Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[uofmpanther]

I've learned that I can't go too long without detangling with a comb in between wash n gos. Finger combing is not enough because my hair is so thick that the shed hair gets stuck. It is also super coily in the back. After only finger detangling for a couple weeks, I noticed my hair started to mat at the roots. It took 2 hours to detangle.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I've learned that I can't go too long without detangling with a comb in between wash n gos. Finger combing is not enough because my hair is so thick that the shed hair gets stuck. It is also super coily in the back. After only finger detangling for a couple weeks, I noticed my hair started to mat at the roots. It took 2 hours to detangle.

Finger detangling as a primary method to remove shed hair is not for me. I use it just to alleviate the huge snarls I might get before putting the comb to my head. The best tool I have is the comb with the dual wavy teeth. The teeth are close enough to remove tangles and shed hairs but spaced far apart enough not to cause breakage. Wide tooth comb is a joke. It's equivalent to using my fingers.

 

[uofmpanther]

Finger detangling as a primary method to remove shed hair is not for me. I use it just to alleviate the huge snarls I might get before putting the comb to my head. The best tool I have is the comb with the dual wavy teeth. The teeth are close enough to remove tangles and shed hairs but spaced far apart enough not to cause breakage. Wide tooth comb is a joke. It's equivalent to using my fingers.

I think that is the best way for me to use finger detangling. I have a large rake comb that I use. The teeth are spaced just right for me, and they are skinny enough that I can also use it to pick away at knots.

 

[pattyr5]

Deva cut was a success! I'm very happy with my results and it felt great not to blow dry or flat iron just to trim. I'll definitely be going back to Angela in May or June for another trim. She asked a lot of questions about my hair and talked me through the process. Her first question was "how often do u straighten your hair?" She doesn't recommend the deva cut for straight haired naturals. She cuts it wet for people who flat iron often. Here are the results idk what's up with this forum but it's only allowing me to post one pic at a time. Oh well. There's no product in my hair except coconut oil. She styled it with the deva cream but deva products just don't agree with my hair so I washed it out when I got home and applied coconut oil only. Just so it can dry fast. I snapped a pic in the car right before I went in. She cut off about 2 inches in the front and an inch in the back.

I want this hair!!!!

 

[pattyr5]

Lately my wash and go has been in the morning and with the cold in New York I have been diffusing. I'm still using the Jane Carter curl defining cream with KCKT underneath. I always get a fuller result but at least it's consistent

 

[Coilystep]

I used the tresemme conditioner and gel, but I didn't twirl around my finger and I used my widu brush (wooden bristled).

 

[Coilystep]

I know this isn't a wash n go per se but I think of this thread as home. I woke up extremely late so I showered let my hair get wet. I had cowashed it last night when I came home from gym and put on some SM superfruit leave in conditioner. I only had time to slap some goddess curls on and it wasn't turning out how I wanted so I just pulled back into a ponytail (more like a bunny tail). I'm not really ready to wear my hair out in a ponytail I don't feel it's long enough yet. Although I've gotten several compliments already at work today. When I do a ponytail the next time I will try one of my heavier gels as I have some fly aways in the front. I did tie it down with a satin scarf for my drive in, but I feel it woul have laid down better with a heavier gel.

 

[whiteoleander91]

stephanie75miller your ponytail looks pretty! I think it looks fine the way it is

 

[faithVA]

Deva cut was a success! I'm very happy with my results and it felt great not to blow dry or flat iron just to trim. I'll definitely be going back to Angela in May or June for another trim. She asked a lot of questions about my hair and talked me through the process. Her first question was "how often do u straighten your hair?" She doesn't recommend the deva cut for straight haired naturals. She cuts it wet for people who flat iron often. Here are the results idk what's up with this forum but it's only allowing me to post one pic at a time. Oh well. There's no product in my hair except coconut oil. She styled it with the deva cream but deva products just don't agree with my hair so I washed it out when I got home and applied coconut oil only. Just so it can dry fast. I snapped a pic in the car right before I went in. She cut off about 2 inches in the front and an inch in the back.

I liked your shape before but I like this too. Its very cute.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

1st wash n go after my trim. Man I sure wish my entire head curled like the back of my head lol but that's ok. Co washed with tresseme naturals (I ran out of wen), used Shea moisture curl and style milk, and herbal essences set me up gel.

I found out that I'm going to take a trip to LA the second week of May. That will be my 3 month mark for a trim/shaping. So I'm going to call tomorrow to see if I can get an appointment booked with Shaimiel The Curl Doctor. That would make my day he's $225 smh ...but that will be my 31st birthday present to myself and it's well worth it.

Did I already add you and the others to my do not like "hate list"? If not you and the ladies in this thread are added!

Ps- beautiful hair

 

[pattyr5]

I know this isn't a wash n go per se but I think of this thread as home. I woke up extremely late so I showered let my hair get wet. I had cowashed it last night when I came home from gym and put on some SM superfruit leave in conditioner. I only had time to slap some goddess curls on and it wasn't turning out how I wanted so I just pulled back into a ponytail (more like a bunny tail). I'm not really ready to wear my hair out in a ponytail I don't feel it's long enough yet. Although I've gotten several compliments already at work today. When I do a ponytail the next time I will try one of my heavier gels as I have some fly aways in the front. I did tie it down with a satin scarf for my drive in, but I feel it woul have laid down better with a heavier gel.

I feel the same way about this thread. I have to stop myself from posting about all kinds of stuff here lol

I think your ponytail (bunny tail) looks great and you got it real smooth. And IMHO it still qualifies as a wash and go. I have mine up in a pineapple right now.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Finally took my beehive down after 2 weeks of wigging it. Cowashed my hair with tresseme flawless curls after i clarified with suave Clarifying Shampoo. Then applied cantu leave in and shea moisture Jamaican black castor oil strengthen leave in and hair lotion on top if that. My hair still damp and then dry

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[HairPleezeGrow]

Okay here's my hair fully dry now!

 

[Napp]

I know this isn't a wash n go per se but I think of this thread as home. I woke up extremely late so I showered let my hair get wet. I had cowashed it last night when I came home from gym and put on some SM superfruit leave in conditioner. I only had time to slap some goddess curls on and it wasn't turning out how I wanted so I just pulled back into a ponytail (more like a bunny tail). I'm not really ready to wear my hair out in a ponytail I don't feel it's long enough yet. Although I've gotten several compliments already at work today. When I do a ponytail the next time I will try one of my heavier gels as I have some fly aways in the front. I did tie it down with a satin scarf for my drive in, but I feel it woul have laid down better with a heavier gel.

Wash n go buns count at wash n goes too! As long as you wash and wear your hair its a wash n go! Your pony looks very sleek to me!

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Day 3 wng, hair half up half down. Didn't realize how short the back is...yikes! my entire neck is all exposed lol

 

[OhTall1]

I just cowashed with the conditioner I left in some of the conditioner then went section by section applying the gel raking it through and twirling around my finger.

This week's lesson in WNGs is that I need to do some twirling to get the best look.

This weekend I'm going to the salon to get my 'do did. I plan to talk to the stylist about getting my hair prepped for permanent color in the spring.

 

[Coilystep]

This week's lesson in WNGs is that I need to do some twirling to get the best look. This weekend I'm going to the salon to get my 'do did. I plan to talk to the stylist about getting my hair prepped for permanent color in the spring.

the twirling gives a more uniform and polished look.

 

[pattyr5]

I have taken a mini break from my WNG's and put my hair into a wet bun. I'm going to have to have a seriously detangling session and get rid of some ssk's. Finger detangling leaves a lot of my shed hair behind and the SSK's just caught everything in my head and then there's a lot of ripping. I'll be back in a couple of days.

 

[mssoconfused]

I'm taking a break from wash and go to rock a dry twist out. I'm loving the style and volume, nervous about any type of hair damage.

 

[OhTall1]

Got it done professionally on Saturday. Pretty sure I'll be able to extend it an extra day without having to resort to a puff.

When I first went in December, the stylist used MopTop products. This time he used Original Moxie. I think I like it better. I didn't buy the Intense Quench Deep Moisturizer that he used, but I did get the Just Gel Styling Concentrate.

 

[Coilystep]

Today I used the tresemme flawless curls conditioner and gel. I didn't twirl but I use my denman brush. Happy with results. My hair is growing and I'm starting to see potential hang time in my future. Wish it would hurry up.

 

[Cattypus1]

Today I used the tresemme flawless curls conditioner and gel. I didn't twirl but I use my denman brush. Happy with results. My hair is growing and I'm starting to see potential hang time in my future. Wish it would hurry up.

I can see hang time in your future, too! I love it! Your results are beautiful.

 

[pattyr5]

Today I used the tresemme flawless curls conditioner and gel. I didn't twirl but I use my denman brush. Happy with results. My hair is growing and I'm starting to see potential hang time in my future. Wish it would hurry up.

Your hair is on point!

 

[GGsKin]

Been lurking in this thread a while, getting my fix on your hair pics lol- all beautiful, I must say.
Anywho, I thought I'd jump in with my type 4 self as at the mo, the wash and go thing seems to be working for me, at least twice a week anyway as I wig it the rest of the time.
Here's my hair yesterday after a cowash /DC (Faith In Nature hemp and meadowfoam conditioner), clay mask (water/bentonite/ rhassoul/molasses/acv), leave in (KCKT) and gel (KCCC).

 

[Coilystep]

Been lurking in this thread a while, getting my fix on your hair pics lol- all beautiful, I must say. Anywho, I thought I'd jump in with my type 4 self as at the mo, the wash and go thing seems to be working for me, at least twice a week anyway as I wig it the rest of the time. Here's my hair yesterday after a cowash /DC (Faith In Nature hemp and meadowfoam conditioner), clay mask (water/bentonite/ rhassoul/molasses/acv), leave in (KCKT) and gel (KCCC).

anybody can do a wash n go. I think your hair looks great. I consider my hair to be in the 4 range and I only do wash n goes. So come on in and stay a while we love seeing pictures.

 

[GGsKin]

Only since joining, I have really enjoyed wearing my hair out. I wore crochet braids and other extensions for over a year before this, and my regimen and the wash and go has helped me get to grips with my hair in its unstretched state and I love it. I never thought that my hair could be so easy to style in this state because unless is was stretched, it was always a mission.

 

[Anaisin]

I love this thread. I do wngs but I put them in a bun in the winter time and cover them with a beanie lol. I don't even remember what I used for this one. It's from weeks ago

 

[Coilystep]

I picked up Marc Anthony strictly curls curl defining lotion yesterday from cvs it but one get in free however they only had one. They ended up giving it to for $4.50. I used it this morning for my wash n go. So far so good I've got good definition it had a light citrusy smell. I used my denman brush this morning but I think I could definitely use my fingers. Here are some pics it's not dry yet but I think it will still look pretty good once dry. We shall see.

 

[Anaisin]

I picked up Marc Anthony strictly curls curl defining lotion yesterday from cvs it but one get in free however they only had one. They ended up giving it to for $4.50. I used it this morning for my wash n go. So far so good I've got good definition it had a light citrusy smell. I used my denman brush this morning but I think I could definitely use my fingers. Here are some pics it's not dry yet but I think it will still look pretty good once dry. We shall see.

I used this last summer. It was a good product but I don't see it in stores anymore. Still looked nice at the end of the day but I still washed it because I wash my hair way more often in the summer.

I think I may still have pics. Your hair looks great as usual

 

[Coilystep]

I posted these in the SL 2015 thread, but wanted to post them here as well because this is home. I wasn't feeling how my hair was turning out this morning. It's still a wash n go. I'm rocking ruff and tuff with my Arfopuff.