Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[oneastrocurlie]

A friend suggested KCCC + ICH and I quite like it. I'm only on day two so not sure how long it'll last but so far so good. Gives me a lot of shrinkage because of KCCC but don't mind it at the moment.

 

[GettingKinky]

Hmm. I haven’t tried KCCC in a while, actually. With knot today, that gave me a great wash and go, but honestly UFD and Jell-O shot work so well for me I don’t have a great desire to buy KCCC again.

Where knot today/KCCC has a leg up for me is travel. No refrigeration needed. No pump bottles. Just easier for that purpose.

I still have one unopened container of KCKT and KCCC. I have no desire to open them.
I still like to use ICH though nothing smooths like ICH.

 

[GettingKinky]

A friend suggested KCCC + ICH and I quite like it. I'm only on day two so not sure how long it'll last but so far so good. Gives me a lot of shrinkage because of KCCC but don't mind it at the moment.

That’s an interesting combo. You didn’t use the knot today?

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Yay, they finally contacted me back. It still costs more for 16 weeks. I think its $200. The 12/14 weeks is $165 and 4/8 weeks $145. I need approval first for the express cut (only a cut) which is $100. I need to get to this point and I wont mind so much.

I don't understand considering a client brand new after 4 months of not seeing the stylist either. I didn't even feel that I needed my ends to be clipped for my first two appointments. In fact, going through this who process has made me a product junkie because going to a professional was far from being the solution to my hair woes. It actually created more problems especially for my shape.

I have a single strand knot that's been on my ends since I first tried Ouidad for the the fast dry wash and go. It was never cut off during my last curly cut. Every time I use Ouidad anything I wind up getting a single strand knot. Its something in their products that causes my hair to tangle or feel very weird in texture.

I tried the Ouidad gel twice and noticed extra problems with tangly hair, so I stopped using it

 

[oneastrocurlie]

That’s an interesting combo. You didn’t use the knot today?

Not this time. I typically do use knot today under the custard.

 

[DVAntDany]

Why do you think your list is so long?

Its not products per se. I'd really like to lower my dry time. I want to play around with using products on damp hair or attempt plopping. So I'm thinking about purchasing things like the Aquis turban. I also want to get more out of my Dyson. Right now its main use it to dry my 4 year old niece's hands. I'm trying to refrain from purchasing an on wheels hooded dryer. My hair does not dry fully with my table top unless I stray from the suggest hair products or do my hair at the butt crack of dawn. I wasn't even drying fully in an hour at the salon. So, i'm not sure if it would really be worth it.

I'm also preparing for next summer. After hurricane Ida, I finally understood what everyone was talking about with the humidity/dew point. I don't want to go around with soggy hair next year. So I'm checking out the reviews of people who crave volume and their hair is affected by humidity.

In addition, I want to try some very frivolous things like hair perfumes. I'm thinking Kayali Deja Vu White Flower or Roja Dove Taif Aoud hair mist.

 

[DVAntDany]

@oneastrocurlie That combo sounds like something Rhonda would have posted in the Hydra Bar community. I've seen KKKC with Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls. Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls is very similar to ICH and even Pattern Beauty Strong Hold Gel on my hair. They have a papery crispiness that can be scrunched out.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

@oneastrocurlie That combo sounds like something Rhonda would have posted in the Hydra Bar community. I've seen KKKC with Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls. Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls is very similar to ICH and even Pattern Beauty Strong Hold Gel on my hair. They have a papery crispiness that can be scrunched out.

Papery crispiness is a good way to describe it. Jello Shot has similar end results but I don't love how it applies. I'm still on the fence about repurchasing that one.

 

[DVAntDany]

Papery crispiness is a good way to describe it. Jello Shot has similar end results but I don't love how it applies. I'm still on the fence about repurchasing that one.

Oh, my. I’m not sure I could handle that feeling on steroids.

What about the application don’t you like?

 

[lorr1e1]

I don't like that whole new client after X number of weeks policy. Especially if the stylist's books are harder to get into than Fort Knox and/or they aren't responding.

What's what's happened to the industry that we have to get on their books to become a client, we are PAYING customers do they not want our business?

 

[lorr1e1]

I still have one unopened container of KCKT and KCCC. I have no desire to open them.
I still like to use ICH though nothing smooths like ICH.

Lol what is the full name for all those acronyms?

 

[DVAntDany]

Lol what is the full name for all those acronyms?

KCKT= Kinky Curly Knot Today
KCCC= Kinky Curly Curling Custard
ICH= I Create Hold (Innersense)

 

[GGsKin]

Took down my braids after 7 weeks. After an Olaplex treatment, I shampooed (again) and DC with a combo of Mielle Babassu + Mint (for a light protein) and SSI Riche Moisture Masque. For my wash and go, I used Miche Sculpt Curl Defining Gel (first try) topped with KCCC. I was going to use it alone but I chickened out, concerned it wouldn't have enough hold. I think I like it though. No flaking. I'll try it alone soon.

 

[DVAntDany]

Took down my braids after 7 weeks. After an Olaplex treatment, I shampooed (again) and DC with a combo of Mielle Babassu + Mint (for a light protein) and SSI Riche Moisture Masque. For my wash and go, I used Miche Sculpt Curl Defining Gel (first try) topped with KCCC. I was going to use it alone but I chickened out, concerned it wouldn't have enough hold. I think I like it though. No flaking. I'll try it alone soon.

I've heard good things about the Miche Sculpt Gel depending on the strand size. Makes sense not to chance it.

 

[GettingKinky]

I wish I could do my hair start to finish in 20-30 minutes. I may start experimenting with air drying.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Oh, my. I’m not sure I could handle that feeling on steroids.

What about the application don’t you like?

The combo of it being cold and thick makes it harder to apply than any other gel I have. When I rake it through it doesn't glide how I like. That's the main reason I may not repurchase.

 

[DVAntDany]

I wish I could do my hair start to finish in 20-30 minutes. I may start experimenting with air drying.

Me too. Drying takes the most time even with sitting under a dryer.

The closest thing I have to that is towel drying my hair and raking through mousse. I will be fully dry in about 4 hrs even on a rainy day when air drying. My only problem is I just don’t like the look of second day mousse curls.

If I find anything sufficient, I’ll be the first to let you all know.

 

[DVAntDany]

The combo of it being cold and thick makes it harder to apply than any other gel I have. When I rake it through it doesn't glide how I like. That's the main reason I may not repurchase.

I’ve heard some people depot a small working portion for regular use and leave the rest refrigerated or frozen. Maybe let it become close to room temperature before using kind of like defrosting. Lol I understand not having products potentially spoil in your hair though.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I’ve heard some people depot a small working portion for regular use and leave the rest refrigerated or frozen. Maybe let it become close to room temperature before using kind of like defrosting. Lol I understand not having products potentially spoil in your hair though.

I try to sit it out but often forget I was supposed it to set it out before I start shampooing lol.

 

[faithVA]

I received a reply back from the new stylist I am looking at for 2022. From her email she seems like a good person so I'm definitely looking forward to working with her. She said that a weekday is better for the initial curlfriend experience versus a weeknight or weekend due to the length of time it takes. That won't be a problem since I have a floating holiday I need to take in January. But she also said that if I wasn't able to do that I could just do a consultation or a curly & hydrate if that worked better.

Her calendar opens up on the 15th so I will try to jump on it quickly to get an appointment.

 

[janaq2003]

Quick refresh after 1 wk wash and go.. ..went down south and the humidity made my hair swell even though I had gel as my topper...cut my finger so I can't do my full wash day like I want to..

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Tried Ouidad climate control gel and CR mousse. I'm really liking the definition yet soft hair. I'm almost mad at how much I'm liking it because Ouidad ain't cheap. We'll see how it holds up. One thing it's lacking is shine.

KCCC + ICH gave me a good 5 day wash and go and a nice curly puff on day 6. I'd do that combo again.

 

[toaster]

So fluffy and defined @oneastrocurlie I love your hair!

 

[oneastrocurlie]

So fluffy and defined @oneastrocurlie I love your hair!

Thank you!

 

[GettingKinky]

I was reading a bunch of the early posts in this thread. I struggled with my wash n go for so long. I don’t miss the struggle, but now I’m so bored with my hair. I tried to transfer my hair obsession to my nails, but it’s not working.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Update on the ouidad + mousse wash and go: not gonna last past tomorrow. But it does give me a new product to play around with. Might try ouidad and ICH next wash with lots of water. I was able to get that definition with medium-ish sectioning. I usually do smedium sections. So another plus.

I also got the stronger hold version (Ulta had the travel size 2 for $9 and I had a 20% off coupon). So i'll also try the stronger hold + mousse too at some point. These little bottles will last me a bit but I'm going to save some for when it's actually humid outside.

 

[DVAntDany]

Update on the ouidad + mousse wash and go: not gonna last past tomorrow. But it does give me a new product to play around with. Might try ouidad and ICH next wash with lots of water. I was able to get that definition with medium-ish sectioning. I usually do smedium sections. So another plus.

I also got the stronger hold version (Ulta had the travel size 2 for $9 and I had a 20% off coupon). So i'll also try the stronger hold + mousse too at some point. These little bottles will last me a bit but I'm going to save some for when it's actually humid outside.

Are you using the mousse first then adding the gel on top or doing it the opposite way? Aishia used the mousse on wet hair and topped with the gel. Lou cocktailed the mousse and gel and applied it to wet hair. By the way, that's a great deal on the samples. Seriously, 2 regular priced samples cost the amount of an 8 ounce bottle.

I mainly did it as instructed by Aishia. I tried it on damp hair once and the results were far better and longer lasting. The tangling happened only when I went to wash it out. In hindsight, I could have just pre pooed before washing it out, but who wants to add another step to the process?

The strong hold didn't feel very strong on my hair but I used it mainly on wet hair. The directions say to use on damp hair. It also had more shine that the original gel.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Are you using the mousse first then adding the gel on top or doing it the opposite way? Aishia used the mousse on wet hair and topped with the gel. Lou cocktailed the mousse and gel and applied it to wet hair. By the way, that's a great deal on the samples. Seriously, 2 regular priced samples cost the amount of an 8 ounce bottle.

I mainly did it as instructed by Aishia. I tried it on damp hair once and the results were far better and longer lasting. The tangling happened only when I went to wash it out. In hindsight, I could have just pre pooed before washing it out, but who wants to add another step to the process?

The strong hold didn't feel very strong on my hair but I used it mainly on wet hair. The directions say to use on damp hair. It also had more shine that the original gel.

I did gel then mousse, although there was some cocktailing going on if I still had mousse on my hands before I moved to the next section. I did do it on pretty wet hair and then was adding water as I went so I may be wiped out some of the hold with all that water. I'll have to keep that in mind next time.

I agree on not wanting to add another step to the process. It doesn't seem like i'll get any tangling. My hair is pretty soft but I'll report back if I do.

 

[DVAntDany]

I was reading a bunch of the early posts in this thread. I struggled with my wash n go for so long. I don’t miss the struggle, but now I’m so bored with my hair. I tried to transfer my hair obsession to my nails, but it’s not working.

Is there anything you want to tweak? Is there anything you'd like to add? My obsessions slow down once I find what I'm looking for. Maybe look into something that not so tactile or tangible. Hair and nails are things that you can touch and feel. Many changes to hair and nails can easily be seen automatically.

 

[Napp]

I was reading a bunch of the early posts in this thread. I struggled with my wash n go for so long. I don’t miss the struggle, but now I’m so bored with my hair. I tried to transfer my hair obsession to my nails, but it’s not working.

I wish I could be hair bored! I'm so obsessed over my hair. I thought wigging it would help but it doesn't! Now I want to try more and more styles with wigs and fake hair lol it doesn't end for me!