Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[kimpaur]

Ive been experimenting with “dry” wash and go’s and they have pretty much become my go-to
My hair turns out so much more stretched and practically frizz free
The reduced drying time is also nice

 

[faithVA]

Ive been experimenting with “dry” wash and go’s and they have pretty much become my go-to
My hair turns out so much more stretched and practically frizz free
The reduced drying time is also nice

Do they last just as long? What is your method?

 

[GettingKinky]

Every time I wash my hair I want to chop off the last 6-8 inches. But then I see all my shrinkage and I can’t bear to lose that much all at once.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

It’s more fluffy than I like but I’ll keep it for a few days.

 

[ckisland]

I did a wash n'go yesterday after protective styling for about 3 weeks. I am low key overwhelmed by how big my hair is . My mini protective style challenge did my hair some good good!! I'll probably be putting my hair away again tomorrow .

These are pics of my day 2 wash n'go after being rained on when I was out getting groceries, so it definitely shrunk a lot. When my sister and I were getting groceries in the car, I kept trying to dodge her umbrella, but my hair kept getting snagged because it was bigger than I realized .

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I did a wash n'go yesterday after protective styling for about 3 weeks. I am low key overwhelmed by how big my hair is . My mini protective style challenge did my hair some good good!! I'll probably be putting my hair away again tomorrow .

These are pics of my day 2 wash n'go after being rained on when I was out getting groceries, so it definitely shrunk a lot. When my sister and I were getting groceries in the car, I kept trying to dodge her umbrella, but my hair kept getting snagged because it was bigger than I realized .

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My hair gets snagged on trees walking my dog smh lol.

 

[toaster]

Did my second wash and go with the nurture gel! Melting under the dryer now.

it rinsed so well from my hair, I was surprised! This time I did more smoothing than raking.

will post pics of the outcome.

 

[toaster]

1.5 hours in the shower and 1 hour under the dryer. Pretty flat right now, but will fluff up over time.

Happy with my result!

Next time I see Abena I’m going to ask her honestly how long it takes her to do her hair. Might need to reassess my goal length.

 

[GettingKinky]

@toaster 1.5 hours in the shower?? What did you spend so much time on?

 

[toaster]

@toaster 1.5 hours in the shower?? What did you spend so much time on?

I’m not sure what part takes the longest. I’d guess the double shampoo, detangling and raking/smoothing the gel.

My salon appointment was about 4 hours long, and I’d say only 1 of those hours was me sitting under the dryer and her actually cutting. Obviously we were talking and taking pictures, but I was at the bowl getting my hair washed for at least 30 minutes and she spent at least 30 minutes detangling my hair and another 40 or so applying the gel and styling my hair.

How do you cut down your time in the shower @GettingKinky

I’d love some tips!

 

[shebababy]

I've come to realize that I need to buy a blow-dryer or a hard hat dryer because airdrying is leaving me with wet hair at the end of the day. I tried to do a side part, but it's not conducive to my lazy way of applying gel.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m not sure what part takes the longest. I’d guess the double shampoo, detangling and raking/smoothing the gel.

My salon appointment was about 4 hours long, and I’d say only 1 of those hours was me sitting under the dryer and her actually cutting. Obviously we were talking and taking pictures, but I was at the bowl getting my hair washed for at least 30 minutes and she spent at least 30 minutes detangling my hair and another 40 or so applying the gel and styling my hair.

How do you cut down your time in the shower @GettingKinky

I’d love some tips!

When I take my time I spend about 40-45 minutes in the shower. Double shampoo/condition/detangle takes me about 15-20 minutes. Less if it’s been less than 7 days since my previous wash because that makes detangling a lot faster.

I detangle in 4 sections- a good amount of hair comes out and sometimes I wonder if I would lose less hair if I used more sections, but I’m too lazy to use more sections unless my hair is really tangled.

I spend the last ~20 minutes applying gel/styling. I don’t spend a lot of time smoothing. I apply the UFD in 2 sections and I do the “split swipe” method on each half. I apply the jello shot in 4 sections. I smooth as I apply the JS, then I go back and rake really thoroughly.

I saw one of Abena’s videos where she is doing her own hair and she spends around 15 minutes per section just smoothing. I don’t have that kind of patience

 

[toaster]

@GettingKinky that makes sense!

I shampoo and condition in 2 large sections, but I detangle in 12 sections.

I apply my gel(s) in 4 sections, but I go back and rake/smooth in 24 sections.

I probably could do larger sections, but I worry about not getting product to my roots and having puffy hair.

 

[GettingKinky]

@GettingKinky that makes sense!

I shampoo and condition in 2 large sections, but I detangle in 12 sections.

I apply my gel(s) in 4 sections, but I go back and rake/smooth in 24 sections.

I probably could do larger sections, but I worry about not getting product to my roots and having puffy hair.

I break each of my 4 sections up when I rake, but I’ve never counted them.
I think the split and swipe helps me make sure that I get good coverage of my roots. And when I squeeze the water in my hair I hold the ends over my head so that the product drops onto my roots. (If that makes sense)

 

[kimpaur]

Do they last just as long? What is your method?

For me they last longer as long,longer if I don’t pick out my hair or stretch with a blow dryer.

I’ve learned a few no heat stretching techniques from the girls on YouTube. Most of them will have you twist or braid a few sections then comb out but I’m much lazier lol. (If you want your hair as stretched as possible , I recommend the twists/braids )Typically I will wash my hair after work and sleep with it in two Bantu knots. Of course it isn’t dry so I usually bun it to give it time. This means frizzy hair but eh, I don’t mind.

When I’m ready to style I use a wide tooth comb to comb out my hair and at that point the hair should look like a blowout.
Then I style section by section like you would on wet hair and sit under the dryer,but it’s much quicker.

The main thing is finding the right amount of wetness when reverting the roots or you get no volume lol I tried mouse/wrap foam this weekend and it worked great for getting my hair “wet”/ reverted( but still stretched) before I applied my gels.

Still experimenting of course, but the dry wash and go’s work with my desire to be lazy so much better than the wet.

 

[Rocky91]

Taking a break from fake studying (I took some continuing education this summer and I’m regretting it lol) to show off my 1st day wash and go.

-Shampoo and condition with Sally GVP matrix biolage dupes
-smooth wetline through (clear, new formula) by itself and did a few finger coils for the lil fake bangs
-sat under the dryer for 40 minutes before leaving the house
-fluff a little bit with sally GVP matrix weightless shine spray

I will fluff more tomorrow but I do like it for first day hair. I am down to just basically doing four big ole sections to give myself some decent volume even on day one.

 

[Rocky91]

Three notes:
-It’s been almost two solid months and the comparison is startling when I look back at my first few wash and go pics. I have my very first one from may 2021 (UFD by itself) and I plan to duplicate it soon to do a true comparison. Because the curl definition difference is pretty stark for just a few months.
-2 lathers>>1 lather. Even with a sulfate shampoo. My conditioner’s effectiveness is heightened.
-I went back to the wet brush after JenniferRose (Stylist giving tips on Twitter) said us fine hair folks need to stop playing around with paddle brushes. I love the satisfaction of paddle brushing my hair but I need to keep my hair on my head.

 

[GettingKinky]

@Rocky91
I love double shampooing too. I double poo every wash day.

what paddle brush have you found to be bad for fine hair?

 

[Rocky91]

@Rocky91
I love double shampooing too. I double poo every wash day.

what paddle brush have you found to be bad for fine hair?

I use and love swissco wooden paddle brushes—I get them at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx.

I can’t honestly say that I’ve noticed any issue with using them, but I’m just going to trust the stylist’s expertise and avoid them. Her tips so far have been good for my fine hair. The wet brush is definitely lighter on the strands and gentler, and I guess that’s particularly important for me since I’m cleansing and styling at least 2x per week.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I was going to wash my hair yesterday but once I sat down it was over.

Im going to get my first mani-pedi since Covid hit the US after work. Hopefully If Im home before 4 pm, I can start washday. My hair is super soft and fluffy. I couldnt find my bonnet last night so this morning, I had to fluff and move it back into shape this morning before I left for work.

 

[toaster]

Beautiful hair ladies @shebababy @Rocky91 @Bette Davis Eyes

 

[GettingKinky]

My hair didn’t turn out so great when I did it the week before last. I think it was because my UFD was running low and each pump gave me less product than usual. I need to move away from measuring product by number of pumps and go by how my hair feels. Or take a measuring cup in the bathroom and actually measure out how much product I need.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

The last two wngs I tried a few different things.

Instead of styling on soaking wet hair I do it on hair that's a step above damp and apply UFD, mist on water, then apply whatever I'm using in my combo. Reason for this is I do my hair outside the shower, less dripping all over the place.

I'm trying less sectioning with a little more product. Misting water helps the spread the product. Less sectioning, faster styling.

No fluffing day one. I just let the wng be and fluff out the second day after waking up. Feel like that gives me maybe an extra day of wear.

My stylist is able to manage to get my hair to hang in such a way that blends my shorter nape into my shape very well. Want to figure that out.

 

[Rocky91]

This girl’s length and volume is my new wash and go goal. It’s so pretty! She just got a deva cut and I really like the shape.

I started doing finger coils around my face because of her to give those limp curls some shape. I like it it lowkey looks a lot like my braid and curl sets that I used to do religiously with teeny perm rods on the end.

 

[ckisland]

EcoStyler has done slid back into my life!!! Never would I have ever guessed that I would be loving my current wash n'go like this . My hair got so defined and frizz-free! The hold was very firm, almost crunchy, but very moisturized. I'm on 3rd day hair (the pics below) and it's soft. Like actually soft !!

Cleanser: MJ Harm Me Knot
Conditioner: MJ Honey Sweet & Nice (Detangling was not cool. My hair acted like I didn't just brush her 2 days ago )
Leave-in: Obia Curl Moisture Cream
Styler: EcoStyle Olive Oil

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Why am I under the dryer at 8 pm? Whhhhyyyy did I hop in the shower at 7pm ??? Lawd.

 

[GettingKinky]

When you ladies go to these curly hair specialist who charge $200+ for a cut and style do you still tip 15-20% on top of that?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Hair wasn’t anywhere near dry. Thinking about washing it tomorrow and doing a braid out for Saturday. Going to Legoland in upstate NY.

 

[toaster]

When you ladies go to these curly hair specialist who charge $200+ for a cut and style do you still tip 15-20% on top of that?

I don’t! Well…

With Mona and Abena, they own the salon and set their own prices. Both charged $300+ and I think I tipped $40.

With Steven I tipped 15% because he’s mona’s employee, but also the cut was like $165 vs her $300.

 

[GettingKinky]

I don’t! Well…

With Mona and Abena, they own the salon and set their own prices. Both charged $300+ and I think I tipped $40.

With Steven I tipped 15% because he’s mona’s employee, but also the cut was like $165 vs her $300.

Thanks. The woman I’m going to see owns her salon too and she charges $275+