Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge

[GettingKinky]

Well you understand how to tell when you need to change up so you will make the right decision. The cleaning conditioner probably won't work with kinky curly.

I'm not sure why the kinky curly builds up. I wonder if it has some ingredient that isn't listed.

I’ve wondered that too. It doesn’t make sense. I’ve thought about switching to uncle funky, but I don’t want to go through new learning curve.

 

[Shadow_Lace]

I found a new fav. combo!

I washed w/ NLS Cucumber Nourishing Shampoo. Next, I used Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Honey Mask my protein + moisture balancing d/c and detangler. I sectioned my hair into 6s.

(On soaking wet hair) I smoothed Miche Beauty QUENCHED Hydrating & Twisting Butter, then re-sectioned my hair.
(On damp hair) I smoothed Xtreme Clear Gel (formerly called Wetline Xtreme, newer formula, no Triethanolamine) onto each section.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.



The reason why I emphasized the Xtreme gel difference...
Because the older formula didn't work at all w/ the Miche Twisting Butter.
I know from having watched the M.A.D. Curls Wet Look video.
LoriAnne (the Mother) tried to use the old Wetline w/ the Miche Twisting Butter and it curdled.


Oh, I didn't forget!
For anyone wondering about the Miche Beauty Curl Defining Cream...
I'd say the hold is a solid medium. While I did use a leave-in, the spray is very lightweight.
For my hair, this hold is a little bit stronger than the NLS Irish Moss Styling Cream.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I've used the ez detangler brush my last two wngs. I like how it defines but it's defines so well my hair looks rather short than it does without using the brush.

I won't use it every time I do a wash and go. I'm leery about using combs or brushes regularly for fear for breakage but it's nice to have options.

 

[GettingKinky]

I've used the ez detangler brush my last two wngs. I like how it defines but it's defines so well my hair looks rather short than it does without using the brush.

I won't use it every time I do a wash and go. I'm leery about using combs or brushes regularly for fear for breakage but it's nice to have options.

I use the Felicia Leatherwood every time I detangle now. It does such a great job of getting shed hair out.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I use the Felicia Leatherwood every time I detangle now. It does such a great job of getting shed hair out.

Yes, I do love how to removes shed hair.

 

[GettingKinky]

Next week when I wash my hair I’m going to try my denman again. How small do my sections need to be?

 

[Shadow_Lace]

Ok, combo time!

I washed with NLS Cucumber Nourishing Shampoo. Next, I used Miche Beauty Peppermint Candy Cane Deep Conditioner as my protein treatment and detangler. I sectioned my hair into 6s.

(On soaking wet hair) I smoothed MB Quenched Hydrating & Twisting Butter, then re-sectioned my hair.
(On wet-damp hair) I smoothed NLS Flax Seed Curly Custard onto each section.
For my sealant, I used NLS Herbal Hair & Scalp Oil.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.

 

[faithVA]

I have free time this weekend so I have been wetting my hair every day to see if I can get more water in my strands. Tomorrow I will use the TGIN to help the detox along. I still have a long way to go but I think I am seeing some progress.

I don't have exact pictures to compare.

Here is after my first cleanse but before conditioner. This was January.


This was yesterday after I rinsed out the conditioner. The water is till beading but my hair is a bit calmer.

 

[faithVA]

Since I've been doing some type of rinse or cleansing each day, I've been keeping it simple. After rinsing out the conditioner. I've just been twisting it up with The Doux foam. Man I'm loving this foam stuff. It's so much simpler than all that LOC I was doing.

 

[GettingKinky]

Since I've been doing some type of rinse or cleansing each day, I've been keeping it simple. After rinsing out the conditioner. I've just been twisting it up with The Doux foam. Man I'm loving this foam stuff. It's so much simpler than all that LOC I was doing.

Are you getting good hold with the Doux? I use it when I pull my hair back into a pony/puff, but I don’t get as much hold as I was hoping for.

 

[faithVA]

Are you getting good hold with the Doux? I use it when I pull my hair back into a pony/puff, but I don’t get as much hold as I was hoping for.

I don't know. I'm always in flat twists so I wouldn't know about the hold. My hair is very defined when I take them out but I'm cleansing soon after that.

I think it is recommended more for being a topper.

 

[metro_qt]

My current wash n go Hair situation.... I've gotten so busy with work/lazy that I will do up to 2 weeks just refreshing my wash n go.

This has got to stop.

-My excuses are that it's cold outside (i have a diffuser though)
-I don't like to sleep with wet hair (i have a diffuser though)
- I don't have enough time.... (true)

.....Currently thinking about buying a wig for the next 2 months until work calms down

 

[faithVA]

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My current wash n go Hair situation.... I've gotten so busy with work/lazy that I will do up to 2 weeks just refreshing my wash n go.

This has got to stop.

-My excuses are that it's cold outside (i have a diffuser though)
-I don't like to sleep with wet hair (i have a diffuser though)
- I don't have enough time.... (true)

.....Currently thinking about buying a wig for the next 2 months until work calms down

I love the fullness.

 

[faithVA]

Doing CCS every day is a lot. But I'm glad I had a chance to get more water in my hair. Now I'm back to my every 3 day schedule. On long weekends I may try every other day. We shall see.

Tonight I used TGIN and really worked it into the sections to detox. I thought about following it with the moisturizing shampoo but I really didn't need it. My hair seemed to be happy. Usually it tangles with the TGIN.

I conditioned with the Kirklands. I thought I had a lot of it left but I may only have a month of that left. I think I will try the Curl Junkie next wash to see which one I like better.

I applied TGIN leave-in on soaking wet hair and added some water. Then I used Carol's Daughter foam. I thought I was going to use it all up today It's good to know you can get a lot of applications out of the foam. I'm ready for it to go away already though

I'm back in flat twist. I think my back is hydrated but my sides which are mostly gray aren't having it.

 

[GettingKinky]

I was a hair model today at the cut it kinky training. I learned a lot about my hair.
They convinced me that I should give up using kinky curly products so I bought uncle funky gel and I create hold and inner peace.
They also suggested that I start using olaplex for my damaged ends.

They said my style should hold up to my workouts. Tomorrow will be the test.

 

[water_n_oil]

I was a hair model today at the cut it kinky training. I learned a lot about my hair.
They convinced me that I should give up using kinky curly products so I bought uncle funky gel and I create hold and inner peace.
They also suggested that I start using olaplex for my damaged ends.

They said my style should hold up to my workouts. Tomorrow will be the test.
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It looks really good.

 

[metro_qt]

I love the fullness.

Thank you!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@GettingKinky

Why did they say give up KC?

 

[faithVA]

I was a hair model today at the cut it kinky training. I learned a lot about my hair.
They convinced me that I should give up using kinky curly products so I bought uncle funky gel and I create hold and inner peace.
They also suggested that I start using olaplex for my damaged ends.

They said my style should hold up to my workouts. Tomorrow will be the test.
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Oh so lucky. Your hair looks great.

I'm glad you got some advice and are letting those go. Glad you got some one on one time.

What other things did you learn? You said you learned a lot about your hair.

Why are your ends damaged?

Did you find a stylist close to you while you were there?

 

[GettingKinky]

@GettingKinky

Why did they say give up KC?

The kinky curly knot today leaves build up on the hair that requires a strong shampoo to remove. And using strong shampoo frequently is damaging to the cuticle.
I still have a tub of kinky curly custard and a bottle of the knot today left. I may finish them before I switch over to uncle funky.

 

[faithVA]

The kinky curly knot today leaves build up on the hair that requires a strong shampoo to remove. And using strong shampoo frequently is damaging to the cuticle.
I still have a tub of kinky curly custard and a bottle of the knot today left. I may finish them before I switch over to uncle funky.

What products did they use on your hair?

 

[GettingKinky]

Oh so lucky. Your hair looks great.

I'm glad you got some advice and are letting those go. Glad you got some one on one time.

What other things did you learn? You said you learned a lot about your hair.

Why are your ends damaged?

Did you find a stylist close to you while you were there?

I learned that my hair has a silky surface texture, and I never considered my texture silky. I found out that I have high density hair. I never really thought that my hair was high density. I got confirmation that my strands are fine.

I got to see exactly how Aisha applies the uncle funky and I create hold because she did my product application.

My ends are damaged because up until 10 months ago I used baking soda to wash my hair. The high pH damages the cuticles and my ends are in pretty bad shape.

The salon that hosted the event is about 40 minutes from my house without traffic, but I was talking to one of the other hair models and she told me about a woman that is less than 10 minutes from me. She isn’t cut it kinky trained, but based on her IG she does good work, and she uses uncle funky. I will probably give her a try.

I can’t decide if I’m going to get a hooded dryer. I see the benefits, but I just splurged on a dyson and setting up and putting away a hooded dryer is a hassle and takes up space. I’m going to keep trying to master the diffuser.

I’ll probably rejoin the digital salon in the near future.

 

[faithVA]

I learned that my hair has a silky surface texture, and I never considered my texture silky. I found out that I have high density hair. I never really thought that my hair was high density. I got confirmation that my strands are fine.

I got to see exactly how Aisha applies the uncle funky and I create hold because she did my product application.

My ends are damaged because up until 10 months ago I used baking soda to wash my hair. The high pH damages the cuticles and my ends are in pretty bad shape.

The salon that hosted the event is about 40 minutes from my house without traffic, but I was talking to one of the other hair models and she told me about a woman that is less than 10 minutes from me. She isn’t cut it kinky trained, but based on her IG she does good work, and she uses uncle funky. I will probably give her a try.

I can’t decide if I’m going to get a hooded dryer. I see the benefits, but I just splurged on a dyson and setting up and putting away a hooded dryer is a hassle and takes up space. I’m going to keep trying to master the diffuser.

I’ll probably rejoin the digital salon in the near future.

Thanks for the update . Looking forward to following your future progress.

 

[Shadow_Lace]

I washed with NLS Cucumber Nourishing Shampoo. Next, I used Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Honey mask as my protein/moisture balancing d/c and detangler. I sectioned my hair into to 6s.

(On soaking wet hair) I smoothed on Miche Beauty LAVISH Leave-In, then re-sectioned my hair.
(On wet-damp hair) I smoothed on MB QUENCHED Hydrating & Twisting Butter (as my cream),
followed by NLS Flax Seed Curly Custard onto each section.
I used NLS Herbal Hair & Scalp Oil as my sealant.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.


I do like the MB Twisting Butter underneath the Flax Seed Custard.
But for the very front of my hair (specifically, my growing-out bangs area)...
It seems like it could do with just a bit more moisture.

So, I decided to add in the actual MB Leave-In, wherein it should go.
Also, this weather out here is something else...

 

[Shadow_Lace]

Ok, I finally figured out the culprit behind my build-up!


I clarified with Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo. I followed it up with The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Shampoo as my moisturizing 'poo. Next, I used Not Your Mother's Royal Honey & Desert Kalahari Melon Repair & Protect Masque as my strengthening treatment and detangler. I sectioned my hair into 6s.

(On soaking wet hair) I smoothed NLS Irish Moss Styling Cream, then re-sectioned my hair.
(On wet-damp hair) I smoothed on Xtreme Clear Gel.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.


I figured it out after reading about DevaCurl's Damage. Anywho, I've been dealing with build-up, but I couldn't really pinpoint the cause. I was reading up on Poly-Quaterniums and Quaternium build-up issues, on the Science-y Hair Blog.
I usually avoid those, but 1 doesn't usually show up clearly as the others: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

It's in a few of my new favorite products (from various brands).
I don't have any problems with silicones and sulfates, but Poly-Quats and the like? No Bueno!
So, after carefully reading each ingredient list and finding the common denominator=Bingo!
None of the products I used today have this ingredient.

 

[GettingKinky]

Ok, I finally figured out the culprit behind my build-up!


I clarified with Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo. I followed it up with The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Shampoo as my moisturizing 'poo. Next, I used Not Your Mother's Royal Honey & Desert Kalahari Melon Repair & Protect Masque as my strengthening treatment and detangler. I sectioned my hair into 6s.

(On soaking wet hair) I smoothed NLS Irish Moss Styling Cream, then re-sectioned my hair.
(On wet-damp hair) I smoothed on Xtreme Clear Gel.
I'm currently air-drying my hair.


I figured it out after reading about DevaCurl's Damage. Anywho, I've been dealing with build-up, but I couldn't really pinpoint the cause. I was reading up on Poly-Quaterniums and Quaternium build-up issues, on the Science-y Hair Blog.
I usually avoid those, but 1 doesn't usually show up clearly as the others: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

It's in a few of my new favorite products (from various brands).
I don't have any problems with silicones and sulfates, but Poly-Quats and the like? No Bueno!
So, after carefully reading each ingredient list and finding the common denominator=Bingo!
None of the products I used today have this ingredient.

That’s great detective work

 

[GettingKinky]

I decided that I’m going to finish my kinky curly products before I switch over to uncle funky.

I applied my products the way they did in the cut it kinky session and I used my FL brush to smooth it all in. I dried with my dyson diffuser. It doesn’t look as stretched out as when they did it. I’ll see how it turns out when it’s fully dry.

My damaged ends are so tangly, but I’m just going to grow them out. I don’t want to chop then and have short hair.

 

[faithVA]

Today I decided to try wet bunning because I will probably color my hair tomorrow. Didn't want to spend a lot of time twisting.

I used the Elucence Moisture shampoo and conditioned with the Kirkland conditioner. While rinsing the conditioner out I used the Tangle Buster to brush my hair all towards the center. While still in the shower I used The Doux foam and worked it through my hair. I worked my hair to the center and used a banana clip. That was around 12. It's pretty much dry now.

My hair is getting easier to do. Detangling is my biggest issue because my ends are still a little crazy. But my ends are still better than they were the beginning of January.

I will color my hair tomorrow and not CCS until Wednesday after that.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I have a hair appointment Wednesday. I always look forward to them. I'm getting my color covered up. I like it but maintaining the roots is not my cup of lemonade. I'll wait in get highlights sometime later.

 

[GettingKinky]

@faithVA I’m happy to hear that your hair is getting easier to do.