Wash N Go Thread

[Shadiyah]

I have been washing and go with eco styler in the last 2 days and love the results and I have more pulled down loose curls than I do with mixed chicks leave in. But I do have to tell you this if you are using this gel on a regular that you need to use a olive oil or a castor oil I use jamican black castor oil for the back of my neck so that I will not get any knots and I sealed with oilive oil on my ends so my hair will not dry out because I didn't like the way my ends felt once I started soften up my curls once my hair dried. I style my hair once it dries.

 

[GreenEyedJen]

I responded to another thread about WNGs. Figured I'd link to my post in case it helps anyone else...http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=13686233&postcount=14

 

[SmilingElephant]

I have been washing and go with eco styler in the last 2 days and love the results and I have more pulled down loose curls than I do with mixed chicks leave in. But I do have to tell you this if you are using this gel on a regular that you need to use a olive oil or a castor oil I use jamican black castor oil for the back of my neck so that I will not get any knots and I sealed with oilive oil on my ends so my hair will not dry out because I didn't like the way my ends felt once I started soften up my curls once my hair dried. I style my hair once it dries.

What do you use underneath it though for a leave in?

I either use my co wash conditioner or Hair Dew or Curl Enhancing Smoothie underneath.

 

[thecurlycamshow]

I tried the Giovanni Mousse and only achieved 1day WNG. So far the Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream works the best. Still on the search for a great WNG

 

[Shadiyah]

What do you use underneath it though for a leave in?

I either use my co wash conditioner or Hair Dew or Curl Enhancing Smoothie underneath.

well I have a do gro leave in treatment so I used that and i really have to play this by ear as to what I am going to use and I think I would rather do the black castor oil on my scalp and my olive oil on the ends and see how that works out for me. I make sure I get my nape really good with the castor oil for the knots and after my hair drys I make sure I put the olive in the palm of my hands and rub it on the ends of my hair as I am styling. at night I do the castor oil in the scalp again and my hairveda whipped ends and plait it up until I co wash again. I may try the hairveda as a leave in if I am going to use the eco styler on a regular to see how that work. if I do I will keep you posted. I still after my hair drys run my hands through my hair with the hair silk by mixed chicks.

 

[SmilingElephant]

well I have a do gro leave in treatment so I used that and i really have to play this by ear as to what I am going to use and I think I would rather do the black castor oil on my scalp and my olive oil on the ends and see how that works out for me. I make sure I get my nape really good with the castor oil for the knots and after my hair drys I make sure I put the olive in the palm of my hands and rub it on the ends of my hair as I am styling. at night I do the castor oil in the scalp again and my hairveda whipped ends and plait it up until I co wash again. I may try the hairveda as a leave in if I am going to use the eco styler on a regular to see how that work. if I do I will keep you posted. I still after my hair drys run my hands through my hair with the hair silk by mixed chicks.

Shadiyah...I've never tried the Mixed Chicks stuff...is that the leave in? If so...according to reviews I heard it has a hold to it. But if not then disregard this message

Have u tried doing an oil rinse and then a creamy leave in? that's what I've been doing and it works MAGIC!!! especially with ES gel.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Sooo...I washed my hair today...washed away my blow out
Lol

I tried the Noodle Head creme. DID NOT LIKE IT!!!

I tried it by itself tho. It has some real hold....but my curls came out stringy instead of clumped together From now on I'll be looking for creams that add weight to my curls.

My dumb self didn't zoom in on the sentence that says "does not weigh down hair" and I actually like my hair to be weighed down.

I gave the tube to my sister. she says she'll find a use for it.

I'll be back to my regular wash n go tomorrow.

 

[thehairmaverick]

SUBBING! I will be in here lurking until I find out how to perfect my wash n gos

 

[Esthi777]

I just noticed this thread was here THANK GOD!! I have been having issues with my WnGs and I need help! Subbing!

 

[nisemac]

wash n go is pretty much how i've always styled my hair since i almost always have a twa. but even when i'd let it grow to about 6-10 inches, i pretty much kept the same routine: cowash, detangle, deep condition. then, depending on length, i use a leave in and shea butter or coconut oil. for more definition i use gel. i find the longer my hair, the more gel needed. my wash and goes usually last a week. I just spritz with water--the very first thing i do and let it "plump up" before finger styling, adding butter or oil as needed. with longer hair, i do large twist take them loose and spritz and fluff.

 

[Shadiyah]

@Shadiyah...I've never tried the Mixed Chicks stuff...is that the leave in? If so...according to reviews I heard it has a hold to it. But if not then disregard this message

Have u tried doing an oil rinse and then a creamy leave in? that's what I've been doing and it works MAGIC!!! especially with ES gel.

I use the whole line of mixed chicks... shampoo when I feel I need to shampoo the deep conditioner everyday and the leave in and yes it does have a hold to it... so when I don't use the eco I use the mixed chicks leave in to style my hair. with the mixed chicks leave in I get tighter curls but still real bouncy. once my hair is dry I use mixed chicks hair silk which makes it shine. I only tried the eco because it was so talked about on the board and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about

with the oils I have been using the castor oil at night and sometimes I just rinse my hair with water and not wash the oil out and still put the gel on and it gives my hair much shine and moisture. I have not found a creamy leave in that I would like to use yet... can you tell me what you use? I have not used store brought products in so long because I am a online queen and my stables are hairveda.. mixed chicks... henna... bhringja and now castor oil and trying this growth oil which I am waiting to come in the mail. oh also olive oil and honey. I am now adding eco styler because I loved the results. I am looking around for thick conditioners at the store just to have something to change up with.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I use the whole line of mixed chicks... shampoo when I feel I need to shampoo the deep conditioner everyday and the leave in and yes it does have a hold to it... so when I don't use the eco I use the mixed chicks leave in to style my hair. with the mixed chicks leave in I get tighter curls but still real bouncy. once my hair is dry I use mixed chicks hair silk which makes it shine. I only tried the eco because it was so talked about on the board and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about

with the oils I have been using the castor oil at night and sometimes I just rinse my hair with water and not wash the oil out and still put the gel on and it gives my hair much shine and moisture. I have not found a creamy leave in that I would like to use yet... can you tell me what you use? I have not used store brought products in so long because I am a online queen and my stables are hairveda.. mixed chicks... henna... bhringja and now castor oil and trying this growth oil which I am waiting to come in the mail. oh also olive oil and honey. I am now adding eco styler because I loved the results. I am looking around for thick conditioners at the store just to have something to change up with.

Giiiiiiiiiiiirl lemme tell ya! I Get the best wash n go with cheap products for some reason. The recent pic I put up was a wash n go done with V05, EcoStyler Argan and Curl Junkie Curls in a Bottle. Now...Curl Junkie isn't cheap but the CIAB is my staple. I even have a backup bottle. I use it for shine and an extra "kick" to my curls.

But V05 Moisture Milk is awesome as a leave in bc it's thick. I also use the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie but it leaves white drops in my hair and Oyin Hair Dew is decent too..but it also leaves white drops in my hair...but it dries clear. Both of them do.

 

[thecurlycamshow]

This is the third time I've used Shea Moisture with Eco gel and love the results. This time I was Very generous with the Shea Moisture and today I achieved 2nd day hair! Crossing my fingers for 3rd day

 

[SmilingElephant]

This is the third time I've used Shea Moisture with Eco gel and love the results. This time I was Very generous with the Shea Moisture and today I achieved 2nd day hair! Crossing my fingers for 3rd day

How did you deal with the white drops tho?...I like this combo too but it leaves those white drippy drops in my hair until it's completely dry...which rarely happens unless I sit under the dryer.

 

[Mami_Chula416]

I wish I could wash and go My hair gets all wild looking and big, it looks soo bad cause it's half straight half wavy (ugly waves too), people say it looks like lion hair when they see it. I have to use a lot of stuff to make it look nice. To those who wash and go, You all are lucky!

 

[SmilingElephant]

I wish I could wash and go My hair gets all wild looking and big, it looks soo bad cause it's half straight half wavy (ugly waves too), people say it looks like lion hair when they see it. I have to use a lot of stuff to make it look nice. To those who wash and go, You all are lucky!

What have you used for your wash n go's in the past?

 

[thecurlycamshow]

How did you deal with the white drops tho?...I like this combo too but it leaves those white drippy drops in my hair until it's completely dry...which rarely happens unless I sit under the dryer.

I didn't have any white drops. My hair is soooooo greedy lol! My hair is gel sensitive so it needs the buffer and applying more Shea Moisture help keep my hair soft, moveable, and defined.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I didn't have any white drops. My hair is soooooo greedy lol! My hair is gel sensitive so it needs the buffer and applying more Shea Moisture help keep my hair soft, moveable, and defined.

No fair!! I'm trying to use it up bc I hate the smell! guess I'll give it to my sister. Otherwise if my hair was greedy I do like you. It does leave my hair soft though

 

[thecurlycamshow]

No fair!! I'm trying to use it up bc I hate the smell! guess I'll give it to my sister. Otherwise if my hair was greedy I do like you. It does leave my hair soft though

LMBO! It's fair since I have super thick, stubborn, greedy hair I like the softness of my hair despite the presence of the gel too.

 

[jupitermoon]

About 2 years ago I used to wash and go daily.

Now, I have bangs and I wash those every 3-5 days. I simply wet them, finger comb them, add Giovanni conditioner, followed by clear Eco Styler Gel. I let them air dry.

3rd day bangs:

5th day bangs:

^^They shrink over time.

For the rest of my hair I wash about once a week. I wet my hair, add a little conditioner and co wash (or shampoo the scalp only), and finger comb. Then, I rinse, and add a lot of conditioner and leave all it in. I use Giovanni conditioner and let my hair air dry in one braid, updo, bun, etc. It takes quite a while to dry that's why I only wash once a week.

Wash and go left to air dry mostly loose with no bunning, 2nd day hair:

Stretched out wash and go from bunning, about a week old:

^^^Every night I braid my hair in one and wear a satin night cap. Sometimes I leave my bangs out if I've just washed them and I want them to air dry without smashing the curls.

In between washings I slick my hair back with water diluted with conditioner, or just plan water to minimize frizz. For the bangs, I just rewash them again if they look to frizzy.

 

[Shadiyah]

About 2 years ago I used to wash and go daily.

Now, I have bangs and I wash those every 3-5 days. I simply wet them, finger comb them, add Giovanni conditioner, followed by clear Eco Styler Gel. I let them air dry.

3rd day bangs:

5th day bangs:

^^They shrink over time.

For the rest of my hair I wash about once a week. I wet my hair, add a little conditioner and co wash (or shampoo the scalp only), and finger comb. Then, I rinse, and add a lot of conditioner and leave all it in. I use Giovanni conditioner and let my hair air dry in one braid, updo, bun, etc. It takes quite a while to dry that's why I only wash once a week.

Wash and go left to air dry mostly loose with no bunning, 2nd day hair:

Stretched out wash and go from bunning, about a week old:

^^^Every night I braid my hair in one and wear a satin night cap. Sometimes I leave my bangs out if I've just washed them and I want them to air dry without smashing the curls.

In between washings I slick my hair back with water diluted with conditioner, or just plan water to minimize frizz. For the bangs, I just rewash them again if they look to frizzy.

good to see you....your hair looks great as always... I can not wait until mines is as long as yours....

 

[Mami_Chula416]

What have you used for your wash n go's in the past?

I have used natural sodium laurel sulfate free shampoo's such as mill creek jojoba shampoo (dried out my hair) and ojon tawaka shampoo, deep conditoners such as kerastase oleo relax and alterna caviar, followed with a leave in and serum and yet it looks horrible when air dried. Big, heavy, coarse, cousin it looking. Only looks proper when I heat style which is not that often since my hair dries out easily. erplexed

 

[SmilingElephant]

I have used natural sodium laurel sulfate free shampoo's such as mill creek jojoba shampoo (dried out my hair) and ojon tawaka shampoo, deep conditoners such as kerastase oleo relax and alterna caviar, followed with a leave in and serum and yet it looks horrible when air dried. Big, heavy, coarse, cousin it looking. Only looks proper when I heat style which is not that often since my hair dries out easily. erplexed

Hmmm... Have you tried the old faithful method of co washing instead of shampooing, put leave in and then your styler of choice??(like gel or something?)

If I do a WnG with just shampoo and a leave in I'm definitely a Mufasa!...or in my case a Palm tree

 

[knt1229]

I'm a type 4 and got a nice coily wash n go with Alberto V05 Passion Fruit Smoothie.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Starting to get bumps at the back of my neck from my buns so I guess I need to perfect my washandgos!

 

[Shadiyah]

Starting to get bumps at the back of my neck from my buns so I guess I need to perfect my washandgos!

if you are making them tight then loosen them up and if you are using a lot of oil and try not to on your scalp. those are the things I can think of that give me bumps

 

[thecurlycamshow]

Ok so I actually achieved 4-day hair with the Shea Moisture + Eco Argan gel layered. I can't believe it. I loved the results and can't wait to WNG again. For now, I'm back to my 2-strand twists for 2 weeks then back to my WNG

 

[Shadiyah]

ok getting ready to wash out the bhringraj out of my hair and I think I will use eco styler today... I have been using mixed chicks all week. but going to sit under the dryer today because I don't feel like waiting for my hair to dry the back take too long.

 

[BraunSugar]

Refreshing my hair using an aloe vera juice/water mix has allowed me to wear my wash & go for 5 days now without having to throw it up into a puff.

 

[Shadiyah]

I just can not go with the more than one day wash and go thing. I love fresh hair.