Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I really need to wash my hair but I had to bake last night so by the time I was finished, it was a wrap. I want to try out Shescentit new gel from the juicy line before it gets cold. Glycerin is the third ingredient behind PVP, so we will see.

Juicy Curls Styling Gel

Moisture care for natural hair.

www.shescentit.com

 

[DVAntDany]

@DVAntDany I like the african price moisture miracle line. I have the gel and its great. The curling cream is nice for twists/washngos on my little one. I wouldnt mind trying the mousse over the gel one day. I didnt pick the mousse up though.

The gel surprised me and now I want to try more. I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes it.

I can’t seem to find many of the line’s stylers locally. I do see the curling cream though. Is it heavy or greasy?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

The gel surprised me and now I want to try more. I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes it.

I can’t seem to find many of the line’s stylers locally. I do see the curling cream though. Is it heavy or greasy?

it’s heavy but it sinks in. I’ll bump the thread for you. @DVAntDany

 

[GettingKinky]

@toaster your hair is really growing!

 

[toaster]

@toaster your hair is really growing!

Thank you! I go back and forth with feeling like it’s growing or not. Pictures help, but since I have so much shrinkage it’s still hard to see growth.

 

[GettingKinky]

I think this weekend I may experiment with how much water I used with UFD. I may skip adding more water after I apply the UFD and see if I get a more crunchy set that lasts a bit longer before the frizz kicks in.

 

[colorful_coils]

Has anyone tried a wash-n-go with just a curling custard? Not like the Kinky Curly one, which is more of a gel, but like the Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Curl Sculpting Custard or She Scent It Tahiti Cocktail Curl Enhancing Jelly Custard. I did one today where I used the SSI Baobab Fluffy Curls Leave-In (which already gives me a lot of definition), the Mielle Curl Sculpting Custard, and the Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste.

Y'all. The definition and shine is nuts! I also didn't need my hair to be as wet as it needs to be when I use a gel, so it dried much faster. However, based on how it feels, I don't think it will have much hold. But I plan on wearing my hair in 2 buns for the rest of the week, so it's fine. Overall, I think this combo is good for a quick wash-n-go, and I'm going to add it to my product combos list (with the Mielle Custard replaced with the SSI one since the latter gives me more moisture and definition). I also might swap the Curl Paste out for an anti-humectant gel like the ICH or the Trepadora ones for a little more hold.

 

[colorful_coils]

I really need to wash my hair but I had to bake last night so by the time I was finished, it was a wrap. I want to try out Shescentit new gel from the juicy line before it gets cold. Glycerin is the third ingredient behind PVP, so we will see.

Juicy Curls Styling Gel

Moisture care for natural hair.

www.shescentit.com

I hope this works for your hair! The ingredients look great outside of the glycerin.

Have you tried any of their other gels? I used the Pomegranate one and hated how it felt in my hair.

 

[colorful_coils]

Same thing happened to me. When I first used it back in April, I had the hard cast, but it won't set hard anymore. I plan to pull it out again in the Fall too.

Are the little balls a recent issue? No change in products/routine?

I've been having a similar issue with the Jello Shot (specifically not getting a hard cast anymore), and I've had the little balls issue with the Earthtones Naturals gel, which is somewhat similar to the Jello Shot.

For the hard cast issue, I found that I really needed to clarify and use a protein conditioner to allow the gel to actually set properly on my hair and reduce my frizz. For the little balls issue, you may need to use the gel completely alone (no leave-ins or toppers), add way more water than you're using now, and reduce how much of the gel you're using. That was what finally got rid of the little balls issue for me. Hope this helps!

 

[colorful_coils]

My hair turned out cute! I have some areas that dried white, so I need to adjust my product usage.

Used the it’s a 10 coily leave in, coated my hair in UFD, and then used a medium amount of it’s a 10 coily gel.

The floral fragrance is a little overwhelming and I’m pretty sure neither product is water soluble.

will see how it wears this week.
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Absolutely beautiful @toaster! I remember when you first posted about that stylist cutting your hair too short - your hair has grown so much from then! Do you feel like you've gotten most of your length back?

 

[DVAntDany]

it’s heavy but it sinks in. I’ll bump the thread for you. @DVAntDany

Thanks. I’ll check it out.

 

[DVAntDany]

Has anyone tried a wash-n-go with just a curling custard? Not like the Kinky Curly one, which is more of a gel, but like the Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Curl Sculpting Custard or She Scent It Tahiti Cocktail Curl Enhancing Jelly Custard. I did one today where I used the SSI Baobab Fluffy Curls Leave-In (which already gives me a lot of definition), the Mielle Curl Sculpting Custard, and the Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste.

Y'all. The definition and shine is nuts! I also didn't need my hair to be as wet as it needs to be when I use a gel, so it dried much faster. However, based on how it feels, I don't think it will have much hold. But I plan on wearing my hair in 2 buns for the rest of the week, so it's fine. Overall, I think this combo is good for a quick wash-n-go, and I'm going to add it to my product combos list (with the Mielle Custard replaced with the SSI one since the latter gives me more moisture and definition). I also might swap the Curl Paste out for an anti-humectant gel like the ICH or the Trepadora ones for a little more hold.

Omg, yes!!! That pomegranate and honey custard is still my favorite in terms of shine. It air dries fast also. I only used the leave-in a few times. It felt like a waste and didn’t do anything to help. In fact, it works better without it. The custard is what made me think I could even do wash and goes in the first place.

I don’t think I’ve ever worn it by itself and sat under a hood dryer. I might try that soon. I tried paring it with Aunt Jackie’s Flaxseed Gel like HydraBar Salon suggested, but I still prefer the custard on its own. When Mielle has their everything $5 sale again, I’m going to buy a whole bunch of those.

Also, the Mielle Hawaiian Ginger gel works good also. Not as much shine but even better definition. I also think it’s heavier.


I’ve never tried anything by She Scent It nor Curls.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@colorful_coils check the shescentit thread. I use a lot of the stylers on my little one.

I used the Tahiti one under this Juicy gel. It’s drying with a soft hold. If I use the Tahiti one with UFD I can get 3-5 days.
I’m under the dryer now and it’s probably going to give me a solid two. The Juicy curls is too lightweight. It feels like it would work better under a hard hold instead of over.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Sitting under the dryer. Hopefully I can last at least an hour.

 

[DVAntDany]

Sitting under the dryer. Hopefully I can last at least an hour.

Do you take breaks? I try to do increments of 30mins plus keep cold beverages around. How do you not start sweating going for a whole hour?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Do you take breaks? I try to do increments of 30mins plus keep cold beverages around. How do you not start sweating going for a whole hour?

I can’t ever make it lol. I try 20 at a time. I got out and I’m sitting here watching tv. I’ll try to sit back in a few @DVAntDany

 

[DVAntDany]

I can’t ever make it lol. I try 20 at a time. I got out and I’m sitting here watching tv. I’ll try to sit back in a few @DVAntDany

Sounds like we are cut from the same cloth. LOL I’ve heard people say they watch tv and stuff while under the dryer, but I can’t ever hear anything. I wouldn’t dare try using AirPods. I may try watching some foreign films with subtitles while I’m drying.

 

[GettingKinky]

@colorful_coils I’ve used the Briogeo curl charisma coil custard. It gives great hair for 1 day, but for me if I’m going for 1 day hair foam is easier for me to apply.

 

[GettingKinky]

If I decide to get color I want a subtle red/auburn like this. And balayage so it doesn’t look weird if I decide to grow it out

 

[DVAntDany]

If I decide to get color I want a subtle red/auburn like this. And balayage so it doesn’t look weird if I decide to grow it out


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That will definitely look pretty. I imagine it would go really well with wearing rose gold jewelry and accessories in oxblood.

 

[toaster]

Absolutely beautiful @toaster! I remember when you first posted about that stylist cutting your hair too short - your hair has grown so much from then! Do you feel like you've gotten most of your length back?

Thank you!!! I feel like my length in the back is mostly where it was before he cut it. I’m just annoyed by the sides because he cut them short, and one side shorter than the other.

It’s definitely grown out a lot though and I’m no longer angry/in tears when I look in the mirror.

 

[DVAntDany]

@colorful_coils I’ve used the Briogeo curl charisma coil custard. It gives great hair for 1 day, but for me if I’m going for 1 day hair foam is easier for me to apply.

Tell me all about this curl custard. I know it wasn’t worth your effort, but I’ve been curious about the brand and especially it’s stylers.

 

[DVAntDany]

Thank you!!! I feel like my length in the back is mostly where it was before he cut it. I’m just annoyed by the sides because he cut them short, and one side shorter than the other.

It’s definitely grown out a lot though and I’m no longer angry/in tears when I look in the mirror.

I’m so glad you no longer feel that way. Who will you go to for next cut/trim? Are you going to give him another chance?

 

[toaster]

I’m so glad you no longer feel that way. Who will you go to for next cut/trim? Are you going to give him another chance?

I went to embracenaturalbeauty on Instagram for a trim in June and I’ll keep seeing her. She’s not close to my apartment at all, but she understands what I’m looking for and she didn’t cut too much.

I will never step foot in that other salon again. Ever.

 

[GettingKinky]

Tell me all about this curl custard. I know it wasn’t worth your effort, but I’ve been curious about the brand and especially it’s stylers.

I really like Briogeo the brand because they are black owned and make high quality products.
The coil custard is light hold and gives you lots of volume on day one. But when I used it by itself I didn’t feel like my hair held onto to moisture for very long.
I probably used it about 5 times and then I tossed it because having it around and never using it was stressing me out. ;-)

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Still damp. Soft hold.

I could make it last 5 days. I don’t mind if it fluffs out. I’ll probably stretch it tomorrow because I have a party to go to on Saturday evening. Next time I’ll use the SSI Juicy Curls gel over a hard gel. It’s lightweight.

 

[DVAntDany]

I went to embracenaturalbeauty on Instagram for a trim in June and I’ll keep seeing her. She’s not close to my apartment at all, but she understands what I’m looking for and she didn’t cut too much.

I will never step foot in that other salon again. Ever.

Oh wow, you went to Abena. You are definitely in better hands.

I recently watched BGC (Aishia) talk about giving stylist second chances to fix mistakes. I don’t know how I feel about that. I recently had my nails done by a place I use to go to but not by my reg technician. Prior to that, my last visit was right before COVID. Since my mom was the one who wanted to go, I let her use my tech. I was so disappointed in my results. It looked goopy with polish running into the cuticles. She even short changed my service because she had a scheduled client come in. It’s not even 2 weeks and it’s lifting too. I wish I spoke up and said I was not happy with the service instead of passive aggressively not tipping. The only reason it is still on my hands is because I don’t feel like taking the time to remove gel polish.

The point Aishia was making was to let them know why you are unhappy but at another scheduled appointment. LOL I think I’d go back if the results are just okay, but not crappy results. So did you at least let him know how you felt? I’d hate him thinking he did a good job and do it to someone else. Well, I’m going to speak up while having them remove this stuff.

 

[DVAntDany]

I really like Briogeo the brand because they are black owned and make high quality products.
The coil custard is light hold and gives you lots of volume on day one. But when I used it by itself I didn’t feel like my hair held onto to moisture for very long.
I probably used it about 5 times and then I tossed it because having it around and never using it was stressing me out. ;-)

Ugh, why toss it? I would have taken it off your hands. Lol It sounds like something I might want to try.

I want to start supporting black owned brands that are more easily accessible. That way they can stay in stores. I didn’t see that many samples from the brand in Ulta last time I was there.

 

[DVAntDany]

Still damp. Soft hold.

I could make it last 5 days. I don’t mind if it fluffs out. I’ll probably stretch it tomorrow because I have a party to go to on Saturday evening. Next time I’ll use the SSI Juicy Curls gel over a hard gel. It’s lightweight.

It looks really soft and fluffy.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Oh wow, you went to Abena. You are definitely in better hands.

I recently watched BGC (Aishia) talk about giving stylist second chances to fix mistakes. I don’t know how I feel about that. I recently had my nails done by a place I use to go to but not by my reg technician. Prior to that, my last visit was right before COVID. Since my mom was the one who wanted to go, I let her use my tech. I was so disappointed in my results. It looked goopy with polish running into the cuticles. She even short changed my service because she had a scheduled client come in. It’s not even 2 weeks and it’s lifting too. I wish I spoke up and said I was not happy with the service instead of passive aggressively not tipping. The only reason it is still on my hands is because I don’t feel like taking the time to remove gel polish.

The point Aishia was making was to let them know why you are unhappy but at another scheduled appointment. LOL I think I’d go back if the results are just okay, but not crappy results. So did you at least let him know how you felt? I’d hate him thinking he did a good job and do it to someone else. Well, I’m going to speak up while having them remove this stuff.

Speaking up is key - at the appointment or even shortly afterward, but I'm definitely not paying again for another service to let them know I got crappy results the first time.