Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[bluenvy]

Cowashed on Tuesday. I do not like my wng this time. I did apply in smaller sections but no twisting.
My curls popped when my hair was shorter. See below.
The front of my hair is much looser in texture, always have been. I do know my ends needs a trim, I'll handle that end of the month.
First pic was on shorter hair, second is wet after cowash, third is after all product is applied last is after it dried

 

[whiteoleander91]

Hey, ladies! I missed y'all :3 my schedule has been kinda crazy, so most of my free-time has been spent either sleeping or reading lol. I've almost exclusively been wearing buns b/c they are super quick...my hair has definitely taken a backseat. I've been finger detangling for the past...month-ish? I decided to revisit it and I've really been liking it. I like the way my curls look when I finger detangle and my ends have never been this full. I'll be back later to post some pics. Hope you all have been doing well.

 

[Coilystep]

Hey, ladies! I missed y'all :3 my schedule has been kinda crazy, so most of my free-time has been spent either sleeping or reading lol. I've almost exclusively been wearing buns b/c they are super quick...my hair has definitely taken a backseat. I've been finger detangling for the past...month-ish? I decided to revisit it and I've really been liking it. I like the way my curls look when I finger detangle and my ends have never been this full. I'll be back later to post some pics. Hope you all have been doing well.

Welcome back can't wait to see

 

[LavenderMint]

Hi ladies!! I'm excited to see this thread. I cut six inches off my 15 year old, low back locs this summer before spending five weeks combing them out. I've been enjoying my loose natural hair so SO much. Wash and go's seem to be working for me so far which is great because I am style challenged. My regimen right now is definitely evolving as I have been out of the product game for a looooooong time.
Currently, this is what I've been doing: weekends I do a watery clay wash with rhassoul & sodium bentonite clay, squeeze out in 8 sections, clip; spray/apply heavily diluted KCKT, followed with a spray application of heavily diluted KCCC in the sections. I can get my wng to last about three days before it starts to look sad. Mid-week, I co-wash instead of clay, then follow the rest of the steps with kckt and kccc...... but since introducing conditioner, I've been experiencing some frizz and less definition in some places.
It's about to get very cold here but I love my wng and want to figure out how to make it work through the winter, so I will be taking notes and posting pics.

 

[LavenderMint]

Today's wng. First time using silk amino acids

 

[Coilystep]

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Today's wng. First time using silk amino acids

Welcome. It looks great. I did wash n goes all winter long and I plan to do them this coming winter as well. Last winter I was doing them everyday because I couldn't figure out how to get multiple day hair. This winter will be much different as I now I can get 6 to 7 days out of my wash n goes now. It took a lot of practice. I find products really aren't that important. Technic is the most important thing. This thread is full great advice. I'm glad you are enjoying your loose hair

 

[assiyrabomb]

Joining in on this challenge. I've been wearing w&g's almost exclusively this summer. I think I've gotten my technique down pat. It takes me about 45mins to do my hair from start to finish including washing, detangling, dcing under the dryer for 10 mins, applying products and drying. Anywho, here are pics from today's w&g.

 

[Coilystep]

Today I used mop top curly

 

[Coilystep]

Joining in on this challenge. I've been wearing w&g's almost exclusively this summer. I think I've gotten my technique down pat. It takes me about 45mins to do my hair from start to finish including washing, detangling, dcing under the dryer for 10 mins, applying products and drying. Anywho, here are pics from today's w&g. View attachment 337629


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Looks great welcome

 

[bluenvy]

@assiyrabomb do you twist your hair to dry, or do your hair naturally curl like this? I get the best wng when I dry in twists. I don't know if it's even possible to dry my hair without twists and get a good wng.

 

[bluenvy]

@stephanie75miller Those curls are beautiful. Always is

 

[GGsKin]

@assiyrabomb that's a great colour.

 

[assiyrabomb]

@assiyrabomb do you twist your hair to dry, or do your hair naturally curl like this? I get the best wng when I dry in twists. I don't know if it's even possible to dry my hair without twists and get a good wng.

No. I don't use twists for drying. I use the Anthony Dickey method for my w&gs which involves a lot of water. However, I shake my hair out in the shower and use a t-shirt to take away excess water. I then sit under my hooded dryer (pibbs knockoff) for 20 mins until my hair is dry. I have low-porosity hair and have found that my hair loves indirect heat so I don't experience any damage from this.

ETA: There was a time when I would put 4-5 random twists in my head before going under the dryer. I found that the twisted sections took longer to dry and did not have as much curl definition as the rest of my hair so I stopped.

 

[assiyrabomb]

@assiyrabomb that's a great colour.

Thanks!!

 

[bluenvy]

I tried the Anthony Dickey method, but my results where nothing like yours. Your curls are beautiful! @assiyrabomb

 

[OhTall1]

Are Sweet Soul Magic and UFD Curly Magic really the same thing? When I went to my Deva place a few weeks ago, I bought a bottle of the SSM. I thought the picture on the bottle looked familiar but I couldn't remember why. I like the SSM, but I'm looking online and can't find anyone selling it.

 

[Guinan]

My wng from start, middle, to now. In the last pic I finger detangled cause I thought I was gonna wash my hair but opted to wear a fro

 

[Guinan]

Hey, ladies! I missed y'all :3 my schedule has been kinda crazy, so most of my free-time has been spent either sleeping or reading lol. I've almost exclusively been wearing buns b/c they are super quick...my hair has definitely taken a backseat. I've been finger detangling for the past...month-ish? I decided to revisit it and I've really been liking it. I like the way my curls look when I finger detangle and my ends have never been this full. I'll be back later to post some pics. Hope you all have been doing well.

Welcome back!!!!!

 

[Coilystep]

Still rolling with my wash n go from Saturday. It's a rainy day here today. I have a little fizz in my bang and crown. It's not bothering me though.

 

[whiteoleander91]

Welcome back!!!!!

thank you! :3 it's nice to be back!

 

[uofmpanther]

I bought mop top gel and camille rose Curl maker. I want to get in a few wash n gos before Michigan winter sets in.

 

[LavenderMint]

This evening's wng was styled on dripping wet hair after I realized that the last two were underwhelming & frizzy in some areas due to me wringing out too much water. My hair is still drying quickly but it feels like it's going to be more manageable. I'll include a picture tomorrow.
I've been protective styling half of the week but I noticed so many ssks that I may just see what happens with a full week wng and a mid-week co-wash.

 

[Coilystep]

I discovered pretty early in my natural hair journey that I don't really like cream stylers, but this video right has me wanting to try the deva curl super cream.

 

[Coilystep]

^^^^^I will keep telling myself that I don't need any more products. Especially ones I know will not probably work for me.

 

[kellistarr]

^^^^^I will keep telling myself that I don't need any more products. Especially ones I know will not probably work for me.

I keep telling myself the same thing. I have to really, really want to try it because I know what does work. But sometimes as a treat..........
Stephanie75 your hair is looking fab! Are your coils all about the technique or your natural coil? If technique, I need a tutorial.

 

[Coilystep]

I keep telling myself the same thing. I have to really, really want to try it because I know what does work. But sometimes as a treat..........
Stephanie75 your hair is looking fab! Are your coils all about the technique or your natural coil? If technique, I need a tutorial.

Take a look at the tightly curly method by Teri Laflesh. She has a website, YouTube and book. Although she seems to use conditioner as a styler I prefer a runny gel. She also does nightly routine. I ain't got time for all of that. So I just throw a bonnet or loc sock on at night and just wet in shower in the morning and shake. I think technic plays a huge part, but I think my natural pattern also plays a part. I feel it eliminates a lot of my frizz.

 

[kellistarr]

@stephanie75miller I am very familiar with Teri Laflesh! Love her! She changed the hair game for me when I used to follow her technique of leaving in the conditioner. My curls were defined and my hair soft and frizz was reduced about 95%. I prefer leave-in and a styler (gel) to the conditioner, (I need hold) but yes, because of her advice and techniques I am a successful wash n' go girl. I think I'm gonna join this challenge.

 

[Coilystep]

@stephanie75miller I am very familiar with Teri Laflesh! Love her! She changed the hair game for me when I used to follow her technique of leaving in the conditioner. My curls were defined and my hair soft and frizz was reduced about 95%. I prefer leave-in and a styler (gel) to the conditioner, (I need hold) but yes, because of her advice and techniques I am a successful wash n' go girl. I think I'm gonna join this challenge.

Come on in would love for you to join us.

 

[Coilystep]

Glad it's Friday. My hair held up well this week. I brought some twisted sista gel earlier this week. I may try it out this weekend. I want to restock my kinky curly gel and Camille rose curl maker. Also Sally's is having a buy two get one free sale right now that I want to check out especially since I have a 15% off coupon.

 

[Amarilles]

A before and after, lol. I guess the face says it all..





Used EcoStyler for the WnG.