Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[YvetteWithJoy]

Thought I'd post this video of the L.O.G. Method here. Looks interesting!

• L: Leave-in
• O: Oil hair . . . then two-strand twist and sit under dryer for 20 minutes
• G: Gel after untwisting and detangling

The aim for the difference in technique is multi-day moisture, I believe.

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

Woooooo! Frustration with the EVER-approaching dryness had me go OVERBOARD with product layering and application today.

I'm pretty sure I did too much: I . . .

1. Shampooed with ORS Aloe chelating shampoo.
2. Deep conditioned under a hooded dryer with SM 10-in-1 Superfruit Masque.
3. Layered IC Green Tea Curl Activator gel, or whatever it's called.
4. Layered Oyin Hair Dew.
5. Layered avocado oil mixed with Qhemet's Burk Root Cream.
6. Layered DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel.

I think my hair is too fine for all of that product and layering. And the Activator gel was OLD. I can't even remember WHEN I purchased it. And it's probably not CG friendly or MHM friendly . . . I didn't even check.

Yeah. I need to take a regimen-fixing breather and then go back to a simpler regimen.

Yes too much, use smaller portions if you're going to use several products. You may only need dime to quarter-sized amounts. Learned that the hard way.

The Burdock Root Cream is very moisturizing so it only takes a bit of oil to mix with it. You may also find you may not need oil. Assess your naked hair's moisture level after conditioning.

If you're very moisturized after a DC, then you want to seal/lock that moisture in with stylers/leave ins. Playing with portions is the learning curve believe me!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Enjoyable wash-and-go video followed by her night-time to morning routine.

Products used: DevaCurl Decadence, KCKT, and a gel (can't remember which). Pretty lady, pretty hair.

 

[LavenderMint]

Do any of you wash your hair "upside down," as she describes and does in the video below? If so, does it make a (big) difference?

Nope. I've found that I have to keep my hair in the position I'm going to wear it unless I want tangles and webbing. I think my hair may be a lot more dense than hers. Also have tried her method of whole head product application & that did not work for me either- again, probably due to the density of my hair.

 

[Vshanell]

I have a lot of wng pics that I haven't posted but I'll just post a few. I just got an epic wng with SM JBCO in the bottle.....can't remember the name and Curl Keeper which I only had a sample of. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to buy this asap

 

[Vshanell]

Saw this today on IG & was reminded of this thread...... I can't be the only one this has happened to!
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My hair ALWAYS looks like crap in the back. I'm done stressing over it. It just won't lay right and it doesn't hang nice like other curlies. I hate even looking at it lol. You'll never get a behind curly hair shot from me lol.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Time to fix yesterday's overlaying of not 100% MHM -compliant products.

Thinking aloud. This is NOT set in stone.

Shampoo: ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

DC: I'm debating!!! Non-compliant silicon mix for the first time? Or HG SM Hipo Masque?

Oil condition (new rec'd step): Avocado

Condition: Definitely DevaCurl Decadence (leave some in)

Cuticle-closing: Skip today? Try ACV rinse for first time?

Leave-in: It's been awhile since KCKT has gotten any love.

More moisture: Qhemet Burdock Root creme

Sealant: I'm debating: Gel or oil

 

[Coilystep]

Time to fix yesterday's overlaying of not 100% MHM -compliant products.

Thinking aloud. This is NOT set in stone.

Shampoo: ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

DC: I'm debating!!! Non-compliant silicon mix for the first time? Or HG SM Hipo Masque?

Oil condition (new rec'd step): Avocado

Condition: Definitely DevaCurl Decadence (leave some in)

Cuticle-closing: Skip today? Try ACV rinse for first time?

Leave-in: It's been awhile since KCKT has gotten any love.

More moisture: Qhemet Burdock Root creme

Sealant: I'm debating: Gel or oil

You seem to have a lot of steps and brand mixing. Have you ever tried sticking just one or two during one styling session? I find get better results when I do this. Also you may want to cut down to 4 things

1. Cleanse
2. Rinse out conditioner
3. Leave in conditioner
4. Styler (gel or cream)

Gel gives me a more defined look than cream. Gel also gives me more multiple day have. I can get multiple day hair with either but cream gives me a more fluffier look.

I've noticed you're experiencing some moisture retention issues from your previous posts. Have you tried as I am line or Camille Rose both of these are very moisturizing.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

You seem to have a lot of steps and brand mixing. Have you ever tried sticking just one or two during one styling session? I find get better results when I do this. Also you may want to cut down to 4 things

1. Cleanse
2. Rinse out conditioner
3. Leave in conditioner
4. Styler (gel or cream)

Gel gives me a more defined look than cream. Gel also gives me more multiple day have. I can get multiple day hair with either but cream gives me a more fluffier look.

I've noticed you're experiencing some moisture retention issues from your previous posts. Have you tried as I am line or Camille Rose both of these are very moisturizing.

Thanks so much, Stephanie!



Typically I won't shampoo and DC. I need to clarify today, though.

And yes!!!: I started with that basic regimen, and the moisture retention issues never went away. I'm now trialing extra steps such as oil rinsing to see if that will help. I DEFINITELY want to get things as simple as I can while retaining moisture. I do hope to remove a step or two if I can. Thank you so much for cosigning my belief that there's gotta be a simple way to achieve longer-lasting moisture .

I tried my first CRN product and loooooove it (curl maker gel). I can't figure out what in that line I should try next. So many options! I watched an interview of her and love her! Would love to keep supporting her by finding staples from her brand.

 

[Coilystep]

Thanks so much, Stephanie!



Typically I won't shampoo and DC. I need to clarify today, though.

And yes!!!: I started with that basic regimen, and the moisture retention issues never went away. I'm now trialing extra steps such as oil rinsing to see if that will help. I DEFINITELY want to get things as simple as I can while retaining moisture. I do hope to remove a step or two if I can. Thank you so much for cosigning my belief that there's gotta be a simple way to achieve longer-lasting moisture .

I tried my first CRN product and loooooove it (curl maker gel). I can't figure out what in that line I should try next. So many options! I watched an interview of her and love her! Would love to keep supporting her by finding staples from her brand.

Curl love is nice I also like the coconut leave in. She had a latte and honey leave in at the spring natural hair show. I've really liked the latte one I have not?opened the honey one, but I'm sure when I try it that it will be amazing too. I have not seen either one in the store yet.

 

[cutiepiebabygirl]

@YvetteWithJoy

I wanted to share this with you, my hair was like butter yesterday.

I got box braids installed again, and I wanted them on moisturized but strengthened hair. I co washed w / protein and then co washed again with a moisturizing condish.

Afterwards I detangled with fingers and magic rake and separated in about 8-10 sections and applied:

APB refresher spray w/veggie glycerin
Diluted Oyin Hair Dew (just mixed with water in a spray bottle)
S- Curl
JBCO
Qhemet

Sounds like a lot I know! Just use scant amounts, I mean scant! You're packing in the moisture, layer by layer, so you will not need much product.

You know I mix the JBCO and Qhemet BRBC, just a bit for each section, focusing on the ends then working my way up.
It wasn't much, less than a dime size for each section and even less for the JBCO.

I twisted my 8-10 sections and sat under the dryer. After drying my mom had no problem installing the box braids and commented my hair was softest and moisturized she has felt.

So make sure you're using the right amount of product and even take one away if need be. Let me know if you want a list of products that have worked for me.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@YvetteWithJoy

I wanted to share this with you, my hair was like butter yesterday.

I got box braids installed again, and I wanted them on moisturized but strengthened hair. I co washed w / protein and then co washed again with a moisturizing condish.

Afterwards I detangled with fingers and magic rake and separated in about 8-10 sections and applied:

APB refresher spray w/veggie glycerin
Diluted Oyin Hair Dew (just mixed with water in a spray bottle)
S- Curl
JBCO
Qhemet

Sounds like a lot I know! Just use scant amounts, I mean scant! You're packing in the moisture, layer by layer, so you will not need much product.

You know I mix the JBCO and Qhemet BRBC, just a bit for each section, focusing on the ends then working my way up.
It wasn't much, less than a dime size for each section and even less for the JBCO.

I twisted my 8-10 sections and sat under the dryer. After drying my mom had no problem installing the box braids and commented my hair was softest and moisturized she has felt.

So make sure you're using the right amount of product and even take one away if need be. Let me know if you want a list of products that have worked for me.

Yay, @cutiepiebabygirl!

I'm so glad you had a my-hair-is-like-butter day!

I'd love a list of products that work for you.

Yes: I would need to use smaller amounts of each product per section if layering that number of products. I learned that lesson!

Thanks for sharing! You're so sweet to share! Your discoveries and info are really keeping me excited, interested, and encouraged on my search to nail an uber-moisturizing regimen.

 

[OhTall1]

@LaChaBla, I love it!!!

Okay, please give me your hair deets.

• What's your curl pattern?
• What's your porosity level? (high, normal, or low)

How long will your hair stay moisturized with this combination/technique?

TIA!

Thanks!
I don't know my curl pattern but I'm high porosity. I typically cowash every three days, so I don't really know how long this would've lasted.

 

[iamyattababe]

Sooooo.....

Nobody was gonna tell me how awesome Aussie's instant gel is!!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Sooooo.....

Nobody was gonna tell me how awesome Aussie's instant gel is!!!

Ooooo! Shiny! Gorgeous!

What did you pair this with? How did you use/apply it? TIA!

(Off to look at Aussie's Instant Gel's ingredients.)

ETA: I'm going to add the gel to my "For Future Considerations" list and stick with the gel I have. LOL! I just have too much gel at this house. It's good stuff, too.

 

[iamyattababe]

Ooooo! Shiny! Gorgeous!

What did you pair this with? How did you use/apply it? TIA!

(Off to look at Aussie's Instant Gel's ingredients.)

I just got it today and couldn't wait to YT some reviews and then go for it! I co washed then deep conditioned with my staple from them (Aussie 3 min) then split my hair into 5 sections. Applied a dime sized amount of Kinky curly knot today to each, then split each section into sub sections of 3 and applied a dime sized amount also of the gel, smoothed and raked and BOOM!!

 

[iamyattababe]

Ooooo! Shiny! Gorgeous!

What did you pair this with? How did you use/apply it? TIA!

(Off to look at Aussie's Instant Gel's ingredients.)

ETA: I'm going to add the gel to my "For Future Considerations" list and stick with the gel I have. LOL! I just have too much gel at this house. It's good stuff, too.

LOL trust me I know how that is. Glad I found it!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

This is the wash-and-wear plan for next wash day.

• Clay that cleanses (and detoxes), conditions, moisturizes, and facilitates first-pass (finger) detangling
• Spray that is a moisturizing leave-in that is VERY light
• Detangler on ends only
• Moisturizer
• Gel that seals
• Finisher that seals and adds shine

Link to anti-shrinkage wash-and-go blog post included in the pic: http://bit.ly/1qMnrP6

Improvement goals: More and longer-lasting moisture; layering just the right number and amount of products so that the hair is moisturized and defined yet is light and separated and elongated; a quicker process than last time.

 

[discodumpling]

View attachment 368925 View attachment 368927 I have a lot of wng pics that I haven't posted but I'll just post a few. I just got an epic wng with SM JBCO in the bottle.....can't remember the name and Curl Keeper which I only had a sample of. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to buy this asap

Curious about that SM jbco leave in? I just made an impulse purchase & im not sure how im gon feel about it.

Pok..does it play well with your gel?

 

[Anaisin]

Sooooo.....

Nobody was gonna tell me how awesome Aussie's instant gel is!!!

I mentioned this is one of these threads idk if it was this one lol my wash n go was so bomb.

 

[Guinan]

Question Ladies,

Do yall consider a wng a protective style?

 

[OhTall1]

Question Ladies,

Do yall consider a wng a protective style?

I don't. Even though there are people who can go a week with little to no manipulation with a WNG, I consider a style to be "protective" if your hair and ends are protected or hidden.

 

[Coilystep]

Question Ladies,

Do yall consider a wng a protective style?

I think it can. However it would depend upon your technique. If you're not manipulating a bunch once it's styled I would consider it somewhat protective. In the 2 years I've been natural I haven't done any traditional protective styles and my hair has grown. I just enjoy having my hair loose for the most part. I'm interested in trying crochet braids eventually.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

This was a 4 day wash & go from last week while I was out of town for work. It expanded, which I like.
I used curl cream since gels seem to be too much for my fine hair.

1. Shampoo
2. Rinse out conditioner
3. Leave in conditioner
4. Oil Mix
5. cover with aquis or turbie twist while I get dressed
6. Styling cream

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

This was a 4 day wash & go from last week while I was out of town for work. It expanded, which I like.
I used curl cream since gels seem to be too much for my fine hair.

1. Shampoo
2. Rinse out conditioner
3. Leave in conditioner
4. Oil Mix
5. cover with aquis or turbie twist while I get dressed
6. Styling cream

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Nice!

I think gel might be problematic for me, too! What cremes have you used successfully? Are you hipo, midpo, or lowpo? TIA!

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Nice!

I think gel might be problematic for me, too! What cremes have you used successfully? Are you hipo, midpo, or lowpo? TIA!

My hair is normal porosity, except when I have splits/breakage. Those areas are high porosity, but I generally get a trim every 3 - 4 months.

I've tried Cantu Curling Cream (my BFF loves this line) as well as Shea Moisture curl enhancing smoothie. I am planning to try Ors Curls Unleased Curl Defining Crème and Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Curling Creme.

@YvetteWithJoy I use Moroccanoil Curl Cream and love the smell. I like it but sometimes need to add gel over it.

 

[Coilystep]

My hair is normal porosity, except when I have splits/breakage. Those areas are high porosity, but I generally get a trim every 3 - 4 months.

I've tried Cantu Curling Cream (my BFF loves this line) as well as Shea Moisture curl enhancing smoothie. I am planning to try Ors Curls Unleased Curl Defining Crème and Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Curling Creme.

I've used Cantu before and liked it. I stopped using as I would get white flakes. I would use it by itself or with their custard.

 

[Coilystep]

I've upped my workouts again so I'm finding it beneficial and necessary to wash midweek again. I washed this morning with treseme curls shampoo and conditioner. I styled with twisted sista amazing dream curls cream gel I used a random leave in I had in my cabinet. I've never had any problems pairing the gel with other brands.

 

[discodumpling]

^^ You better WORK Steph! Is the wash n go above the result of shingling or just raking?
Your progress is awesome! It looks soft defined and moisturized.

 

[Coilystep]

^^ You better WORK Steph! Is the wash n go above the result of shingling or just raking?
Your progress is awesome! It looks soft defined and moisturized.

Thanks @discodumpling I shingled and raked. It's very soft.