Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[GettingKinky]

I love love love jello shot. It stands up to very sweaty workouts and I can still get 7 day hair. I just worry that at some point the formula will change or they will go out of business. How can she keep running the place where she makes everything to order?

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

this is my first time doing a good ole wash and go since last yr. I just got into a protective style kick and couldnt get the zest for wash and goes back. I cut a few pieces to give it some shape again and fell in love. Its day 1 so its really stringy and defined ( not use to using eco)...



after fluffing it up a bit

i can't wait to see how it grows as the days go by

 

[Mapleoats]

Thanks @GettingKinky @ckisland

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

day 2.... its getting fluffier and the layers are starting to come through


great shot of the layers i put in the other day

 

[faithVA]

I'm under the dryer and still need to get it cut. Im always inspired when I come but it doesnt last

She said she used 4.5 pumps of UFD; 2 pumps of ICH and a qtr size of Trepadora bamboo.

So I didnt use to much product last time. I just didnt use enough water. She says she trickles in the water and smooths it in. She said she wants to feel the hair with product and not just the slip of product. I will have to see if I can determine that.

It was over a hour from wash to definition. And I know I wont do sections that small. But will see if I can do better with the next set.

 

[faithVA]

day 2.... its getting fluffier and the layers are starting to come through

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great shot of the layers i put in the other day

Your layers look nice. How long will this set last?

 

[faithVA]

I guess I thought I had been going to my stylist linger than a year, but she reminded me.
I'm not a fast grower but glad to have consistent progress.

She said I've reached the point where my hair will start to hang now But I need to style it more often to boost my curls.


My first visit Jan 2022


My visit today

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

Your layers look nice. How long will this set last?

i'm not sure... hopefully til sun

 

[GettingKinky]

@faithVA your hair has grown a ton in the last year!!!

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA your hair has grown a ton in the last year!!!

You know I'm happy right? My day 2 hair is actually hanging past my ears.

 

[Mapleoats]

I think I'm going to try a wash n go tonight. My plan is UFD + JS.

I'll apply UFD in the shower and JS out of the shower.

@GettingKinky i know this is your favourite combo. What ratio of Water/UFD/JS do you find most effective?

 

[DVAntDany]

@GettingKinky I just asked the question for you. I asked for styling tips regarding not getting uniform/even looking curls when you style, but the stylist is not having that issue and you get regular cuts. She said you might need to simply change your part. You could also be styling the hair in a direction where it hangs funny. You might need to shift where you style that uneven looking portion of hair. Hope that helps.

 

[GettingKinky]

I think I'm going to try a wash n go tonight. My plan is UFD + JS.

I'll apply UFD in the shower and JS out of the shower.

@GettingKinky i know this is your favourite combo. What ratio of Water/UFD/JS do you find most effective?

I apply the UFD to soaking wet hair and I use a fairly generous amount ~9 teaspoons. I don’t add more water to my hair before applying the JS and I use a pretty good amount of that too somewhere between 4-6 teaspoons.

 

[GettingKinky]

@GettingKinky I just asked the question for you. I asked for styling tips regarding not getting uniform/even looking curls when you style, but the stylist is not having that issue and you get regular cuts. She said you might need to simply change your part. You could also be styling the hair in a direction where it hangs funny. You might need to shift where you style that uneven looking portion of hair. Hope that helps.

Thanks for asking!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

been outside all day and loving what this humidity is doing to my hair.

 

[ckisland]

Weekly wash day!!!
Cleansed with Harm Me Knot and conditioned with Obia Naturals Babassu DC in the shower. I used Leave-in Condish and Coily Custard and scrunched. I let my hair air dry for about 3 hours and then I diffused.
Tried something different and diffused with the attachment on a low speed high heat. I feel like I got less frizz.

 

[GettingKinky]

My Ecoslay sangria arrived today. I can’t wait to try it when my hair gets frizzy later this week.

 

[GettingKinky]

This was my attempt at wearing my hair without a part. It’s a little flat on top for my taste, but maybe as the week goes on it will fluff up a little.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

Weekly wash day!!!
Cleansed with Harm Me Knot and conditioned with Obia Naturals Babassu DC in the shower. I used Leave-in Condish and Coily Custard and scrunched. I let my hair air dry for about 3 hours and then I diffused.
Tried something different and diffused with the attachment on a low speed high heat. I feel like I got less frizz.

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i see the difference.... i love a good blow dry but i use to concentration nozzel at the end and stretch... quick dry time and a stretched wash and go for the win...

 

[Napp]

This was my attempt at wearing my hair without a part. It’s a little flat on top for my taste, but maybe as the week goes on maybe it will fluff up a little. View attachment 487623

@GettingKinky how long is your hair when you stretch your hair?

 

[Evolving78]

@GettingKinky
If you want more volume I would smooth or rake up and out, instead of down. And/or use a pick or dryer nozzle attachment, pulling the hair up.

 

[Evolving78]

I used Just For Me Curly Peace slime (gel) and African Pride mousse. I smoothed my hair down instead of swirling and curling it up. I like the shine the gel gives.

 

[GettingKinky]

@GettingKinky how long is your hair when you stretch your hair?

It’s around APL.

 

[faithVA]

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been outside all day and loving what this humidity is doing to my hair.

That is nice that you and humidity are friends Your hair looks great.

 

[faithVA]

Weekly wash day!!!
Cleansed with Harm Me Knot and conditioned with Obia Naturals Babassu DC in the shower. I used Leave-in Condish and Coily Custard and scrunched. I let my hair air dry for about 3 hours and then I diffused.
Tried something different and diffused with the attachment on a low speed high heat. I feel like I got less frizz.

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I was talking about you at the salon; people who can put all types of products on their hair and their hair looks good

I love the shine.

 

[faithVA]

My hair only lasted until yesterday. The temperature here is so warm and in February we aren't quite ready to put on the air. So, I ended up sweating while I slept on Wednesday. I still looked good through Friday, but then I took a shower without a cap. I thought it might revive my curls but that was a bad idea. My hair just soaked up all of that water in the air and turned into a fro. I ended up wearing a puff to an event last night.

I'm going into the office Tuesday, so I will style it today to see if it is work ready. If not it will be back in a puff.

 

[ckisland]

I was talking about you at the salon; people who can put all types of products on their hair and their hair looks good

I love the shine.

Awww!! Thank you! That's such a cool compliment!

 

[faithVA]

Awww!! Thank you! That's such a cool compliment!

I'm glad you could see the compliment in my awkward writing. You got that good hair

 

[faithVA]

I couldn't make myself do a wash and go today. Fell back on my flat twist. Easy, reliable, and no need to touch it again until wash day.

I will commit to trying a wash and go every month. That's probably the best I can do. I may never be a regular wash and go girl.

 

[DVAntDany]

I guess I thought I had been going to my stylist linger than a year, but she reminded me.
I'm not a fast grower but glad to have consistent progress.

She said I've reached the point where my hair will start to hang now But I need to style it more often to boost my curls.


My first visit Jan 2022
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My visit today
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Look at that hang time. I knew I saw length.

A wng a month will ensure you skills don’t go rusty.