Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[toaster]

@faithVA I’m sure you’ll figure out what to do with your hair under the helmet. Maybe you can slick it back with mousse? Either way, I’m sure it looks great and will come back to life after being smushed.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Can we talk about short hair cuts? How easy is it to grow out a taper? I want cute hair yet I want to grow it long.

I've been growing out my tapered cut since April 2018. It's not hard but I've just accepted that my back and side will remain short until I'm ready to get it evened out. And three years later I have yet to make that move lol.

Idk if and when I will to be honest. I know for certain I won't be getting a tapered cut again.

This is where I started.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I used AG Balance and Boost. I liked both. This time I rewetted my hair while applying conditioner. I've been using Melanin Haircare Leave In (as a rinse out) and not really a fan. Won't repurchase. Boost is better to me.

I also rewet each section of hair before applying UFD and mousse. My hair feels softer after setting under the dryer. My stylist uses a LOT of water so I'm trying to do more of that.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

What were you looking for at Ulta that you didn't find?

AG Boost and/or either one of the Innersense conditioners, ICH if they had it. In store, I saw that Ulta was running a BOGO 1/2 off sale on AG products - I guess the girls cleaned them out, lol. I didn't see any Innersense products at all. I'll just order them online.

 

[GettingKinky]

My hair has sooo much movement today. Every time I turn my head my hair swishes around.

 

[faithVA]

I'm over my hair. I just want to put it up in a puff. It might be time to just slick it back and where a scarf for a week.

 

[toaster]

I'm over my hair. I just want to put it up in a puff. It might be time to just slick it back and where a scarf for a week.

Do it!!

when I get bored I’ll be using mousse def and pulling my hair into a bun for a quick break.

 

[toaster]

Day 3 hair after 3 workouts. Applying the earthtones gel out of the shower seems to work for me, so I’ll continue to do that.

 

[faithVA]

Did my reset this morning.

Saturated hair and then shampooed with Jessicurl Moisturizing Shampoo.
I detangled at this step with my Tangle Buster.
While rinsing I smoothed with the shampoo brush.

I tried the Pattern conditioner. I definitely think I am on to something with the more lightweight conditioner. This comes in a tube. The Devacurl comes in a bottle. I need to pay attention to that. I may prefer the bottle because it is probably thinner than what is in a tube. I will try the Devacurl over the weekend.

I'm thinking if I use the Aunt Jackie's, I may have to use the almost clarifying shampoo more often but not sure. Will attention to this as well.

I left the conditioner in while I showered. I tried using the shampoo brush but with my layers and my density it was REALLY annoying. So I gave up and just used my Denman to smooth. Then I rinsed and saturated my hair water.

Applied the UFD both vertically and horizontally and saturated my hair with more water.

I applied the plastic cap. It does help with getting dressed. I don't know that letting my hair sit for 10 minutes help. I'm not really sure. I will keep playing with this. I want to try applying the gel and topper in the shower. Will try that on my next mid-week set.

I applied the Aunt Jackie's in sections and then smoothed horizontally and then vertically. I added more water. After using the plastic cap my hair doesn't seem to have as much water as usually. Maybe the water is absorbing into my hair. I'm a bit confused

Then I shook a lot. I'm air drying now.

I haven't nailed it yet but I have fewer things I am trying to figure out. I'm going to focus on conditioners for now to see if I can get that step out of the way.

What works
1. Saturate water with the heavy stream before shampoo
2. Shampoo once mid-week and twice on weekend; dilute shampoo
3. Detangle with shampoo with Tangle Buster
4. Smooth conditioner with Denman
5. After rinsing, saturate hair with the heavy stream setting of shower head
6. Apply UFD in sections, then horizontally and vertically
7. Saturate hair heavily with water
8. Apply topper in sections. Then smooth horizontally and vertically
9. Shake

TBD/Unknowns/Questions
1. Find the right conditioner
2. Is it better to wait after applying UFD or apply topper right out of the shower?
3. Can I apply topper in shower?
4. Do I need water after the topper?
5. Do I need to almost clarify more with Aunt Jackie's?

 

[Nightingale]

I'm on Day 6 of my UFD+Earthtones WnG and my hair still looks good. It survived 4 spin sessions and a very windy park day without shrinking or frizzing up. All I did was wear the open cap at night and pulled my hair into a loose puff when working out. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product combo.

 

[GettingKinky]

I'm over my hair. I just want to put it up in a puff. It might be time to just slick it back and where a scarf for a week.

Puffs are great - easy and cute.

 

[faithVA]

Puffs are great - easy and cute.

I know. I miss my puff. I miss my twist. I miss having enough hair to put up into something.

 

[GettingKinky]

I know. I miss my puff. I miss my twist. I miss having enough hair to put up into something.

You’ll be there again soon.

 

[faithVA]

You’ll be there again soon.

Thank You. I know. This in between stage is hard. It has always been hard the 22 times before I've been here I have to admit, it is slightly easier this time. Before my head was just looking all kinds of crazy for months.

 

[toaster]

@faithVA your wash day updates are like a tv show! I’m always waiting for the next update to see what you changed and if it worked.

I’m trying to figure out timing of my refresh tomorrow. I have my workout from 9-10am and then a call at noon. If I get right in the shower I’ll have plenty of time to set my hair and get under the dryer for at least 30-40 minutes before my call.

I’m going to try and get it done.

 

[GettingKinky]

I think I’m going to skip my midweek wash tomorrow. My hair is holding up well with UFD/Jello shot and I’m feeling lazy.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA your wash day updates are like a tv show! I’m always waiting for the next update to see what you changed and if it worked.

I’m trying to figure out timing of my refresh tomorrow. I have my workout from 9-10am and then a call at noon. If I get right in the shower I’ll have plenty of time to set my hair and get under the dryer for at least 30-40 minutes before my call.

I’m going to try and get it done.

That is funny. I don't think my hair days are that interesting at all. But since you have your hair down to such a routine, I guess all my different shenanigans could be interesting

Your hair is text book and I don't think I have ever had the same wash and go twice. If I showed you pictures over the past 6 months there would not be a match

Good luck. I'm sure you have it down to a science and can get it down in 2 hours.

 

[toaster]

I guess my hair is getting longer because it’s taking 1 hour and 15 minutes to wash, shower and style. I can’t think of how to get that time down. I need to gently detangle my hair and that takes the most time for sure.

Im still enjoying my shampoo brush to detangle.

I don’t know how this hair is going to dry. I’m getting 15 minutes under the dryer, getting out for my call, and then getting back under the dryer for the remaining time.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’ve been breaking out on my forehead and my right cheek. I wonder if it’s the jello shot. That would be really sad.
I’ve made lots of changes to my skincare and this one change to my hair care, I’m going to start trying to figure it out with skincare products first, but I may have to get rid of jello shot. :-(

 

[faithVA]

I’ve been breaking out on my forehead and my right cheek. I wonder if it’s the jello shot. That would be really sad.
I’ve made lots of changes to my skincare and this one change to my hair care, I’m going to start trying to figure it out with skincare products first, but I may have to get rid of jello shot. :-(

Maybe oversimplify. Go back to what worked on both your skincare and your hair care and let everything calm down. Then change out one thing. Just an idea. But hopefully you can figure it out. Don't rule out the jello shot just yet.

 

[faithVA]

I'm not 100% sure but I think apply water after I apply the Aunt Jackie's can cause the potential for flaking. It's hard to describe but I have little gel balls on my hair even when it is dry It isn't a big deal because I doubt anyone can see them other than myself. I'm going to pay more attention on Saturday. I won't add any water after the Aunt Jackie's even if it seems like it isn't wet enough.

 

[toaster]

I’ve been breaking out on my forehead and my right cheek. I wonder if it’s the jello shot. That would be really sad.
I’ve made lots of changes to my skincare and this one change to my hair care, I’m going to start trying to figure it out with skincare products first, but I may have to get rid of jello shot. :-(

Oh no! I hope it’s not Jell-O shot. Every time I wash my hair I do my skincare routine before I step out of the bathroom to dry my hair. I clip my hair back with alligator clips and make sure I fully wash and moisturize my face. I worry all the hair products flying around the shower will break me out.

 

[GettingKinky]

Maybe oversimplify. Go back to what worked on both your skincare and your hair care and let everything calm down. Then change out one thing. Just an idea. But hopefully you can figure it out. Don't rule out the jello shot just yet.

I thought about that, but aside from the pimples I’ve made good progress on my skincare. I don’t want to undo months of consistency. But I may have to. I’ll see how eliminating one skincare product does. I have to be patient skin changes take time, but patience isn’t my strong suit.

 

[Nightingale]

I just purchased AG Balance shampoo at Ulta for BOGO50%. I'm hoping I won't have an allergic reaction, but all the fruit extracts have me worried. I'll find out tomorrow...

 

[faithVA]

I just purchased AG Balance shampoo at Ulta for BOGO50%. I'm hoping I won't have an allergic reaction, but all the fruit extracts have me worried. I'll find out tomorrow...

I hope it doesn't bother you. I'm not sure it was the shampoo that gave me an issue. I think it was the conditioner. So maybe you will be OK.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m wearing day 6 hair today. I think UFD/jello shot is my favorite combo.
But this weekend I’m going to try UFD/ICH I have a big open bottle of ICH and I don’t want it to go bad.

 

[GettingKinky]

Until I get my breakouts under control, I will be wearing my hair like this to keep it from touching my face.
My forehead is a disaster right now, and my jawline on the right side is also getting sporadic pimples and I NEVER get pimples there.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Until I get my breakouts under control, I will be wearing my hair like this to keep it from touching my face.
My forehead is a disaster right now, and my jawline on the right side is also getting sporadic pimples and I NEVER get pimples there.

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So cute!

 

[faithVA]

Until I get my breakouts under control, I will be wearing my hair like this to keep it from touching my face.
My forehead is a disaster right now, and my jawline on the right side is also getting sporadic pimples and I NEVER get pimples there.

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Your curls and waves look really cute.

 

[faithVA]

I finally upgraded my phone to a slightly newer model. I think I have a better camera now so I should be able to take better pictures. I won't reset my hair until tomorrow or Sunday, so I will try it then. My hair is raggedy right now so no pictures today