WNGs as my primary style, I just can't do it, too dang much shrinkage. I BC-ed in the spring so that I wouldn't have to worry about cold weather and wet hair. My hair is now long enough to do two-strand twists and not look crazy with a Twistout. Tried bantu knots...not ready for that just yet...a frizzy mess. I'm going to continue to lurk because I always learn something.

 

[Coilystep]

Cattypus1 sorry to hear your not going to continue. I hope you will pop in occasionally with some wash n goes. Good luck on your other hairstyles for the fall/winter.

 

[SweetlyCurly]

This is my wash n go today with Jane carter curling creme

 

[Cattypus1]

Cattypus1 sorry to hear your not going to continue. I hope you will pop in occasionally with some wash n goes. Good luck on your other hairstyles for the fall/winter.

Thanks, I have been following (light-weight stalking) your posts and it looks like you've got it down pat. My hair is shorter than yours and it shrinks like crazy...I end up with a teeny, tiny, teeny weenie Afro. The good news is I can finally do a Twistout that doesn't look all crazy.

 

[Coilystep]

This is my wash n go today with Jane carter curling creme

I want to try Jane carter. When I first chopped the hair dresser put it in my hair but I didn't like it. I think I will buy some and try it myself.

 

[Coilystep]

Thanks, I have been following (light-weight stalking) your posts and it looks like you've got it down pat. My hair is shorter than yours and it shrinks like crazy...I end up with a teeny, tiny, teeny weenie Afro. The good news is I can finally do a Twistout that doesn't look all crazy.

Awwww you just made me feel special. I really want my natural hair to work.because I definitely don't want to relax ever again. I feel I'm learn something everyday about myself and my hair. I have exact opposite problem with twistouts I have not been success with one yet. I hope once my hair grows they will start to look better.

 

[ckisland]

I've been experiencing a little bit of breakage lately. I think that not leaving in enough conditioner in under the gel is the problem. I might dust off my Ecostyler to see if that'll do the trick. If that doesn't correct the issue, I'll have to rely mainly on conditioner (until I have money to try out a creme styler) as my styler with a little gel on top. I love how my hair looks so I hope I don't have to give my gel up

 

[Coilystep]

I've been experiencing a little bit of breakage lately. I think that not leaving in enough conditioner in under the gel is the problem. I might dust off my Ecostyler to see if that'll do the trick. If that doesn't correct the issue, I'll have to rely mainly on conditioner (until I have money to try out a creme styler) as my styler with a little gel on top. I love how my hair looks so I hope I don't have to give my gel up

sorry to hear that. I just brought some ecostyler I haven't tried it yet. You may want to try the cantu define and shine custard. It's not really a gel it's has almost a gel like consistency but it's more like snot for lack of a better description. I've purchased it from walmart and cvs. It's usually cheaper at walmart usually around $5.76 for a 12 oz jar. I pair it with cantu curl activator. Once it dries my hair very soft to the touch. I do not experience a crunch like with gel.

 

[Coilystep]

Really feeling my hair today lol.

 

[Coilystep]

We need some more posts (pictures). I'd love to see some more wash n goes.



Here's mine today.

 

[Joigirl]

This is second day hair with Eco Styler Argan. It was still damp this morning. Everything but my crown looks okay. I don't think the crown likes Eco styler very much.

 

[bronzephoenix]

Second day wng using Aussie Instant freeze I like it well enough, but it almost tightens my curls... Seems to cause a bit more shrinkage than my botanical gels. Anyway, I used the last of it so I'll be working with my tube of Garnier PC. I love my fsg but it's great to know I can find these while traveling or in a pinch! Sent from my

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[beauti]

washed my hair last night. Did a wng this morning only because staying home next couple days. Will wear it in updo when I go back to work. Moisturized last night so today just spritzed with water, applied safflower oil, and eco olive oil. Will keep this until next Thursday

 

[Coilystep]

So I've always worn a part on my right side even when I was relaxed. A lot of my family is now saying I should try it without the part. So I've been experimenting most mornings with not doing a part, usually I've ended up putting the part in because I didn't like the way it looked. I tried it this morning and kinda liked how it looked today. With the way it was cut I have more hair on the left side and I feel it looks a little lopsided. I sent pictures to DH this morning he says he likes it (he is trying to get use to the curly hair he really wasn't feeling curly hair at first). I also sent my mom the pictures she hasn't responded yet.

 

[MzRhonda]

This is my wash n go today with Jane carter curling creme


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Beautiful!

I am too afraid to try a wash n go on days I have to go to work so I may read through this thread and try something tomorrow.

 

[Coilystep]

Beautiful! I am too afraid to try a wash n go on days I have to go to work so I may read through this thread and try something tomorrow.

I love wash n goes. It's my primary style (actually the only one I do well) lol. You should try it and post pictures for us. How do you normally wear your hair to work.