Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I laughed so hard @toaster

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@Crackers Phinn I dont shake my hair. I used to back in the day. Now I just let it move on its own,

On a perfect day where Ive started my hair early. I smooth it down and then sit under the dryer until its dry. What I have done after its dry is take the blowdryer with the concentrator and hold sections of the hair and move the concentrator up and down.. It stretches the hair and helps me let it fall where I want it. Your hair looks so soft though.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

I’m in Chicago and have been since last Friday.

My hair doesn’t have a bit of frizz on day 6. UFD and Jell-O shot.

Her hair is high porosity because of the bleach and can’t hold in moisture. It is very very humid here, but she has special circumstances and is trying to play it off like we’re all walking around with undefined afros.

I'm so glad you said this. Totally interesting. The bleach/color I'm certain is affecting her ability to hold a style.

This is the first week I've paid attention to the weather reports about humidity. It's been 99% humidity here in Florida this week. I chose UFD + ICH + Trepadora Papaya Slip to style my hair at the top of this week. My hair was ok for the first 2 days before the humidity took over. I'm out of town, so I don't have my Jello Shot with me, but I was considering redoing when I get home tonight with UFD + Jello Shot. Let's see how that goes. I'll report back.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

I picked this nonsense up because it was super cheap and I thought the top was funny.
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The regular wetline did nothing for me but this has the strongest hold of anything I have used to date. When it goes on it almost feels like a combo of hair grease and gel but it's not oily or greasy when dry. It gives me all of the rock solid cast that my hair needs to be put into submission The closest thing to this strength of hold I've used was the ecoslay jello shot.

This is 100% dry.
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Do not let these lying coils fool you, my hair only looks defined when clumps are strategically placed.
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My hair dries into a helmet shape because it really has no shape besides the random cuts I made when big chopping. When Covid is done killing folks I'ma find somebody's salon to get me right. Right about now, I know somebody is real tempted to say "Crackers, all you got to do is shake your hair while it's still wet and it will fall into place easy breezy lemon squeezy"

Here's how my hair fell in place to dry every time I attempted to shake and go. I call this style rewet and put in a puff.
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Like I said in the other thread, yeah I walk out the house like this but I'm on a mission to keep my hairline and playing with process and products on my hair is the only way I'm ever going to get these wash and goes right.

Looking good! I don't shake either. It's a recipe for disaster.

I love how my hair looks with Wetline Extreme, but if I use too much, it starts snowing lol. Flakes everywhere.

 

[toaster]

I'm so glad you said this. Totally interesting. The bleach/color I'm certain is affecting her ability to hold a style.

This is the first week I've paid attention to the weather reports about humidity. It's been 99% humidity here in Florida this week. I chose UFD + ICH + Trepadora Papaya Slip to style my hair at the top of this week. My hair was ok for the first 2 days before the humidity took over. I'm out of town, so I don't have my Jello Shot with me, but I was considering redoing when I get home tonight with UFD + Jello Shot. Let's see how that goes. I'll report back.

Let me know how it works! I know the Florida humidity is serious because of the ocean. Here in Chicago we’re on a lake, so it’s serious but not Florida serious. The humidity has been between 70 and 95 percent lately with random heavy rain all week.

 

[toaster]

Good luck with your hair @faithVA ! I hope you consider it a win! Enjoy your dinner

 

[toaster]

Day 7 hair. Perfect? No. Rained on? Worked out? Been outside golfing for hours? Yes.

I think I’ll let this ride through the weekend. We’re going to a lake and I’ll certainly need to wash my hair while we’re there. Don’t want to over manipulate my hair or ruin a day 3 wash and go only to have to wash again

 

[Rocky91]

Back from NOLA and I had a great time. I was a total pool junkie. There’s nothing like a nice dip in the pool after being out sightseeing in that humidity, so I ended up shampooing and conditioning nearly every day. My friend and I bought a small ecostyler to share for the duration of the trip, and I had a travel size amount of curly magic.

Notes:
-I can use way less curly magic on a regular basis. I was being frugal with it because I only had 4 oz, and I styled my hair at least 4 times. The lil travel bottle is still not empty.
-Hydrated hair isn’t all that fussy about shampoo and conditioner. I ran out of my travel size Tresemme and just used the one they had at the hotel, worked out fine.
-I feel liberated from the thinking that I must put my hair in braids for vacations. Never doing it again, unless I really want to. My hair took 5 minutes to do daily and I get to look how I prefer in my photos.

 

[Rocky91]

I added curl smith hair makeup in copper for my vacation hair. Rinsed it out after a day at the pool but it was really cute for my plane ride lol.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Back from NOLA and I had a great time. I was a total pool junkie. There’s nothing like a nice dip in the pool after being out sightseeing in that humidity, so I ended up shampooing and conditioning nearly every day. My friend and I bought a small ecostyler to share for the duration of the trip, and I had a travel size amount of curly magic.

Notes:
-I can use way less curly magic on a regular basis. I was being frugal with it because I only had 4 oz, and I styled my hair at least 4 times. The lil travel bottle is still not empty.
-Hydrated hair isn’t all that fussy about shampoo and conditioner. I ran out of my travel size Tresemme and just used the one they had at the hotel, worked out fine.
-I feel liberated from the thinking that I must put my hair in braids for vacations. Never doing it again, unless I really want to. My hair took 5 minutes to do daily and I get to look how I prefer in my photos.

I'm going to get to wash and gos for vacay one of these days. Right now I DIY styles with added hair. I only leave them for a few weeks (by few I mean two lol) cause I want my hair out again after that.

 

[fluffyforever]

It’s been more than a week since I washed my hair and by ends are still defined in tight coils. My roots got too puffy after day 5 so I’ve been wearing it up in a puff these last couple of days.
My hair doesn’t feel too dry, but I can’t wait to wash it and restyle. I want to deep condition tonight with my APB that finally arrived.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m in Chicago and have been since last Friday.

My hair doesn’t have a bit of frizz on day 6. UFD and Jell-O shot.

Her hair is high porosity because of the bleach and can’t hold in moisture. It is very very humid here, but she has special circumstances and is trying to play it off like we’re all walking around with undefined afros.

She always tries to say that the blond hasn’t changed her hair…

You should troll her account tell her that you are frizz free with your combo. Tell her for $35 dollars you’ll let her know what it is.

 

[GettingKinky]

@Rocky91 That copper color is super cute!!

Is the hair makeup a gel or a powder?

 

[toaster]

She always tries to say that the blond hasn’t changed her hair…

You should troll her account tell her that you are frizz free with your combo. Tell her for $35 dollars you’ll let her know what it is.

Your post made me go look at her page. She’s blaming the braids for why she’s been doing olaplex treatments every other day and why her hair isn’t responding well…

The color is cute and her hair does appear more healthy than most with that much lift. Just say you have to style your hair frequently because of the bleach and move on.

Grateful to both of them for teaching me how to wash and go, but… stop fronting on the internet.

 

[Rocky91]

@Rocky91 That copper color is super cute!!

Is the hair makeup a gel or a powder?

It’s a gel. I applied while wet on top of my wetline and let it dry under the dryer with the rest.

It does flake a bit once dry when you fluff the hair, but still an overall great product.

 

[faithVA]

Today is day 4 and I have to admit it held up really well. I sweat in my head at night and I worked out once. I haven't been out side so not sure if it holds up to humidity. I have to run out this afternoon. And we shall see. It isn't as fresh as I would like but if I am honest, my twist are not super cute and I have been sporting them for years So no need for me to start acting all brand new now.

I still have definition. It is starting to dry out so my curls are going in wonky directions. And as my hair dries out it turns redder.

I will try it again over the long weekend and try adding a little bit more water. I have another idea

 

[faithVA]

Day 7 hair. Perfect? No. Rained on? Worked out? Been outside golfing for hours? Yes.

I think I’ll let this ride through the weekend. We’re going to a lake and I’ll certainly need to wash my hair while we’re there. Don’t want to over manipulate my hair or ruin a day 3 wash and go only to have to wash again View attachment 473569View attachment 473573

Your hair looks wonderful.

 

[faithVA]

Back from NOLA and I had a great time. I was a total pool junkie. There’s nothing like a nice dip in the pool after being out sightseeing in that humidity, so I ended up shampooing and conditioning nearly every day. My friend and I bought a small ecostyler to share for the duration of the trip, and I had a travel size amount of curly magic.

Notes:
-I can use way less curly magic on a regular basis. I was being frugal with it because I only had 4 oz, and I styled my hair at least 4 times. The lil travel bottle is still not empty.
-Hydrated hair isn’t all that fussy about shampoo and conditioner. I ran out of my travel size Tresemme and just used the one they had at the hotel, worked out fine.
-I feel liberated from the thinking that I must put my hair in braids for vacations. Never doing it again, unless I really want to. My hair took 5 minutes to do daily and I get to look how I prefer in my photos.

Glad you had a great vacation and enjoyed your hair while doing it.

 

[faithVA]

I added curl smith hair makeup in copper for my vacation hair. Rinsed it out after a day at the pool but it was really cute for my plane ride lol.

I love how you have your hair pulled back. I love the color and your definition is beautiful.

When I get some length I'm going to borrow this from you

 

[toaster]

Yaaaasssss @faithVA

Your hair is gorgeous!

I’m glad you may be able to add wash and go’s to your arsenal of styling options and feel good about them for a few days at a time.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I don’t usually sleep with a bonnet and I sweat in my head. No refreshing. Just a fluff and go about my way.

I went straight from my office to the car and directly inside. I did notice it’s firmer in the cold air.

 

[shebababy]

Kinky Curly products are on sale at Sally's if anyone is interested. The sale ends today.

 

[faithVA]

Yaaaasssss @faithVA

Your hair is gorgeous!

I’m glad you may be able to add wash and go’s to your arsenal of styling options and feel good about them for a few days at a time.

Girl you are toooo kind. Thank you

I am happy with it I am so glad to see progress. I'm actually looking forward to seeing what it looks like year end. I see my stylist end of July, but it will be ends clipped only

I went out in the heat and I think my hair got better.

 

[faithVA]

I don’t usually sleep with a bonnet and I sweat in my head. No refreshing. Just a fluff and go about my way.

I went straight from my office to the car and directly inside. I did notice it’s firmer in the cold air.

Fluff and go sounds nice

 

[Britt]

Lol. I just used adwoa beauty shampoo and really like it. They offer trial sizes to try too. I have a corner of that Elucence shampoo left and I'm hollldddinnng on to it.

My other shampoo is AG Natural but imo it's not super moisturizing but I do like it.

I really like the AG shampoo. I always use that. I will check out the Adwoa.

Aisha has been on IG the last few days showing how the humidity is messing up her hair.

If she hasn’t figured out a product combo that can withstand humidity, what hope do the rest of us have?

I’m glad I live in a place with low humidity. The only downside is that it doesn’t stay warm at night.

LOLL! I saw that. She has coarse hair and I know she loves her hair color but I just can't see all that bleaching helping. That's how my hair would look if i just used ICH w/ no topper over it in the humidity. For me, ICH is better for me in much cooler weather and I still use a little trepadora on top of it, I just don't need a lot of the Trepadora. Trepadora is the only gel that helps me with humidity that I love.

 

[Britt]

I’m in Chicago and have been since last Friday.

My hair doesn’t have a bit of frizz on day 6. UFD and Jell-O shot.

Her hair is high porosity because of the bleach and can’t hold in moisture. It is very very humid here, but she has special circumstances and is trying to play it off like we’re all walking around with undefined afros.

Yessss, idc how much she loves that blonde, I just don't think it's really healthy. Her density and coarseness is what helps her to keep her hair on her head.

 

[faithVA]

I really like the AG shampoo. I always use that. I will check out the Adwoa.

LOLL! I saw that. She has coarse hair and I know she loves her hair color but I just can't see all that bleaching helping. That's how my hair would look if i just used ICH w/ no topper over it in the humidity. For me, ICH is better for me in much cooler weather and I still use a little trepadora on top of it, I just don't need a lot of the Trepadora. Trepadora is the only gel that helps me with humidity that I love.

I want to try the Trepadora. I heard both the Papaya and the Bamboo worked well.

 

[Britt]

Back from NOLA and I had a great time. I was a total pool junkie. There’s nothing like a nice dip in the pool after being out sightseeing in that humidity, so I ended up shampooing and conditioning nearly every day. My friend and I bought a small ecostyler to share for the duration of the trip, and I had a travel size amount of curly magic.

Notes:
-I can use way less curly magic on a regular basis. I was being frugal with it because I only had 4 oz, and I styled my hair at least 4 times. The lil travel bottle is still not empty.
-Hydrated hair isn’t all that fussy about shampoo and conditioner. I ran out of my travel size Tresemme and just used the one they had at the hotel, worked out fine.
-I feel liberated from the thinking that I must put my hair in braids for vacations. Never doing it again, unless I really want to. My hair took 5 minutes to do daily and I get to look how I prefer in my photos.

That sounds amazing! It took you only 5 minutes to style daily?
I went on vacay back in May and got my hair cornrowed. It was HORRIBLE. So tight I almost cried. My scalp was on fire so badly that I took the braids down on the day I left before I caught my flight. I knew it was so tight b/c it took a few weeks for my scalp to feel back to normal and not as irritated. I'm just afraid of doing my natural hair on vacay but next vacay I think I want to skip the braids. Only two things I can think of is maybe doing two big twists going back and using some gel/mousse to smooth down or maybe a wet bun if my hair were longer.

 

[Britt]

I want to try the Trepadora. I heard both the Papaya and the Bamboo worked well.

I like it, I just don't like the price But I've bought bottles over and over and over.

 

[GettingKinky]

Your post made me go look at her page. She’s blaming the braids for why she’s been doing olaplex treatments every other day and why her hair isn’t responding well…

The color is cute and her hair does appear more healthy than most with that much lift. Just say you have to style your hair frequently because of the bleach and move on.

Grateful to both of them for teaching me how to wash and go, but… stop fronting on the internet.

I don’t have the patience to listen to her entire lives so I missed the part where she blamed the braids. I did hear her say she’s thinking about braiding again because the humidity is just too much. Sounds like she’s setting herself up for a vicious cycle.