Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

I'm back... I haven't been on this side of town in months....

I had major surgery in early November, and braided my hair up for the long haul.
But, to be honest, I haven't been doing too much with my hair since end of August, just a wash n go into a high pony poof.

What got me out of my hair funk this week was getting Olaplex6 and playing around with it...

So I've done a half wash n go (front half of my head, the back I keep re-braiding and putting a hat on *if* I go out....

Annoyances:
I am now at the stage of hair where it is long, gets easily tangled and matted, and is generally no fun to wash.

(Wash day is literally a day, now, vs when my hair was short, it was really a Wash n GO)

PROs...
I'm still learning so much about my hair and curls that even though I think of cutting it off...
There are still new things and products to try out.


Question to you guys ...
1. Who are you currently following on YouTube/IG for wash n go tips and tricks...

2. Who has actually achieved their perfect wash n go?

(I find that what I thought was a perfect wash n go at one length changes at a different length, as do the products and techniques that used to work and now don't)
 
@GettingKinky @toaster @metro_qt thank you very much! I really think it’s this combo with Wetline as the topper. I think I’m going to stop messing around with these random gels in my closet. (but I have two more single line gel-foam combos to try)

@metro_qt Glad to see you back & better!!
how are you liking the Olaplex?

Those are really good questions. Hmmm.... I’m following NJ Eberhart, Faye in the City, Tresses of Alexis, & Denise Adore on YT for wng tips on tightly curly hair; Afro Khadisiac is that rare high porosity curly. I also watch happycurlhappygirl for wng product reviews because I like the way she does them. I recently discovered a new person, Touched by Troi, & I also liked how she does her reviews. Afope Atoyebe & CurlyChemistry are my go-to’s for general hair knowledge
I’m curious to see who everyone else is following.
 
Stuck at home bored.... (We're in another lockdown here)
So here are some 'current' pics of my hair...
Photo of my last wash n go... Back in Oct
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And photo of how me and my hair usually roll...

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I'm cheesed because my hair is now 3 years old and I don't think it's going to hang past my chin...

I just want a wash n go that hangs at or passed my shoulders... Is that too much to ask?

The shrinkage is real.
 
metro_qt said:
Stuck at home bored.... (We're in another lockdown here)
So here are some 'current' pics of my hair...
Photo of my last wash n go... Back in Oct
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And photo of how me and my hair usually roll...

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I'm cheesed because my hair is now 3 years old and I don't think it's going to hang past my chin...

I just want a wash n go that hangs at or passed my shoulders... Is that too much to ask?

The shrinkage is real.
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i feel the same way you do... if my hair could just get full shoulder length curly i would be happy.... its getting there but it sure did take its time.
 
metro_qt said:
I'm back... I haven't been on this side of town in months....

I had major surgery in early November, and braided my hair up for the long haul.
But, to be honest, I haven't been doing too much with my hair since end of August, just a wash n go into a high pony poof.

What got me out of my hair funk this week was getting Olaplex6 and playing around with it...

So I've done a half wash n go (front half of my head, the back I keep re-braiding and putting a hat on *if* I go out....

Annoyances:
I am now at the stage of hair where it is long, gets easily tangled and matted, and is generally no fun to wash.

(Wash day is literally a day, now, vs when my hair was short, it was really a Wash n GO)

PROs...
I'm still learning so much about my hair and curls that even though I think of cutting it off...
There are still new things and products to try out.


Question to you guys ...
1. Who are you currently following on YouTube/IG for wash n go tips and tricks...

2. Who has actually achieved their perfect wash n go?

(I find that what I thought was a perfect wash n go at one length changes at a different length, as do the products and techniques that used to work and now don't)
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I like Kimberly Cherrell hair stuff on YouTube (I bypass all her personal vlog/vids).

I think I have my wng nailed down for the length. I apply my leave-in to soaking wet hair and style as soaking wet as I can stand in small sections. Then sit under my standing dryer until dry. I use the same two product combos for the most part. Either KCCC (after using the KCKT leave-in) or UFD Curly Magic and a mousse. Pretty boring but that's it styling wise. I vary my shampoo/cowash, DC/conditioner, and leave-in wash to wash but the styling part remains the same.
 
oneastrocurlie said:
I like Kimberly Cherrell hair stuff on YouTube (I bypass all her personal vlog/vids).

I think I have my wng nailed down for the length. I apply my leave-in to soaking wet hair and style as soaking wet as I can stand in small sections. Then sit under my standing dryer until dry. I use the same two product combos for the most part. Either KCCC (after using the KCKT leave-in) or UFD Curly Magic and a mousse. Pretty boring but that's it styling wise. I vary my shampoo/cowash, DC/conditioner, and leave-in wash to wash but the styling part remains the same.
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i'm like u.... if it works i'm not gonna mess with it... i love when i get to that point with my hair where i get consistant results everytime
 
toaster said:
Girllll. I felt every word you posted. I stay in my buff or loc sock because looking in the mirror makes me sad.
@faithVA told me to not even think about getting a shaping cut right now, so I’ll pass that advice on to you. I guarantee your hair is healthy and no one is thinking your hair is misshapen. Let it grow a little more and THEN get the corrective cut. You’ll feel like you lost less progress.

We can do this together.
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Yes yes yes... I'm gonna let it grow and go back to my original stylist. When I read your post, it mimicked how I felt when I got my 'trim'. I use the buff too for my wash n go's.
 
Nothing particularly new here, just maybe the product usage is different...


Used TreSemme Botanique Conditioner with Pomegranate & Camellia Oil as my co-wash/detangling agent.
To cleanse, Not Your Mother's Sicilian Blood Orange & Black Currant Shampoo.

Next, I went in with the Mane Krush Restore, scalp detox.
Then used the Alikay Naturals Avocado Moisture Cream Moisture Repairing Mask as my anti-shedding/strengthening treatment.

(On wet-to-damp hair) I smoothed OGX Pracaxi Oil Combing Cream, then re-sectioned my hair.

(On damp hair) I smoothed Aunt Jackie's Ice Curls Glossy Curling Jelly onto each section.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.



As far as the Mane Krush Restore...

I'm not sure, if I used this correctly in the past.
Decided to do that this time... just to see if it would make a difference.

Some background...
Been annoyed by my excessively oily (itchy-prone) scalp.
Shampoos just didn't seem to make much of a difference.
This has been long overdue, but I kept putting it off!


Anyways, next time I'm in need of it.
I'm going to follow up with a moisturizing d/c.
Just to compare the results, I'm trying to see something...:scratchchin:

Otherwise...
I need to commit to doing some sort of scalp detox, every now & then!
Shampoos are nice.
But, sometimes, I really do need to detox my scalp.
 
GettingKinky said:
@toaster I guess all your roller setting in the past made you a quick study for wash n go’s. I’m amazed at how much definition you have after 3 days with workouts. By day 3-4 my hair is so big.
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You know it might be the parting practice! I make sure all the styling products get directly to my roots, which helps them not puff up over time.

Oh! I meant to ask. When you use your clarifying shampoo, do you follow with a moisture shampoo? Or straight to conditioner?
 
@GettingKinky Lol, no you must not give in! Stay strong!

But no really I just like the various scent ranges: sweet, fruity, herbal, etc.
I tend buy more backups once I do find such products, when I (especially) like the scents.:look:

Right now though, I'm trying really hard to just stick to the products that work ( + my older favs).
And eventually go through the rest of my stash (some that are still newer unused products).

Seriously, I've still got a long way to go!
Please don't go down this particular rabbit hole, with me!
 
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Britt said:
@LavenderMint your 7 day looks awesome!!!!!!!! What combo did you use? Congrats for making it that far.

@metro_qt your hair is so pretty! The color, density, curls... Gorgeous !!!!
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Thank you! I used UFD with Wetline on top. I don’t know if it makes a difference but I have 2.5 tubs of the old Wetline; I’ve never tried the new formula. I hope I can use it up before my hair grows out. The old formula had my shoulders & back breaking out.
 
I couldn’t find the kinky curly come clean shampoo at the drugstore where I buy the knot today and curling custard, so I purchased the carols daughter wash day delight shampoo to use to clarify.

It doesn’t have sulfates, but it has cleansing ingredients and salicylic acid. My hair and scalp feel soooo clean! It didn’t tangle my hair at all, but I think I’ll use it max 1/ week or every two weeks. Innersense hydrating hair bath is my moisturizing shampoo and I really like it.
 
metro_qt said:
Stuck at home bored.... (We're in another lockdown here)
So here are some 'current' pics of my hair...
Photo of my last wash n go... Back in Oct
View attachment 466427

And photo of how me and my hair usually roll...

View attachment 466425

I'm cheesed because my hair is now 3 years old and I don't think it's going to hang past my chin...

I just want a wash n go that hangs at or passed my shoulders... Is that too much to ask?

The shrinkage is real.
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If my hair had volume like this, you all would be sick of me posting my hair.


Sigh, and the color. I just love your hair all together!!
 
Finally got around to do my major protein treatment. It took me long enough!.


I used Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Conditioner as my co-wash/detangling agent.
Kinky-Curly Come Clean Shampoo to clarify my hair.
Emergencia Keratin Repair Formula Deep Intense Hair Treatment as my strong protein treatment.


(On wet hair) I smoothed JAZZ UP MY CURLZ Grapeseed Buttercream, then re-sectioned my hair.

(On damp hair) I smoothed Xtreme Clear Gel onto each section.
I smoothed Giovanni 2 Chic Ultra Luxurious Hair Serum in Cherry Blossom + Rose Petals all over my hair, as my sealant/finisher.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.



I still love the Emergencia protein treatment. It truly is the only 1 that works wonders on my tresses!

Oh, I totally forgot about trying out the JUMC Grapeseed Buttercream on damp hair.
Definitely, need to set the reminder to do that!
 
I’m one week post disaster haircut. It’s still a disaster, but I’m in less of a shock and now that I’ve been styling it myself it’s fine. Two more weeks before I sit down and write my review.

This is day 2 hair. I’ll wash again tomorrow. All the times I’ve grown my hair out from this length I’ve washed my hair frequently, so I upped my wash days from 2-3.

Will go back to 2 when it’s grown out more. Maybe 8-10 months from now.
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toaster said:
I’m one week post disaster haircut. It’s still a disaster, but I’m in less of a shock and now that I’ve been styling it myself it’s fine. Two more weeks before I sit down and write my review.

This is day 2 hair. I’ll wash again tomorrow. All the times I’ve grown my hair out from this length I’ve washed my hair frequently, so I upped my wash days from 2-3.

Will go back to 2 when it’s grown out more. Maybe 8-10 months from now.
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I like the increased volume. I haven't written a review either but don't think I will. I will just talk to her next time I go now that I know more about cuts.
 
I'm real lazy now. I did my last wash and go 9 days ago :look: I need to at least get on a 7 day schedule :lol:

This wash and go will probably not look too great since I waited too long. I will try to get back on schedule on Sunday and do a Sunday to Sunday schedule. I only used UFD. Going to skip the ICH until the spring.

Didn't take any pics because I don't even bother styling it. I throw the gel in, shake, rake it back and then call it a day. It will shrink up tomorrow. And then I walk around with morning hair for a week. :ohwell:

My hair is growing but I can't see it. I think I will post pictures every 2 months. Maybe I can see the difference with an inch of growth.
 
faithVA said:
I'm real lazy now. I did my last wash and go 9 days ago :look: I need to at least get on a 7 day schedule :lol:

This wash and go will probably not look too great since I waited too long. I will try to get back on schedule on Sunday and do a Sunday to Sunday schedule. I only used UFD. Going to skip the ICH until the spring.

Didn't take any pics because I don't even bother styling it. I throw the gel in, shake, rake it back and then call it a day. It will shrink up tomorrow. And then I walk around with morning hair for a week. :ohwell:

My hair is growing but I can't see it. I think I will post pictures every 2 months. Maybe I can see the difference with an inch of growth.
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We all need a break every now and then. Looking forward to your picture updates!

It’s a struggle with curly hair seeing growth. My mom encouraged me to measure one piece of hair and track it monthly. That way I’ll “know” it’s growing even if I can’t see it.
 
Current wng, I tried Aunt Jackie’s Ice Curls with the Frizz Patrol setting mousse on top. I’m coming to the conclusion that mousse may not be a topper for me. It totally takes away a good portion of the gels hold. The back portion of my head is something my mom would describe as being “fluffy like a ducks butt”. The tighter coils are still hanging around but apparently my looser curls have just given up and fluffed out.
So, I think next wash, I’ll try the gel alone. No foam.

I love my wng. It’s just that my hair is so dense that it won’t hold a part... and clips or jewelry pretty much get swallowed... I’ve lost hairpins and found them on wash day....:afro:
I developed bangs again by around 10 today & I'm just not fighting it anymore. :look:
 
LavenderMint said:
Current wng, I tried Aunt Jackie’s Ice Curls with the Frizz Patrol setting mousse on top. I’m coming to the conclusion that mousse may not be a topper for me. It totally takes away a good portion of the gels hold. The back portion of my head is something my mom would describe as being “fluffy like a ducks butt”. The tighter coils are still hanging around but apparently my looser curls have just given up and fluffed out.
So, I think next wash, I’ll try the gel alone. No foam.

I love my wng. It’s just that my hair is so dense that it won’t hold a part... and clips or jewelry pretty much get swallowed... I’ve lost hairpins and found them on wash day....:afro:
I developed bangs again by around 10 today & I'm just not fighting it anymore. :look:
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fluffy like a duck's butt... clips getting swallowed whole. this post is a classic :lachen:
 
Britt said:
@toaster are you still using UFD with Mouse Def over it a your go to combo? Your wash n gos always look so soft and nice.
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No, actually! Mid-November I purchased kinky curly knot today and curling custard and I haven’t looked back. For me, the key is applying a lot of the knot today, adding water, and then using minimal amounts of the curling custard. I get really defined curls that last for days. It also rinses really easily in my opinion and experience.
 
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