Wash N Go Thread

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my wash and go after playing around in it all day

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so I did a dc overnight and I wng with mixed chicks. I am waiting on my hair to dry as we speak. I love seeing my curls again. and what I found out with all the oils I use olive oil does not mess up my curls if I use just a little and it helps with brittle hair as well. That problem I was having with my edges from the sulfur is gone just a little olive oil and it took care of it
 
Anyone do wash and go's but the front part is a very loose curl/texture from the rest of your head? How do you get that loose texture to match the rest of your head of curls?
 
^^ mine is like that. The front is a loose wave, and the rest is made up of tighter spiral curls. I just accept it. I use less product on the front bc it gets weighed down easier though...
 
I have decided to revisit the wash n go style, and I've gotten the hang of it finally after all these years of being natural. I am now using Long Aid Activator Gel with EcoStyler Gel. See pics below:

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Is there anyone that doesn't use gel for their wash and go's that get decent definition with other products? I think I would go through gel withdrawl hahahaha
 
*Frisky* said:
Is there anyone that doesn't use gel for their wash and go's that get decent definition with other products? I think I would go through gel withdrawl hahahaha
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*Frisky* I typically don't use gel. My hair clumps up with or without gel. Sometimes I use it just because I have it but most of the time I just use tresseme naturals, no gel or oils.
 
bhndbrwneyes said:
Ladies,

My hair is mostly 3b/c but the crown of my head is 4a (maybe a bit of 4b too). There’s a huge noticeably awkward distinction. Anyhoo, this section of my hair gets EXTREMELY matted when I attempt WNGs. I’ve only started them recently (like 2 weeks ago) but so far the rest of the hair has been coming out nice just not this section. I use two methods for my WNGs, please let me know what product(s) or technique(s) I need to add/remove to improve this section of my hair.

Technique #1 (true WNG)
1.) Co-wash and detangling in shower
2.) Pat hair with towel and let air dry for a few minutes while doing my makeup
3.) Put hair into sections (about 4-6). Make sure crown/trouble area has 1-2 sections.
4.) Apply creamy moisturizer that has pretty good slip. Detangle further while applying moisturizer. (HH SCM, HH PLBM, HH CMC, or HQS GM)
5.) Apply light gel (KCCC or AVG)
6.) Apply light oil so gel dries soft (sweet almond or jojoba)
7.) Go. I don’t shake hair or anything to make curls pop or for it to dry faster because that would cause tangles.

Technique #2 (braid/twist out fail)
1.) Steps 1-4 above.
2.) Put hair in twist/braids and cross wrap them across my head.
3.) Apply baggy and bonnet. Sleep.
4.) Wake up. Take down hair hoping to have a great twist/braid out but seeing that my hair is still very wet, do a WNG instead.
5.) Hair is already pretty detangled but LIGHTLY finger comb if needed.
6.) Put LIGHT moisturizer in my hair IF NEEDED.
7.) Repeat steps 5-7 above
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bhndbrwneyes

Here's a couple of things you're doing that will cause frizz matting in your prep
When you wash rinse your hair is soaking wet you should not pat your hair with a towel then leave it without any product to air dry

If you want to air dry without product your hair should stay soaking wet and untouched or you could try wrapping it keeping hair and ends down with a soft cotton t shirt. Just remember more manipulation more frizz. Then while its damp apply products without combing or detangling brushing again use your hands you should detangle manipulate while in the shower or while your hair is soaking wet.

For your braid twist out same thing as above use a cotton tee the. You can work on damp hair but when your done braiding use some flexi rod or perm rods on the ends when you first let the hair dry to weigh your hair down then when you sleep secure the braids with a scrunchie or ouchless band until you hair is longer and can hang on its own and cover with a bonnet don't use a baggy because your hair will never set.

When your doing a braid twist out its like setting you hair on rollers your hair has to dry into the shape you've put it in because its not your hairs natural pattern. Hope that made sense.

If you want to Baggie do it with the free form wash n go you an prep your hair with products and in he morning shake and go and let it air dry
Sophisticated mamma on YT has a good demo vid on this technique.
Also try using oil to seal with your leave in or use oil as your leave in the. Use the tee for 10 min to get the wetness off and on damp hair use the gel so oil before gel or try diff combos until you find what works for you
HTH
 
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*Frisky* said:
Is there anyone that doesn't use gel for their wash and go's that get decent definition with other products? I think I would go through gel withdrawl hahahaha
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*Frisky* I never use gel. I don't like using gel on my hair. I think I don't like the way it feels on my hair. well I have just started using Curls Cream Brule. I love this product because I was looking for a product that didn't have protein in it but just a moisturizer and someone mentioned this and so I went and got it because I was all out of whipped cream from Hairveda. I have to tell you and I am a MIxed chicks girl all the way that is my go to product. this is a moisturizing and also it define my curls and second day hair. all I have to do is put it on, this is the very first time that I have found a moisturizer that does not make my hair straight after days of using it. so now my curls look much fuller and moisturize.

I still use the mixed chicks with it like on top of the curls creme brule and my hair looks great.
 
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Marking my spot :) I NEVER thought wash n go's were for my super fine super kinky hair. But go figure either they do work or I've reached that place of acceptance in my hair journey where all I wanna do is FRO & FLOW!

My efforts get better each time and i'm still evaluating if I need gel or not. I kinda like both results with or without. DH is side eyeing the fro but can't keep his hands out of it. He'll get used to it cause I don't think i'm doing anything else for the summer!
 
With curl activator gel, I don't even need to use oil to seal my hair because it stays moisturized. Looks like this is what I'll be sticking with to wear WnGs exclusively. After the end of this month, I'm completely over protective styling. I find it boring. :lol:
 
I have found the holy grail gel. Wetline extreme gel. The clear one in addition with activator gel. My hair was moisturized and it was so shiny. I got a lot of compliments. It was the first time I felt like my wash n go was an all day success. I am back in this challenge.
 
This was my wash n go from last week. Freshly washed with Wen GP and then use marshmallow LI by HH and styled with shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie. Still damp and forgot to take an after pic when it dried. I definitely want to try the long aid activator you ladies speak of just for more moisture. I don't really like the smoothie bc it leaves my hair feeling coated but I have 2 jars of it so I have to use it up. I wonder if I apply to soaking wet hair instead of damp will it make a difference?


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DDTexlaxed said:
I have found the holy grail gel. Wetline extreme gel. The clear one in addition with activator gel. My hair was moisturized and it was so shiny. I got a lot of compliments. It was the first time I felt like my wash n go was an all day success. I am back in this challenge.
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Yes Yes Yes!!! Xtreme is my holy grail too. I have tried alot of gels but nothing can give me the same results and multiple day hair.
 
So it's the weekend and i'm back to my wash n go fro! I have to take DD to dance class and my hair is still a little white with conditioner...*sigh* curious does anyone put gel ontop of their conditioner only wash n go's? In my mind a clear gel will take away the white faster...
 
I have been loving Wash n gos lately...any way, shape or form! Cowash with V05 passion fruit and use miss Jessie's pillow soft curls. I'm washing on the weekend with a mid week Cowash.


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Any fall/winter wash and go tips? I'm a lazy natural and adore my wash and go, but this will be my first winter natural and I hate cold weather as it is, not to mention the idea of going out on the cold with a wet head. any suggestions? I'm afraid if I do them in the evening and go to bed with damp hair it will be a matted mess when I wake up. The last couple of weeks I've been banding to stretch and styling from there, but I'm already over that lol.
 
I have been wash n going but i dry my hair with a blowdryer and that has been working for me so far. Its not that cold right now though. I switch up the looks with puffs and buns.
 
November has been all wash n'gos so far, and I don't remember the last time I've been this happy with my hair :grin:. I just redid my hair, and I enjoyed it so much. When I rinsed, I didn't need any condish because my hair felt stupid soft :lol:. After adding my leave-in in the shower, I added my beloved EBW curl defining creme and that was the quickest styler application I've ever done ever. Took me 4 mins to apply it thoroughly to all of my hair. Seriously, I timed it :lol:.

As someone who's only had success once with a curl creme, I highly highly recommend EdenBody Works Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme. This right here is a holy grail product for me :yep:.

Anyone interested in a wash n'go challenge for winter? This is working for me but I'm one to jump off and try something else just because I'm dumb :look:.
 
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