Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

toaster said:
Woohoo @faithVA !!!

There’s something to this “heavy” feeling when we apply our gel.

I’m on day 9 and my hair still feels moist. It’s completely dry. But it’s cool and moist to the touch.
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I haven't gotten the heavy feeling yet. But I am looking forward to it. I am going to try adding more water on Monday and see if that gets me there. But I am glad to make progress.

Nine day hair is fabulous. I know it feels good and I'm sure your hair still looks great.
 
Y’all have to see this video. Nicole has been doing the detox, and now made her first visit to a curl specialist.

Her hair looks very, very good to me. I was taken aback at just how elongated her stylist got the hair. She does a really lovely job on her own, but wow. Those professional hands really make a big difference.
 
I really am loving the AJ elongating flaxseed gel. It doesn’t flake, it doesn’t ever feel sticky, it keeps definition strong for days and my hair looks great and moisturized. But unfortunately no, it isn’t a botanical gel...

But maybe my hair doesn’t need a botanical gel to reach hydration. As long as I shampoo and condition regularly, maybe that’s enough?

I like being able to stretch my wash any go several days. Not that it takes too much time, because it doesn’t, but it’s a nice option to have.
 
I’m starting to excited about my haircut. Two
weeks seems like a million years away.

I have 3 goals
1. Get a good shape
2. Start to cut away my damaged hair
3. Have enough hair left for a puff

I’m going to see if she will give me a dry cut on my own styling and then style it afterwards.

I feel like I need to do a lot of prep so that I don’t forget to tell her everything I want her to know.
 
GettingKinky said:
I’m starting to excited about my haircut. Two
weeks seems like a million years away.

I have 3 goals
1. Get a good shape
2. Start to cut away my damaged hair
3. Have enough hair left for a puff

I’m going to see if she will give me a dry cut on my own styling and then style it afterwards.

I feel like I need to do a lot of prep so that I don’t forget to tell her everything I want her to know.
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The time before an appointment drags doesn't it? I was (selfishly) worried my girl was going to go into labor before my last one. Lol.
 
Rocky91 said:
Y’all have to see this video. Nicole has been doing the detox, and now made her first visit to a curl specialist.

Her hair looks very, very good to me. I was taken aback at just how elongated her stylist got the hair. She does a really lovely job on her own, but wow. Those professional hands really make a big difference.
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Yes, they do know how to elongate it. All of the different things they do with their hands and fingers, can be hard to catch. But with each one, they don't give up on a section and keep working on it until the curls are smooth and separate.
 
I rode 30 miles today and I thought my hair would look horrible when I took off the cap. My hair was soaking wet but surprisingly it didn't look bad. I probably could still get a day or 2 out of it. But I'm glad tomorrow is wash day. My scalp is ready for water after working out all week. Going to ride tomorrow morning and then reset. This time I will use more water. I definitely have enough product. I think more water will get rid of the stickiness and I think my curls will separate better.
 
GettingKinky said:
I don’t have the patience for all that. I spend 10 minutes max smoothing/styling.
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I think it really depends on the hair. I don't think everyone needs to smooth. I've watched youtube videos and they spritz the hair and add the gel and the curls are there. But if the hair is prone to frizz and fluffiness, then I think get longevity and good definition, the smoothing is important. I also have seen hair where the curls are pretty much their when the conditioner is rinsed out. But for those who hair doesn't have that definition, I think that hair needs more smoothing. Still figuring out.
 
faithVA said:
I think it really depends on the hair. I don't think everyone needs to smooth. I've watched youtube videos and they spritz the hair and add the gel and the curls are there. But if the hair is prone to frizz and fluffiness, then I think get longevity and good definition, the smoothing is important. I also have seen hair where the curls are pretty much their when the conditioner is rinsed out. But for those who hair doesn't have that definition, I think that hair needs more smoothing. Still figuring out.
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My curls are there at the conditioner step, but I’m sure if I spent more time smoothing the gel, my curls would be shinier and last longer.
 
GettingKinky said:
My curls are there at the conditioner step, but I’m sure if I spent more time smoothing the gel, my curls would be shinier and last longer.
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To me your hair looks great as it is. So it makes sense to put in the work to get results you can live with. I will be doing only as much as I need to do to get my hair to look with a way I can deal with. I really think that is what everyone is doing. Everyone is happy with a different level of finish.
 
I start out smoothing and then get lazy. One side is always better.

My hair lays flat with a heavy gel that starts off with elongated waves. Then as it dries, it boings up.

I have frizz halo if i just leave my hair after the conditioner step. I have washngo with just conditioner in the past. It just causes me to reset every day. When I was newly natural, I didnt mind. Now im frankly lazy, lol.

I dont mind frizz anymore. like I used. I have the thoughts to do my hair when I get off work today. We will see.:look:


I pulled my hair into two low ponytails and its been like that since Friday.
 
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I did a super quick wash n go yesterday. I decided I wanted a fresh set at the last minute :rolleyes: I did a super rush job, smoothed in much bigger sections than I would normally do, sat under the dryer for 30 minutes, and got dressed to let it air dry. Not mad at how it turned out either.
 
I did a 10 mile recovery ride which did not leave me feeling recovered :lol: Then I realized how dirty my bike was so I washed my bike. And since I had so much soapy water, I washed my car. Of course then I was too tired to do a reset of my hair. I did shampoo and condition. My scalp thanked me soooo much.

I think what happens when I use the moisturizing shampoo is that it returns my hair to the right PH and my hair loves it.

I have conditioner in my hair now. I'm going to put in 2 flat twist and go about my day. I plan to style tomorrow. Will see if I stick to that.
 
I took a 7 mile hike in 90 degree weather with pretty high humidity yesterday. I thought my fro was becoming a mess but at the end of the hike I checked out myself in the mirror and my fro was still holding its shape and looking pretty good. Used the AJ gel. I washed out last night because of the sweat and ickiness from the humidity, but I didn’t restyle since I don’t have any gel or foam at my SO’s house. So I’m just wearing a naked fro today under a scarf.
 
Reset my hair today. I did take my time. I decide to try more water today. I used the same amount of gel but more water. It is conclusive. More water for my hair leads to disaster. I have more volume and less definition. My roots are less defined. My curls are more separated but they are fluffier. My hair dried faster. I don't know how this will last. Not happy with it but at least I know what to try next time. I can keep my gel the same and just try a new technique.

I paid more attention. My hair never drips water. It just doesn't. I tried to get it to feel heavy and I can't figure it out. I think I have gotten it heavy once last year but I can't remember what I did. Maybe I don't have enough length yet :perplexed:

For next time:
Apply UFD to each section and smooth
Doing 1 section at a time: Add water, add Jello-Shot and pin up
Let hair sit 5 minutes
Style hair
 

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I have a WWYD question.

I signed up for swim lessons. I took some years ago and feel super rusty. I snagged the last spot for a weekend class. I've got my wash and go routine pretty set so wasn't worried about that untillllll...I realized the classes are Saturday and Sunday of the same week. (Side bar: It's only 3 weeks long. I missed the first class since I just signed up today and there was no second last this past weekend bc of the holiday).

I'm thinking I can cowash and do a mousse only wng on Saturday after class, then do my normal routine on Sunday (shampoo, condition, style)? Or should I not bother with trying to do a wng and just cowash and wear a puff then do my routine on Sunday?? Suggestions are appreciated.

ETA: My cowash products are Oyin Ginger Mint & Doux One Love. Both have cleansing agents in them.
 
oneastrocurlie said:
I have a WWYD question.

I signed up for swim lessons. I took some years ago and feel super rusty. I snagged the last spot for a weekend class. I've got my wash and go routine pretty set so wasn't worried about that untillllll...I realized the classes are Saturday and Sunday of the same week. (Side bar: It's only 3 weeks long. I missed the first class since I just signed up today and there was no second last this past weekend bc of the holiday).

I'm thinking I can cowash and do a mousse only wng on Saturday after class, then do my normal routine on Sunday (shampoo, condition, style)? Or should I not bother with trying to do a wng and just cowash and wear a puff then do my routine on Sunday?? Suggestions are appreciated.

ETA: My cowash products are Oyin Ginger Mint & Doux One Love. Both have cleansing agents in them.
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If you plan on going out Saturday and a mousse only wng is fast for you go for it. You don't have to pick just one. You can wait until the end of the class and see what you feel like doing. Plan to do a mousse wng and if you aren't feeling it do a puff and if you aren't feeling that do a headwrap of some sort.

I typically just do a headwrap or a loc soc and keep conditioner in my hair.
 
faithVA said:
If you plan on going out Saturday and a mousse only wng is fast for you go for it. You don't have to pick just one. You can wait until the end of the class and see what you feel like doing. Plan to do a mousse wng and if you aren't feeling it do a puff and if you aren't feeling that do a headwrap of some sort.

I typically just do a headwrap or a loc soc and keep conditioner in my hair.
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I like this idea. Thanks!
 
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