Wash N Go Thread

Pokahontas said:
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 sense:perplexed, lol. I've been meaning to take a picture of how I wear it but never got around to it.
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Pokahontas Ok!That makes sense...sort of, lol!!!! Yes, a pic would really help, lol. I guess I'm a visual person!
 
Wash n go's are my favorite style! :yep: I had to slack up and only wear them on the weekends because I'm trying to do more protective styles until the summer.
 
geejay said:
@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.
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My hair knots over itself really bad when I wash n go. I've decided to stick with twisting my hair, even if my twist skills aren't the best. My hair does better with protective styles.
 
DDTexlaxed geejay I agree that when I was first totally natural and tried wash and go's, I was not impressed with them...But then I revisited it last year and amended some things and it has been my "signature" style and has really helped with retention.
 
DDTexlaxed said:
My hair knots over itself really bad when I wash n go. I've decided to stick with twisting my hair, even if my twist skills aren't the best. My hair does better with protective styles.
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Thanks. I understand. SSKs are not fun. I will keep an eye out for 'em.
 
Janet' said:
@DDTexlaxed @geejay I agree that when I was first totally natural and tried wash and go's, I was not impressed with them...But then I revisited it last year and amended some things and it has been my "signature" style and has really helped with retention.
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Janet' I'm loving it so far, but I'm staying watchful for any problems. I would love to hear what changes you made to your wash-n-go's that made the style go from zero to hero. I'm still tweaking mine and very open to tips from a pro!
 
geejay, the biggest thing for me was using a leave-in conditioner and using a denman type brush to detangle...detangling once right after my initial wash made all the difference in the world...I am definitely not one of those shower, wet hair, scrunch and go...and I thought that I could get away with that... :nono: :nono: BIG mistake!
 
Janet' said:
@geejay, the biggest thing for me was using a leave-in conditioner and using a denman type brush to detangle...detangling once right after my initial wash made all the difference in the world...I am definitely not one of those shower, wet hair, scrunch and go...and I thought that I could get away with that... :nono: :nono: BIG mistake!
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Janet' That makes complete sense and is a big help :D
 
I'm back on the challenge! Mane N tail Detangler helped melt away my Knots and tangles! I'm so happy I was able to find something to help with my SSK problem.:love4:
 
This is my first time trying the Kinky Curly line. Here's 3rd day hair with KCNT and KCCC. I want to try to stretch it to two weeks but that's probably a pipe dream. I tried using Ecostyler but it just made my hair hard even with a leave and oil and scrunching the crunch. That and I had to rinse forever and lather twice to get it all out. I really wanted to hate KCCC but I just can't. One thing though is that the shampoo is way too stripping for me. I used Teri's method of applying product in that I seperated the curls that wanted to be seperated. At night I just band the hair and refresh it with a water spray bottle in the morning.



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Hmmm...I'm going to try this...I have gotten 5 day hair with my wash n gos but I do fluff in some leave-in every morning. I don't spritz anymore. The shape of my hair in the AM is just wooooo though, so the LI softens it up.

Dang...now you guys have me wanting to do my hair again today...and there ain't a dang thing wrong with it. All this experimentation!! lol
 
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Pokahontas said:
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.:grin:

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.
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I love loc socs. I don't have enough hair yet to worry about wearing it to bed though but it is so great for my hair lazy days which tend to be on the increase. :look: I just need more colors

And Pokahontas - Your curls are beautiful.
 
This thread made me do my hair again. Sigh. I have a Sue Maesta hood so I want to try Pokahontas 's night routine...I was putting my hair in a ponytail then wearing my scarf but it makes my part super flat.

Anywho...here's my hair. Still drying - I used Curl Junkie Curl Rehab on 6 sections, then used my Blue Eco on about 12 sections (split each of the 6 in two for thorough app), then finished with a little bit of CJ Aloe Fix Lite for extra moisture. Shake, done.

The second pic is my wng from the other day...I can get up to 5 day hair but usually I like playing with stuff and get anxious around day 3.
 

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Can you get a decent looking wash n go distributing hair in larger sections? I have mine in 4 sections right now and may try it out today when I cowash. I sense an epic failure in my future.
 
NikkiQ said:
Can you get a decent looking wash n go distributing hair in larger sections? I have mine in 4 sections right now and may try it out today when I cowash. I sense an epic failure in my future.
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You definitely can. When I had shorter hair, I didn't do any sections, and up until a few weeks ago, I did like...two. The only reason I started being more thorough is to ensure product gets to my roots so it doesn't shrink and tangle. But, my hair is also thick so you can't see the underlayers...I could have bomb hair on top, then the underlayers would have NO product, lol.

It will def last longer if you do smaller sections though.
 
I'm just worried about my crown b/c I still have no curl pattern up there. That's one of 2 reasons why I've avoided wash n gos (other being length). I'll give it a try when I'm home alone so I have no witnesses to the craptastic results I may get.
 
EllePixie said:
This thread made me do my hair again. Sigh. I have a Sue Maesta hood so I want to try @Pokahontas 's night routine...I was putting my hair in a ponytail then wearing my scarf but it makes my part super flat.

Anywho...here's my hair. Still drying - I used Curl Junkie Curl Rehab on 6 sections, then used my Blue Eco on about 12 sections (split each of the 6 in two for thorough app), then finished with a little bit of CJ Aloe Fix Lite for extra moisture. Shake, done.

The second pic is my wng from the other day...I can get up to 5 day hair but usually I like playing with stuff and get anxious around day 3.
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Love your volume girl! The Sue Maesta should work great. I rarely do ponytails or pineapples at night because they make my roots flat too. Just make sure to pull the Sue Maesta upwards so your curls are resting on top of your head and don't get flattened while you sleep.:yep:
 
NikkiQ said:
I'm just worried about my crown b/c I still have no curl pattern up there. That's one of 2 reasons why I've avoided wash n gos (other being length). I'll give it a try when I'm home alone so I have no witnesses to the craptastic results I may get.
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do finger curls for the section that has no curls
 
Janet' said:
@Fhrizzball I'm glad that KCCC and KCKT worked well for you!!!
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faithVA said:
Very pretty and very nice curl definition.
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faithVA
Janet'

Thanks. Usually my wash and goes come out looking like my signature so I'm loving Kinky Curly. I really didn't want to like it as it's pricey for me so I just have to find a way to stretch it out. With me being chronically heavy handed that may be a struggle. I just wished ecostyler worked for me but I guess my hair is high class when gels are concerned.
 
Fhrizzball Different strokes for different folks definitely...I cannot use the regular Ecostyler, but Ecostyler with Olive Oil works wonders...KCKT and KCCC don't do any more than the OO Ecostyler....I'm just glad that you are on team Wash and Go now!!! :dance7: :dance7:
 
Okay so I tried it and I can't tell if it came out okay

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NikkiQ I have no curl pattern at the top of my head either...Your wash and go looks just fine!!!!

EllePixie I love that side part...it gives your wash and go character...Off to try! Oh yeah, here's my wash and go from today...

ETA: Products used: Mixed Chicks leave-in, Ecostyler Olive Oil gel...
 

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