calling all naturals! what produc(s) give your curls/coils good definition??
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CarefreeinChicago
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4/AB
Colarbone
Last perm 2004 last BKT 2010
Yes, about two days with trader joes nourish spa and kinky kurly products
Colarbone
Last perm 2004 last BKT 2010
Yes, about two days with trader joes nourish spa and kinky kurly products
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
4c cotton, no defined curl pattern
SL
8 years (and still sl
)Wng is now hell to the no. Its part of whats chewing my ends. Dang ssk.
Id get only one day maybe 2 if I was lucky
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
What's your hair type?: 3C with bits of 3B and 4A
How long is your hair stretched?: MBL
How long have you been natural?: All my life but I did chop off around 9in of heat damage in August 2012 cuz it was limp and breaking off
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?: Yes. 7+ days if I use Ecostyler (pink) 3-5 with conditioner only.
How long is your hair stretched?: MBL
How long have you been natural?: All my life but I did chop off around 9in of heat damage in August 2012 cuz it was limp and breaking off
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?: Yes. 7+ days if I use Ecostyler (pink) 3-5 with conditioner only.
Curlywurly10
Active Member
What's your hair type? 3C
How long is your hair stretched? BSL/MBL
How long have you been natural? 4 years
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? Yes. Maybe about 5 days.
How long is your hair stretched? BSL/MBL
How long have you been natural? 4 years
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? Yes. Maybe about 5 days.
Anaisin
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What's your hair type? 4abc
How long is your hair stretched? Full apl almost bsl
How long have you been natural? Started my healthy hair journey/discovered natural hair Summer 2013. I've had about 5 relaxers from age 10-13 so I've been natural majority of my life
Do you wash n go? how long does your wash n go last? I co wash every 2-3 days so I don't know how long they could last. Probably 5 days, I use a light leave in, sealant and Eco styler olive oil. I only do conditioner wng in the Summer
How long is your hair stretched? Full apl almost bsl
How long have you been natural? Started my healthy hair journey/discovered natural hair Summer 2013. I've had about 5 relaxers from age 10-13 so I've been natural majority of my life
Do you wash n go? how long does your wash n go last? I co wash every 2-3 days so I don't know how long they could last. Probably 5 days, I use a light leave in, sealant and Eco styler olive oil. I only do conditioner wng in the Summer
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
3C
BSB
Last relaxer 2011...fully natural since 2013
Yes I WNG almost daily.
Mine could last 3 days. I never tried to go longer than that. My hair likes water so I prefer to re-wet it.
Best WNG for me is with Kinky Curly Custard and Knot Today OR EcoStyler pink or brown gel with Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls as my leave in or Vo5 Key Lime condish.
I refresh twice daily with my spray bottle of filtered water, aloe gel and peppermint oil.
Moisturize and seal nightly.
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
What's your hair type? 4a
How long is your hair stretched? SL
How long have you been natural? Bc'd 8/2/2014 after 15 month transition.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? I wash n go primarily. Don't know how long they would last. I wet my hair everyday. I like to have fresh hair everyday. I cowash with Aussie moist, as I am, or cantu cowash. My favorite styler is curls goddess curls. I also like curls unleashed, cantu naturals, and Jane Carter products.
How long is your hair stretched? SL
How long have you been natural? Bc'd 8/2/2014 after 15 month transition.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? I wash n go primarily. Don't know how long they would last. I wet my hair everyday. I like to have fresh hair everyday. I cowash with Aussie moist, as I am, or cantu cowash. My favorite styler is curls goddess curls. I also like curls unleashed, cantu naturals, and Jane Carter products.
spacetygrss
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type?4a/3c with a big patch of type 2 hair at my nape. 
How long is your hair stretched? APL
How long have you been natural? Over 13 years. I chopped my locs off ~3 years ago though.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? I don't wash and go any more. I'd be bald from all of the tangles. However, Well moisturized hair plus KCKT+ Curling Custard or Oyin Boing work well. The key for my hair is to make sure that my hair is well-conditioned, to put the desired product on my hair and then LEAVE IT ALONE while it dries.
HTH
How long is your hair stretched? APL
How long have you been natural? Over 13 years. I chopped my locs off ~3 years ago though.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? I don't wash and go any more. I'd be bald from all of the tangles. However, Well moisturized hair plus KCKT+ Curling Custard or Oyin Boing work well. The key for my hair is to make sure that my hair is well-conditioned, to put the desired product on my hair and then LEAVE IT ALONE while it dries.
HTH
Guinan
Re-Branding
What's your hair type? 4a, with some 4b
How long is your hair stretched? NL/CBL/SL
How long have you been natural? Only 4 mths
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? yes, I wash n go. My wash n go can last up to 5 days. I think in order to have a successful and long-lasting wng your hair needs to be balanced in moisture/protein; in order to reduce frizz. I use Giovanni leave-in and some homemade flaxseed gel for my wng.
How long is your hair stretched? NL/CBL/SL
How long have you been natural? Only 4 mths
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? yes, I wash n go. My wash n go can last up to 5 days. I think in order to have a successful and long-lasting wng your hair needs to be balanced in moisture/protein; in order to reduce frizz. I use Giovanni leave-in and some homemade flaxseed gel for my wng.
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sgold04
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Hair Type: 4ab
Length when stretched: MBL
I've been natural for 7.5 years, but didn't start my healthy hair journey until summer 2013, I was past APL but not quite BSL then.
I only WNG during the summer. I wash/wet my hair as usual, use a wide tooth comb with some conditioner, slather a toooon of extra conditioner, put JBCO on the ends, and put my hair in 6 large twists to make sure the hair doesn't curl back on it's self too much. My hair doesn't take the shape of the twists when I unravel it because the twists are loose and I combed out my hair prior to adding conditioner, so my natural curls are the result, but slightly stretched. My hair doesn't need to dry completely before I take the twists out. Kinky Curly Knot Today is the best curl defining conditioner for me. The custard works well, but it makes me feel like I'm wearing a Jheri curl.
My WNG could last at least a week, but I try not to go over 3-4 days due to the hair that hits my shoulders and starts to tangle up.
lenu80
Well-Known Member
4c everywhere and 4a at the back
When stretched is chin length. Did my BC in April.
Natural for 9 months
Wash and go doesn't last for a day so I barely do it. I'm more of a twist out kinda girl
Amarilles
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type?
4a/3c (moisturized)
How long is your hair stretched?
BSL
How long have you been natural?
I did a 28 month transition, so only been natural a few months now. Last relaxer was in 2012.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?
Mine can easily go past a week, but I don't wear them loose, I banana-clip them back. I wear twisted styles loose and WnGs tied back and constrained.
4a/3c (moisturized)
How long is your hair stretched?
BSL
How long have you been natural?
I did a 28 month transition, so only been natural a few months now. Last relaxer was in 2012.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?
Mine can easily go past a week, but I don't wear them loose, I banana-clip them back. I wear twisted styles loose and WnGs tied back and constrained.
Je Ne Sais Quoi
Well-Known Member
Hair type: unsure. Maybe 4a but honestly I'm not sure.
Length: in the back collarbone when stretched
Time Natchal: ummmm off and on all my life. This time around maybe 4-5 years so far
Do I WNG: yes, that is my primary style. My hair holds the definition for 4-5 days with the right product. For me that is the Kinky Curly line.
Length: in the back collarbone when stretched
Time Natchal: ummmm off and on all my life. This time around maybe 4-5 years so far
Do I WNG: yes, that is my primary style. My hair holds the definition for 4-5 days with the right product. For me that is the Kinky Curly line.
Joigirl
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Hair Type: 3c
Hair Length stretched: BSL
How long have I been natural: 2.5 years
Wash n go: WNGs are my go to style. They last a week with gel and 3-5 days with a cream styler.
whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
My hair ranges from 3a/3b-ish, to 4a/4b-ish, but I'm mostly in the 3's.
I think I'm considered MBL now.
My last relaxer was May 2010, my BC was May 2011.
Wash and go is all I do for the most part. I don't usually go past 3 day hair at the most, but I could probably get it to last at least 4-5 days if I really tried. I use gel!
LivingInPeace
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Karmi
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type? 4a/3c
How long is your hair stretched? CB-SL
How long have you been natural? 16 months
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?
Right now WnGs are my main style. I can get my wng to last 3-5 days depending on what I use. I get good definition from Eco styler clear/ pink/ and olive oil. My favorite right now is CR Curl Maker. I re-wet my hair every morning to wake up my curls or greenhouse effect every other night to keep my hair moisturized.
How long is your hair stretched? CB-SL
How long have you been natural? 16 months
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?
Right now WnGs are my main style. I can get my wng to last 3-5 days depending on what I use. I get good definition from Eco styler clear/ pink/ and olive oil. My favorite right now is CR Curl Maker. I re-wet my hair every morning to wake up my curls or greenhouse effect every other night to keep my hair moisturized.
IMFOCSD
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type? 4ab (I think)
How long is your hair stretched? MIDNECK
How long have you been natural? TRANSITIONED FOR 9-10 MONTHS, IT'S BEEN 3 WEEKS SINCE MY CHOP
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? YES, THEY LAST ABOUT 3-4 DAYS I HAVE ONLY TRIED GEL (ARGON OIL ECOSTYLER)
How long is your hair stretched? MIDNECK
How long have you been natural? TRANSITIONED FOR 9-10 MONTHS, IT'S BEEN 3 WEEKS SINCE MY CHOP
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? YES, THEY LAST ABOUT 3-4 DAYS I HAVE ONLY TRIED GEL (ARGON OIL ECOSTYLER)
MilkChocolateOne
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type?
4A
How long is your hair stretched?
in between apl and bsl
How long have you been natural?
around 3 years
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?
I don't wash and go. I keep my length stretched at all times. I wear my hair straight 80% of the time. The other 20% I wear twist out, buns or kinky twists.
I have the best coil definition with clean deep conditioned hair. Gel locks in the coil pattern. I don't use the term curly to describe my hair. My hair is cottony, coily and kinky. imo kinky/coily/nappy hair and curly hair behave differently.
4A
How long is your hair stretched?
in between apl and bsl
How long have you been natural?
around 3 years
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last?
I don't wash and go. I keep my length stretched at all times. I wear my hair straight 80% of the time. The other 20% I wear twist out, buns or kinky twists.
I have the best coil definition with clean deep conditioned hair. Gel locks in the coil pattern. I don't use the term curly to describe my hair. My hair is cottony, coily and kinky. imo kinky/coily/nappy hair and curly hair behave differently.
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CrissieD
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Hair type - 3c/4a/3b
Length - BSL
I've always had natural hair
I do wash and go... A lot
My W & G can last a few days if I use conditioner and sleep with it in a loose ponytail at the top of my head like almost at the hairline. Another trick is to braid it like that in the shower. My hair isn't very thick so that gives it the most volume
BostonMaria
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type? 3B/3C
How long is your hair stretched? Past my waist
How long have you been natural? 7 years
Do you wash n go? In the spring and summer
how long does your was n go last? 2 days because I usually wet my hair again and reapply gel + conditioner
I use garnier fructise clear gel and it gives me beautiful results. I also use Miss Jessie soft curls and cheap black gel. I try to mix up my products so my hair doesn't get used to it, which leads to the product not working anymore. With MY hair less is more. I leave a lot of conditioner in, but apply a little bit of gel. Shingling doesn't work for me.
How long is your hair stretched? Past my waist
How long have you been natural? 7 years
Do you wash n go? In the spring and summer
how long does your was n go last? 2 days because I usually wet my hair again and reapply gel + conditioner
I use garnier fructise clear gel and it gives me beautiful results. I also use Miss Jessie soft curls and cheap black gel. I try to mix up my products so my hair doesn't get used to it, which leads to the product not working anymore. With MY hair less is more. I leave a lot of conditioner in, but apply a little bit of gel. Shingling doesn't work for me.
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iVR
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Hair type: I think 3c/4a idk
Stretched: just past SL
I've been natural a year and a couple months (give or take a few).
I wash and go mostly and it last 2 to 3 days before my scalp and hair start rebelling. I use YHYC organic hair care products, including mane n tail conditioner as a leave-in with Butter Me from YHYC, and Loreal conditioner (who's name I can't recall) every once in a while.
What's your hair type? 4cb
How long is your hair stretched? Neck length
How long have you been natural? Did the big chop 7 months ago, last relaxer October 2013
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? I don't do wash and go. I do bantu knots after pre-pooing with oils, wash with conditioner and deep condition under steamer every week.
How long is your hair stretched? Neck length
How long have you been natural? Did the big chop 7 months ago, last relaxer October 2013
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? I don't do wash and go. I do bantu knots after pre-pooing with oils, wash with conditioner and deep condition under steamer every week.
starfish79
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type? Mostly 4a with some 3c areas. How long is your hair stretched? MBL How long have you been natural? 10+ years Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? One...maybe two days because I don't like gel. Keeping the moisture levels high keeps the curls defined and not frizzy.
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temfash
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My hair is 4a/b
I think my longest layer is 6 ins and shortest about 4ins had my hair cut off in October I needed a change.
Yes at least every 4 days
Depends on the gel I use if I use xtreme
wet line gel it could last up to 5/6 days but I tend to wash it out (its a hard holding gel), frizz doesn't bother me dryness does. With eco styler argan oil gel it last about 4/5 days I dont get the crunch because after application I run water over my hair before shaking for definition. The longer I co-wash and wash and go the better my coil/curl definition gets, I've been washing and going consistently since my hair cut in October been natural about 13 years now. Sorry for the essay.
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ladybug71
Well-Known Member
What's your hair type? 4c thick cotton
How long is your hair stretched? CBL
How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was January, 2013 and I transitioned under weaves and wigs for 2013-2014.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? Ugh, I tried and it was a no go.
How long is your hair stretched? CBL
How long have you been natural? My last relaxer was January, 2013 and I transitioned under weaves and wigs for 2013-2014.
Do you wash n go? how long does your was n go last? Ugh,
I tried and it was a no go.
LadyRaider
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