Fall/Winter Wash n go challenge
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krissyhair
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[USER=402853]stephanie75miller[/USER];20731665 said:
Here is my advice for doing this in cold weather from earlier in the thread.
krissyhair
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I'm not doing wash and goes this week. I'm wearing a curl former set, either down or in a bun on the days it's supposed to rain.
Mz.MoMo5235
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I wash my hair in the evening and then use damp hands with product or a spritz to refresh my hair in the am. I can't go out with wet hair in the cold (I'm in AZ mind you) or I'll get sick so fast!
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bronzephoenix
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Thinking about attempting a flexirod set today...
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Coilystep
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I used the african pride custard today. I like it so far. I have great definition however it is drying white. I used shea moisture raw shea conditioner as my leave in. I think that is what's causing the whiteness. I'm going to use the african pride custard again tomorrow minus the conditioner. I think I will use one of the oils I have. Either olive oil or coconut oil.
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Karmi
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Im doing really good with my winter wng. I do my hair at night and let it air dry a little. i sleep in a plastics cap every other night. My morning shower help my curls wake up or I'll spritz with a little water and shake. By the time I get out the door my hair is almost dry.
Attempted to do a flat twist out Saturday - FAIL
Attempted to do a flat twist out Saturday - FAIL
Coilystep
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I have not been successful with twist or braids. I'm thinking once it grows out I'll get better results.
MissMusic
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Did this wash n go last night with the last of my Xtreme Wetline Gel and Pure Clean Gel. Next I plan to use my KCCC. I air dry for an hour and then sit under my hooded dryer for an hour. I plan to only do this challenge for Fall, once winter hits it's a no go (I live in Florida, so it's not Cold until Winter).
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Karmi
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I think so too. I think my hair being so very very coily and short prevents it form taking the shape of the twists. It just looks like a head full of frizz.
myfaithrising
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I like your hair! It always seems to come out nice!
Coilystep
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Thank you so much myfaithrising. Considering I have no idea what I'm doing t of the time. My natural hair seems to react the same to all of the products. I've tried. I was a little self conscious today it dried white. But I was happy with the overall look just not the whiteness.
Cattypus1
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I started this challenge with every intention of doing WNGs as my primary style, I just can't do it, too dang much shrinkage. I BC-ed in the spring so that I wouldn't have to worry about cold weather and wet hair. My hair is now long enough to do two-strand twists and not look crazy with a Twistout. Tried bantu knots...not ready for that just yet...a frizzy mess. I'm going to continue to lurk because I always learn something.
SweetlyCurly
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This is my wash n go today with Jane carter curling creme
Cattypus1
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Thanks, I have been following (light-weight stalking) your posts and it looks like you've got it down pat. My hair is shorter than yours and it shrinks like crazy...I end up with a teeny, tiny, teeny weenie Afro. The good news is I can finally do a Twistout that doesn't look all crazy.
Coilystep
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I want to try Jane carter. When I first chopped the hair dresser put it in my hair but I didn't like it. I think I will buy some and try it myself.
Coilystep
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Awwww you just made me feel special. I really want my natural hair to work.because I definitely don't want to relax ever again. I feel I'm learn something everyday about myself and my hair. I have exact opposite problem with twistouts I have not been success with one yet. I hope once my hair grows they will start to look better.
ckisland
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I've been experiencing a little bit of breakage lately. I think that not leaving in enough conditioner in under the gel is the problem. I might dust off my Ecostyler to see if that'll do the trick. If that doesn't correct the issue, I'll have to rely mainly on conditioner (until I have money to try out a creme styler) as my styler with a little gel on top. I love how my hair looks so I hope I don't have to give my gel up 
Coilystep
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sorry to hear that. I just brought some ecostyler I haven't tried it yet. You may want to try the cantu define and shine custard. It's not really a gel it's has almost a gel like consistency but it's more like snot for lack of a better description. I've purchased it from walmart and cvs. It's usually cheaper at walmart usually around $5.76 for a 12 oz jar. I pair it with cantu curl activator. Once it dries my hair very soft to the touch. I do not experience a crunch like with gel.I've been experiencing a little bit of breakage lately. I think that not leaving in enough conditioner in under the gel is the problem. I might dust off my Ecostyler to see if that'll do the trick. If that doesn't correct the issue, I'll have to rely mainly on conditioner (until I have money to try out a creme styler) as my styler with a little gel on top. I love how my hair looks so I hope I don't have to give my gel up
bronzephoenix
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Second day wng using Aussie Instant freeze 
I like it well enough, but it almost tightens my curls... Seems to cause a bit more shrinkage than my botanical gels. Anyway, I used the last of it so I'll be working with my tube of Garnier PC. I love my fsg but it's great to know I can find these while traveling or in a pinch! Sent from my
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I like it well enough, but it almost tightens my curls... Seems to cause a bit more shrinkage than my botanical gels. Anyway, I used the last of it so I'll be working with my tube of Garnier PC. I love my fsg but it's great to know I can find these while traveling or in a pinch! Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
beauti
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washed my hair last night. Did a wng 
this morning only because staying home next couple days. Will wear it in updo when I go back to work. Moisturized last night so today just spritzed with water, applied safflower oil, and eco olive oil. Will keep this until next Thursday
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Coilystep
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So I've always worn a part on my right side even when I was relaxed. A lot of my family is now saying I should try it without the part. So I've been experimenting most mornings with not doing a part, usually I've ended up putting the part in because I didn't like the way it looked. I tried it this morning and kinda liked how it looked today. With the way it was cut I have more hair on the left side and I feel it looks a little lopsided. I sent pictures to DH this morning he says he likes it (he is trying to get use to the curly hair he really wasn't feeling curly hair at first). I also sent my mom the pictures she hasn't responded yet.
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MzRhonda
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Beautiful!
I am too afraid to try a wash n go on days I have to go to work so I may read through this thread and try something tomorrow.
Coilystep
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I love wash n goes. It's my primary style (actually the only one I do well) lol. You should try it and post pictures for us. How do you normally wear your hair to work.
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