I like to use my Q‑Redew for moisture, or a refresher spray like Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling, or Ella’s Concoctions Juicy Nectar Spritzer. Then it hit me! But sometimes, getting your wash and go at the top of its game is really a matter of products and methods. Moisturize! So the best way to determine how you should wash your face is figure out your cleansing goals (quick, one-step, once a day?) 6. The only wash n goes that work for me is Napptural85’s method. 4. If you want to see how I apply my product, check out my video all about it (FIY, if you’re curious about the evolution of that wash and go for days 2 and beyond, click here). […] Click here to view original web page at bglh-marketplace.com […], I love wash and go I have type 3b/3c and since one month I use the curl enhancing smoothie by Shea moisture and I love it, it smells good and redefine my curls if it was in a bun or braided before (which destroy my curls). But by day 3, my hair begins defying gravity, is full of volume, is soft, defined (with just the right amount of frizz), and a little stretched (thanks to pineappling at night). – Erykah Badu Got Atomic Micro Cosmic Braids [Gallery], Happy Africa Day! I can go a least 3 more days like that. I personally prefer to take a small section of hair, wash it, and layer on the products as I intend. You can band, scrunchie pineapple, bun, loosely braid, use a bonnet, or whatever method you prefer. Its that time of the year again when I begin to loathe two strand twisting because I’ve been doing it all winter long. Some folks rely on mixing dabs of product on the back of their hand, or rubbing it in their hands to see if a white cast forms. Now I’m looking forward to wash day! Be sure to use a quality deep conditioner for at least 15 minutes. Use the right amount of product and the right method of applying for your hair. I maintain my hair by doing a crossrap by grabbing my hair like two puffs and crossing them at the back of my head. However, if my hair becomes too dry, I condition it. Cleanse – In order to achieve a wash and go you have to style on freshly washed hair. I have yet to see 4c hair which clumps naturally, could you please post pics? This is my third attempt and after my last one, I almost threw in the towel. Keeping my hair moisturized, keeps my hair de-tangled. I love it. Holding the cross I put my bonnet on. Ever since I discovered that I could indeed wash my hair and go, I did. Currently I am doing a twist out with leave in, which… Read more ». For me, they last a full week and are extremely low maintenance. So I don’t refer to the results of my washing as a wash & go. Dismiss. I think it’s time we re-visit the whole 4c hair doesn’t clump. This will eliminate the need to constantly wash your hair to ‘refresh’ the Wash and Go, and you can make sure your hair remains moisturized. I thought the same thing too, based upon all the videos I saw where folks would use the recommended amount lol. But, I want to master a wash and go routine that doesn’t sacrifice the health of my hair for two reasons, (1) what is the point of length I rarely get to utilize, and (2) setting a protective style and taking it down is time consuming. Good luck washing and going, if you so choose! Keep us updated on how it turns out . Would love your thoughts, please comment. Refresh by day 2 or 3. I love wash and goes, but I can’t really wear them at work because I wear a hardhat, smh…I still haven’t found a good leave-in for my 3C/4A hair! For more information on transitioning, natural hair, and her own hair journey, visit maneobjective.com. i clarify and deep condition for 30 min every week and recondition midweek. I'm normally too lazy to do any other styles to my hair, so I wash it, and leave the house. I recently created an updated wash and go routine that also shows some tricks to avoid shrinkage when drying. It is loved and hated because the term suggests one simply washes and goes, but that is not entirely true for all women. Watch Now!>>> 0 Weigh in! : http://twitter.com/Nap85 Facebook Me! I don’t know the specifics of your hair, but if you could elaborate on your process & products, I might be able to help! You have given me food for thought. Mostly my havana twists i leave in for several months and i redo them and wash them once a month along with… Read more », i recently switched to a wash and go regimen and i can honestly say my hair has be thriving. There was a lady on YouTube whose twist outs were fly, but as her hair grew her ends became more and more thin and she’s wasn’t really retaining length. One of the best things about short hair — and one reason why I was all set to keep my hair short the last time I BC’d — is that you can WNG every day without a lot of drama plus it dries (or should dry) relatively quickly. That crunch or gel cast is created by polymers formulated in heavy styling products to help clump/enhance curl definition and condition the hair. I just started trying wash-n-go’s again–usually I fail and go back to twists. After deep conditioning, you can opt to put some regular conditioner back in your hair as a leave-in. Hi Tyler! What do you use (product wise) on your edges? I skipped the oil once and it was an undefined dry mess. If you find yourself doing a wash and go every day, that somewhat defeats the purpose of the style in terms of being low manipulation and low maintenance. IDK majority of curls are waaaay smaller than hers and they do clump as well, and that’s just with water and coconut oil. Or, if you like pictures follow Christina on Instagram @maneobjective. This step will be... 4. Washing. : http://youtube.com/dearnaptural85 Catch Me on Twitter! Don’t skip the leave-in. I’ve only worn wash and go’s as they work for me. One of the most commonly stated facts about length retention is that you can’t expect much when you wear your hair out regularly. I’m either 4a or 4c. 6 Years And My Hair Is The Same Length – What Am I Doing Wrong? Wash and go’s work best on clean, well-conditioned hair. Since your hair is worn out and free, it is more subject to tangles especially if you have kinky textured hair. The oil you use will lock in the moisture your leave-in conditioner provides for your hair. After the shower, with damp hair i apply a deep conditioner and massage my hair. Canadian winters are too harsh for wash n gos though, but for 5–6 months of the year, that is all I do, I agree with the majority of this article: I love my WNGs but ONLY (!!) I use a literal handful of conditioner per side (2) when I cowash my hair, right? I can’t tell if my hair has grown or not but I don’t really care. Deep conditioning is vital. I know my hair does,best when i leave it alone for a week at a time but i feel like i have to cowash more than once a week to maintain softness and moisture. I wash in four braids and with each section I finger detangle with coconut oil and gel. 5. So i alternate. I might have to give that Nubian Heritage Gel a shot #productjunkie lol. 4c can coil. Banding will stretch the style out, and your ‘Fro will get bigger each day without losing any curl definition. Now I don’t use a whole handful of LI, but I use A LOT more than I used to. Tiny curls and tiny clumps. I’m now obsessed with defining products, day 3 and 4 hair and growth/length retention. I preserve at night by banding some sections, and then using a scarf to pineapple (video here). For more transitioning and natural hair tips from Christina, check out her blog, The Mane Objective. Ladies, do you do a wash and go regimen? My summer routine is: 1. I like wash and gos but my hair is on the dry side. Plus, I’ve noticed a MAJOR reduction in SSKs (WIN!). To extend the life of your wash and go, invest in a silk scarf or pillowcase. The routine is simple and quick and is also available in Spanish. Here are some tips to help guide you: 1. 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These challenges have led some to believe that wash and wear hair simply isn’t worth those hefty prices.. Here are some of my tips for achieving a long lasting wash and go: 1. I’ve been natural for a year and eight months. I wear a twist out 99% of the time. I personally love the wash and go, and have literally lived in them especially since I chopped in December. CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY Monday through Friday: Eden BodyWorks Jojoba Monoi Deep Conditioner, tgin Triple Moisture Replenishing Conditioner, Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Moisture Milk, TIGI Catwalk Curlesque Curls Rock Amplifier, 6 Tips For Hair Length on a Wash & Go Regimen | Latest Hair Magazine, Requires zero ability/knowledge of styling (i.e. you’re saying that after 3 yrs you had 15 inches of growth and you were SAD?!? Initially, I did experience a problem with SSKs; but once I… Read more », I was beginning to think I couldn’t do a WnG. for reference, my hair’s about an inch or two from APL. Make sure that you do not touch or mess with your hair during this time. After you, shampoo and condition, stay in the shower to add the moisturizer and gel. i’m the same way. Glad I could help! Depending on your hair type and curl pattern a wash and go can be a quick 5 to 10-minute process or it can take upwards of … Your hair is beautiful!! I’m not one of those people. – 9 Women Celebrating Africa Through Hair And Style [Gallery], 13 Hair Looks From The 2016 Soul Train Music Awards [Gallery], 9 Women That Prove Shrinkage Is Oh So Real [Gallery]. If a wash and go hasn’t worked for you, that’s totally okay! When going to the stylist, bring pictures of what you want because you can decide how tight you want your curls to be. I am a PJ without a doubt, but, when my 4c hair rocks the wng I use suave 2in1, coconut oil, and ecostyler olive oil gel. For the hand wash method, start with rinsing the car using water to remove any surface dirt and debris. Small little pineapples elongate the curls too much and ruin my wash and go. Your hair is beautiful. There are a variety of touchless, hand wash or rinse less methods, that are popular to maintain the coating. I keep my hair conditioned and refresh each morning with a small amount of water plus moisturizer as needed. I mainly focus on re-moisturizing sealing my ends. When my hair is stretched it’s only at my collar bone, of course even shorter when wet or curly. If you go in for a perm, you can expect to be in the salon for a few hours, depending on the length of your hair. Beyond that, everything is completely unique to the individual. Preserving Your Wash-and-Go 1 Get set up before bedtime. with that said though, last week i experimented with putting my hair in loose, loose twists, about six or so of them, so as not to disrupt the curls but at the same… Read more ». as much as i dont want to be a slave to twist outs, wash and go, with various products doesnt work for me. They dont have major issues with shrinkage and dont need tons of products to define what they have naturally…curls. When its pretty cold outside (parisian Weather) I always band my hair in a bun , I dont understand the need for so many products. As a type 4 mix, I was always concerned with ssk and matting, but I remember getting the most length when my hair was left alone. 3. Other factors you may want to consider are 1) the leave in you are using: it may not provide that lasting moisture & softness that you are looking for so you may need to try another and 2) if you are not applying products in sections, I would suggest trying that, especially if the “undercarriage” is getting undefined and frizzy. I wash n go’d my 4c hair this morning and it was a nice welcomed relief. It’s not an exact science , [img]https://bglh-marketplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/hairtype-chart.jpg[/img]. I deep condition with a super moisturized hair mayo and then my next wash with a light protein deep conditioner. My hair is not very dense, so other than a bun, updo or some twists (which I cover with a turban or scarves) protective… Read more ». I enjoy the simplicity of the wash and go method. Your curly hair wash and go is dependent upon you applying your products when your hair is … The wash and go seems to be the bane of the natural’s existence. i’ve never understood these looooong product lists many of these women have lol if it floats their boat but for my hair waaaay less is more, more, more! The wash and go is my staple style and a popular style among naturals. The shinkage is my favorite part. What Is Your Favorite Rihanna Hairstyle? I’m definitely becoming a lazy natural, haha! I’ll wear it out for a few days. If you choose to wash your hair every 4 days, or wait 2 weeks, that’s totally up to you! Some ladies can rock wash and go styles, and achieve amazing hair health and length retention. The wash and go can seem like one of the quickest and simplest natural hairstyles, but sometimes its hard to perfect a wash and go that works for your curls. What works for me is leave-in, oil, gel (in that order). This method allows me to see what it actually looks like on my hair beforehand without any adverse consequences. Thanks, but I was just going by the chart. Thanks! Also, as you noted, pineappling only applies to folks with a certain amount of length; it’s not a requirement. I finger detangle it while it has shampoo in, its easier, faster and it breaks less. lol. I’m a wash-n-go girl for the exact reasons that the author mentioned — they’re easy, convenient, long-lasting, and they look great. These are really encouraging tips. Your hair have does not look like that to me.…just my opinion. I used to think LI conditioner didn’t work for my hair. Blow dry with a diffuser. There’s no better way to showcase your curls than through this technique. Hand Wash method. The best way to avoid matted hair and damage while rocking wash n go’s is by implementing a basic night time routine. Sit under a hooded or bonnet dryer on low to medium heat. I had that problem initially with my wash and gos. doesn’t look bad at all! Your wash and go will come out much better on hair that’s deep conditioned regularly so its soft, yet strong and moisturised. If I want… Read more », I can’t do all the products. Let it dry and then fluff and separate or you can blow dry it a few minutes to separate the curls. Other ladies will refuse to wash and go, citing everything from breakage and splitting ends to shrunken unevenness and impossible tangles. I have the least hair loss I have seen since I started my natural hair journey five years ago. Wearing protective styles or doing braid outs are actually worse for my hair as far as ssk & breakage, Once the warm weather hits, I’m all about the wash and go (or water spritz and go). 15 inches of hair for me would fall almost at MBL. Christina, or any wash and go masters out there, how do you get your hair to set as it is wet? I personally think wash n goes work best on those with loose curl patterns type 3 hair! Then afterwards, make sure to set the hair with a tool like a blow dryer, blowing downward to set the hair. Usually by day 6 or 7 I’m throwing in the towel and starting all over again. Be sure to cleanse your hair thoroughly to remove any product buildup that could potentially interfere with whatever you’ll be using to set the style. Making sure your hair is dry is probably the most important step in achieving a great wash and go. When I have enough Time I do a no poo half a week but it depends on my motivation and time most of the time… It’s easy to add moisture with a spritz of water or steam. I usually bun it or do twists at night to remoisturize and… Read more », I’ve always fancied the WnG and did them year round last year. The steam from the water hydrates your hair even more, so it allows the product to absorb more. I have retained significant length over the last four years wearing primarily protective styles. I wish I would have known about this method when my hair was shorter. they clump into tiny spirals when wet but poof out and go fluffy with no definition when completely dry. To avoid hair that dries out quickly, always use a water-based moisturizer full of butters and oils first. I couldn’t figure out a night time routine to save my life. I dont know what a styler or a moisturizer are, nor do i know when to use them. Everything else has been a wash and go. I’m currently using Paul Mitchell The Conditioner (leave-in) with the gel and it gives good results. Wash & go—I agree that this suggests cleansing by whatever means, walking away from the rinse, and going about one’s business. No retwisting at night... and more time to sleep! It involves washing your hair and defining your natural curl pattern. Apply a Sealant After you apply your leave-in conditioner, you want to follow up with your oil of choice. Wash and go’s work best on clean, well-conditioned hair. Shake like crazy. When I started applying my product in sections, it made a world of difference in how long the style lasted and… Read more ». I wash my hair a little less often than once a week with shampoo only. My wash and go,last 7–10 days . Mine do last if i do a wash and go (I define my coils with coconut oil and my fingers) and they shrink immensily, but they are… Read more », Thanks for the feedback, silkynaps! cacey, (i actually jus conditioned my hair and took a closer look at my hair) I have curls the size of the poster above, and a few smaller ones, plus huge ones (in comprasion) which are about 3c. That is how mine looks. I follow that up with whatever moisturizer I used in setting my style, and a little Rapunzel Hair Silk, Darshana Ayurvedic Oil, or Jojoba Oil lightly throughout my hair, and concentrated on my ends. I’ve seen 4a’ers on YT and their curls look gargantuan compared to mine. Wash and goes never last for more than a few hours for me. Always figure out what products to use beforehand, and determine whether they’ll mesh or not. When the hair is clumped and elongated, Your scalp and hair strands will be need to be free of product and dirt that you may have accumulated throughout the past week. I estimated that I cut a total of about 2″ — 2.5.” I transitioned and non of the first 2 years growth was cut.… Read more », Orders Process in 1 Business Day. It makes me really confused to think about when and how to wear them. I spritzed some tea tree oil and smoothed maybe a handful of leave… Read more », I just moisturize and seal the ends of my hair every other day. Log in. Reply Delete [Gallery]. In these cases, wearing wash and go’s are totally worth it. My hair is always teaching me something…. Thanks, Shantay!!!! Especially if the air where you live is particularly dry. Only do this if you know your conditioner won’t interfere with your moisturizer or styler, and cause white clumps later on down the line. after 3 years, and at 15 inches, i was so sad, so what did i do differently, wash and go! I dont think i could go a whole week just refreshing, Id get build up, I tried a wash n go before and I HATED it. 8 Tips To Shave Time Off Your Weekly Hair Regimen, “I Probably Would Have Kept My Relaxed Hair If It Was Not Breaking” – What My Friend Taught Me, 12 Celebrities Rocking Their 4a And 4b Tresses, Q-Redew Handheld Hair Steamer 1st Impressions Type 4 Hair, Jill Scott Goes Blonde For The Cover Of Essence And Kills It, My Hair Story- Sonteé‏ (Tasha’s little Girl), Would You Rock It? Yes!! I would like some more wash n go product info for us 4cs. Maybe I will give WnG’s another try. Either start with freshly washed hair or use my water bottle sprizer 2. Don’t disturb the curl. Use these tips to wake up to beautiful curls in the morning: Add Moisture if Needed Never start a wash and go without some type of water-based moisturizer after your leave-in, but before your styling product. In the article I meant that hopping in the shower, washing, conditioning, and setting your hair every morning might be doing too much and defeating the purpose . I’m not referring to shrinkage; it feels like the moisture instantly leaves my hair when it dries and… Read more ». My hair isn’t exactly thick-thick; so, I had to modify how I style my hair. Also, you will know best when to wash your hair. I'll surely give this a try when I go back to my wash 'n go for spring/summer. I wear a shower cap when bathing and sleep on a satin pillow; but aside from that, I do absolutely nothing to my hair (expect organize the curls in the morning) until day four when I refresh it with conditioner. But before I get too much further, let’s explore a few pro’s and con’s: As you can see, there are some definite benefits and drawbacks to rocking the wash and go style. Your email address will not be published. You can also find her on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. My hair is somewhat thin so twistouts and braidouts are not good for me. My favorite stylers are TIGI Catwalk Curlesque Curls Rock Amplifier, tgin Twist and Define Cream, Aloe Vera Gel (I prefer Lily of the Desert brand), Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze, and Obia Curl Enhancing Custard. Thanks for this. I take a more heavy-handed approach to applying my styling products, ensuring that each section is coated evenly. If you’re hair is seeming a little out of sorts by day 2 or so, it’s definitely time to refresh. I feel the same way — once I realized how wash and go’s were causing significantly less stress on my hair than any other style, I knew I’d be making them a mainstay. Share your experiences below! My son has hair that’s identical- tiny little circles smaller than a pen spring. I always had the misperception that the style required light product application and would only last a day or two. But once i wet it and put conditioner on, the coils are very visible. At the end of the day, it is important to wrap your hair for the night using a headscarf and a large head tie. If you prefer a scarf, twist hair atop the head using the “pineapple method” to ensure that they are full and bouncy when you take them down in the morning. There’s nothing wrong with refreshing daily. When my hair is ridic dry, as in, in need of moisture, you wouldn’t think that i have coils at all. Lol @ undercarriage!! This video teaches step-by-step the Anthony Dickey Wash and Go Method on type 4c hair. While it’s true that you will always retain more length with protective styling, for some naturals length retention is possible without constantly twisting and tucking away the hair. braiding, twisting, bantu knotting, etc. This article is right on time for me. Thing going with shampoo only on your edges didn ’ t figure out what and... Sometimes, getting your wash and go me to see what it looks... Because i finally figured out what products to use a literal handful of per! 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