Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[GettingKinky]

So cute!

Your curls and waves look really cute.

Thanks!!

 

[toaster]

On my walk to my nail appointment this nice white woman stopped me and complimented my hair. Her hair was very very curly, probably as curly as mine, but softer and fluffier. She told me my hair looked so smooth.

 

[GettingKinky]

I clarified today with Kinky Curly Come Clean followed by Elucence moisture poo.
I conditioned with Innersense Color Radiance
Then I used my old favorite combo of KCKT/ICH

ICH spreads so easily....

I’m wearing my hair pinned back from my face in a different way today. This is the way I used to wear it before I got my first curly cut and my hair was totally shapeless.

 

[toaster]

@GettingKinky I love how you pinned it back! It’s so cute and fresh

 

[GettingKinky]

Thanks @ toaster. No hair will touch my face until my forehead clears up.

 

[faithVA]

I clarified today with Kinky Curly Come Clean followed by Elucence moisture poo.
I conditioned with Innersense Color Radiance
Then I used my old favorite combo of KCKT/ICH

ICH spreads so easily....

min wearing my hair pinned back from my face in a different way today. This is the way I used to wear it before I got my first curly cut and my hair was totally shapeless.
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Your hair always looks nice to me whether it is down or up or whatever.

 

[faithVA]

I rode today and there was no way I was doing my hair after that ride. I rinsed, put some conditioner in it and then smoothed it back with some mousse. I will determine if I am going to do it tomorrow or just keep it this way all week.

 

[GettingKinky]

Your hair always looks nice to me whether it is down or up or whatever.

Thanks!! You’re going to give me a big head.

 

[faithVA]

Thanks!! You’re going to give me a big head.

When your head gets big your hair will still look good

 

[Nightingale]

I finally got around to washing my hair yesterday and it was almost a good experience. Here are my thoughts:

1. The AG Balance shampoo did not cause an allergic reaction. When I first smelled the strong lemon verbena type scent, I almost quit before giving it a chance. After using my hair didn’t feel stripped at all. I like it.

2. I followed up with Innersense Hydrating Hairbath. After using a few times, I think I love this shampoo.

3. Applying Earthtones to damp hair works much better for me than applying to wet hair.

4. The Dyson diffuser is a must for getting the best results. I’ve used a borrowed Dyson with my hooded dryer since my cut and never thought to try them separately. I mailed the Dyson back to my mom, thinking I’d do fine with just the hooded dryer. WRONG. My set looked great before sitting back under the dryer, but it’s like the hooded dryer dried it too slowly to lock in the definition and cast. I’m not really sure how to explain it more than that. My hair dried fluffy with soft hold and definition. Not bad, but not as great as my last wash. I immediately ordered my own Dyson.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I have to try the hairbath. I have it but haven’t gotten around to trying it yet.

 

[toaster]

Finally under the dryer after my wash today. I didn’t do anything differently, but it took me forever to wash and style my hair. Almost 1.5 hours! It never takes that long.

I’ll post pictures once I’m dry.

 

[leona2025]

1. Please tell us about your hair (texture, pattern, porosity, length, etc) Hair texture is 3c/4a. I think most of my hair is apl, but then I have a ducktail that is like 2 or 3 inches longer than the rest of my hair
2. What is your current regimen (frequency, techniques, products, etc) I wash once a week and stretch my wash n go a full 5 to 7 days. My favorite products are DE express conditioner, MC leave in and I was in love with the MC crystal orchid gel. Recently I have given my heart to the Mielle ginger gel.
3. What are your length goals from joining this challenge? I'm hoping for MBL. Goal is for my wash n go with shrinkage to rest on my shoulders.
4. What are your styling goals from joining this challenge?
5. Any current struggles or concerns? I have a lot of tangling. Im bored with my wash n go at the moment. I have two sections that only frizz and don't define. Those sections are right at my edges and my crown, so I cant even hide it.
6. Please share a starting photo of your hair (optional but highly recommended) my hair looks about the same as these. The only time I cut was when I did my big chop

Wow I never came back lol.

I'll update. I still have a ducktail lol. I think it's just that the texture in that area is looser. It does eventually shrink up. This is why I wont be getting a curly cut.

I still wash once a week. During the winter I have been trying to master braidouts and twistouts since I work from home and no one will see me. But mainly I'm just putting my hair in ugly twists and braids weekly.

I discovered Mane Krush products and have been using them almost exclusively since Black Friday. I don't have as much tangling as I use to and think its because I finally got a decent trim. I pulled down a curl at my temple and discovered that its about 2-4 inches from WL, but I still look bald headed.

Anyways I will be posting some pics from my phone in a few. I tried the curlsmith bond curl today and my washngo looks terrific.

 

[leona2025]

Wow I never came back lol.

I'll update. I still have a ducktail lol. I think it's just that the texture in that area is looser. It does eventually shrink up. This is why I wont be getting a curly cut.

I still wash once a week. During the winter I have been trying to master braidouts and twistouts since I work from home and no one will see me. But mainly I'm just putting my hair in ugly twists and braids weekly.

I discovered Mane Krush products and have been using them almost exclusively since Black Friday. I don't have as much tangling as I use to and think its because I finally got a decent trim. I pulled down a curl at my temple and discovered that its about 2-4 inches from WL, but I still look bald headed.

Anyways I will be posting some pics from my phone in a few. I tried the curlsmith bond curl today and my washngo looks terrific.

Here are photos of my washngo and twist out. Washngo mostly wet. Disregard the gel on the mirror. Lol. Also I tend to wear this black clip in the front of my hair because IDK what to do with the bang area. Suggestions?

 

[toaster]

@leona2025 super cute! Maybe try using a long Bobby pin to pin your hair to the side? Or do a small flat twist to get the hair out of your face?

 

[toaster]

Today’s wash and go:

 

[faithVA]

I did not even think about doing a reset today. It isn't happening tomorrow either.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Currently loving the look and feel of my hair. What a night and day difference from a few months ago.

I switched up my products a bit. I clarified with Matrix Biolage CleanReset (clarifying shampoo) then followed up with Matrix UltraHydrasource (moisturizing shampoo). I found the AG Boost and tried it. Liked it. I tried Uncle Funky's Daughter (also liked it - a keeper) and layered a cocktail of Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Gel and Wetline on top (for its anti-humidity properties).

My WNG is curly, coily, soft, and moisturized. I really like how my hair turned out and tried it twice before reporting in here Some of these products have oils in them, but my hair seems OK with them. I'll just make sure to properly cleanse when I shampoo.

I'm currently visiting my parents, whom I have not seen since I started my new WNG regimen in January. My mom said my hair visibly looks healthier. She actually thought I was wearing a twistout and was shocked that all I had put in my hair was gel. She has locs. She said when she gets ready to cut them off she wants me to show her how I did my hair because she wants to wear hers like this too. And my niece is like, "Ooooh, your hair is curly." Very cool.

I, myself, am still kind of in disbelief that my type 4 hair has this much curl and coil to it. Also that the moisturization struggle appears to be over because I was in too deep. Cannot believe I've been WNGing consistently for 8 weeks and counting now when it wasn't too long ago that I thought I didn't have "that" type of hair.

 

[GettingKinky]

@leona2025 I love your twist out and your wash n go and your color.

Looking good as usual @toaster.

@sunshinebeautiful I’m so happy that your hair is surprising you in a good way.

 

[toaster]

@Bette Davis Eyes i watched Aishia’s live Instagram about people “copying” the 30 day hair detox on YouTube and not citing I am back girl curls as a source.

I can definitely see both sides of that argument, but overall, nothing you put on the internet remains solely yours. People will adapt and make it their own/ share/ hear about it from someone else and not know where it really came from.

I credit their platform for teaching ME about no oils and butters and how to do a wash and go.

Now where they completely lost me, and @DVAntDany please let me know if you know differently, but on the live I read in the comments that their book was being updated and if you have previously purchased the book you’d get an email update.

BUT if you’re in the paid see some curls platform, you also get an additional portion of the book that those not in the platform won’t get?!

I thought the book was its own separate thing. And it was in e-book format so it could be updated for past owners.

This doesn’t sit right with me, personally. At the very least we should get the option as book owners to pay extra for the addendum. I don’t want to join see some curls.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

You hit it on the nail. @toaster

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I'm going to go slightly sideways and say if you can find a great stylist who specializes in doing curly hair in its curly state, you'll probably find you don't need a book or monthly subscription. Cause if you add up the cost of those things over the year it's probably equal to about three salon visits (which is probably the most often recommended frequency I see). I learned all I need from my stylist of three years. I just had to stop being hard headed and do what she suggested.

I say this without having watching any of their videos and I love black women owning business so get money but it's probably best to let YouTube, YouTube. Cause why draw attention to something that's free lol. Especially when curly cuts aren't like the cheapest. Like you suggest people to subscribe to you and get this $100+ curly cuts regularly? I can see how that's not feasible for many.

 

[toaster]

@oneastrocurlie I totally agree. I learned everything I needed to know with one month in the digital salon and watching their videos. It was really quite affordable.

I bought the book to support the A’s. There was nothing in it that was earth shattering after being in the digital salon and visiting a stylist.

Where things got weird for me was when they went on and on saying they were updating the book and previous owners would get the update. It’s not I have an expectation that any book I buy I’ll get a free update. They just kept saying it was coming and that it would be free.

But now it’s only 1/2 coming and you have to be in their digital platform to get the full update.

 

[GettingKinky]

@toaster I thought you stopped following hair stylists on IG? Was the pull too irresistible to stay away?

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

@Bette Davis Eyes i watched Aishia’s live Instagram about people “copying” the 30 day hair detox on YouTube and not citing I am back girl curls as a source.

I can definitely see both sides of that argument, but overall, nothing you put on the internet remains solely yours. People will adapt and make it their own/ share/ hear about it from someone else and not know where it really came from.

I credit their platform for teaching ME about no oils and butters and how to do a wash and go.

Now where they completely lost me, and @DVAntDany please let me know if you know differently, but on the live I read in the comments that their book was being updated and if you have previously purchased the book you’d get an email update.

BUT if you’re in the paid see some curls platform, you also get an additional portion of the book that those not in the platform won’t get?!

I thought the book was its own separate thing. And it was in e-book format so it could be updated for past owners.

This doesn’t sit right with me, personally. At the very least we should get the option as book owners to pay extra for the addendum. I don’t want to join see some curls.

Right - because I was introduced to to hydration/no oils/butters from Hydrabar Salon first - and then I came on to the board and heard of the As. At this point, there are others out here with similar philosophies so to see someone on Youtube discussing them doesn't necessarily mean they're "plaigiarizing" their message. But hell, that's also the way of the internet these days, so... shrug.

 

[toaster]

@toaster I thought you stopped following hair stylists on IG? Was the pull too irresistible to stay away?

Oh no, I don’t follow! I watched because of @Bette Davis Eyes post about this particular live.

 

[toaster]

Mid-week wash day tomorrow before I go home for Easter! So excited to see my parents and grandparents now that they are vaccinated. And I think I’m getting my first dose tomorrow as well!

 

[GettingKinky]

Mid-week wash day tomorrow before I go home for Easter! So excited to see my parents and grandparents now that they are vaccinated. And I think I’m getting my first dose tomorrow as well!

Congrats!! I got my vaccine on Sunday and I feel so relieved.

 

[Nightingale]

I'm going to do a midweek wash later today. But instead of a WnG, I'm going to do a bun or ponytail with mousse.

When you ladies bun/ponytail on wash day, do you still heat dry your hair?

 

[GettingKinky]

I'm going to do a midweek wash later today. But instead of a WnG, I'm going to do a bun or ponytail with mousse.

When you ladies bun/ponytail on wash day, do you still heat dry your hair?

I don’t heat dry my hair when I bun.