Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Day 3 hair, got super crazy looking post workout yesterday. Plus, I think eco olive oil is not very moisturizing for me. So last night I braided it up but it came out funky looking this morning. Hence the updo.

Nvm my flexing lol. This from my snap and then I noticed not a bad shot of my hair

 

[GettingKinky]

Hi Ladies- I'm newly natural after transitioning for 3 years and I want to figure out how to wash n go. I'm going to start small with a wash n go ponytail and hopefully graduate to wearing it out. I just bought wetline extreme gel to try this weekend. I'll be lurking for tips.

 

[Coilystep]

Hi Ladies- I'm newly natural after transitioning for 3 years and I want to figure out how to wash n go. I'm going to start small with a wash n go ponytail and hopefully graduate to wearing it out. I just bought wetline extreme gel to try this weekend. I'll be lurking for tips.

Yay you came over. I can't wait to see your results.

 

[GettingKinky]

@Joigirl do you use a bun to stretch after your hair is dry? What kind of bun? I definitely have to figure out how to stretch my hair.

 

[GettingKinky]

Another question how many sections do you ladies do for applying gel and how big are the sections? I'm impatient and I'm pretty sure my sections will be too big.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Another question how many sections do you ladies do for applying gel and how big are the sections? I'm impatient and I'm pretty sure my sections will be too big.

I separate into 4 sections and then into subsections. It is time consuming (between 20-30 minutes for me) but I get more definition and movement this way. I can also get up to 4 days wear doing it this way.

 

[Sharpened]

Another question how many sections do you ladies do for applying gel and how big are the sections? I'm impatient and I'm pretty sure my sections will be too big.

For me, 10 or more, depending on how many twists I put in my hair after detangling. How well your hair clumps as you rake the gel through will tell you if you need to make them smaller or can increase the size.

 

[GettingKinky]

My first serious attempt at a wash n go. I used
- DB daily leave in conditioner
- grapeseed oil
- wetline extreme gel

I put it in 16 sections it took me 10-15 minutes. Now I'm using clips to help stretch, I hope the curl pattern under the clips isn't messed up too much.

Most likely I'm going to end up putting this in a ponytail/puff

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

My first serious attempt at a wash n go. I used
- DB daily leave in conditioner
- grapeseed oil
- wetline extreme gel

I put it in 16 sections it took me 10-15 minutes. Now I'm using clips to help stretch, I hope the curl pattern under the clips isn't messed up too much.

Most likely I'm going to end up putting this in a ponytail/puff

Looks good so far!

15 minutes??? That's what's up!

 

[Sharpened]

My first serious attempt at a wash n go. I used
- DB daily leave in conditioner
- grapeseed oil
- wetline extreme gel

I put it in 16 sections it took me 10-15 minutes. Now I'm using clips to help stretch, I hope the curl pattern under the clips isn't messed up too much.

Most likely I'm going to end up putting this in a ponytail/puff

I see curls, not coils. I would not worry about stretching yet because your hair need time to learn which strands are in which clump group. Relax, let your hair do its thing.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@Coilystep, how does the Camille Rose Naturals Lavender gel compare to the Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker gel?

TIA!

 

[rileypak]

@Coilystep, how does the Camille Rose Naturals Lavender gel compare to the Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker gel?
TIA!

I'm curious too...it's on my gel list

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I'm curious too...it's on my gel list

Someone in a CRN group just showed the hair from the back with the Lavender gel in it, and wooooooooooo! GORGEOUS!!!

 

[GettingKinky]

I see curls, not coils. I would not worry about stretching yet because your hair need time to learn which strands are in which clump group. Relax, let your hair do its thing.

Thanks. If don't stretch the back it ends up way shorter than the front and it looks weird- like a reverse mullet.

 

[Sharpened]

Thanks. If don't stretch the back it ends up way shorter than the front and it looks weird- like a reverse mullet.

Naw, that is a natural inverted bob and looks too cute on curls. Just stretch the back when it is nearly dry.

 

[GettingKinky]

So I like the way my hair turned out but I don't love it. It's so stiff with no movement. How do I fix that?

 

[Coilystep]

@YvetteWithJoy & @rileypak I have fallen in love with the lavender gel this week. I will be repurchasing this again.

 

[Coilystep]

So I like the way my hair turned out but I don't love it. It's so stiff with no movement. How do I fix that?

Your hair looks good. It's going take a few times for you to get use to it. You need to experiment with different gels and different ways to apply the gel. I know you stated you worked in several sections but how did you apply the conditioner and gel.
Depending upon my product application the end results are different. If you are looking for more movement you may want to try lighter gels like Camille rose, kinky curly or as I am all come to mind. I like wetline however it is a thick gel and I wouldn't expect a lot of movement with it. I usually reserve it for puffs personally.

 

[Coilystep]

 

[whiteoleander91]

So I like the way my hair turned out but I don't love it. It's so stiff with no movement. How do I fix that?

Twist the hair in very large sections (like, 2) all in one direction like you are "wringing " your hair out and smooth the hair while it's twisted then release. Should break the gel cast and make the hair fluffy.

 

[whiteoleander91]

Like this @GettingKinky . Y'all let me know if the pic is too big I'm on my phone

 

[GettingKinky]

Your hair looks good. It's going take a few times for you to get use to it. You need to experiment with different gels and different ways to apply the gel. I know you stated you worked in several sections but how did you apply the conditioner and gel.
Depending upon my product application the end results are different. If you are looking for more movement you may want to try lighter gels like Camille rose, kinky curly or as I am all come to mind. I like wetline however it is a thick gel and I wouldn't expect a lot of movement with it. I usually reserve it for puffs personally.

Thanks. I put the gel on my fingers and ran my fingers down each section from root to tip. If I thought a part of my hair didn't get enough gel, I went back and added more. Is there a different way to apply?

I will also look into lighter gels.

 

[GettingKinky]

Thanks @whiteoleander91 do I do that twisting part while my hair is still wet or after it dries?

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

I do a combo of raking and shingling to get movement.

These 2 ladies I follow and have found a technique that works for me.



Also cosign with the poster re lighter gels. Camille Rose Curlmaker and KCCC are pretty light IMO but also have pretty good slip.

 

[whiteoleander91]

Thanks @whiteoleander91 do I do that twisting part while my hair is still wet or after it dries?

It's best when it's fully or mostly dry so that it won't make your hair frizzy

 

[whiteoleander91]

Wash and go from Friday. Olive oil Eco styler.

 

[LavenderMint]

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I wish my hair liked CRN products. Those look curl-delicious
Oh well. I'll just work with KCKT & WetLine.

 

[GettingKinky]

@pinkchocolatedaisy that shingling video is awesome. I LOVE her hair! If shingling would give me definition and movement like that I might be willing to do it. But that must take at least an hour and I'm so lazy.

Do you ladies shingle?

Sorry for all the newbie questions. I haven't really given my hair much thought during the last few years of my transition.

 

[Coilystep]

@GettingKinky I switch between shingling and raking & shaking.
My suggestion would be for you to watch several YouTube videos. Jewejewbee videos are really good. Mahogany curls has some great wash N go videos. Curly proverbs and the glamtwinz all come to mind. If I think of somemore I will come back and share.

 

[GettingKinky]

@Coilystep which method do you prefer in terms of results? Shingling or take and shake. How long does it take you to shingle?