Wash N Go Thread

[Arian]

@BamaBeauty1985 I have, and it is a great way to get hold without using gel. I've used ORS Styling foam, and also the cream of nature argan oil styling foam. I prefer the ORS..

Ms. Martina--I tried it tonight and it is kind of hard...not brick hard, but not what I would want it to be. I used Elasta QP Styling Foam because it was alcohol free. I could try the ORS or try something else under the styling foam. I only used a light bit of EVOO--don't think that is going to work for my thick hair. I did, however, get curl definition--clumped curls and a smidgen of frizz. I think I'm getting where I want to be...

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

1st attempt at wash n go with KCCC n KCKT:

 

[Roux]

gonna do a wash n go puff today

 

[Janet']

Anybody with APL and longer do Wash n go's on the regular? Tell me ur experience!

Actually, I am in a sort of wash and go quandry because now that my hair has gotten longer, my natural hair hangs lower (which I am happy about), but now it's sitting pretty much on my shoulders and hair rubbing up against clothes equals breakage...So, I have been wearing my wash and go's up in a pony for the past 3 to 4 months (plus with it being the Winter, I'm minimizing wet head syndrome). I'm hoping that by the Summer, like in the next couple of months I can go back to wearing my hair down because I love the wash and go look...

 

[faithVA]

1st attempt at wash n go with KCCC n KCKT:

I think that looks really good. Especially for your 1st attempt.

Did you like it? I know it can look different in person vs. by pic.

 

[Janet']

MyAngelEyez~C~U, what did you think of KCCC?

 

[snillohsss]

I wash and go everyday. Im trying to avoid heat for a least 6 months because it gave me a set-back.

1. wet with a spray bottle of water
2. rub a bit of Just for Me Hair milk conditioner on my hair (leave it in)
3. follow up with Moccorran oil.
4. scrunch with a t-shirt
5. walk out the door.

 

[mist0898]

gorgeous:....I looooovvvveeeeee your Curls and your wash and go!!!!

I co-wash without rinsing out the conditioner
While in the shower I apply eco-styler gel on top of the conditioner
Rake through my hair with my wide tooth comb
Stick my hair quickly under the shower stream to get it soaking wet
Scrunch and whip my hair
Then I plop with a t-shirt and just let it air dry.

Result:

 

[KurlyNinja]

I've noticed that I get my best WnGs if I apply product to soaking wet hair. Does anybody else do this?

 

[SmilingElephant]

I've noticed that I get my best WnGs if I apply product to soaking wet hair. Does anybody else do this?

I DO!! I feel it doesn't come out as nice if I do it on damp hair. Either way i still end up running a little water over my head after applying product to make sure it gets good and deep down to the roots and is distributed evenly.

 

[snillohsss]

I've noticed that I get my best WnGs if I apply product to soaking wet hair. Does anybody else do this?

yep! That is the only time I apply product. If I apply it to dry, or slightly dry hair, it is poofy, and greasy looking.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

faithVA &

@Janet', It was okay, but I think I like my Ecostyler a lil bit better. I'm going to try using the KCKT under the Ecostyler to see how that will work out.

 

[Janet']

You know, I have only used Ecostyler one time for my wash and go's otherwise I just throw a leave in, use the denman, and go...maybe I will revisit it soon...

 

[TootiePie]

Amoreofcurls I followed ur method for WNG and I got 4 day hair... thanks so much for posting ur helpful tips!

 

[Amoreofcurls]

Amoreofcurls I followed ur method for WNG and I got 4 day hair... thanks so much for posting ur helpful tips!

Your welcome sweetie im glad it worked for you!!!!

 

[NikkiQ]

I don't think I'm going to try a wash n go until my hair is a bit longer. Not quite comfortable rockin a wash n go at this length just yet.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I don't think I'm going to try a wash n go until my hair is a bit longer. Not quite comfortable rockin a wash n go at this length just yet.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^LOL I have no hang time whatsoever. I'm gonna get kinky twists soon and when I take them out then MAYBE I'll try wash n gos.

 

[Roux]

i'm with NikkiQ with this. Each time I try I am disappointed in the way it looks all misshapen and loveless looking hair.Tried today with just a puff and couldn't do it. Maybe end of summer i'll be able to revisit it but if not next spring...maybe.

 

[Vshanell]

My wng's usually last 7-8 days. I did a thread a while back on how I maintain. Basically I set the curls really well the first day by doing the Tightly Curly Method, I wear a locsoc to bed....the key to getting my curls to last is to not re-wet! It took me forever to learn that. I don't apply any product in between washing except for a little oil.


This is how the first day usually looks.....

And the 7th day.....

Oh and I use a generous amount of Olive Oil Cholesterol w/Kinky Curly scrunched on top.

 

[SmilingElephant]

My wng's usually last 7-8 days. I did a thread a while back on how I maintain. Basically I set the curls really well the first day by doing the Tightly Curly Method, I wear a locsoc to bed....the key to getting my curls to last is to not re-wet! It took me forever to learn that. I don't apply any product in between washing except for a little oil.


This is how the first day usually looks.....

And the 7th day.....

Oh and I use a generous amount of Olive Oil Cholesterol w/Kinky Curly scrunched on top.

I just freakin LOVE ur hair Poka!!!

Even when I was relaxed I always wanted ur hair!.....GIMME!

 

[Vshanell]

I just freakin LOVE ur hair Poka!!!

Even when I was relaxed I always wanted ur hair!.....GIMME!

Aww, thank you!

 

[Janet']

Pokahontas, what's a locsoc?

 

[laurend085]

gonna do a wash n go puff today

What's the difference between a puff and a wash n go puff???

 

[Vshanell]

@Pokahontas, what's a locsoc?

It's made for locs but a lot of naturals wear them too. I wear it kinda like this...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2i1Zar9Mg&feature=related ....but I pull it upward so my curls are on top of my head and I pin the ends down with safety pins. I couldn't ask for anything more perfect.

I've seen someone use panty hose or a knee-hi before too for anyone who may want to try it w/o buying the locsoc first.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I have to stop daily wash n gos. It is wreaking havoc on my hair. I'm back to daily flat twists.

 

[Janet']

It's made for locs but a lot of naturals wear them too. I wear it kinda like this...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2i1Zar9Mg&feature=related ....but I pull it upward so my curls are on top of my head and I pin the ends down with safety pins. I couldn't ask for anything more perfect.

I've seen someone use panty hose or a knee-hi before too for anyone who may want to try it w/o buying the locsoc first.

Pokahontas, ok, I get the concept, but the safety pins are attached to what?

 

[geejay]

I have to stop daily wash n gos. It is wreaking havoc on my hair. I'm back to daily flat twists.

DDTexlaxed Can you explain a little more what you mean by havoc? I'm experimenting with wash-n-go's and I want to know what to look out for.

 

[Amoreofcurls]

My wng's usually last 7-8 days. I did a thread a while back on how I maintain. Basically I set the curls really well the first day by doing the Tightly Curly Method, I wear a locsoc to bed....the key to getting my curls to last is to not re-wet! It took me forever to learn that. I don't apply any product in between washing except for a little oil.

Truth.com

 

[Vshanell]

@Pokahontas, ok, I get the concept, but the safety pins are attached to what?

Since the end of the soc is open I make sure all my hair is inside, close it up and pin both corners down onto the top of my head, the pins are attached to the locsoc part that's near my hairline. I hope I'm explaining that in a way that makes senseerplexed, lol. I've been meaning to take a picture of how I wear it but never got around to it.