Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[SlimPickinz]

Coating every hair definitely makes a difference. That's why I love the shingling method. It's like every piece of hair is left to itself. I have always tried to do some type of shingling and I also work in sections. I think this is why I haven't had any tangling or SSK issues. I watched a ton of shingling videos.

Wish I knew this before. Wouldn't have spent so time straightening my hair, worrying about tangles.

 

[VinaytheMrs]

Ok ladies this is pic heavy but a girl needs help! Pic on left 77 weeks ago, middle from Jan 2015, last pic from Apr 2015...

I mean I see growth but that might be 2 inches at the most.

That's the amount of hair I lost this morning from the wash and the amount lost during applying gel. I haven't washed in 7 days but I always lose this amt and assumed it was normal.
I confirmed breakage at my bang area:

The whole area I'm stretching has broken along with noticeable breakage along my hairline.

I left in conditioner and put Eco on top and my hair is super crunchy. I forgot the oil underneath but will apply it later to soften this up. I think I may need to switch to a snotty gel. Eco maybe too heavy for me

 

[whiteoleander91]

@VinaytheMrs how often do you deep condition?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Eco styler gel broke my hair off all the time. Its protein laden. I no longer mess with it at all.

 

[Guinan]

@VinaytheMrs ,What's ur Reggie?

 

[Guinan]

Eco styler gel broke my hair off all the time. Its protein laden. I no longer mess with it at all.

Yup, me too. It's just way too thick for my whole head and the protein is a no no for me.

 

[Coilystep]

Ok ladies this is pic heavy but a girl needs help! Pic on left 77 weeks ago, middle from Jan 2015, last pic from Apr 2015...
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I mean I see growth but that might be 2 inches at the most.
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That's the amount of hair I lost this morning from the wash and the amount lost during applying gel. I haven't washed in 7 days but I always lose this amt and assumed it was normal.
I confirmed breakage at my bang area:
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The whole area I'm stretching has broken along with noticeable breakage along my hairline.
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I left in conditioner and put Eco on top and my hair is super crunchy. I forgot the oil underneath but will apply it later to soften this up. I think I may need to switch to a snotty gel. Eco maybe too heavy for me

Are you using a comb and/or brush? If so what kind? Have you tried finger combing? I know some love Eco but I didn't like it the few times I've tried it. I comb every now and then, but only do so in shower on hair that is soaking wet with water and conditioner. I do use either a denman or widu wooden brush occasionally during styling but only after I've applied my styling product. I really just like using my fingers. That's why I prefer snotty gels the give awesome slip.

 

[VinaytheMrs]

@whiteoleander91 not often these last two months. I was doing it once a week now I rinse out after 10 mins once a week. I will get back on the horse.
@pelohello i don't have a solid regimen. I wash 1-2x a week usually a cowash and then actual shampoo maybe 1-2x month. Then I put a deep conditioner on and rinse after 5-10 mins. I usually tshirt dry and apply olive oil hair lotion followed by Argan or castor oil. Then gel on top of that. If I don't do a wash and go I pull it up in a puff.... Ahhhhhhhhh my the elastic band?! I do this maybe 1-2x a month only for a day then wash again repeat steps for my wash and go.

 

[VinaytheMrs]

@stephanie75miller i use a Conair shower comb on wash day only and comb through with conditioner. I mostly finger comb and try to be gentle but sometimes I will run the comb through a big section since my hair is so fine.

 

[whiteoleander91]

@whiteoleander91 not often these last two months. I was doing it once a week now I rinse out after 10 mins once a week. I will get back on the horse.
@pelohello i don't have a solid regimen. I wash 1-2x a week usually a cowash and then actual shampoo maybe 1-2x month. Then I put a deep conditioner on and rinse after 5-10 mins. I usually tshirt dry and apply olive oil hair lotion followed by Argan or castor oil. Then gel on top of that. If I don't do a wash and go I pull it up in a puff.... Ahhhhhhhhh my the elastic band?! I do this maybe 1-2x a month only for a day then wash again repeat steps for my wash and go.

What specifically do you use to deep condition?

 

[whiteoleander91]

A number of things could be contributing to your breakage:

What kind of conditioner do you use? **there have been times when I used a conditioner and thought everything was great until a tried a different conditioner and realized just how much the previous conditioner was lacking. You may need a more nourishing conditioner.

What kind of shampoo do you use? **this kind of goes along with what condish you use...is your shampoo is taking out more than your conditioner can replenish? or is your shampoo not removing enough build up in the first place?

How often do you give your hair a protein treatment? **there are many different types of protein...your hair might hate wheat protein but could love silk protein, for example. Regardless, I feel that protein is important.

Perhaps what you use to detangle your hair is a bit too harsh. I used to use a shower comb but have found vent brushes to work better for my hair (surprisingly!)

A tip for picking out a deep conditioner; if it says something like "leave in for 10/15/30 mins) then that is likely a true deep conditioner. Anything that says rinse after 2/3/5 mins is a "quick" conditioner and is only conditioning on the surface.

My hair requires oil. I add safflower oil (high in ceramides) to my conditioner. I can't get away without adding oil to my conditioner for very long before my hair starts feeling dry and/or starts breaking off. Maybe your hair needs an oil or a butter or some sorta extra something to keep it healthy.

 

[Anaisin]

So the problem I had with lighter gels is the fact that they would frizz and tangle my hair.

I have the cantu custard in my hair right now. It went on nicely, I love the slip and it smells good but we'll see.

Another thing I don't like about lighter gels is that I can't determine my results prior to it drying. Eco styler weighs my hair down while wet then when it dries my hair shrinks into perfect coils, I can tell by the way it looks wet if it's gonna be a good wash n go. With this Cantu and other stuff I've tried, when I apply it my hair looks like my end results of eco styler, doesn't weigh my hair down just defines the coils. So I have to wait hours to see if it looks the same dried or if it frizzes and tangles as usual. Conditioner I use is thick & weighs my hair down so it's the same as eco styler, I know if it's a good hair day or not

 

[SheenaVee]

So the problem I had with lighter gels is the fact that they would frizz and tangle my hair.

I have the cantu custard in my hair right now. It went on nicely, I love the slip and it smells good but we'll see.

Another thing I don't like about lighter gels is that I can't determine my results prior to it drying. Eco styler weighs my hair down while wet then when it dries my hair shrinks into perfect coils, I can tell by the way it looks wet if it's gonna be a good wash n go. With this Cantu and other stuff I've tried, when I apply it my hair looks like my end results of eco styler, doesn't weigh my hair down just defines the coils. So I have to wait hours to see if it looks the same dried or if it frizzes and tangles as usual. Conditioner I use is thick & weighs my hair down so it's the same as eco styler, I know if it's a good hair day or not

Please post pics of the results if you can! Light gels make my hair frizz too, except for KCCC, and I was hoping the Cantu would be similar to that.

 

[GGsKin]

@VinaytheMrs I wish I could offer some advice but I suffered some breakage around my front hairline recently and I've been trying to monitor it.

I bought a protein conditioner on a 'review' from @pelohello and will try it on these bits (and my crown).

I think I could be gentler there when I detangle as the hair is finer (I only use my fingers). I too wear puffs, regularly. I use a thick band. I prefer the flat ones as opposed to the round ones- these tend to roll and tangle in my hair. I have to carefully (annoyingly) unroll it to avoid ripping my hair out. But the breakage happened before I got the 'round' bands. Anyhoo, I am rambling.

 

[VinaytheMrs]

@whiteoleander91 I am ashamed of my product list. As I read the back of each thing it I have not really deep conditioned. They are all 3-5 min quick ones. Even if I left them on longer they probably didn't penetrate.
Protein is missing too I haven't used henna in over a year. I read it caused breakage and wanted to be careful. Looking at old pics my hair looked healthier with it.
Do you have a vent brush you can recommend? I feel like my hair would tangle easily with that. I'm going to work with my fingers more.
@AbsyBlvd yes the round bands roll up in my hair I know what you mean! What tool do you use to detangle? ETA- I looked up you finger detangle
I'm grabbing some new products this weekend!

 

[whiteoleander91]

@whiteoleander91 I am ashamed of my product list. As I read the back of each thing it I have not really deep conditioned. They are all 3-5 min quick ones. Even if I left them on longer they probably didn't penetrate.
Protein is missing too I haven't used henna in over a year. I read it caused breakage and wanted to be careful. Looking at old pics my hair looked healthier with it.
Do you have a vent brush you can recommend? I feel like my hair would tangle easily with that. I'm going to work with my fingers more.

This brush is pretty good

It's a jilbere vent brush that you can find at Sally Beauty Supply. But whatever vent brush you think could get the job done would be fine. And for protein, you could try Shea Moisture Anti-Breakage Masque. I love this masque, I've been using it for a few years now.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@Anaisin Sweet Soul Magic Curl Stimulator is light and dries light, however the sticky application and wet hair gives my hair the hang time of eco styler and the curls/coils of KCCC.


I usually layer a heavier gel or curl activator gel under other stylers for hangtime, not so with the Curl Stimulator. I used it solo today with her leave in and just the gel. Hair is drying quicker and softer. I was hoping it might be dry enough before bed but I doubt it. Chances are I'm going to wash my hair again in the am. ( slight chance)


Just received my new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Trying to get the hang of taking pictures with it.

 

[Coilystep]

So I went to target. I picked up the Camille rose curl maker and the coconut water leave in. I also finally got mop top leave in. I really want to see if I can get third day hair with my current wash n go but I really really want to try the curl maker. Decisions decisions decisions.

 

[Coilystep]

Running super late this morning. I did do fresh wash n go with Camille rose curl maker and the coconut water leave in conditioner. I'm happy with how it turned out.

 

[Coilystep]

I really like the way Camille rose stuff smells. It's not a strong scent but when I move my head I keep getting a whiff. I really can't put my finger on the smell though. I think it may be the coconut from th conditioner.

 

[whiteoleander91]

I really like the way Camille rose stuff smells. It's not a strong scent but when I move my head I keep getting a whiff. I really can't put my finger on the smell though. I think it may be the coconut from th conditioner.

Rawr I really want to try this gel! How does it feel on your hair?

 

[VinaytheMrs]

I have been compiling my list of product needs for this weekend! DH was trying to push me to the nearest Target last night once we realized I needed a true DC I told him I needed to research further lol!
Pics today my hair is way softer and looks good. I sprayed Oyin J&B followed by Evoo and Castor Oil mix. I seperated some curls.

 

[Coilystep]

Rawr I really want to try this gel! How does it feel on your hair?

If felt fine I had enough slip. It's already dry and it didn't dry hard or crunchy so I am happy with the results.

 

[VinaytheMrs]

Owwww

Holding out til the weekend but I can't wait!

 

[Anaisin]

@Anaisin Sweet Soul Magic Curl Stimulator is light and dries light, however the sticky application and wet hair gives my hair the hang time of eco styler and the curls/coils of KCCC.


I usually layer a heavier gel or curl activator gel under other stylers for hangtime, not so with the Curl Stimulator. I used it solo today with her leave in and just the gel. Hair is drying quicker and softer. I was hoping it might be dry enough before bed but I doubt it. Chances are I'm going to wash my hair again in the am. ( slight chance)


Just received my new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Trying to get the hang of taking pictures with

Nice, I'm gonna try this Cantu custard again tomorrow with a different leave in since it flaked. I didn't even read the reviews I just randomly purchased it. But I'm reading them now and most are saying it flaked badly lol

 

[SlimPickinz]

Purchased Girls with Curl gelee today. Hopefully this works well with my hair.

 

[OhTall1]

I revisited one of my pre-haircut successes from this thread:
This was from March 9th.
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TJ's Tea Tree Tingle shampoo
Giovanni Nutrafix Hair Reconstructor
SM Raw Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque
APB Leave In in Lemon Pound Cake
Grape seed oil
SM coconut hibiscus curl enhancing smoothie
MopTop medium hold anti frizz gel

I added a pump of Giovanni Deep Moisture after the masque and the APB was a different scent. Otherwise, everything else was the same. My hair looked nice today (sorry, couldn't get a good pic of it). I realized two things:

• SM curl enhancing smoothie is it for me. No other product I've used so far works as well so I'm going to stop trying to replace it.
• I've been air drying for the past few weeks and my hair has not looked its best. Last night I went back to sitting under the hooded dryer under the coolest setting, like I was doing before. It's a winner.

 

[Coilystep]

Nice, I'm gonna try this Cantu custard again tomorrow with a different leave in since it flaked. I didn't even read the reviews I just randomly purchased it. But I'm reading them now and most are saying it flaked badly lol

It will flake if you mix with other brands. If you use it cantu curl activator it doesn't flake. It will also flake if you use to much.

 

[Anaisin]

It will flake if you mix with other brands. If you use it cantu curl activator it doesn't flake. It will also flake if you use to much.

I didn't use a lot, the jar looks untouched that's why I'll be extra happy if I like it. I'll be able to get a ton of uses out of it. But yeah I mixed it with Shea Moisture jbco.

 

[Coilystep]

I didn't use a lot, the jar looks untouched that's why I'll be extra happy if I like it. I'll be able to get a ton of uses out of it. But yeah I mixed it with Shea Moisture jbco.

Let us know how it turns out. Pictures please