Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[nycutiepie]

@nycutiepie Is this the vid your talking about?

This is the exact same method but I'm not sure if it's the same girl. If it is......her hair grew extremely fast. Thank you either way!

 

[nycutiepie]

These are pics I just took. This is Day 1 airdried hair after Devacurl no poo, Decadence/Heaven in Hair (quick flash under the water stream but not really rinsing it out), followed by Deva B'Leavin Curl Plunper with Devacurl Arc Angel gel (strongest hold).

My hair is very fine and I have slight alopecia on the top from years of too tight weaves (ready to put a hit out on the "celebrity stylist" that jacked me up but I digress). This gel gives me more hang time than KCC but KCC feels better after Day 1.

 

[uofmpanther]

Same. Tried many times, different ways with the castor oil. No bueno. Dry, crispy ashy looking hair. But the coconut oil one...that's my hair's best friend lol! I think I got up to 3...nearly pushed to 4 day hair. Which at my current length is no small feat.

My hair was the same with the castor oil gel. I was shocked at how dry it was.

The coconut made my hair so soft and moisturized that I had not Curl definition, but I use it on my daughter's hair

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Abena from YouTube's EmbraceNaturalBeauty channel is on Day 10+ of a Kinky Curly Knot Today + Kinky Curly Curling Custard wash-and-go! I'm inspired to revisit the KCCC. I want it to work nicely with Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion, though. I remember KCCC being kind of finicky and seeming to prefer KCKT, if I recall correctly.

I recently watched a video by OhGinelle about how to train your natural hair with a Denman brush. INTERESTING. She showed side-by-side sections of her hair without product, with product simply shingled in, and with product brushed in with her knock-off Denman.

I don't know if I can add that kind of time into my wash day. We'll see.



I rewatched Naptural85's video on how to modify your Denman brush and did it. Pretty simple!

 

[Coilystep]

Abena from YouTube's EmbraceNaturalBeauty channel is on Day 10+ of a Kinky Curly Knot Today + Kinky Curly Curling Custard wash-and-go! I'm inspired to revisit the KCCC. I want it to work nicely with Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion, though. I remember KCCC being kind of finicky and seeming to prefer KCKT, if I recall correctly.

I recently watched a video by OhGinelle about how to train your natural hair with a Denman brush. INTERESTING. She showed side-by-side sections of her hair without product, with product simply shingled in, and with product brushed in with her knock-off Denman.

I don't know if I can add that kind of time into my wash day. We'll see.



I rewatched Naptural85's video on how to modify your Denman brush and did it. Pretty simple!

I've only use kccc with kckt. My loves that stuff together. Is there a particular reason you are trying to pair it with something else?
I stopped using brushes pretty early on (like the first year). I was always very careful and worked in small sections. However I felt bristles were problematic to my strands. I felt it produces more frizz and shrinkage. I have a denman and one of those wooden brushes. The brush I still use occasionally is my boar bristle one for smoothing my hair back for ponytails/puffs.
I get great definition from just my fingers.

 

[GGsKin]

@Coilystep my hair reacts the same way to a brush (I have the Denman)- more shrinkage and undefined strands, as opposed to the results some cheer about. I prefer to use my fingers for the best definition and elongation. No twirling for me either. Just smoothing.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I've only use kccc with kckt. My loves that stuff together. Is there a particular reason you are trying to pair it with something else?
I stopped using brushes pretty early on (like the first year). I was always very careful and worked in small sections. However I felt bristles were problematic to my strands. I felt it produces more frizz and shrinkage. I have a denman and one of those wooden brushes. The brush I still use occasionally is my boar bristle one for smoothing my hair back for ponytails/puffs.
I get great definition from just my fingers.

@Coilystep my hair reacts the same way to a brush (I have the Denman)- more shrinkage and undefined strands, as opposed to the results some cheer about. I prefer to use my fingers for the best definition and elongation. No twirling for me either. Just smoothing.

Thanks for the heads up, ladies. Helpful.

Thanks for asking, @Coilystep. Yes: The main reason I want to pair the Kinky Curly Curling Custard (gel) with a leave-in other than the Kinky Curly Knot Today--namely the Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion--is because as soon as I detangle my hair, it's already re-tangling. I have learned that I'm probably always going to be detangling a bit at every stage of wash day. That's just the nature of my hair. I used to think something was wrong with my hair until I found a YouTuber whose hair does the exact same thing. I later discovered that she raves about the Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion.

No leave-in I've ever encountered has as much slip as the Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion. So, although my hair has tried to re-tangle by the time it's time for me to apply my leave-in, it's okay: It's VERY easy to detangle with virtually no rough handling with the Smoothing Lotion. It's extremely slippery. EXTREMELY. So then when I apply my gel over it, I'm not applying gel to tangled or webbed hair.

KCKT performs nowhere near as well for me, detangling-wise.

 

[Coilystep]

Thanks for the heads up, ladies. Helpful.

Thanks for asking, @Coilystep. Yes: The main reason I want to pair the Kinky Curly Curling Custard (gel) with a leave-in other than the Kinky Curly Knot Today--namely the Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion--is because as soon as I detangle my hair, it's already re-tangling. I have learned that I'm probably always going to be detangling a bit at every stage of wash day. That's just the nature of my hair. I used to think something was wrong with my hair until I found a YouTuber whose hair does the exact same thing. I later discovered that she raves about the Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion.

No leave-in I've ever encountered has as much slip as the Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion. So, although my hair has tried to re-tangle by the time it's time for me to apply my leave-in, it's okay: It's VERY easy to detangle with virtually no rough handling with the Smoothing Lotion. It's extremely slippery. EXTREMELY. So then when I apply my gel over it, I'm not applying gel to tangled or webbed hair.

KCKT performs nowhere near as well for me, detangling-wise.

Ok thanks for the clarification. Does curl junkie have gel.

When I apply my products I apply my leave in to a section then apply the gel immediately and I spray with water as needed. Are you applying the leave in to your whole head then going back and applying your gel/styler?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Ok thanks for the clarification. Does curl junkie have gel.

When I apply my products I apply my leave in to a section then apply the gel immediately and I spray with water as needed. Are you applying the leave in to your whole head then going back and applying your gel/styler?

Curl Junkie has not-so-greatly-reviewed gels.

Usually I apply my leave-in on soaking wet hair in the shower to my whole head, then apply gel at the sink in tiny sections (praying hands method) until slimy.

 

[Coilystep]

Curl Junkie has not-so-greatly-reviewed gels.

Usually I apply my leave-in on soaking wet hair in the shower to my whole head, then apply gel at the sink in tiny sections (praying hands method) until slimy.

Try applying the way I described. It should be less manipulation and your hair would be less likely to tangle up especially once your gel is applied.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Try applying the way I described. It should be less manipulation and your hair would be less likely to tangle up especially once your gel is applied.

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it. With the little ones at home and with trying to exercise more consistently, on the days I don't have extra help, it'd be good to just be able to wash-and-go and NOT have unwearable hair (flexirods, rollers, etc.) for hours.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

I just purchased KCCC. I typically pair it with Tresemmes naturals with no issues. In the past I used V05 strawberries and cream.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Try applying the way I described. It should be less manipulation and your hair would be less likely to tangle up especially once your gel is applied.

I did one half of my head via the Denman brush method, and the other half of my head the way you advised (leave-in then gel section by section, and then using fingers), and you're right: MUCH BETTER your way. Thanks for sharing!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Today's wash-and-go featuring AVJ, DIY CurlyProverbz hair growth oil, KCKT, and KCCC.

(photo enlarges upon click)

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Today's wash and go using Camille Rose Curl Love and Curl Maker on damp hair. I think shingling/raking/smoothing works best in combo with styling on damp hair. I already feel like I've got some decent volume and thats not an easy task as I have fine hair.

 

[GGsKin]

@pinkchocolatedaisy and @YvetteWithJoy Hair is looking gorgeous ladies

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@pinkchocolatedaisy and @YvetteWithJoy Hair is looking gorgeous ladies

Aw, thank you!

I love your hair!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Today's wash and go using Camille Rose Curl Love and Curl Maker on damp hair. I think shingling/raking/smoothing works best in combo with styling on damp hair. I already feel like I've got some decent volume and thats not an easy task as I have fine hair.

Woo! So pretty!

 

[GGsKin]

Aw, thank you!

I love your hair!

Aw, thank you

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

@pinkchocolatedaisy and @YvetteWithJoy Hair is looking gorgeous ladies

Thanks!

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Woo! So pretty!

Thank you!! I like the shape of yours. Meanwhile mine is looking like a mini mullet

 

[Coilystep]

Washed with Aussie moist shampoo and conditioner. Deep conditioned with Shea moisture's super fruit complex masque (using up my all my sm in my stash). Styled with kckt and kccc. Air dried.

Wet yesterday evening

Almost fully dry this morning

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Looking good, @Coilystep. Very pretty! Good ol' KCCC. I feel like I'm returning home or something. LOL. We had an up-and-down relationship in the past, but so far so good.

I'm on Day 2 of my KCCC wash-n-dry. I banded in 4 sections with elastic ribbon and baggied overnight under a silk beanie.

My plan was to see just how long it would last. However, the Mielle Organics edge gel is flaking on top of the KCCC. Maybe I can just wet my edges and leave the rest of my hair intact.

KCCC Wash-and-Dry, Day 2:

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

@Coilystep and @YvetteWithJoy...gorgeous!!

I'm coming home to KCCC too

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Here's my second day hair using CRN Curl Maker and Curl Love underneath.

I can't seem to get a decent pic from the front...my hair is so fine and at my current length (due to my own chopping ) you can't really see much unless I do a pic from the side or back.

I pulled the top half into a pineapple last night and left the bottom down. The only annoying thing is how my sides are super stretched out and kinda stick out.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Here's my second day hair using CRN Curl Maker and Curl Love underneath.

I can't seem to get a decent pic from the front...my hair is so fine and at my current length (due to my own chopping ) you can't really see much unless I do a pic from the side or back.

I pulled the top half into a pineapple last night and left the bottom down. The only annoying thing is how my sides are super stretched out and kinda stick out.

I am in love with your hair !!! Goals.

I need to increase my shaping skills. I see pieces in the pics heading in a different direction!

 

[niknakmac]

So i really like the definition the olive oil eco styler gives me but I can not stand hard hair.i layered a heavy shea butter mix under it but it was still very firm. While I want my hair to last I would prefer softer curls. Any suggestions?

This is what I used:

deva curl no poo
deva curl decadence conditioner

SM jbco leave in
shea butter mix
olive oil eco styler

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Curl Junkie has not-so-greatly-reviewed gels.

Usually I apply my leave-in on soaking wet hair in the shower to my whole head, then apply gel at the sink in tiny sections (praying hands method) until slimy.

@Coilystep, I know that I wrote above that the Curl Junkie gels don't get great reviews, but I might be wrong about that: I remember when a lot of LHCF people were "talking" about the CJ stylers, and the consensus seemed to be that they were alright but not worth the price, if I recall correctly.

But I'm looking at the review for 3 Curl Junkie gels on naturallycurly . com, and the ratings are high and the reviews are good!

I'm not going to invest, though. I need to be consistent with my product combinations over the entire next year. (I'm participating in Youtube's Abena's / EmbraceNaturalBeauty' Hair Growth Study, and I don't want to have my product combinations be a confounding variable for my results.)

Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Curl Prep Curl Crush Around the Way Gel, The Mane Choice Crystal Orchid Biotin Infused Gel, and Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker are mooooooooore than enough. And I haven't even listed all of the decent-good gels I have, LOL.

Yeah. I'm not going to invest in a CJ gel at the moment. But if you try one/some, let us know what you think, please!

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

More pics of my 2nd day hair. This is post workout, post shower, and then right before going to work.

I fluffed it up a bit (which doesn't really show) and put on 2 headbands.

 

[nycutiepie]

More pics of my 2nd day hair. This is post workout, post shower, and then right before going to work.

I fluffed it up a bit (which doesn't really show) and put on 2 headbands.

Your hair looks goodt girl! That last picture showing the front is