Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge
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YvetteWithJoy
On break
Today I styled my wash-and-go with the Pantene Natural Defining Curls Custard (it has a MUCH longer name, but I can't remember all of that right now). Nice hold. I was really heavy-handed, and it did not flake. No elongation. No additional definition. Not the best ingredients. Nice price ($4).
I'm going to commit to four consecutive wash-and-go's using the SM Souffle. This because it's not DC-ing, cleansing, or conditioning that are my issues. My issue is sealing moisture and styling.
Next wash-and-go I just want to see what my hair does with just a truly sealing oil:
Clarify: clay wash
Seal: Jojoba oil
After that, for SM Souffle Wash-and-Go #1:
Cleanse: DevaCurl No Poo if needed
Condition: DevaCurl Decadence One Condition (leave it in)
Seal: Jojoba oil
Style: SM souffle
After that, for SM Souffle Wash-and-Go #2:
Cleanse: DevaCurl No Poo if needed
Condition: DevaCurl Decadence One Condition (rinse it out)
Seal: Jojoba oil
Moisturize: Oyin Hair Dew
Style: SM souffle
I'll design the 3rd and 4th SM Souffle Wash-and-Go's based on the results of the first two.
I'm going to commit to four consecutive wash-and-go's using the SM Souffle. This because it's not DC-ing, cleansing, or conditioning that are my issues. My issue is sealing moisture and styling.
Next wash-and-go I just want to see what my hair does with just a truly sealing oil:
Clarify: clay wash
Seal: Jojoba oil
After that, for SM Souffle Wash-and-Go #1:
Cleanse: DevaCurl No Poo if needed
Condition: DevaCurl Decadence One Condition (leave it in)
Seal: Jojoba oil
Style: SM souffle
After that, for SM Souffle Wash-and-Go #2:
Cleanse: DevaCurl No Poo if needed
Condition: DevaCurl Decadence One Condition (rinse it out)
Seal: Jojoba oil
Moisturize: Oyin Hair Dew
Style: SM souffle
I'll design the 3rd and 4th SM Souffle Wash-and-Go's based on the results of the first two.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
If any ladies are having an issue with pineappling try these
I bought a big bag a while ago and I didn't know how to use them. They are supposed to hold your hair without leaving a dent. I personally prefer the cloth covered ones to the plastic ones.
I wanted to try pinappling again so I dug these up and used them. The shape of the bands kind of grip the hair so you can have a secure but loose pony tail.
I split my hair in two high pony puffs and cover with a satin bonnet. Now I get multiple days without needing to refresh. I'm going for 7!
I bought a big bag a while ago and I didn't know how to use them. They are supposed to hold your hair without leaving a dent. I personally prefer the cloth covered ones to the plastic ones.
I wanted to try pinappling again so I dug these up and used them. The shape of the bands kind of grip the hair so you can have a secure but loose pony tail.
I split my hair in two high pony puffs and cover with a satin bonnet. Now I get multiple days without needing to refresh. I'm going for 7!
Vshanell
FKA Pokahontas
I have a plastic one but in so scared my hair is gonna get all tangled in it if I try to sleep in it.If any ladies are having an issue with pineappling try these
I bought a big bag a while ago and I didn't know how to use them. They are supposed to hold your hair without leaving a dent. I personally prefer the cloth covered ones to the plastic ones.
I wanted to try pinappling again so I dug these up and used them. The shape of the bands kind of grip the hair so you can have a secure but loose pony tail.
I split my hair in two high pony puffs and cover with a satin bonnet. Now I get multiple days without needing to refresh. I'm going for 7!
OhTall1
Well-Known Member
@Napp Where did you find these? I bought some plastic ones from a Chinese vendor on eBay but I've never seen cloth ones.
If any ladies are having an issue with pineappling try these
I bought a big bag a while ago and I didn't know how to use them. They are supposed to hold your hair without leaving a dent. I personally prefer the cloth covered ones to the plastic ones.
I wanted to try pinappling again so I dug these up and used them. The shape of the bands kind of grip the hair so you can have a secure but loose pony tail.
I split my hair in two high pony puffs and cover with a satin bonnet. Now I get multiple days without needing to refresh. I'm going for 7!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Eek. I'm pretty sure I have a bad/old jar of that SM soufflé. It's like a hard/tough jello. My hair does not look good today.
LavenderMint
Well-Known Member
This weeks wng is working HARD!!
Before anything else, I made sure to thoroughly wet my hair. I washed with DevaCurl Decadence No-Poo & used One Condition. Tangles melted right away. My hair was also super-super soft, I don't know if I like that or not. It may not be so bad on protein weeks. Used Garnier leave-in in the back & KCKT top, front and sides. Styled with Wetline.
The definition is awesome & it's actually evident that my hair grew this summer. I'm fairly sure I can claim armpit length. It shrinks to just shoulder length now.
I was planning to get a trim in October but I don't want to lose too much length. Decisions, decisions.
Before anything else, I made sure to thoroughly wet my hair. I washed with DevaCurl Decadence No-Poo & used One Condition. Tangles melted right away. My hair was also super-super soft, I don't know if I like that or not. It may not be so bad on protein weeks. Used Garnier leave-in in the back & KCKT top, front and sides. Styled with Wetline.
The definition is awesome & it's actually evident that my hair grew this summer. I'm fairly sure I can claim armpit length. It shrinks to just shoulder length now.
I was planning to get a trim in October but I don't want to lose too much length. Decisions, decisions.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I find the plastic ones slip too much for me. The hair stays in place with the cloth and I'm a wild sleeper. Only thing is I have to stretch to open the band before pulling it off. I tried yanking it out very quickly and broke a few strands. Other than that I have no issues!
I bought them on Amazon. The seller doesn't sell what I bought anymore but I found some that are similar
https://www.amazon.com/cloth-wholesale-telephone-rubber-headdress/dp/B01DYAGEUW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNIBRYA/ref=twister_B00HNIBRUY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
YvetteWithJoy
On break
My 3-month No-Buy starts tomorrow!
So I was sharing at the No-Buy thread my wash-and-go plans.
My plan is to use the pictured products in my core routine (I'll start using the NurCreations clay wash once the Naturalicious clay wash runs out . . . and I'll toggle back and forth between the CRN Curl Maker gel and the Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic gel).
I'm still determining this, but I think I'm going to proceed over the next three months in the following way:
I got a compliment on my hair today, and I used 3 of the products above. I feel I need to focus less on elongation and more on incremental styling improvements and on length retention. I will be SO EXCITED if end up 2 inches beyond APL by December 31st!
So I was sharing at the No-Buy thread my wash-and-go plans.
My plan is to use the pictured products in my core routine (I'll start using the NurCreations clay wash once the Naturalicious clay wash runs out . . . and I'll toggle back and forth between the CRN Curl Maker gel and the Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic gel).
I'm still determining this, but I think I'm going to proceed over the next three months in the following way:
- Do TWO wash-and-go's using my core routine/products
- Then do ONE wash-and-go switching things up using other products/techniques in order to try to improve my wash-and-go
- Do TWO wash-and-go's using my core routine/products
- Etc.
I got a compliment on my hair today, and I used 3 of the products above. I feel I need to focus less on elongation and more on incremental styling improvements and on length retention. I will be SO EXCITED if end up 2 inches beyond APL by December 31st!
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
Found an oldie but goodie: Wash N Go Thread
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
I can keep using oyin as my leave-in, but I can't use Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion. When real Michigan winter comes, I may have to stop doing wash n gos altogether because my hair will freeze. I hate blowdrying, and I can't do loose hair under my hood dryer.
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
Ok I need some help ladies. I know @Pokahontas @Napp and @Saludable84 have all used the curl keeper. I used it on Sunday and loved it for the most part however my hair feels dry to me. I used the curl keeper leave in and gel. It looks beautiful but feels dry to me not really crunchy but dry. Has anyone else noticed this.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
I tried Curl Keeper in the past and had the same issue. Lovely definition, shine and bouncy looking curls but my hair felt like it sucked all the moisture out.
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
Yeah the definition is awesome but it feels awful to me. I may try pairing it with something else. I found the leave super runny. I think I need a thicker leave in.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Today I used:
-- DevaCurl Decadence No Poo
-- SM High Porosity Masque
-- Oyin Hair Dew
-- Grapeseed oil (because I forgot to put the new bottle of jojoba oil in the shower)
-- Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic
Unless it was a technique issue, I definitely like Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker (gel) better than UFD Curly Magic (gel).
On another note: I purchased an $18-dollar shower mirror from Bed, Bath, and Beyond yesterday and used it this morning. I looooove it. I felt so encouraged looking at my wet hair and watching the effect of products on my strands. My wet hair is so pretty! I am inspired to grow this pretty natural hair out and get closer to capturing its wet look.
-- DevaCurl Decadence No Poo
-- SM High Porosity Masque
-- Oyin Hair Dew
-- Grapeseed oil (because I forgot to put the new bottle of jojoba oil in the shower)
-- Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic
Unless it was a technique issue, I definitely like Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker (gel) better than UFD Curly Magic (gel).
On another note: I purchased an $18-dollar shower mirror from Bed, Bath, and Beyond yesterday and used it this morning. I looooove it. I felt so encouraged looking at my wet hair and watching the effect of products on my strands. My wet hair is so pretty! I am inspired to grow this pretty natural hair out and get closer to capturing its wet look.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
What leave in did you use?
Curl keeper has a slight cast for me but I scrunch it out and my hair is soft and touchable. I haven't used the gel yet though
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
I used the curl keeper leave in
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I just wrote a review in August Hits and Misses. I used the Original and my most successful use was when I used on soaking wet hair on top of a humectant. I have not used the gel, might experiment tonight, but I dont think it will have hard hold for me. The Original does not leave me with hold and using with a humectant was the only time it left me with soft hair.
bhndbrwneyes
Well-Known Member
My 3-month No-Buy starts tomorrow!
So I was sharing at the No-Buy thread my wash-and-go plans.
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My plan is to use the pictured products in my core routine (I'll start using the NurCreations clay wash once the Naturalicious clay wash runs out . . . and I'll toggle back and forth between the CRN Curl Maker gel and the Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic gel).
I'm still determining this, but I think I'm going to proceed over the next three months in the following way:
I feel like after conditioning with the DevaCurl One Condition, I need to apply a moisturizer/leave-in BEFORE applying the jojoba oil. I have a little bit of Oyin Hair Dew to play with there, and the CRN Aloe Whipped Butter Gel (not really a gel) to play with there.
- Do TWO wash-and-go's using my core routine/products
- Then do ONE wash-and-go switching things up using other products/techniques in order to try to improve my wash-and-go
- Do TWO wash-and-go's using my core routine/products
- Etc.
I got a compliment on my hair today, and I used 3 of the products above. I feel I need to focus less on elongation and more on incremental styling improvements and on length retention. I will be SO EXCITED if end up 2 inches beyond APL by December 31st!
I feel like that stash would last me approximately 2 weeks. I cannot get multiday use out of WnGs it's very sad and very expensive.
Vshanell
FKA Pokahontas
I've noticed a slight dryness but nothing major. I've never used the leave in. Maybe try a leave in that you know is more moisturizing for you then seal with oil then curl keeper. The gel seems to pair well with the leave ins I've tried. Now the curl keeper original I'm just getting around to using. I tried it yesterday under another gel and my hair turned out really well but I haven't wore it out yet.
bhndbrwneyes
Well-Known Member
Goals
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Awww! Hugs! This is maybe a fifth of my stash. I'm going to see how long I can last with using the pictured bottles/jars for 2 out of every 3 wash-and-go's.
What are your favorite products to use? What is your length? Are you heavy-handed? (I tend to be.
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Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
bhndbrwneyes
Well-Known Member
Awww! Hugs! This is maybe a fifth of my stash. I'm going to see how long I can last with using the pictured bottles/jars for 2 out of every 3 wash-and-go's.
What are your favorite products to use? What is your length? Are you heavy-handed? (I tend to be.
Still trying to find best products for me. My favorite line though is NaturelleGrow and I also had a lot of success with HairVeda. I was following MHM for a while so there is a microscopic list of approved products. Because of those restrictions, Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle and any sort of flaxseed mositurizing gel have been my primaries for a while. Got a few leave'ins and conditioners from SheScentIt recently and had pretty good success with those.
I am heavy handed. I go through about 2 oz per product per style, otherwise, it just does not get applied. I have been working on diluting products though which is why I like MHM and TJ TTT.
My lenght is WL when stretched, fine-medium strands, medium density, low porosity.
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