I'm telling you " Mini Pineapples" put your hair in like 4-5 loose ponytails. It stops the hair from matting at the root and smooshing on your head at night, stretches the hair and you still have curl definition esp on the ends. THANK ME LATER lol 😆
Omg this is such great advice! I've been putting my hair in 2 loose puffs under my bonnet at night. I'm on day 4 and the shrinkage isn't too bad. I dnt have any matting at the roots. And I dnt think the knots are any worse than a twist out. I think she's right about ppl not liking the shrinkage 🤔🧐. I stayed away from wash and gos for years because of talk regarding shrinkage. I tried banding my hair but I dnt like how it looks or feel. It's like the hair bands soak up the moisture in my hair and dries it out. So the mini pineapples are a great idea. I'm going to try 5 tonight😁
"What Had Happened Was" You know it's gonna be a mess when ur girl starts a story like that 😂🤣 You look beautiful either way tho and I can't with that baby how can a child be that adorable? ❤️
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! I’ve come to notice that many naturals only show their day 1 or 2 hair and not the entire week. Then when I try it my hair is dry af and feel alone. This is a very realistic look at what our hair is really like and how it can behave. I appreciate this!
😂😂....when you took off the bonnet and was like, “ohw!” , I felt that. I am NOT even gonna try this one. My hair is just like yours and your result is good enough for me.
I have seborrheic dermatitis and I shampoo twice week lol. The Kinky Curly Curling Custard doesn't mess with my scalp much. I avoid oils like the plague lol.
I don’t think anyone expects WnGs to last 7 days, so I wouldn’t exactly call it a fail. I average about 3-4 days. I have type 3c/4a and my cousin is like 3a/3b and we don’t try for that amount of time. I don’t think anyone does 🤷🏾♀️. Your hair does have to be dry before you pineapple or it will clump.
Girlllll....I feel your pain! As an all inclusive type 4(abcdefgh etc) it took me all 5 yrs of being natural to find a wash n go routine that worked for me. I can’t just put her in a bonnet and go to bed (and yes I did say her 🤣). I can’t even do one big pineapple to the front). For it not to look like one big mass and not to be in the shower every other night I have to either do a low ponytail to the back at night then in the morning while getting ready put it in a pineapple toward the front. Once dressed shake her free, aid some oil and fluff-> then I’m good to go. For max stretch I band about 6 sections but not too tight at all b/c I kinda like my edges 😇. The wash n go 🤦🏽♀️...it’s like having a part-time job when you try to perfect it. Thumbs up on your content!
I like having edges too girl! 😂 I like your bedtime techniques! It’s definitely taking me a while, but I love that I can share the process with everyone in an area I don’t know too well. It’s sometimes frustrating, but overall really fun. 😊
Yes!!! Wash n go is all about trial and error especially with us type 4 girls!!!! Overtime you will learn what your hair needs and wants! Yes you cant go light handed with the products especially with a wash go!🤗
You definitely did not fail... you did well...a wash n go, should be an effortless easy hair do, however for us tightly coiled gals, we MAY be able to achieve the wash n go, but is it worth it? It costs us A LOT.....time, product, tangles, all that and it only lasts 2 days... for me it's not worth it at all... But to each his/her own... im totally with you on the moisturised twists tho...I love these hair series you're doing, keep em coming hun!
I can't follow Anthony Dickey's WnG method. For my hair type 4b/4c my go to person is Alove4me. She has it down to a science. She retains length, no tangles and no need to keep cowashing everyday. My hair has thrived since using her methods.
Few things that helped me perfect my wash n go after hating them the first 9 years I was natural (kinda lengthy) First though, hair deets (spongy texture, 4b curl pattern with some 4a, low porosity, mainly fine and medium strands, high density) 1. Wetline is the best gel. Hands down 2. My hair turns out 100000x better when it’s NOT done on soaking wet hair (I know, sounds crazy) because the gel sits on top of my hair (low porosity) if my strands are full of water and leave in. 3. After shampooing, When it’s time to style: I break my hair down into 6 sections while my conditioner is sitting in my hair as I shower (Mane Choice Cheers Conditioner + Suave Coconut = protein/moisture balance and helllla slip). With each section I do the following: A) Thoroughly rinse out the conditioner from the section - split section in half and finger detangle while conditioner rinses out- repeat on other subsection B) ring out ALL of the excess water from the entire section C) Apply a quarter size amt of the Mane Choice Leave In (Original 3 in 1 conditioner) D) Break the section into 2 and apply the gel from root to tip -avoiding the scalp- and shingle instead of finger comb. I literally just allow my hair to show me where the curls want to break apart and I smooth that curl down. E) Repeat on the whole section F) repeat on entire head 4. Sit under the dryer for 45 mins 5. Spray a little oil sheen on hair - the oil will help to break the gel cast but if you want it to last 7 days without getting too soft don’t do this step 6. Blow dry/stretch the roots in sections (usually only takes 20-30 seconds per section IF THAT) 7. IMPORTANT STEPS to preserve style...A)don’t use a bonnet use a scarf - bonnets allow your hair to move too much and will smush your hair in places you don’t want it to. With a scarf you’re laying your hair down the way it’s going to lay anyway. This also prevents you from having to spray your hair to reshape it B) DONT SPRAY WITH WATER lol - water makes your hair swell back up and lose definition - Each morning I put a dime size amount of oil in my hands and gently pull my hair back into shape I redo this every 4 days. Only takes about 45 mins to go from shampoo to styled. If I didn’t have seborrheic dermatitis my wash n go would last 7 days before it needs to be redone again. I HAVE to do the whole process in the shower because my hair takes better to the wash n go when it’s done immediately after the water is wrung out of the section.
I second this I pretty much do the same exact thing and it works! I'm 4b/4c hair fine/medium strands, low/medium density and low porosity. I actually co wash with as I am cowash every other day and that helps greatly with scapl build up and moisture levels. I think I can say I am now a wash and go girl especially for the summer!
Mine come out great but they only last about 3 days! Do mini pineapples 4-5 section, preferably banding method. At night. Don’t sleep on a bunched up wash n go, when you have 4b/c hair 😆. I learned the hard way
Why do you do the Anthony Dicky Method WNG like you did with cowash but on day 2-4 use the banding method it stretches w/o heat and to me the look comes out so much better....Don't give up on the WNG please I love seeing your type 4c in WNG I can appreciate my hair more❤
I won’t give up, Mavis!! I really like the look too. I think I’m gonna stretch the refresh out longer and try banding. I just need a gel that doesn’t trigger my scalp condition. 😪 I won’t give up though!
@@LaToyaEbonyHair I have sebhorreic dermatitis and can totally see how air drying sopping wet low porosity hair filled with dripping product would reflare the scalp. Do you think that using a hooded dryer or soft bonnet would help so that the product is drying before it can really seep into the scalp?
Gurl, I'm well through the change but oh my ovaries when your baby said hi. I feel you re the wash and go life being too much much. I love my protective styles and my textured (coily kinky town!) fro.
Ok. I thought it was just me. I'm going through "The Change" too. I find that one good hot flash will destroy a wash & go or twist out, leaving me severely tangled and fairy knots. So I keep mine in protective styles 90 percent of the time.
Thank you for showing your WNG fail and helping me know that there are days your hair just doesn't respond the way you expect and that's okay 😅 I'm learning to love my hair this is a good point to remember while doing that
I wish could chat, we have the exact same hair texture, density, coil type. I became natural in 2013 and it’s 2020 and I just figured out how to do a wash n go on our hair type/texture. Girl, you have to diffuse… or you will have damp hair for days. I’ve thought about investing in the Dyson dryer…. but the coins, the coins. Seriously, I want to tell you what I do, but too much to type, but I can get to last a week or more. Seriously! I wish I could upload a pic to you.
Isn't it great that we can shampoo & condition, then start over when something we try backfires or is an epic fail? I've done it many times when something didn't work for me and my hair.
Gurl, this is why you've got to make your own product...flaxseed gel. Oh and you should add moisturizer after the gel. Also pull up your hair in a scrunchy when going to bed. ❤
Umm yep that method really does take a lot of product and works better and last longer with more product. What I appreciate about it is I stopped being afraid of doing something that would mess up my hair bc I could wash it and it could be quick and easy. I didn't know that before. I used to wash it every 3 days but that got old quick so now if I do a wash and go after day 3/4 I start doing other things like big puffs or add a cute head band or something. I also found that it's necessary to take breaks from that the avoid over manipulation.
I loved seeing your son! 😍😍 He was clearly the star of this video. We're all on this journey together! Keep up the great content and continue to do what works for you. With my hair being as short as it is from my chop the other day...wash n gos are everything. I don't do everything in there shower though...I keep my deep conditioner covered with a plastic cap and a heat cap for 20 minutes. Then the leave in and oils then a cream... Then take my spay bottle and mist generously then the gel... Brush through with my Denman and I'm good to go. I let it air dry. Take care sis! PS you have created a safe space for sistahs to dialogue and share hair struggles and triumphs. THANK YOU!!!
I LOVE that wash n gos work so well for you!! I also love that we can have a dialogue sharing tips without bashing other people’s process. This is definitely a safe space! I won’t give up on the wash n gos. I think they’re really pretty and can be convenient, if a person can find the right technique and timeline for refreshing that works for them. 😊
I like how quickly you do updates. I watched an Anthony Dickey video after yours the other day. There was one thing that stuck out. The kinkier your hair is, the less time can go by without redoing the technique. I will try it sometime this week. Anywho, I forgot to subscribe the other day, will do it now.
The other thing I found is that deep conditioning regularly definitely helps. The first time I did a wash and go it turned out slightly defined but dry. I saw a big difference in results after I deep conditioned weekly- improved moisture and definition. I cant manage washing my hair as often as the dickey method requires but I shampoo and deep condition weekly and the style lasts until my next shampoo.
On the days I’m not redoing my wash n go, I uncover my hair, clip it out of the way and let the steam from the shower refresh it. When I’m done, I dry my shoulders, unclip my hair, shake it out and it falls right back into place. No spraying no picking. I’m really liking this series ☺️.
😬 you need more product lol. Glad you figured that out. Using enough product helps to keep the curls defined and prevents tangling and matting. Ppl don’t really like crispy-crunchy hair, but having a couples days of crunch at the beginning of the weeks makes the wash n go last for 7 days. My fav gel is uncle funky’s curly magic and I top with i create hold by Innersense. Both are botanical gels without many weird ingredients. My scalp is kind of sensitive. I cannot go past 7 days, or my scalp will be an itchy mess. I style the same way you did, in the shower. But I pay close attention to production saturation and distribution. Dry under a hooded dryer or with a diffuser. My wash day plus detangling and styling in a wash n go takes about 45 minutes and about another 45 minutes to get about 85% dry. Then I let the rest air dry. It gets easier and faster with more practice. 💛
I hit the subscribe button after hearing you say that you love shrinkage. Me too! So many naturals talk about shrinkage like it is evil and to be avoided at all costs. I think it is part of my hair's personality. I have learned more by watching 3 of your videos than I have watching hundreds of other natural hair videos. We have different hair types, but you have taught me a lot. Thank you!
I have seborrhea dermatitis. I treat my scalp once a week with sulfur. I use a product called “nustock”. Some people have advised against using the product on humans because it has a high sulfur content and it’s made for animals 😳. I know that sounds crazy... but I’ve been using it since 2014 and I am fine 🤷🏽♀️. Whenever I get lazy and let months go by without treating my scalp, all h€££ breaks loose on my head... the flare-ups return. Conversely, when I am routine with the treatments, my scalp looks so amazingly healthy and I even notice more growth.
I have 4c hair (for real 4c...lol) and tried the Dickey method, did not work for me! So I still do my wash and go in the shower but I have to section my hair to apply the gel. I cannot just apply the product to my entire head. I have actually used less product. New subscriber love your videos!
Hey, love! Got a pro tip for ya... instead of using a bonnet, separate your hair into two sections (down your normal part line), LOOSELY secure each section in a low pouf, and wear a tighter cap that kinda smashes your hair down. When you wake, pull off your cap, loosen the poufs, LIGHTLY spray your hair with water and shake! I swear on my great great Aunty Benjamin's grave this works!
M F I second your advice - except for the light water spray to style (that would revert mine too fast). But I highly recommend sectioning in 2 low puffs before bed, and covering w a satin scarf tied down securely (instead of the bonnet). I wake up, release the two puffs, style w my fingers etc and it’s usually a “win”.
Dealing with your natural hair is a learning curb. You don't have failures just lessons. What's good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander. Been natural for about 15 yrd and I'm still learning and I'm not ashamed to say it. Keep going. Just do whats good for you. Oh I love my wash and goes cause I'm lazy.
I hate doing my hair in the shower. I just use a thinner leave in and keep a spray bottle around with hot water if i need it. Personally, I don't like styling my soaking wet hair. I do use a solid amount of leave in and gel. I also stretch my hair with hair ties in the morning while I get ready. I also stretch my initial wash n go by putting my hair in about 8 twist while its still wet
Sis just gon’head and get you some Wetline Xtreme Gel. It puts eco styler and all those other gels to shame. The clear has the strongest hold, I’m mostly 4a but it makes even my 4c sections curl and clump
I do a wash n go every 7 days but it took a bit of trying different methods to get it like that, firstly i use a crap ton of products like i go through bottles of leave in conditioner and creams and gels so fast, however, i don't do anything to my hair those 7 days except band at night take it down in the morning shake my head and go ( i don't even fluff, it will do it by itself after a few days) no oil, no water and my hair doesn't really get dry so thats why i like it and keep doing it. I used to pineapple but that would make my hair look terrible so banding at night, the wrapping in a scarf is the way for me. Everyones hair is different i just took techniques from loads of different methods and adapted the ones i liked to my hair. I had many fails along the way too, like many, and i am still learning,
I wasn’t a big fan of how my hair turned out with wash n gos until I watched Kimberly Cherrell’s wash n go series. Even though my texture is different from her’s, the methods are working. I do use a good bit of product, but I don’t put it on my scalp, and working in small sections helps my type 4 curls get great definition...that lasts for days too.
Have you ever tried a wash and go using only a leave-in and curling cream? I use African Pride Moisture Miracle Shea Butter and Flaxseed Oil Curling Cream and no gel at all on soaking wet hair and my wash and gos are moisturized and last 2 weeks. I shake my head to separate the curls. Frizz starts setting in by Day 12. Although Anthony Dickey's method works for many, my hair flourishes just fine with fortnightly wash and gos. I pop on a bonnet and in the mornings I just fluff and go. This is as low manipulation as you can get with a wash and go. Also, your little son is too cute :)...
I love shrinkage too it looks so cute but the natural hair community is still loves European looks to the point the shrinkage that is approved is wavy hair... but all shrinkage is pretty and might have wanted to use cheeped products for Anthony dickeys method I sometimes even use VO5 it’s literally like 88 cents for good conditioner that’s been around for so long
Wash n go hack for bedtime .... 4 small satin scrunchies. Separate hair in four sections. Two in front two in back . Secure each section loosely with scrunchies . Only place scrunchie on section don’t wrap needs to be loose . Do this to all four sections. Place satin bonnet on head go to bed . Wake up remove bonnet shake or refresh and boom your curls aren’t smashed to your head and flattened underneath your bonnet . Make sure to loosely put scrunchie on and place them higher up hope this helps someone
I love that you tried this! I have type 4 hair, but fine strands and medium density. I love the Dickey method because I get great definition and it’s easy. But type 4 naturals should not keep their wash and go for more than 4 days max. Too much dryness and tangles trying to stretch it longer than that. I might let my hair partially air dry but I have to use a dryer. No way I’m leaving my hair that wet for too long. I might sit under a hooded dryer and then dry my roots with a blow dryer or I might air dry for a few hours and then use a diffuser. I put my hair into about 6 mini pineapples to preserve the style or I might band it in sections if I want more stretch. I prefer the more botanical gels such as Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Uncle Funky’s Curly Magic or CRN’s Curl Maker for the Dickey method. I get medium hold that lasts 3 to 4 days, great definition and shine and they don’t dry out my hair like stronger hold gels. Keep at it! You’ll get there.
Man I love my fellow type 4 naturals with my whole heart! We spend so much time and money troubleshooting, but you will get there. I usually tie my hair up and away from my face to go to bed, securing it with a couple of rectangular scarves. In the morning i take the scarves off and mostly just shake my hair out, and let it fluff up from the humidity of the day.
Day Sixxxxxxxxx😳🤣🤣🤣🤣😳 Girllll.....our hair has so many characters. I detangle with deep conditioner all the time. It works for me. Every three days is too much. My wash and go last for three weeks and I'm happy. Your hair is beautiful🥰😍
Thank you for the suggestion Kathy! A few of you are saying the same thing. I don’t have scrunchies yet, but now I need to get some for my next attempt. ❤️🙌🏾
I really like this style on you! Pro tip: Do your wash & go in the morning. Only. Period. Gives your hair the entire day to air dry before bed. Can be done out of the shower too, just be sure to apply leave in condish while in there & put on a plastic cap to keep the steam and moisture in. Also, pineapple your hair in sections at night to avoid matting and tangling. Take down in the shower the next day with steam and/or refresh with hair steamer & moisturizer if needed.
Oh, and I forgot to add that you have to work in sections. Much easier to manage and control the amount of product & helps to concentrate on your roots! Lol
Girl, I am with you! I have tried to do the “Dickey” method too. You and I have really similar hair and it took soooo long to dry because all of the product! I had to use the dryer the next morning too! It looked good but I got a lot of knots!🤔 I have only done it twice in a year. I can’t do the redo every two days either. I re-moisturize on days 2 - 4 and then the puff comes out until I put it back in twists🤣. Ain’t nobody got time for all that! ( At least my 4c hair doesn’t😪). Great video!
I am so happy to have found you. There are so few naturals I've come across with textures similar to mine. Sorry this was a failure! If it makes you feel better your Day 7 is how my wash and gos turn out pretty much 100% of the time, but on day one lol
I'm on month 1 of a 3 month wash n go moisture training journey and a great combo for me is the Mielle Organics leave in & curling custard followed by Style Factor gel. I redo it weekly.
After the hair is dry you need to band the hair in large sections before bed every night, keeps the sections stretched. Band don't need to be too tight. But leave a tuft out at the end and the style will keep for a week or more after being remoisturised.
I just can't, product and patience and coin, I totally agree. When my hair is loose, I'm a twist out person, other than that I'm in braids 90% of the time.
Your hair looked really good when you tried the Dickey method. I’m going to try his method. I am a product junkie and have a ton I can try on my hair so I don’t have to go out and buy more products. I think this will help tremendously with single strand knots and detangling. You have a beautiful family.
This is typically how I wear my hair and this is the method I use (even before I knew who Anthony was.) I do NOT shampoo my hair every few days. I do let it get wet every day - indirectly in the shower or a spray bottle. I “shake & go”. The SHAKE is essential...kind of like what a dog does (sorry....no other way for me to say it.) Around day 3, I usually intentionally let it get really wet under the shower head again.I do not normally have to add more product throughout the week because the water brings the product “back to life” 🙀 THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!!! You’re always so happy & positive! 🌸🎈🦋❤️
So glad I found your channel! New subbie here. Your videos are informative and entertaining. I have a 4c gray twa. Doing a 30 day challenge with Synergi products right now. Will keep you posted. You have a lovely spirit and a beautiful family.
I really really love your smile and energy!! You are really inspiring me. I do not have 4c hair but 4a 4b and 3c but you are inspiring me so much for my content.
Wash and go's are overrated. Your hair it twists look much prettier to me. I wear my hair in twist and re-do them weekly. Products cost too much and I don't want to manipulate my hair that much for a few curls.
I’m grateful for ur video. New subscriber. Ppl don’t feel my pain when I talk about how I can’t use everything on my head because it makes my scalp itch. It’s soooo aggravating because I can’t keep a style long. Gel, spritz, let’s jAm, etc makes my head itch like crazy. Somebody needs to make a product for ppl with 4c hair, sensitive scalp, and extra dry thin strands.
I used to do this method when my hair was shorter with only one product the "curl defining cream" from Jane Carter Solution, as it acts as a moisturizer and a gel. I used to need a loooot of product too but the product is expensive so as as my hair got longer I had to stop doing it :-( But it's a great easy and quick solution and technique for women with 4c hair who wants to wear their hair out with a nice look.
I literally have the same hair type and tried this method the other day. LOVED the definition, but my roots never dried after 2 days and my hair started to flake with gel & it felt crunchy.
Toya I personally love the look of my hair I’m it’s shrunken state, I don’t mind it but I do know people who just hate it lol to each it’s own! You just have to be one of those people that appreciates it for what it is and once you “get it, you get it” lol. Your son is soooo cute btw 😍♥️
Your son is precious!! Enjoyed his pop in. And loved this video. I do hope you’ll keep trying and find what works for you! I am with you on being in shower whole time. I rinse deep conditioner out outside of shower (in twists) and then apply leave in and then gel in sections. Outside shower and get great results. Much faster and less miserable lol I am pushing for Uncle Funky’s Daughter ☺️
Sabrina, girl, the shower is 🥵. I might have to modify on the days I do that last deep conditioning step. You’re like the third comment suggesting Uncle Funky’s. It’s definitely on my list now. Thank you for the tips!! ❤️
LaToya Ebony glad I’m not the only one suggesting. I fell in love with it years ago. And always think I’ll try what’s new and I go right back! It’s so moisturizing you really don’t need a leave in but of course we don’t skip that on the norm. And it lets my hair hang but shrink and it softens up so nice. No flaking and easy to use. Are you sold yet? Lol
I loved this!! I was a wash and go hater for years and years before I figured out how to do them on my hair. I literally started using the same exact method for my twistouts, then added a gel on top. I used alone vera juice, leave in conditioner, a thick twisting cream, oil, AND THEN put gel on top. I did it in about 8 to 10 sections, let it dry about 1/2 way, then went in and shook my brains out 😂 At night, I put my hair in 4 ponytails under my bonnet and used a tiny bit of oil in the morning to fluff it back out. My hair looked just like yours b4 I dreaded it about a year ago. Don't give up.New subscriber here!! 🥰😍
Hi, atw from LaPlace, La and I am hook to your positive entergy. You videos give me so much inspiration for my hair. My hair type is 4b-4c low prosity hair. I recently did a small chop to take off the color (damage) pieces. I am happy to have found your videos.
Suggestion: the first night before your go to bed, use long elastic bands or multiple elastic bands and go section my section and band your hair (similar to African threading) to elongate your hair and prevent it from getting the matted look. Also it will allow for air to reach your scalp, aiding in drying. This is my version of 'pineapple-ing' because on type 4 hair what they don't tell you is that your hair doesn't necessarily come down from the pineapple the next morning! It kind of just molds into that shape and you're stuck with a puff for the rest of the week. Hope this helps
You should try the banding method to stretch out your wash and go! I would love to see it. I use the banding method so I don't have to blow dry as much / wash as much and I think it makes the wash and go last longer. I have 4b hair btw.
I love how dense your hair is! My hair looks dense but it really isn't. I've tried wash n' goes before and my hair just looked weighted down then matted. But maybe I needed less product🤔 Our beautiful locks will forever be a mystery💁🏽♀️💜
I'm requesting a video of you trying to stretch your hair, with the rubber band (hair tie) method over night for a week! Basically parting your hair in 4 ponytails (can be loose or tight) before you go to bed and slap your bonnet on. It'll stretch your hair each night. I'd love to see your results!❤
Hello Everyone. I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. LaToya, I HAVE to express how much I truly enjoy your channel and (OMG) you have a most adorable and delightful family.
Thank you for this video sis! I’ve been natural 8 years and I’m just now trying wash and gos! You’re so informative and gave a real life perspective on how to best do this style! I found myself running into all the same issues you did and I’ve determined that this style is not for me. I, too will stick to the twist outs, braid outs and stretching; I do like the concept of having more moisturized hair and will add a co-wash in the middle of the week!
I simply love you LaToya and I'm so glad I found you!!!! I have now subscribed after 4 videos and watching you makes me feel happy and makes me feel like I want to shampoo my hair and I can't wait to do the shake your hair thing..can't wait!!!! Thanks for the entertainment and the wisdom and knowledge to help my hair!! Hugs!!
You are not far off. 👍🏾😊😊I personally can t do the Anthony Dickey for the amount of product and long drying Time. Plus my hair prefers to be style on damp hair. However, Dickey,s method works. You achieve good results in the first instance. I would have continued cowashing. You can use As i am blue cowash, it has great slip , enhances the curls and deals with problematic scalps. The more you practice wash n go the more your curls stays in place. It s my go style in summer. You need to lock the curls . I wanted to let you know you need to pay attentin to your products ingredients since you are low porosity it came to my attention your use too much products that have protein in them, your shampoo, your DC , your rinse out conditioner. Mielle DC is great but not necessarily needs to be used on every wash day if your are low porosity. Your hair looked desert dry on day 3 and i suspect it s due to the amount of protein. If i wet my Hair like you did on video and then hair dry there is no way my hair would be dry. I hear you WE all have different hair but in the last few years my experience and as i have been coaching few women this is what i can definetly see in your picture. Your Hair is starting to let you know ...😊 Protein free leave in and DC since you like as i am Brown leave in seriously consider their DC hydration elation (or other protein free DC ) Mielle Mongongo, and as i am cleansing cowash ....i lové your energy by the way and hope you will achieve longer lasting result . And by the way might be worth looking at Wetline gel Green tub or eco pink or Ampro gel , bigger jars and cheaper. Sally' s currently has a 30% off, maybe it s time to restoke ?
You are so funny - I’m new to the RUclips natural hair videos- and I’m learning a lot. In my pic I have crochet hair-.but I have type 4c low porosity. I just learned that last week.
I'm a 4B/4A mostly and I don't have time to do my hair every 2-3 days, so I totally feel you. Also, that much manipulation seems like overkill to me. If doing my hair were my only (paying) job, sure, but come ON! I gots somethin' else ta do!
Love your hair no matter what because you love it no matter what. I have embraced mine in all it’s forms because I’ve been inspired by your hair pride. But I think day six results were not as defined not necessarily because you used less product, but you rinsed too much of you leave in out AND you did it out of order. The last step BEFORE the SHAKE is RE-WET. I noticed you wet before the gel. I think it should be LEAVE IN, GEL, RE-WET, SHAKE. I only know this because I made that same mistake once and my hair reacted the same way. That last RE-WET gives your hair the weight so that the shake separates things. And the fact that you took away some of the leave in and you didn’t add the extra water during the re-wet, all combined to alter the results. Try again in order LEAVE IN, GEL, RE-WET, SHAKE. Just a thought. 😘
Suggestion I just did a wash and go and at night I would put my hair in sections. Place bonnet on, in the morning take out section use spray bottle to fluff out! Try this method ladies
My hair is the EXACT SAME WAY! It drives me crazy that it won’t dry. Wetline gel defines my curls the most BUT it also makes my hair feel crunchy hard by the time it dries
I'm telling you " Mini Pineapples" put your hair in like 4-5 loose ponytails. It stops the hair from matting at the root and smooshing on your head at night, stretches the hair and you still have curl definition esp on the ends. THANK ME LATER lol 😆
Omg this is such great advice! I've been putting my hair in 2 loose puffs under my bonnet at night. I'm on day 4 and the shrinkage isn't too bad. I dnt have any matting at the roots. And I dnt think the knots are any worse than a twist out. I think she's right about ppl not liking the shrinkage 🤔🧐. I stayed away from wash and gos for years because of talk regarding shrinkage. I tried banding my hair but I dnt like how it looks or feel. It's like the hair bands soak up the moisture in my hair and dries it out. So the mini pineapples are a great idea. I'm going to try 5 tonight😁
Ty for the tip
so true I did my ends very moisturized e
Oooooooo your son is so adorable but the last thing I need is baby fever. My silly self is not ready haha
🙈 Hide yourself!! 👶🏾😂
Girl same, my ovaries done lost it's damn mind 😭😭
I have seen you in the shower more than 2 or 3 times, so girl, you convinced me. I ain't side-chicking you anymore. I suscribed. LOL.
🤣 I’m the MAIN CHICK now! 🙌🏾😂
Omg that little voice and that little frooo 😍😍😍 too freaking cute. And the fact that you could understand what he's saying😂 He's too cute
🥰 Thank youuuu! My little guy *sigh* I feel blessed to have him.
I'm sorry for laughing at day 6. When you said your hair looks like you put leave in, in it then just left 🤣
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"What Had Happened Was"
You know it's gonna be a mess when ur girl starts a story like that 😂🤣
You look beautiful either way tho and I can't with that baby how can a child be that adorable? ❤️
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! I’ve come to notice that many naturals only show their day 1 or 2 hair and not the entire week. Then when I try it my hair is dry af and feel alone. This is a very realistic look at what our hair is really like and how it can behave. I appreciate this!
😂😂....when you took off the bonnet and was like, “ohw!” , I felt that.
I am NOT even gonna try this one. My hair is just like yours and your result is good enough for me.
her son is so cuteeeeeeeee
🥰 Thank you!! ❤️❤️
I have seborrheic dermatitis and I shampoo twice week lol. The Kinky Curly Curling Custard doesn't mess with my scalp much. I avoid oils like the plague lol.
I don’t think anyone expects WnGs to last 7 days, so I wouldn’t exactly call it a fail. I average about 3-4 days. I have type 3c/4a and my cousin is like 3a/3b and we don’t try for that amount of time. I don’t think anyone does 🤷🏾♀️.
Your hair does have to be dry before you pineapple or it will clump.
Girlllll....I feel your pain! As an all inclusive type 4(abcdefgh etc) it took me all 5 yrs of being natural to find a wash n go routine that worked for me. I can’t just put her in a bonnet and go to bed (and yes I did say her 🤣). I can’t even do one big pineapple to the front). For it not to look like one big mass and not to be in the shower every other night I have to either do a low ponytail to the back at night then in the morning while getting ready put it in a pineapple toward the front. Once dressed shake her free, aid some oil and fluff-> then I’m good to go. For max stretch I band about 6 sections but not too tight at all b/c I kinda like my edges 😇. The wash n go 🤦🏽♀️...it’s like having a part-time job when you try to perfect it. Thumbs up on your content!
I like having edges too girl! 😂 I like your bedtime techniques! It’s definitely taking me a while, but I love that I can share the process with everyone in an area I don’t know too well. It’s sometimes frustrating, but overall really fun. 😊
Yes!!! Wash n go is all about trial and error especially with us type 4 girls!!!! Overtime you will learn what your hair needs and wants! Yes you cant go light handed with the products especially with a wash go!🤗
You definitely did not fail... you did well...a wash n go, should be an effortless easy hair do, however for us tightly coiled gals, we MAY be able to achieve the wash n go, but is it worth it? It costs us A LOT.....time, product, tangles, all that and it only lasts 2 days... for me it's not worth it at all... But to each his/her own... im totally with you on the moisturised twists tho...I love these hair series you're doing, keep em coming hun!
I can't follow Anthony Dickey's WnG method. For my hair type 4b/4c my go to person is Alove4me. She has it down to a science. She retains length, no tangles and no need to keep cowashing everyday. My hair has thrived since using her methods.
✏️ 🤓 I’ll check that person out. Thank you for the suggestion!
Toi, you are right - I learned alot from her too.
Judith Ange Epoupa Mpacko Defining the roots probably does give amazing results...but my scalp! 😩
Few things that helped me perfect my wash n go after hating them the first 9 years I was natural (kinda lengthy)
First though, hair deets (spongy texture, 4b curl pattern with some 4a, low porosity, mainly fine and medium strands, high density)
1. Wetline is the best gel. Hands down
2. My hair turns out 100000x better when it’s NOT done on soaking wet hair (I know, sounds crazy) because the gel sits on top of my hair (low porosity) if my strands are full of water and leave in.
3. After shampooing, When it’s time to style: I break my hair down into 6 sections while my conditioner is sitting in my hair as I shower (Mane Choice Cheers Conditioner + Suave Coconut = protein/moisture balance and helllla slip). With each section I do the following: A) Thoroughly rinse out the conditioner from the section - split section in half and finger detangle while conditioner rinses out- repeat on other subsection B) ring out ALL of the excess water from the entire section C) Apply a quarter size amt of the Mane Choice Leave In (Original 3 in 1 conditioner) D) Break the section into 2 and apply the gel from root to tip -avoiding the scalp- and shingle instead of finger comb. I literally just allow my hair to show me where the curls want to break apart and I smooth that curl down. E) Repeat on the whole section F) repeat on entire head
4. Sit under the dryer for 45 mins
5. Spray a little oil sheen on hair - the oil will help to break the gel cast but if you want it to last 7 days without getting too soft don’t do this step
6. Blow dry/stretch the roots in sections (usually only takes 20-30 seconds per section IF THAT)
7. IMPORTANT STEPS to preserve style...A)don’t use a bonnet use a scarf - bonnets allow your hair to move too much and will smush your hair in places you don’t want it to. With a scarf you’re laying your hair down the way it’s going to lay anyway. This also prevents you from having to spray your hair to reshape it B) DONT SPRAY WITH WATER lol - water makes your hair swell back up and lose definition - Each morning I put a dime size amount of oil in my hands and gently pull my hair back into shape
I redo this every 4 days. Only takes about 45 mins to go from shampoo to styled. If I didn’t have seborrheic dermatitis my wash n go would last 7 days before it needs to be redone again. I HAVE to do the whole process in the shower because my hair takes better to the wash n go when it’s done immediately after the water is wrung out of the section.
I second this I pretty much do the same exact thing and it works! I'm 4b/4c hair fine/medium strands, low/medium density and low porosity. I actually co wash with as I am cowash every other day and that helps greatly with scapl build up and moisture levels. I think I can say I am now a wash and go girl especially for the summer!
Omg this helped me so much
Davinci is LITERALLY you and JQ mashed into one little bean! 😭😍🥰 SO handsome ☺️
Mine come out great but they only last about 3 days! Do mini pineapples 4-5 section, preferably banding method. At night. Don’t sleep on a bunched up wash n go, when you have 4b/c hair 😆. I learned the hard way
Why do you do the Anthony Dicky Method WNG like you did with cowash but on day 2-4 use the banding method it stretches w/o heat and to me the look comes out so much better....Don't give up on the WNG please I love seeing your type 4c in WNG I can appreciate my hair more❤
I won’t give up, Mavis!! I really like the look too. I think I’m gonna stretch the refresh out longer and try banding. I just need a gel that doesn’t trigger my scalp condition. 😪 I won’t give up though!
LaToya Ebony I’m enjoying your wash n go series!!!!!
@@LaToyaEbonyHair I have sebhorreic dermatitis and can totally see how air drying sopping wet low porosity hair filled with dripping product would reflare the scalp. Do you think that using a hooded dryer or soft bonnet would help so that the product is drying before it can really seep into the scalp?
@@LaToyaEbonyHair i have scalp issues so i also have to be careful with gels!!! 😐😐😐
RavinJ Thank you! It’s a process, but I enjoy sharing the ups and downs. 😊
I stan a natural queen who shows the fails. 😅 Loving the wash and go content.
Gurl, I'm well through the change but oh my ovaries when your baby said hi.
I feel you re the wash and go life being too much much. I love my protective styles and my textured (coily kinky town!) fro.
Ok. I thought it was just me. I'm going through "The Change" too. I find that one good hot flash will destroy a wash & go or twist out, leaving me severely tangled and fairy knots. So I keep mine in protective styles 90 percent of the time.
I love trying these wash n gos, but protective and low manipulation styles are the best at keeping my hands out of my head lol!!
🥰 Thank you (baby)
Lawd, it will happen to me as well. I’m already accepting I’ll have to make more changes in the future. Lol
Hearing the voice of your boy just blew my mind, he is sooooo adorable.
😭 Thank you!!!
Thank you for showing your WNG fail and helping me know that there are days your hair just doesn't respond the way you expect and that's okay 😅 I'm learning to love my hair this is a good point to remember while doing that
I wish could chat, we have the exact same hair texture, density, coil type. I became natural in 2013 and it’s 2020 and I just figured out how to do a wash n go on our hair type/texture. Girl, you have to diffuse… or you will have damp hair for days. I’ve thought about investing in the Dyson dryer…. but the coins, the coins. Seriously, I want to tell you what I do, but too much to type, but I can get to last a week or more. Seriously! I wish I could upload a pic to you.
"My roots are dry... it's been more than 24hrs" sigh. Low porosity hair probssss
First! Good to try new things and learn what works...or doesn’t!😁 No shame there! P.S. Da Vinci is cute!🥰🥰
🥰🥰 Thank you so much!! 💕
Isn't it great that we can shampoo & condition, then start over when something we try backfires or is an epic fail?
I've done it many times when something didn't work for me and my hair.
Jennifer...it’s amazing! It’s like a “reset” button. 😂
Gurl, this is why you've got to make your own product...flaxseed gel. Oh and you should add moisturizer after the gel. Also pull up your hair in a scrunchy when going to bed. ❤
Umm yep that method really does take a lot of product and works better and last longer with more product. What I appreciate about it is I stopped being afraid of doing something that would mess up my hair bc I could wash it and it could be quick and easy. I didn't know that before. I used to wash it every 3 days but that got old quick so now if I do a wash and go after day 3/4 I start doing other things like big puffs or add a cute head band or something. I also found that it's necessary to take breaks from that the avoid over manipulation.
I loved seeing your son! 😍😍 He was clearly the star of this video. We're all on this journey together! Keep up the great content and continue to do what works for you. With my hair being as short as it is from my chop the other day...wash n gos are everything. I don't do everything in there shower though...I keep my deep conditioner covered with a plastic cap and a heat cap for 20 minutes. Then the leave in and oils then a cream... Then take my spay bottle and mist generously then the gel... Brush through with my Denman and I'm good to go. I let it air dry. Take care sis! PS you have created a safe space for sistahs to dialogue and share hair struggles and triumphs. THANK YOU!!!
I LOVE that wash n gos work so well for you!! I also love that we can have a dialogue sharing tips without bashing other people’s process. This is definitely a safe space! I won’t give up on the wash n gos. I think they’re really pretty and can be convenient, if a person can find the right technique and timeline for refreshing that works for them. 😊
I like how quickly you do updates. I watched an Anthony Dickey video after yours the other day. There was one thing that stuck out. The kinkier your hair is, the less time can go by without redoing the technique. I will try it sometime this week.
Anywho, I forgot to subscribe the other day, will do it now.
The other thing I found is that deep conditioning regularly definitely helps. The first time I did a wash and go it turned out slightly defined but dry. I saw a big difference in results after I deep conditioned weekly- improved moisture and definition. I cant manage washing my hair as often as the dickey method requires but I shampoo and deep condition weekly and the style lasts until my next shampoo.
On the days I’m not redoing my wash n go, I uncover my hair, clip it out of the way and let the steam from the shower refresh it. When I’m done, I dry my shoulders, unclip my hair, shake it out and it falls right back into place. No spraying no picking.
I’m really liking this series ☺️.
🙌🏾 I love this idea!!
😬 you need more product lol. Glad you figured that out. Using enough product helps to keep the curls defined and prevents tangling and matting. Ppl don’t really like crispy-crunchy hair, but having a couples days of crunch at the beginning of the weeks makes the wash n go last for 7 days. My fav gel is uncle funky’s curly magic and I top with i create hold by Innersense. Both are botanical gels without many weird ingredients. My scalp is kind of sensitive. I cannot go past 7 days, or my scalp will be an itchy mess. I style the same way you did, in the shower. But I pay close attention to production saturation and distribution. Dry under a hooded dryer or with a diffuser. My wash day plus detangling and styling in a wash n go takes about 45 minutes and about another 45 minutes to get about 85% dry. Then I let the rest air dry. It gets easier and faster with more practice. 💛
I hit the subscribe button after hearing you say that you love shrinkage. Me too! So many naturals talk about shrinkage like it is evil and to be avoided at all costs. I think it is part of my hair's personality.
I have learned more by watching 3 of your videos than I have watching hundreds of other natural hair videos. We have different hair types, but you have taught me a lot. Thank you!
I have seborrhea dermatitis. I treat my scalp once a week with sulfur. I use a product called “nustock”. Some people have advised against using the product on humans because it has a high sulfur content and it’s made for animals 😳. I know that sounds crazy... but I’ve been using it since 2014 and I am fine 🤷🏽♀️.
Whenever I get lazy and let months go by without treating my scalp, all h€££ breaks loose on my head... the flare-ups return. Conversely, when I am routine with the treatments, my scalp looks so amazingly healthy and I even notice more growth.
I have 4c hair (for real 4c...lol) and tried the Dickey method, did not work for me! So I still do my wash and go in the shower but I have to section my hair to apply the gel. I cannot just apply the product to my entire head. I have actually used less product. New subscriber love your videos!
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U make me love my hair🤧❤️
🥺😭 Sweetest comment ever. Your hair is GORGEOUS!! ❤️
Hey, love! Got a pro tip for ya... instead of using a bonnet, separate your hair into two sections (down your normal part line), LOOSELY secure each section in a low pouf, and wear a tighter cap that kinda smashes your hair down.
When you wake, pull off your cap, loosen the poufs, LIGHTLY spray your hair with water and shake! I swear on my great great Aunty Benjamin's grave this works!
M F I second your advice - except for the light water spray to style (that would revert mine too fast). But I highly recommend sectioning in 2 low puffs before bed, and covering w a satin scarf tied down securely (instead of the bonnet). I wake up, release the two puffs, style w my fingers etc and it’s usually a “win”.
Thank you for the tips!! I’ll try them next time. 🥰😘
@@antoinettechevalier2453 yes Ma'am! Makes the wng last for at least 4 days!
I’m gonna try the low puffs✅
Dealing with your natural hair is a learning curb. You don't have failures just lessons. What's good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander. Been natural for about 15 yrd and I'm still learning and I'm not ashamed to say it. Keep going. Just do whats good for you. Oh I love my wash and goes cause I'm lazy.
I hate doing my hair in the shower. I just use a thinner leave in and keep a spray bottle around with hot water if i need it. Personally, I don't like styling my soaking wet hair. I do use a solid amount of leave in and gel. I also stretch my hair with hair ties in the morning while I get ready. I also stretch my initial wash n go by putting my hair in about 8 twist while its still wet
Sis just gon’head and get you some Wetline Xtreme Gel. It puts eco styler and all those other gels to shame. The clear has the strongest hold, I’m mostly 4a but it makes even my 4c sections curl and clump
I do a wash n go every 7 days but it took a bit of trying different methods to get it like that, firstly i use a crap ton of products like i go through bottles of leave in conditioner and creams and gels so fast, however, i don't do anything to my hair those 7 days except band at night take it down in the morning shake my head and go ( i don't even fluff, it will do it by itself after a few days) no oil, no water and my hair doesn't really get dry so thats why i like it and keep doing it. I used to pineapple but that would make my hair look terrible so banding at night, the wrapping in a scarf is the way for me. Everyones hair is different i just took techniques from loads of different methods and adapted the ones i liked to my hair. I had many fails along the way too, like many, and i am still learning,
I wasn’t a big fan of how my hair turned out with wash n gos until I watched Kimberly Cherrell’s wash n go series. Even though my texture is different from her’s, the methods are working. I do use a good bit of product, but I don’t put it on my scalp, and working in small sections helps my type 4 curls get great definition...that lasts for days too.
Have you ever tried a wash and go using only a leave-in and curling cream? I use African Pride Moisture Miracle Shea Butter and Flaxseed Oil Curling Cream and no gel at all on soaking wet hair and my wash and gos are moisturized and last 2 weeks. I shake my head to separate the curls. Frizz starts setting in by Day 12. Although Anthony Dickey's method works for many, my hair flourishes just fine with fortnightly wash and gos. I pop on a bonnet and in the mornings I just fluff and go. This is as low manipulation as you can get with a wash and go. Also, your little son is too cute :)...
Loved this video it deserves an Emmy
I love shrinkage too it looks so cute but the natural hair community is still loves European looks to the point the shrinkage that is approved is wavy hair... but all shrinkage is pretty and might have wanted to use cheeped products for Anthony dickeys method I sometimes even use VO5 it’s literally like 88 cents for good conditioner that’s been around for so long
Wash n go hack for bedtime .... 4 small satin scrunchies. Separate hair in four sections. Two in front two in back . Secure each section loosely with scrunchies . Only place scrunchie on section don’t wrap needs to be loose . Do this to all four sections. Place satin bonnet on head go to bed . Wake up remove bonnet shake or refresh and boom your curls aren’t smashed to your head and flattened underneath your bonnet . Make sure to loosely put scrunchie on and place them higher up hope this helps someone
This is BRILLIANT! ❤️🙌🏾 Now is have to buy some scrunchies. I haven’t owned them since the 90s 😂
LaToya Ebony I got a four pack from ulta make sure they are satin . Good luck !
I feel you!!!!! When that front hair won shrink tf back up!!
🤣🤣 That ONE PIECE literally just hangs there every 👏🏾 single 👏🏾 time 👏🏾 😂
I’ve been lurking so I subscribed. Plus I feel you on the extra sensitive scalp. AVC has really been a friend.
I love that you tried this! I have type 4 hair, but fine strands and medium density. I love the Dickey method because I get great definition and it’s easy. But type 4 naturals should not keep their wash and go for more than 4 days max. Too much dryness and tangles trying to stretch it longer than that. I might let my hair partially air dry but I have to use a dryer. No way I’m leaving my hair that wet for too long. I might sit under a hooded dryer and then dry my roots with a blow dryer or I might air dry for a few hours and then use a diffuser. I put my hair into about 6 mini pineapples to preserve the style or I might band it in sections if I want more stretch. I prefer the more botanical gels such as Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Uncle Funky’s Curly Magic or CRN’s Curl Maker for the Dickey method. I get medium hold that lasts 3 to 4 days, great definition and shine and they don’t dry out my hair like stronger hold gels. Keep at it! You’ll get there.
I personally love that you actually tried this for so long and your family is gorgeous! I'm glad you're back 💜
😊I think you have solved my problem. I really think that’s it that I don’t use enough products , Thanks. Your baby is so cute, a lot of personality
Man I love my fellow type 4 naturals with my whole heart! We spend so much time and money troubleshooting, but you will get there.
I usually tie my hair up and away from my face to go to bed, securing it with a couple of rectangular scarves.
In the morning i take the scarves off and mostly just shake my hair out, and let it fluff up from the humidity of the day.
Day Sixxxxxxxxx😳🤣🤣🤣🤣😳 Girllll.....our hair has so many characters. I detangle with deep conditioner all the time. It works for me. Every three days is too much. My wash and go last for three weeks and I'm happy. Your hair is beautiful🥰😍
Stretching it with the scrunchies over night helps it dry i do it that way it may still be damp the next morning its stretched and dry
Thank you for the suggestion Kathy! A few of you are saying the same thing. I don’t have scrunchies yet, but now I need to get some for my next attempt. ❤️🙌🏾
I've noticed that the wash n go look only works with co washing. l get the best definition when l do it after a twist out. Try the wetline gel too!
LaToya Ebony Yes! Get some satin scrunchies from Amazon.
I really like this style on you! Pro tip: Do your wash & go in the morning. Only. Period. Gives your hair the entire day to air dry before bed. Can be done out of the shower too, just be sure to apply leave in condish while in there & put on a plastic cap to keep the steam and moisture in. Also, pineapple your hair in sections at night to avoid matting and tangling. Take down in the shower the next day with steam and/or refresh with hair steamer & moisturizer if needed.
Oh, and I forgot to add that you have to work in sections. Much easier to manage and control the amount of product & helps to concentrate on your roots! Lol
I feel you sis. My scalp doesn't even like cornrows no matter how loss they are. I keep everything off my scalp now. EVERYTHING
Girl, I am with you! I have tried to do the “Dickey” method too. You and I have really similar hair and it took soooo long to dry because all of the product! I had to use the dryer the next morning too! It looked good but I got a lot of knots!🤔 I have only done it twice in a year. I can’t do the redo every two days either. I re-moisturize on days 2 - 4 and then the puff comes out until I put it back in twists🤣. Ain’t nobody got time for all that! ( At least my 4c hair doesn’t😪). Great video!
Dickey method is too much for low porosity girls I prefer styling on damp hair
I am so happy to have found you. There are so few naturals I've come across with textures similar to mine. Sorry this was a failure! If it makes you feel better your Day 7 is how my wash and gos turn out pretty much 100% of the time, but on day one lol
I can't side chick you boo... I've been in your shower too many times...lolol. You're hilarious and your family is beautiful!
I'm on month 1 of a 3 month wash n go moisture training journey and a great combo for me is the Mielle Organics leave in & curling custard followed by Style Factor gel. I redo it weekly.
After the hair is dry you need to band the hair in large sections before bed every night, keeps the sections stretched. Band don't need to be too tight. But leave a tuft out at the end and the style will keep for a week or more after being remoisturised.
I just can't, product and patience and coin, I totally agree. When my hair is loose, I'm a twist out person, other than that I'm in braids 90% of the time.
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Your hair looked really good when you tried the Dickey method. I’m going to try his method. I am a product junkie and have a ton I can try on my hair so I don’t have to go out and buy more products. I think this will help tremendously with single strand knots and detangling. You have a beautiful family.
I have found the application makes a huge difference as well.
This is typically how I wear my hair and this is the method I use (even before I knew who Anthony was.) I do NOT shampoo my hair every few days. I do let it get wet every day - indirectly in the shower or a spray bottle. I “shake & go”. The SHAKE is essential...kind of like what a dog does (sorry....no other way for me to say it.) Around day 3, I usually intentionally let it get really wet under the shower head again.I do not normally have to add more product throughout the week because the water brings the product “back to life” 🙀
THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!!! You’re always so happy & positive! 🌸🎈🦋❤️
So glad I found your channel! New subbie here. Your videos are informative and entertaining. I have a 4c gray twa. Doing a 30 day challenge with Synergi products right now. Will keep you posted. You have a lovely spirit and a beautiful family.
LOVING your wash and go videos 😍😍😍 I am so happy with how mine came out today!!
YAAASSS ZIVA!! 👏🏾 Did you try the Anthony Dickey Method?
I really really love your smile and energy!! You are really inspiring me. I do not have 4c hair but 4a 4b and 3c but you are inspiring me so much for my content.
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Wash and go's are overrated. Your hair it twists look much prettier to me. I wear my hair in twist and re-do them weekly. Products cost too much and I don't want to manipulate my hair that much for a few curls.
I’m grateful for ur video. New subscriber. Ppl don’t feel my pain when I talk about how I can’t use everything on my head because it makes my scalp itch. It’s soooo aggravating because I can’t keep a style long. Gel, spritz, let’s jAm, etc makes my head itch like crazy. Somebody needs to make a product for ppl with 4c hair, sensitive scalp, and extra dry thin strands.
I don't think you failed. Your hair looked pretty good on day 6. 😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you Lilian 🥰
I loved the video but I just wanna know where the application is to become adopted 😍
So much glowing moisturized melanin ‼️
I used to do this method when my hair was shorter with only one product the "curl defining cream" from Jane Carter Solution, as it acts as a moisturizer and a gel. I used to need a loooot of product too but the product is expensive so as as my hair got longer I had to stop doing it :-( But it's a great easy and quick solution and technique for women with 4c hair who wants to wear their hair out with a nice look.
I literally have the same hair type and tried this method the other day. LOVED the definition, but my roots never dried after 2 days and my hair started to flake with gel & it felt crunchy.
I luv your videos - informative, great personality, entertaining! Thankyou!
Hair goals y'all ❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍 if that baby didn't give you baby fever then I don't know what will ever will..
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@M M 😂 😂 really? How.? When I see a cute baby I feel like crying 😢
Toya I personally love the look of my hair I’m it’s shrunken state, I don’t mind it but I do know people who just hate it lol to each it’s own! You just have to be one of those people that appreciates it for what it is and once you “get it, you get it” lol. Your son is soooo cute btw 😍♥️
The New Wetline Gel and African Pride Curling Cream has been the ONLY PRODUCTS I use for wash and go's
Your son is precious!! Enjoyed his pop in. And loved this video.
I do hope you’ll keep trying and find what works for you! I am with you on being in shower whole time. I rinse deep conditioner out outside of shower (in twists) and then apply leave in and then gel in sections. Outside shower and get great results. Much faster and less miserable lol
I am pushing for Uncle Funky’s Daughter ☺️
Sabrina, girl, the shower is 🥵. I might have to modify on the days I do that last deep conditioning step.
You’re like the third comment suggesting Uncle Funky’s. It’s definitely on my list now. Thank you for the tips!! ❤️
LaToya Ebony glad I’m not the only one suggesting. I fell in love with it years ago. And always think I’ll try what’s new and I go right back! It’s so moisturizing you really don’t need a leave in but of course we don’t skip that on the norm. And it lets my hair hang but shrink and it softens up so nice. No flaking and easy to use. Are you sold yet? Lol
Sabrina Robinson Yes I’m sold!!! 🥰
You should try as I am dry and itchy scalp line!! It’s amazing for itchy scalp
I loved this!! I was a wash and go hater for years and years before I figured out how to do them on my hair. I literally started using the same exact method for my twistouts, then added a gel on top. I used alone vera juice, leave in conditioner, a thick twisting cream, oil, AND THEN put gel on top. I did it in about 8 to 10 sections, let it dry about 1/2 way, then went in and shook my brains out 😂 At night, I put my hair in 4 ponytails under my bonnet and used a tiny bit of oil in the morning to fluff it back out. My hair looked just like yours b4 I dreaded it about a year ago. Don't give up.New subscriber here!! 🥰😍
Hi, atw from LaPlace, La and I am hook to your positive entergy. You videos give me so much inspiration for my hair. My hair type is 4b-4c low prosity hair. I recently did a small chop to take off the color (damage) pieces. I am happy to have found your videos.
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Suggestion: the first night before your go to bed, use long elastic bands or multiple elastic bands and go section my section and band your hair (similar to African threading) to elongate your hair and prevent it from getting the matted look. Also it will allow for air to reach your scalp, aiding in drying. This is my version of 'pineapple-ing' because on type 4 hair what they don't tell you is that your hair doesn't necessarily come down from the pineapple the next morning! It kind of just molds into that shape and you're stuck with a puff for the rest of the week. Hope this helps
You should try the banding method to stretch out your wash and go! I would love to see it. I use the banding method so I don't have to blow dry as much / wash as much and I think it makes the wash and go last longer. I have 4b hair btw.
I love how dense your hair is! My hair looks dense but it really isn't. I've tried wash n' goes before and my hair just looked weighted down then matted. But maybe I needed less product🤔
Our beautiful locks will forever be a mystery💁🏽♀️💜
I'm requesting a video of you trying to stretch your hair, with the rubber band (hair tie) method over night for a week! Basically parting your hair in 4 ponytails (can be loose or tight) before you go to bed and slap your bonnet on. It'll stretch your hair each night. I'd love to see your results!❤
I love the name Da Vinci! He’s so cute. I’ve been natural for years and this is my first, successful wash n go. Thanks.
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Hello Everyone. I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. LaToya, I HAVE to express how much I truly enjoy your channel and (OMG) you have a most adorable and delightful family.
Thank you Bob, that’s so sweet. I hope your family is healthy and well too! 💜
Thank you for this video sis! I’ve been natural 8 years and I’m just now trying wash and gos! You’re so informative and gave a real life perspective on how to best do this style! I found myself running into all the same issues you did and I’ve determined that this style is not for me. I, too will stick to the twist outs, braid outs and stretching; I do like the concept of having more moisturized hair and will add a co-wash in the middle of the week!
Take a look at my newer videos. I've pretty much mastered it now :)
I have definitely been creeping on your videos for a while. You have a sweet personality and you are very likeable. I just subscribed ☺
I love the shrinkage too! Be safe and continue to wear your face mask 😷
😷 ✌🏾 For sure!
I simply love you LaToya and I'm so glad I found you!!!! I have now subscribed after 4 videos and watching you makes me feel happy and makes me feel like I want to shampoo my hair and I can't wait to do the shake your hair thing..can't wait!!!! Thanks for the entertainment and the wisdom and knowledge to help my hair!! Hugs!!
Awww thank you Retta!! ❤️
You are not far off. 👍🏾😊😊I personally can t do the Anthony Dickey for the amount of product and long drying Time. Plus my hair prefers to be style on damp hair. However, Dickey,s method works. You achieve good results in the first instance. I would have continued cowashing. You can use As i am blue cowash, it has great slip , enhances the curls and deals with problematic scalps. The more you practice wash n go the more your curls stays in place. It s my go style in summer. You need to lock the curls . I wanted to let you know you need to pay attentin to your products ingredients since you are low porosity it came to my attention your use too much products that have protein in them, your shampoo, your DC , your rinse out conditioner. Mielle DC is great but not necessarily needs to be used on every wash day if your are low porosity. Your hair looked desert dry on day 3 and i suspect it s due to the amount of protein. If i wet my Hair like you did on video and then hair dry there is no way my hair would be dry. I hear you WE all have different hair but in the last few years my experience and as i have been coaching few women this is what i can definetly see in your picture. Your Hair is starting to let you know ...😊 Protein free leave in and DC since you like as i am Brown leave in seriously consider their DC hydration elation (or other protein free DC ) Mielle Mongongo, and as i am cleansing cowash ....i lové your energy by the way and hope you will achieve longer lasting result . And by the way might be worth looking at Wetline gel Green tub or eco pink or Ampro gel , bigger jars and cheaper. Sally' s currently has a 30% off, maybe it s time to restoke ?
You are so funny - I’m new to the RUclips natural hair videos- and I’m learning a lot. In my pic I have crochet hair-.but I have type 4c low porosity. I just learned that last week.
I'm a 4B/4A mostly and I don't have time to do my hair every 2-3 days, so I totally feel you. Also, that much manipulation seems like overkill to me. If doing my hair were my only (paying) job, sure, but come ON! I gots somethin' else ta do!
Love your hair no matter what because you love it no matter what. I have embraced mine in all it’s forms because I’ve been inspired by your hair pride. But I think day six results were not as defined not necessarily because you used less product, but you rinsed too much of you leave in out AND you did it out of order. The last step BEFORE the SHAKE is RE-WET. I noticed you wet before the gel. I think it should be LEAVE IN, GEL, RE-WET, SHAKE. I only know this because I made that same mistake once and my hair reacted the same way. That last RE-WET gives your hair the weight so that the shake separates things. And the fact that you took away some of the leave in and you didn’t add the extra water during the re-wet, all combined to alter the results. Try again in order LEAVE IN, GEL, RE-WET, SHAKE. Just a thought. 😘
Suggestion I just did a wash and go and at night I would put my hair in sections. Place bonnet on, in the morning take out section use spray bottle to fluff out! Try this method ladies
A tip u can try: tie it down with a scarf and it’ll stay down and also use the bonnet to keep it in place
Back when I did this method I would wet it again after the gel before the shake
My hair is the EXACT SAME WAY! It drives me crazy that it won’t dry. Wetline gel defines my curls the most BUT it also makes my hair feel crunchy hard by the time it dries
TreasureChest0806 The crunch makes it last though 😊