Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[Coilystep]

Got back yesterday from visiting family out of town last week. I washed And deep conditioned last night with shea moisture masque with green label. I will be done with all my Shea moisture products by the fall hopefully sooner. Rinsed out this morning and applied Camille Rose curl Love and curl maker. My hair is currently about 50% dry.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

When I wash and go, I band at night and cover with a satin bonnet. 1 or 2 bands per section, leaving my ends alone. Banding gives me a little more stretch the next day and doesn't disturb my curl pattern too much.

@Saludable84, very pretty.

+1 to @Nightingale's method.

Maybe because my hair is medium-length and not long, pineappling never really worked for me.

Details:

Even though I'm sure it doesn't make a HUGE difference, I DO NOT band with bands (pre-tied loops). I band with straight pieces of elastic ribbon that I knot at the end. So much better than trying to get loops/bands to not curve my hair, or to not be too long or short.

I band up four sections:

1. I make them into ponytails first (with stretchy, clothy elastic, regular old bands from WalMart). If my wng is not split down the middle, one of the banded sections is my side bang.
2. Once I have four ponytails, I just band each ponytail, leaving my ends out so as not to disturb the pattern.
3. If I don't feel I'll sweat to much, I may baggie the hair under my silk bonnet. Otherwise, no baggie.

Here are pics that are enlargeable. The first is a pic of what I use to make the 4 ponytails before banding. The bands are elastic ribbon I get from Hobby Lobby. Super low-cost items.

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Here's a video comparing banding to pineappling (though I can't use her types of bands ) :

 

[nycutiepie]

@Saludable84, very pretty.

+1 to @Nightingale's method.

Maybe because my hair is medium-length and not long, pineappling never really worked for me.

Details:

Even though I'm sure it doesn't make a HUGE difference, I DO NOT band with bands (pre-tied loops). I band with straight pieces of elastic ribbon that I knot at the end. So much better than trying to get loops/bands to not curve my hair, or to not be too long or short.

I band up four sections:

1. I make them into ponytails first (with stretchy, clothy elastic, regular old bands from WalMart). If my wng is not split down the middle, one of the banded sections is my side bang.
2. Once I have four ponytails, I just band each ponytail, leaving my ends out so as not to disturb the pattern.
3. If I don't feel I'll sweat to much, I may baggie the hair under my silk bonnet. Otherwise, no baggie.

Here are pics that are enlargeable. The first is a pic of what I use to make the 4 ponytails before banding. The bands are elastic ribbon I get from Hobby Lobby. Super low-cost items.

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Here's a video comparing banding to pineappling (though I can't use her types of bands ) :

I'm gonna try this method. My wash n gos shrink up and look like twists and people always ask me if my hair is twisted.........i's just the way my hair naturally clumps. My hair is not long enough to pineapple like she did in the video but I do a modified version. However, I wake up with a smooshed head and I always have to manipulate. Thanks for sharing.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

My lazy and temporary wng. I used Tresemme Botanique and CRN Curlmaker. I say temporary lol because more than likely I will be putting it up in a bun.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

This thread REALLY makes me appreciate our hair. I'm not anti-relaxer, but I'm so grateful I felt "forced" to go natural. My natural hair is much more beautiful -- to me -- than my relaxed hair. And I never would have known it had I NOT felt I had no option but to go natural if I were to save my edges.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Pretty hair @Saludable84 and @Coilystep

Banding works for me and I pretty much follow the mehtod in the video linked upthread. Also. I have found that just 2 maybe 3 ponys banded works better. Any more than that and my hair is too stretched and my curl pattern is almost nonexistent.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Second day hair. Banded my hair in 2 ponytails last night.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Second day hair. Banded my hair in 2 ponytails last night.

Pretty. How do you make your bangs?

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Pretty. How do you make your bangs?

Thanks

I just tucked em under and pinned with bobby pins.

 

[Joigirl]

I have been putting my hair in a bun to stretch it out and I love the results. I also found a new gel, Curl Origin Mango and Olive is awesome.

 

[Coilystep]

I have been putting my hair in a bun to stretch it out and I love the results. I also found a new gel, Curl Origin Mango and Olive is awesome.
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Hey long time no see. I love your hair as always. I've never heard of that gel. I'm about to look for it.

 

[Joigirl]

Hey long time no see. I love your hair as always. I've never heard of that gel. I'm about to look for it.

It's been a while. I'm not really doing anything new, just wanted to pop in. You hair has really grown. It looks great!

 

[Coilystep]

It's been a while. I'm not really doing anything new, just wanted to pop in. You hair has really grown. It looks great!

Thanks. Don't be a stranger.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I have been putting my hair in a bun to stretch it out and I love the results. I also found a new gel, Curl Origin Mango and Olive is awesome.
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@Joigirl, does the Curl Origin Mango and Olive gel have a lot of slip? Did you apply it over leave-in? If so, what leave-in?

Can this gel be purchased on the ground?

TIA!

 

[whiteoleander91]

Krystal Eco and Curls Lavish Curls Moisturizer. I look like I have a small bald spot but it's just the way my hair is gathered lol

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Krystal Eco and Curls Lavish Curls Moisturizer. I look like I have a small bald spot but it's just the way my hair is gathered lol

Pretty!!

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[YvetteWithJoy]

Krystal Eco and Curls Lavish Curls Moisturizer. I look like I have a small bald spot but it's just the way my hair is gathered lol


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Phew, beautiful!

I may try a twist-out wash-and-go later this month: http://finenaturalhairandfaith.com/why-this-is-my-go-to-summer-hairstyle/. This weekend my plan is to trial doing a wash-and-go, not via the shingling method or the praying hands method, but by brushing gel through my hair with the KareCo Tangle Buster.

 

[uofmpanther]

I did my second wash n' go of the week yesterday (I forgot to post the first). I used Mielle Organics Brazillian Curl Cream and the Honey Ginger Gel. I really like the way my hair came out, and how defined my curls were. The only thing I don't like is that my roots are still dry over 24 hours later (low porosity hazard). I am going to edit this post to post a picture from my phone.

 

[discodumpling]

Pray for me ladies...i'm attempting DD's 1st wash n go today! I'm gonna use my exact process and products and see what her curls do..pics to come.

 

[discodumpling]

So this is what we ended up with. Not bad for her very 1st wash n go.It could have been great but my DD is a whirlwind and kept touching & flipping her hair before it was dry...hence the frizz. This is also the best pic I could get cause DH completely ignored my hair in action pic requests at this Daddy Daughter Dance event.

It took about an 1hr to shingle. It took that long because I didn't detangle her hair during but AFTER the wash process (lesson learned!) I was also (still am) intimidated by the length and thickness of her hair. Her shrinkage is amazing! She loved it so we'll see what it do for a couple of days..I plan to rework the front and get dem curls poppin for school this week....

DD has super dry hair so it will take some time for curl definition to be realized. We'll see how her wash n go's progress over the summer.

 

[Napp]

I havent posted a pic in a minute. Still wrestling with the idea of relaxing my hair. BKT makes my hair tolerable. Hair is 80% dry here. it shrinks up into more of a bob shape when fully dry

I used sedal clima resist and ouidad anti humidity gel. im wishing i didnt waste it on non humid days, this combo seems to work well.. my hair is soft and defined

 

[uofmpanther]

I did my second wash n' go of the week yesterday (I forgot to post the first). I used Mielle Organics Brazillian Curl Cream and the Honey Ginger Gel. I really like the way my hair came out, and how defined my curls were. The only thing I don't like is that my roots are still dry over 24 hours later (low porosity hazard). I am going to edit this post to post a picture from my phone.

I'm on Day 3 of this wash n go, and decided to put it up. The definition is still there, but my hair started snowing yesterday. The flakes are only in specific areas, which tells me the flakes may be because I didn't smooth the product in enough. I'm going to try this combo again, being more careful, and see if I still get flakes.

 

[GGsKin]

I've honestly lost count on how many days I've been wearing this wng. I think it's day 10 but I could be wrong. Either way, today is hot and my hair is being held back by my scarf (tied like a head band), and needs to be redone. Loving my volume though.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Interesting: A dampen-dried-hair-and-go

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Fresh wng. Hair still slightly damp/wet.

Products used: KCCC, Tresemme Botanique.

I was dusting or doing a s&d yesterday. Next thing I knew I was cutting to "shape" my hair Honestly though, I had a lot of residual heat damage, straight crispy ends. We feel better now.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

I havent posted a pic in a minute. Still wrestling with the idea of relaxing my hair. BKT makes my hair tolerable. Hair is 80% dry here. it shrinks up into more of a bob shape when fully dry

I used sedal clima resist and ouidad anti humidity gel. im wishing i didnt waste it on non humid days, this combo seems to work well.. my hair is soft and defined

Don't relax!!! It's so pretty

 

[Sharpened]

Tried the Fantasia Argan Oil Curl Styling Pudding today. As soon as I put it on, I thought, "This will not end well." I used my Thick 'n' Curly Tangle Teezer to clump my hair. There is a learning curve with this product, and I think I am at preK level. Plus, I had forgotten I had worn a stretched style prior, so clumping is more difficult until I do two wash and goes in a row. Yes, today is a headband day.

 

[Coilystep]

I finally tried the Camille Rose Lavender curl crush this morning. I paired it with curl love. I like it so far it's not dry yet.

 

[Napp]

Tried the Fantasia Argan Oil Curl Styling Pudding today. As soon as I put it on, I thought, "This will not end well." I used my Thick 'n' Curly Tangle Teezer to clump my hair. There is a learning curve with this product, and I think I am at preK level. Plus, I had forgotten I had worn a stretched style prior, so clumping is more difficult until I do two wash and goes in a row. Yes, today is a headband day.

I hated this line of products. For me they were terrible

 

[Sharpened]

I hated this line of products. For me they were terrible

This pudding is not for the wash and go, but comb or finger coils. My ends are defined, but my roots are a thick, puffy mess. I will be rinsing this crap out in the morning.