Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[faithVA]

Yes, I follow her on IG and Youtube. She was the first person I've seen that has hair exactly like mine. I've been tempted to try the daily water thing but I don't like airdrying my hair because it acts & looks better going under the dryer. I just lightly spritz with water to wake my hair up in the morning and put a tiny drop of light oil on my hands to wake up and shape my hair.
A lot of curly stylist are against airdrying, some of their reasons are: it results in dryer frizzy hair. Another curly stylist on IG stated that airdrying causes the cuticle of the hair to stay open which can compromise the hair over time. I don't know which to believe because Loulou's clients hair seem to thrive under her method. I will say myhaircandothat hair only seems to look good though through daily watering. When she tried to use a dryer and followed 7 days of no watering her hair didn't move or look as good.

If you get good results with what you are doing I think you should definitely stick with that. Your hair seems to like what you are doing.

My stylists is against air drying as well. But when she dries it, I can guarantee 2 days later I will have to redo my hair. But if I let it air dry I can get at least 2 more days. But I really think air drying is really only for a few. I'm low porosity and my hair does not absorb water easily so air drying gives it the time to absorb more water. But I don't see that working for a normal to high porosity person. I think listening to your own hair is so important. Doing more doesn't necessarily get you more.

 

[faithVA]

Redid my hair this morning. I conditioned and gelled. I need to make a bottle of diluted conditioner for these days.

Tried something slightly different this morning. After emulsifying the Aunt Jackie's I added water to it until it wasn't so heavy and then applied it to my hair. It went on much smoother and give me a bit more elongation. Not sure if or how it will work. Air drying now. Will do a short diffuse during my lunch break.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I'm pretty happy with my mousse only wng using the CR Spiked Honey. I used kcnt as my leave in. Think that helped with definition. I'm on day 3 and it's still defined.

 

[EmmJaii]

My UFD, ICH and Papaya Slip wash n go is still going strong. I used some satin scrunchies to band for some stretch on day 3 and I’m loving my hair. Defined, soft, bouncy, and volume is growing a little everyday. I think this is going to end up being my forever routine. Although, still waiting for my pop lock from the Doux...

 

[naturalagain2]

If you get good results with what you are doing I think you should definitely stick with that. Your hair seems to like what you are doing.

My stylists is against air drying as well. But when she dries it, I can guarantee 2 days later I will have to redo my hair. But if I let it air dry I can get at least 2 more days. But I really think air drying is really only for a few. I'm low porosity and my hair does not absorb water easily so air drying gives it the time to absorb more water. But I don't see that working for a normal to high porosity person. I think listening to your own hair is so important. Doing more doesn't necessarily get you more.

You are so right. I'm going to stick to my current regimen.

 

[naturalagain2]

My hair has been so soft, cooperative, & manageable. It's a joy to do my hair now. I hardly have to rake and smooth to get the curls I desire. It can only get better from here on out.

So far I have two wng combos that work: 1. Soultanicals knot sauce leave in or Camille Rose Curlaide Moisture Butter & Aunt Jackie's or UFD curly magic 2. Influence Leave in Spray (coconut milk or honey almond), UFD curly magic , and Influence Honey Almond Styling Foam on top. (My favorite combo so far).

I tried UFD as a leave in and that does not work for my hair. I have to have a leave-in under it. I'm able to smooth my hair much better that way. I can barely rake through with using just UFD, but when using a leave-in first I don't have any snags.

I get my first curly cut this Friday. I'm nervous! I hope it gives me what I've been looking for. I may buy ICH at her shop to top my UFD since she sells innersense products.

 

[GettingKinky]

My earthtones max gel came today! It is THICK.

I’ve never seen a gel so thick.

Wednesday I’ll try it alone. Sunday I’ll try it over the butter and see how I like it.

Sounds like the jello shot. I could hold the container upside down and it doesn’t move. I can’t wait to hear your review.

 

[GettingKinky]

My UFD, ICH and Papaya Slip wash n go is still going strong. I used some satin scrunchies to band for some stretch on day 3 and I’m loving my hair. Defined, soft, bouncy, and volume is growing a little everyday. I think this is going to end up being my forever routine. Although, still waiting for my pop lock from the Doux...

You sound just like me. I find a combo that gives me really good results and then I keep searching for something even better.
UFD/ICH is awesome for me and KCKT/ICH is also awesome. I wish Innersense were black owned and then my search would be over.

 

[GettingKinky]

@naturalagain2 Good luck with your haircut. I can’t wait to see pictures.

 

[faithVA]

My hair has been so soft, cooperative, & manageable. It's a joy to do my hair now. I hardly have to rake and smooth to get the curls I desire. It can only get better from here on out.

So far I have two wng combos that work: 1. Soultanicals knot sauce leave in or Camille Rose Curlaide Moisture Butter & Aunt Jackie's or UFD curly magic 2. Influence Leave in Spray (coconut milk or honey almond), UFD curly magic , and Influence Honey Almond Styling Foam on top. (My favorite combo so far).

I tried UFD as a leave in and that does not work for my hair. I have to have a leave-in under it. I'm able to smooth my hair much better that way. I can barely rake through with using just UFD, but when using a leave-in first I don't have any snags.

I get my first curly cut this Friday. I'm nervous! I hope it gives me what I've been looking for. I may buy ICH at her shop to top my UFD since she sells innersense products.

How did you find your stylist to cut your hair? I hope you like your cut.

 

[naturalagain2]

How did you find your stylist to cut your hair? I hope you like your cut.

Thank you! I hope so too. I searched and searched and searched on IG and found her in my area. She is certified in different cutting styles so I hope that she can get me right. I'm really taking a chance. I think if this goes right this will be what I need to really fall in love with my hair.

 

[kimpaur]

I’m super new to WNG-ing and just cannot believe some of you are getting 7 day hair(I’m jealous)

Right now I can get about 3 before I need to refresh

I used the tip of using smaller sections and my hair looked great but I think I chose a bad leave/in because it just ended up swelling and soft. I used Camille Rose Honey Leave/in and honey =humectant so that was a no no


Gonna comb through this thread for more tips and product recommendations

Sidenote- I keep seeing “The As” mentioned- are they youtubers?

 

[toaster]

Welcome @kimpaur !!

If you have Instagram check out @iamblackgirlcurls to “meet the A’s.”

their website is https://www.blackcurlmagic.com/

They are a great resource for learning about wash and go’s

 

[EmmJaii]

I’m super new to WNG-ing and just cannot believe some of you are getting 7 day hair(I’m jealous)

Right now I can get about 3 before I need to refresh

I used the tip of using smaller sections and my hair looked great but I think I chose a bad leave/in because it just ended up swelling and soft. I used Camille Rose Honey Leave/in and honey =humectant so that was a no no


Gonna comb through this thread for more tips and product recommendations

Sidenote- I keep seeing “The As” mentioned- are they youtubers?

It really does take time and trial and error. You’ll figure it out! Asking questions here has helped me a lot too.
The As are @iamblackgirlcurls on Instagram. They led the 30 day hair detox and have an ebook called “Wash your damn hair”. Doing their detox completely changed my hair and watching their videos have really helped me nail my wash n go.

 

[GettingKinky]

Day 4 of my jello shot WnG and my hair is really stiff and completely dry. I definitely should have clarified when I washed last Saturday. I’ll do it this weekend. Tomorrow I’ll do my standard mid week wash. I’m not sure what stylers I’ll use. Maybe my curl charisma coil custard. I want to use it up.

 

[toaster]

Day 4 of my jello shot WnG and my hair is really stiff and completely dry. I definitely should have clarified when I washed last Saturday. I’ll do it this weekend. Tomorrow I’ll do my standard mid week wash. I’m not sure what stylers I’ll use. Maybe my curl charisma coil custard. I want to use it up.

Did it shrink more after day 1? Or is it just dry and stiff?

 

[toaster]

8 weeks of hair growth post haircut. I guess i see some growth.

Top is me pulling hair from my back and my bang on December 15. Bottom is me pulling hair from my back and bang on February 9



Top picture is right side and left side on December 15. Bottom is right side and left side on February 9.

 

[GettingKinky]

Did it shrink more after day 1? Or is it just dry and stiff?

It shrank a little bit after day 1, and now it’s dry and stiff.

 

[colorful_coils]

So I'm realizing 2 things about my frizz.

1) My hair is naturally frizzy and I'm always going to have some amount of frizz. 2) The shorter my hair is, the faster it will frizz up (according to what the A's said on the recent 10Q video).

I'm figuring out combos that help though!! A botanical gel topped with a more plasticky gel like Trepadora seems to work best for me. I used Camille Rose Curl Maker and Trepadora Acai Berry Gel, and for the first time, I had no frizz when my hair was wet. Plus my hair still has some definition 3 days later. I still need to refresh mid-week though.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I had to review some products last week so I moved to a braidout. I'll probably go back to my washngo sometime this week. I want to dye my hair because my roots are insane right now but i also finally was able to cop As I am Color hue gels.


So, I'm trying to decide, if I should dye it ( lighter brown) and then try the gels later. Or try the gel(s) when they arrive and then dye my hair later on.

 

[toaster]

Under the dryer with the earthtones max gel.

What a weird product. It doesn’t emulsify in your hands at all. You just pick up a clump and spread it on your hair. It spreads easily on the hair and has lots of slip.

Will have to see how it dries, but I know I wouldn’t use it for a “lazy” wash and go. You have to get the product directly on your roots since you can’t emulsify it in your hands. I did my usual 18 sections and I’m not sure it was enough. I might have poofy pieces.

I would say it would spread better over a leave in, but embrace natural beauty used it over UFD and still remarked that it wouldn’t emulsify.

 

[GettingKinky]

@colorful_coils What exactly is the 10Q that the As are doing? I know SeeSomeCurls has the video library and monthly lives, but I can’t figure out what 10Q is.

 

[GettingKinky]

I did a quick wash today. I used my moisture poo, Deva decadence conditioner and curl charisma coil custard ( I think I’m down to 3-4 uses left)

Despite the fact that I need to clarify my hair turned out ok. I’m sure I’ll be in a puff tomorrow and Friday.

 

[EmmJaii]

I did a quick wash today. I used my moisture poo, Deva decadence conditioner and curl charisma coil custard ( I think I’m down to 3-4 uses left)

Despite the fact that I need to clarify my hair turned out ok. I’m sure I’ll be in a puff tomorrow and Friday.

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I love your hair!!! Literally every wash n go you do is goals.

 

[toaster]

“Final” results! Sat under the dryer for an hour but I can tell the inside is still a bit damp. I don’t think the results differ much from pop lock glaze, I think the glaze is easier to use.

Will have to see how this lasts through Sunday. I’ll definitely be using it again on Sunday. I’ll try to use bigger clumps of products for my curlier sections in the back, and less for my wavier sections in the front.

 

[toaster]

Really cute results @GettingKinky !

 

[GettingKinky]

I love your hair!!! Literally every wash n go you do is goals.

Awwww. Thanks.

 

[GettingKinky]

Your hair looks great as usual @toaster

 

[faithVA]

I did a quick wash today. I used my moisture poo, Deva decadence conditioner and curl charisma coil custard ( I think I’m down to 3-4 uses left)

Despite the fact that I need to clarify my hair turned out ok. I’m sure I’ll be in a puff tomorrow and Friday.

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I like the fullness.

 

[GettingKinky]

I like the fullness.

I do too. Low hold stylers have their advantages, but there is definitely a longevity trade-off.