Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[faithVA]

My hair looks better second day. By the second day my hair has completely dried and my coils have formed more. I thought I would have to refresh every other day, but I cleansed, conditioned and styled on Saturday and my hair is doing well. I have not even spritzed it. I will see how it feels tomorrow.

Since I learned I'm not allergic to UFD, I purchased 2 of the 18 oz bottles and a bottle of the Thirsty Curls to try out. I just wish I could swap that Deva Curl stuff with someone.

Anyway. I'm enjoying my new cut, my fresh color and the simplicity of it all.

 

[GettingKinky]

@faithVA - I’m glad you are enjoying your cut.

How did you figure out that you aren’t allergic to UFD?

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA - I’m glad you are enjoying your cut.

How did you figure out that you aren’t allergic to UFD?

I used the AG Boost and felt that burning sensation and realized it was the conditioner.

 

[GettingKinky]

I used the AG Boost and felt that burning sensation and realized it was the conditioner.

I didn’t like the AG products because I didn’t like the smell of some ingredient in it. I smell the same thing when I use UFD, but I never went through the list to see what they have in common.

 

[faithVA]

I didn’t like the AG products because I didn’t like the smell of some ingredient in it. I smell the same thing when I use UFD, but I never went through the list to see what they have in common.

I do like the AG products. And I will use the conditioner but put it in rotation. I will go to Costco and pick up their conditioner and make that my main conditioner. The AG bottles of conditioner aren't really that big so it won't take me long to use them up. When I pick up the Kirkland conditioner, I should have enough of both shampoos and conditioners to last me all year and into next year.

I will pick up another bottle of ICH before the end of summer and I should be good with everything. Then just wait for it to grow

 

[faithVA]

I picked up my Kirkland Conditioner yesterday. And I received my 2 bottles of UFD gel and Thirsty Curls today from Product Junkie. I will probably buy from her from here on out. I got free shipping and it was fast.

I refreshed my hair this morning. I used the Hair Rules Cleansing Cream because I wasn't ready to use shampoo just yet. Then I just put on UFD gel. I meant to use up the Kinky Curly but I had already started adding gel when I remembered. I skipped the ICH, just cuz. My hair is still wet, so I will need to blow dry before I go to bed.

I will start using some products up now so I can empty my shelves out. Will see what I can give to SO.

Loving the simplicity. Will refresh on Monday.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

doing my wash and go in the shower instead of outside is a total game changer. My wash and go is the best its ever turned out. So defined....

 

[faithVA]

View attachment 460929 doing my wash and go in the shower instead of outside is a total game changer. My wash and go is the best its ever turned out. So defined....

Looks great!

 

[GettingKinky]

Looking good @VictoriousBrownFlower

I love that when I do my hair in the shower I don’t have to worry about dripping water and gel all over the floor and counter.

 

[GettingKinky]

I was being lazy when I washed my hair last week so I just put it in a bun with some foam to slick down the edges.

It was a disaster my edges didn’t lay down and my hair was a tangled mess when I washed it today.

I’m back to wash n gos. I even spent extra time today and diffused for 15 minutes instead of my usual 10.

 

[faithVA]

With the humidity, I will have to use the ICH to get better hold. I think I can skip the ICH when there is less humidity. Doing Cleanse, condition, style tomorrow and will see how it works when I add ICH in.

 

[faithVA]

I don't know why I didn't reset my hair yesterday instead of waiting until this morning But I finished in 30 minutes so it wasn't too bad.

I cleansed with highly diluted Elucence Shampoo. I conditioned with the Kirkland Conditioner. It is inexpensive but I really like this conditioner. I will give the other things I bought to my SO to use up. I applied the gel in the shower. I decided on a method somewhere between what the stylist did and what I was doing before. I use more gel than she used but way less than what I used. I added more water than she did but way less than I was using. I let that sit while I showered and dressed. Then I added 3 pumps of the ICH. Next time I will try it on a weekend when I have more time and see if working the gels in gives me better definition. I did remember to massage the gel into my ends a bit. I think that made a difference.

I needed to start work so I let it air dry as usual. Then after work I blow dried it until it was dry. It looks OK today. It should look better tomorrow.

 

[OhTall1]

Two day old WNG. Threw in some orange hair paint wax.
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[GettingKinky]

Day 4 still defined and minimal frizz. But I need a haircut.

I think my haircut issue is that when I get it cut my curls are elongated, but when I do my hair I get tons of shrinkage. I think I need my hair shaped while it’s shrunken. Whenever salons open here, I’m going to ask to have it cut that way.

 

[GettingKinky]

I wore my day 6 hair to work! It’s very shrunken (doesn’t reach the bottom of my ears) and slightly frizzy. But there are so few people in the office that I went for it. Everyone looks a little rough these days so it’s making me more comfortable with my hair.

 

[Kiaray8]

I used the Aunt Jessie’s pillow soft curls and xtreme wetline. I love this combo. I will probably use clips to stretch my hair tomorrow but I love the definition I know the volume will come as the days go on.

 

[GettingKinky]

I used the Aunt Jessie’s pillow soft curls and xtreme wetline. I love this combo. I will probably use clips to stretch my hair tomorrow but I love the definition I know the volume will come as the days go on.View attachment 461249

Your hair looks great!! I’m trying to to be jealous of all your hang time, but the green eyed monster won’t go away. How do you dry your hair?

 

[Kiaray8]

Your hair looks great!! I’m trying to to be jealous of all your hang time, but the green eyed monster won’t go away. How do you dry your hair?

Thank you! I usually air dry but my hair kind of grows down and out so it usually hangs that way but I would definitely say moisture and doing my whole routine in the shower has helped showing my length more.

 

[GettingKinky]

Thank you! I usually air dry but my hair kind of grows down and out so it usually hangs that way but I would definitely say moisture and doing my whole routine in the shower has helped showing my length more.

I do my hair in the shower too while it’s SOAKING wet. I think my hair is just destined to shrink. I need to accept it.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I used the Aunt Jessie’s pillow soft curls and xtreme wetline. I love this combo. I will probably use clips to stretch my hair tomorrow but I love the definition I know the volume will come as the days go on.View attachment 461249

ur hair looks great. How long is it stretched?

 

[Kiaray8]

ur hair looks great. How long is it stretched?

My hair isn't stretched in that photo. When my hair isn't stretched it touches shoulder length but stretched it just hangs just below my shoulders, I could potentially get more stretch but I use non heat methods.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

My hair isn't stretched in that photo. When my hair isn't stretched it touches shoulder length but stretched it just hangs just below my shoulders, I could potentially get more stretch but I use non heat methods.

i'm sorry i meant when straight not stretched?

 

[Kiaray8]

i'm sorry i meant when straight not stretched?

Oh I don’t straighten my hair but last length check(which was beginning of this month) it now hits bra strap length.

 

[GettingKinky]

I had a great wash day today! I used my Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair conditioner layered with Innersense Hydrating Hair Cream and really focused on squishing in the conditioner and coating every strand. My hair is so happy now it’s holding water so well. I just have to figure how frequently to use the Briogeo. My hair really likes it, but just not too often.

The orange shirt is just before I got in the shower. I actually liked my fro, but it was time to wash. When my hair is soaking wet when I first get out of the shower it’s shoulder length, and the shrinkage takes over as I diffuse.

 

[faithVA]

I had a great wash day today! I used my Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair conditioner layered with Innersense Hydrating Hair Cream and really focused on squishing in the conditioner and coating every strand. My hair is so happy now it’s holding water so well. I just have to figure how frequently to use the Briogeo. My hair really likes it, but just not too often.

The orange shirt is just before I got in the shower. I actually liked my fro, but it was time to wash. When my hair is soaking wet when I first get out of the shower it’s shoulder length, and the shrinkage takes over as I diffuse.

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It looks great both ways. Just enjoy your shrinkage. If your hair looks good, it looks good, shrinkage and all.

 

[faithVA]

I think I'm not rinsing my hair often enough. Even though it seems to stay hydrated longer, I just don't have the curl definition, I did when I reset my hair more often. I hate to do it but I'm going to go back to every other day or every 2 days and see if I can get more definition.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’m becoming a fan of using foam when I put my hair up in a puff. My edges aren’t super smooth, but they lay down nicely.

 

[GettingKinky]

The shrinkage

 

[GettingKinky]

No matter how thorough I think I’m being when I apply my gel I always miss a few spots on the back of my head. :-(

 

[CurlyWhoCrux]

Does anyone’s hair not stick together after they’ve applied their gel? Or does their hair poof up almost immediately after applying gel? If so, what do you determine to be the reason? Not enough water, too much water, not enough gel, not a strong enough gel, etc.?