it is nice to see a youtuber with my curl pattern and longer hair. Not dissing those with short hair, it's not something I have and curl defining results look different on longer coil than shorter. You inspired me to wear a braided/twisted mohawk under my hair. I want my hair the non big hair look sometimes.
I love your tips and advice. We are hair twins and I always seem to come to your videos when I need help with my hair as well as as my little girl. Thanks so much for sharing and please continue to do so.
Thanks for checking it out markquisha! Yeah, it took me a minute to figure out what was going on (why one day the wash n go was poppin, and the next time it was "flopping" LOL). Yeah, you're right, it's good to see what everyone's doing and then apply the best technique/method to your own hair. We appreciate you! Thanks again, --tia
Thanks Doll :o) I used about 4 ounces of water with 2 tablespoons of ACV. I think I had layers of shea butter on my hair from a previous wash n go when I used shea butter to define curls. You don't want to use ACV on a weekly basis. I use it occasionally as needed. It is strong, but at the rate I diluted it, I don't see it causing any harm. It takes off plastics and other chemicals off of your hair. Some hair products leave plastics on the strands (certain cones).
Yup, MrsSarahWalz is right. I think I missed out on some cute shorter length wash n go days b/c I transitioned for 15 months. Girl, have fun with your hair! But about that shoulder length question, on average, hair grows 1/2'' month (but every head of hair is different). Just track your length retention to make sure you're ends are not breaking. Congratulations on your 6 months Miss Queen! Have Fun.
Omg youre the only person I could find with a texture extremely close to mine. I've been growing my hair n my wash n goes have the same skinny curls. I love my texture bt at the length mine is at n my color damage gives me more bad curl days than good. I'm definitely going to try to follow some of these steps web I wash n go
I love the Goody Finish Gel Cushion Paddle Brush (Not the one seen in this video). It's part of their "Finish" Collection. It has like a neon green handle and brush head. I buy mine from Target. It's online too.
Girl, I feel like I should be takin' notes...lol! This is full of information that I have yet to see anywhere else on the YT. Thank you so much for this!
Thanks Doll! Yeah, the corn braids only showed up when I put my hair up in a high bun. It looked cute, but I never got any pictures!!! Thanks for the message!
Wow, your curls are beautiful (very defined) and your hair is growing at a lovely rate. Now I gotta try apple vinegar technique but I'm not sure how much to use? Very informative...thank you!
I am in love with Giovanni 50/50. But I do use tresemme naturals (by itself, I don't remember using it under the eco styler). I'm sure it's fine under it--lots of people use it. I get the white residue, but they dry. You could blot the extra conditioner off b4 putting the gel, and that will help some. But it always dries clear.
This is 3 years of natural hair growth. It took about 18 months to grow my natural hair to the length that my relaxed hair was (when it kept breaking).
Thanks Doll :o) I used about 4 ounces of water with 2 tablespoons of ACV. I think I had layers of shea butter on my hair from a previous wash n go when I used shea butter to define curls. So I ended up breaking out the shampoo to see if I couldn't get that layer of butter(s) off. I will be tweaking my portions of ACV rinse to see what works for me. But generally, you want to us a small amount of ACV b/c it's pretty strong.
Hello freetodance, yes my hair is naturally curly. I had to grow out the relaxer (stop relaxing), and cut off all of my relaxed hair before I could do a coily wash n go. I've seen people with relaxed hair (maybe texlaxed) that are able to get a wavy texture after washing and air drying their hair. BUT, if your hair is relaxed bone straight, you may NOT be able to get the waves that way. You can play around with braidouts--search braidouts on relaxed hair.
Yup. Tighter when my hair was shorter, looser as it gets longer and heavier. Yup. I love ACV as a replacement for a sulfate shampoo. It works for me because I too have removed silicones and other synthetics from my hair products. Sounds like a plan.
I just checked out your blog for the first time :) And I love it!!!! Your right about when your curls aren't acting how they should and having to clarify it!! I even get white residue when my hair is not properly clean...I'm following the Cg method and finding out you really can't follow everyone's hair routine you really gotta find your own!! Btw I've followed your blog and I've been following you for about a year now and I really like your vids :)
LOL Alright naturallatebloomer! I put it in the description box, but pressed for time in the actual video. 1 scene (with the gray shirt) was when I washed my hair with shampoo b/c of buildup. The other scene with the black shirt & pink shirt was a different day when I co-washed my hair. Trying to relay: cleansing with shampoo vs conditioner. It did switch back & forth without too much notification LOL! But the sequence is in order 4 how I do my wng's. Cleanse/Detangle/Define/Airdry/Stretch
Thanks Love! IDK what my hair type is, but it's very coily, keeps moisture well, is easily moisturized, has about 50% shrinkage, coils the size of pen tip. Hope that helps :o) Thanks for the message Love
Yeah send the pic or do a video response (either way)! I was thinking the same thing (shake the head to clump the coils). It may not lay down with THAT method, but it will look really cute! The curls--they grow up, out, and then down LOL. It's all good.
Great plan for moisture.Do you get a coil? Or do you have to create one? You mention your hair is cottony. If u get a coil: I would detangle in the shower, and stop using a tool once I got out the shower to define (only fingers). Make approx 10 sections. pin them into bantu's while work 1 section (so it doesn't dry out). Work in section size you can easily manage--go through with fingers and styler. Also, my hair wouldn't lay down when it was short. Now it's too long to puff up. Length important
p.s. (ran out of space). Thanks for the love Sweets! I appreciate the feedback on this here movie directing thing b/c all I really like to do is play in hair LOL!
You wash your hair with whatever it needs at the time. If you have buildup on your hair (like cones, and such), then you will need a shampoo with sodium lauryl sulfate..or you can use the apple cider vinegar. If you don't have buildup, but just want to wash--you can do a co-wash. I ended up using shampoo b/c the ACV didn't seem to be helping to get stuff off of my strands. You gotta look at you curls & see if they look limp or their usual way. HTH Thx 4 msg :o)
I have some flax seed in my fridge and keep being too lazy to boil it up LOL! I want to try it, though. I do use the clay usually (Amla?), but b/c I had the cornbraids, I didnt want to put something so grainy that could get caught up in it. I'm going to try the flax seed soon. I always wonder if it will weight down my hair how I like it. Thanks for the message Love!
Her 3 year natural video is being edited now. She's on the blog a lot, and she's taken over our facebook LOL! Check us out there (links in the description box).
Hey curvybody! I chunked some color in the front of my hair like about a year ago. I'm looking for a color to put in now LOL! No, this video is fresh off the press :o) I just got footage that was about 1 week apart from each other. Thanks for the message Love
I dyed some sections in the front of my hair about 1 year ago, and it's showing up copper now (and I see it grew out all the way down to my hair ends)! Time for another color!!! LOL
Hahaha :o) T Stole my favorite paddle brush (my goody gel grip), and I had to use that nonsense. Yeah, you saw my frustration LOL. Thanks for the message Love
Listen to your hair. Before I decide what I'm gonna do with my hair, I wet it in the shower, then get out (yeah, I make a mess--just get a towel and dry it up LOL)--and I look in the mirror to see how my coils look. It they look dull, limp, lifeless, and not making the coil that I know they make--then I clarify. If they are looking great, then I will co-wash or simply rinse with water (depends on what's on my hair "sweat, butters, etc") Check out the post (link in box above)
Have you tried flaxseed gel? I just did and was pleasantly surprised as to the hold and sheen I get (naptural85 has a good tut). Also you can try to clarify with ACV and clay. Good video!
Your hair is very nice & I cant wait to do wash & gos but I guess I have to wait 12 more months since I'm 6 months natural but how long does it take for your new growth to reach your shoulders ?
You do know you can do wash n go at anytime right ? You should check out ellepixie's old videos here on YT that's all she really does are wash n go's..she started out with super short hair and now her hair is very long. All I've ever done are wash n gos as well and never had to wait for a grow out period. Also check out MahoganyCurls and her earlier videos when she had short hair..she's always done wash n gos. No problem
@007newnew I know there are other yt videos out there but can do you please do a tutorial on how you cornrow and flat twist? On yourself and others? This is something I cannot do.
I can send u a pic of wet hair out shower & see what u think will work best. I have a short video response. Mostly my hair does have a coil. Last night I prepoo, co-wash no cleanser only conditioner, no tools, then used my fingers to add my heavy conditioner, like you did in this vid & small amount curl junkie curls in a bottle & smoothed all products into hair & did not rake at all, then shook my head to clump the coils since I have a TWA, dont like gel hair is tightly curled, this 1 is good.
The best WnG videos I've seen. My concern: TWA @ 7 mos post BC, my hair is around the same texture as yours low porosity, medium density, thick and cottony. I've been wetting everyday for 3 wks going on 4 & will continue until it has reached max. hydration; tightly curled. Any suggestions on a technique. I have tried raking, 2 short 2 shingle, used denman, etc. I don't know if lay it down techn. in ur previous video will help and I'm not using any gels since my hair is already curly.Thx
I love your hair! I really had a hard time, though, understanding the sequence of this video. It seemed choppy and I came away not understanding clearly what sequence of things to do to optimize my wash and go. :( I'm not throwing shade, trust me. I have turned many people on to your videos but I just couldn't follow this one. Love, Your Special Needs Hair Student :)
I'm doing a 30 day (4 miles walking) each day (6 days a week). I've shed 7lbs so far, and it's day 13. It's crazy! But we are about to get a hurricane maybe! So no walking today :( Might jump on the Wii
i noticed that your hair clumped together better once you added the apple cider veniger, but im allergic to apples. Sooo can i still use it ? cux sometimes my curls are fizzy and water doesnt always do the job. :(
it is nice to see a youtuber with my curl pattern and longer hair. Not dissing those with short hair, it's not something I have and curl defining results look different on longer coil than shorter. You inspired me to wear a braided/twisted mohawk under my hair. I want my hair the non big hair look sometimes.
I love your tips and advice. We are hair twins and I always seem to come to your videos when I need help with my hair as well as as my little girl. Thanks so much for sharing and please continue to do so.
Thanks for checking it out markquisha! Yeah, it took me a minute to figure out what was going on (why one day the wash n go was poppin, and the next time it was "flopping" LOL). Yeah, you're right, it's good to see what everyone's doing and then apply the best technique/method to your own hair. We appreciate you! Thanks again, --tia
Thanks Doll :o) I used about 4 ounces of water with 2 tablespoons of ACV. I think I had layers of shea butter on my hair from a previous wash n go when I used shea butter to define curls. You don't want to use ACV on a weekly basis. I use it occasionally as needed. It is strong, but at the rate I diluted it, I don't see it causing any harm. It takes off plastics and other chemicals off of your hair. Some hair products leave plastics on the strands (certain cones).
Yup, MrsSarahWalz is right. I think I missed out on some cute shorter length wash n go days b/c I transitioned for 15 months. Girl, have fun with your hair! But about that shoulder length question, on average, hair grows 1/2'' month (but every head of hair is different). Just track your length retention to make sure you're ends are not breaking. Congratulations on your 6 months Miss Queen! Have Fun.
Omg youre the only person I could find with a texture extremely close to mine. I've been growing my hair n my wash n goes have the same skinny curls. I love my texture bt at the length mine is at n my color damage gives me more bad curl days than good. I'm definitely going to try to follow some of these steps web I wash n go
I love the Goody Finish Gel Cushion Paddle Brush (Not the one seen in this video). It's part of their "Finish" Collection. It has like a neon green handle and brush head. I buy mine from Target. It's online too.
Girl, I feel like I should be takin' notes...lol! This is full of information that I have yet to see anywhere else on the YT. Thank you so much for this!
Thanks Doll! Yeah, the corn braids only showed up when I put my hair up in a high bun. It looked cute, but I never got any pictures!!! Thanks for the message!
Wow, your curls are beautiful (very defined) and your hair is
growing at a lovely rate.
Now I gotta try apple vinegar technique
but I'm not sure how much to use?
Very informative...thank you!
Love this video I have been using your coiling techniques on both my daughters' and son hair thanks cause it is working, love your channel
Thank you for replying...I'm definitely going to play around with the "formula" to get the right consistency! Thanks again! :-(
I am in love with Giovanni 50/50. But I do use tresemme naturals (by itself, I don't remember using it under the eco styler). I'm sure it's fine under it--lots of people use it. I get the white residue, but they dry. You could blot the extra conditioner off b4 putting the gel, and that will help some. But it always dries clear.
This is 3 years of natural hair growth. It took about 18 months to grow my natural hair to the length that my relaxed hair was (when it kept breaking).
nice, nice vid on technique. When done, I could hardly tell you had flat twists. Man has your hair grown.
Thanks for the Love Tokshop. We are editing a 3 year update on T. Uploading soon.
Thanks Doll :o) I used about 4 ounces of water with 2 tablespoons of ACV. I think I had layers of shea butter on my hair from a previous wash n go when I used shea butter to define curls. So I ended up breaking out the shampoo to see if I couldn't get that layer of butter(s) off. I will be tweaking my portions of ACV rinse to see what works for me. But generally, you want to us a small amount of ACV b/c it's pretty strong.
Hello freetodance, yes my hair is naturally curly. I had to grow out the relaxer (stop relaxing), and cut off all of my relaxed hair before I could do a coily wash n go. I've seen people with relaxed hair (maybe texlaxed) that are able to get a wavy texture after washing and air drying their hair. BUT, if your hair is relaxed bone straight, you may NOT be able to get the waves that way. You can play around with braidouts--search braidouts on relaxed hair.
Yup. Tighter when my hair was shorter, looser as it gets longer and heavier. Yup. I love ACV as a replacement for a sulfate shampoo. It works for me because I too have removed silicones and other synthetics from my hair products. Sounds like a plan.
:o) Thanks Love! Yeah, the walking is more effective than I ever thought! And less damaging than the running.
Just found your channel yesterday and I've enjoyed it. Thank you.
I always learn so much from your videos. Thanks for sharing.
I just checked out your blog for the first time :) And I love it!!!! Your right about when your curls aren't acting how they should and having to clarify it!! I even get white residue when my hair is not properly clean...I'm following the Cg method and finding out you really can't follow everyone's hair routine you really gotta find your own!! Btw I've followed your blog and I've been following you for about a year now and I really like your vids :)
LOL Alright naturallatebloomer! I put it in the description box, but pressed for time in the actual video. 1 scene (with the gray shirt) was when I washed my hair with shampoo b/c of buildup. The other scene with the black shirt & pink shirt was a different day when I co-washed my hair. Trying to relay: cleansing with shampoo vs conditioner. It did switch back & forth without too much notification LOL! But the sequence is in order 4 how I do my wng's. Cleanse/Detangle/Define/Airdry/Stretch
Awww your face at 6:15.. you looked as if you were gonna pull out your hair. Love the techniques.
Thanks Love! IDK what my hair type is, but it's very coily, keeps moisture well, is easily moisturized, has about 50% shrinkage, coils the size of pen tip. Hope that helps :o) Thanks for the message Love
This is one of the BEST wash and go vidz. To the point and informative. Thanks NewNew
Yeah send the pic or do a video response (either way)! I was thinking the same thing (shake the head to clump the coils). It may not lay down with THAT method, but it will look really cute! The curls--they grow up, out, and then down LOL. It's all good.
Thanks for the message Queen! The blog's the new baby LOL! Having fun over there.
Thanks! I'll watch it a few more times. Appreciate the explanation! :)
Good job on the vid & the blog. Your hair is beautiful.
Congratulations on your bc! Have fun!!!
What's up hair twin! So glad this could help.
Thanks girly! Thought about you a few weeks back. Nice 2 hear from you. Laterss
Your hair I is beautiful and long I just did the BC so I will save this video in my watch later so when my hair grow Out i will watch it.Thanks
Great plan for moisture.Do you get a coil? Or do you have to create one? You mention your hair is cottony. If u get a coil: I would detangle in the shower, and stop using a tool once I got out the shower to define (only fingers). Make approx 10 sections. pin them into bantu's while work 1 section (so it doesn't dry out). Work in section size you can easily manage--go through with fingers and styler. Also, my hair wouldn't lay down when it was short. Now it's too long to puff up. Length important
p.s. (ran out of space). Thanks for the love Sweets! I appreciate the feedback on this here movie directing thing b/c all I really like to do is play in hair LOL!
Oh wow, I struggle with corn rows, but next time I do them, I can put the camera on :o) Thanks for the message Love
You wash your hair with whatever it needs at the time. If you have buildup on your hair (like cones, and such), then you will need a shampoo with sodium lauryl sulfate..or you can use the apple cider vinegar. If you don't have buildup, but just want to wash--you can do a co-wash. I ended up using shampoo b/c the ACV didn't seem to be helping to get stuff off of my strands. You gotta look at you curls & see if they look limp or their usual way. HTH Thx 4 msg :o)
Really information!! Thanks so much. I love you're tutorials. Also do you think T will ever do more
I have some flax seed in my fridge and keep being too lazy to boil it up LOL! I want to try it, though. I do use the clay usually (Amla?), but b/c I had the cornbraids, I didnt want to put something so grainy that could get caught up in it. I'm going to try the flax seed soon. I always wonder if it will weight down my hair how I like it. Thanks for the message Love!
Thanks so much. You are very helpful.
He is always trying to roll up on someone LOL! Thanks for the message Love
Her 3 year natural video is being edited now. She's on the blog a lot, and she's taken over our facebook LOL! Check us out there (links in the description box).
Hey curvybody! I chunked some color in the front of my hair like about a year ago. I'm looking for a color to put in now LOL! No, this video is fresh off the press :o) I just got footage that was about 1 week apart from each other. Thanks for the message Love
Omg you have very beautiful hair!!!
I dyed some sections in the front of my hair about 1 year ago, and it's showing up copper now (and I see it grew out all the way down to my hair ends)! Time for another color!!! LOL
Thank YOU
Hahaha :o) T Stole my favorite paddle brush (my goody gel grip), and I had to use that nonsense. Yeah, you saw my frustration LOL. Thanks for the message Love
Listen to your hair. Before I decide what I'm gonna do with my hair, I wet it in the shower, then get out (yeah, I make a mess--just get a towel and dry it up LOL)--and I look in the mirror to see how my coils look. It they look dull, limp, lifeless, and not making the coil that I know they make--then I clarify. If they are looking great, then I will co-wash or simply rinse with water (depends on what's on my hair "sweat, butters, etc") Check out the post (link in box above)
Have you tried flaxseed gel? I just did and was pleasantly surprised as to the hold and sheen I get (naptural85 has a good tut). Also you can try to clarify with ACV and clay. Good video!
shrinkage! i love your hair
Awwww thankyou & im retaining lenghth I just have to get a trim :)
I love your hair
Your such a pro and i see you lost weight. Good Job!
Your hair is very nice & I cant wait to do wash & gos but I guess I have to wait 12 more months since I'm 6 months natural but how long does it take for your new growth to reach your shoulders ?
You do know you can do wash n go at anytime right ? You should check out ellepixie's old videos here on YT that's all she really does are wash n go's..she started out with super short hair and now her hair is very long. All I've ever done are wash n gos as well and never had to wait for a grow out period. Also check out MahoganyCurls and her earlier videos when she had short hair..she's always done wash n gos. No problem
This is so cute!!
Thanks Doll :o) 'preciated.
@007newnew I know there are other yt videos out there but can do you please do a tutorial on how you cornrow and flat twist? On yourself and others? This is something I cannot do.
I can send u a pic of wet hair out shower & see what u think will work best. I have a short video response. Mostly my hair does have a coil. Last night I prepoo, co-wash no cleanser only conditioner, no tools, then used my fingers to add my heavy conditioner, like you did in this vid & small amount curl junkie curls in a bottle & smoothed all products into hair & did not rake at all, then shook my head to clump the coils since I have a TWA, dont like gel hair is tightly curled, this 1 is good.
The best WnG videos I've seen. My concern: TWA @ 7 mos post BC, my hair is around the same texture as yours low porosity, medium density, thick and cottony. I've been wetting everyday for 3 wks going on 4 & will continue until it has reached max. hydration; tightly curled. Any suggestions on a technique. I have tried raking, 2 short 2 shingle, used denman, etc. I don't know if lay it down techn. in ur previous video will help and I'm not using any gels since my hair is already curly.Thx
Thank you !!!
Thanks sweets
You so smart.
I love your hair! I really had a hard time, though, understanding the sequence of this video. It seemed choppy and I came away not understanding clearly what sequence of things to do to optimize my wash and go. :( I'm not throwing shade, trust me. I have turned many people on to your videos but I just couldn't follow this one.
Love,
Your Special Needs Hair Student :)
I'm doing a 30 day (4 miles walking) each day (6 days a week). I've shed 7lbs so far, and it's day 13. It's crazy! But we are about to get a hurricane maybe! So no walking today :( Might jump on the Wii
Thanks for the love beautiful :o)
Hey Love! Will check you out :o)
I cant wait until my hair reaches ur length!
i noticed that your hair clumped together better once you added the apple cider veniger, but im allergic to apples. Sooo can i still use it ? cux sometimes my curls are fizzy and water doesnt always do the job. :(
July 2013 made 4 years
How long did it take for you to grow out your hair since the "big chop"
Thanks for the love Beautiful :o)
So I need a hairbrush well thanks
Thanks Love :o)
Great vid!:)
Thanks diamondcurls :o)
My hair only REALLY defines its self with shampoo..Not conditioner, or Gel...or the ones I have at least..
I can hear west indian in your accent..where are you from?
did you dye your hair or does it naturally have to tones in it?
where's T ? I asked becus this is the first time I've seen a channel with someone actually my age on there
Parents are from JA. I'm Jamerican LOL :o)
Since you work out , how often do you wash n go ?
how long have you been natural ?
:o) Thank you atinob (bonita?) Thanks pretty
My name is Tía
HaHahah :o) Thanks for the love babes.
I have yet to find someone with the same hair as me 😕😕 oh well, I guess.
@MN82002016 teeny weeny afro
Wow you were all over the place in this video. Not organized.
Teeny Weeny Afro
Thanks for the Love Beautiful :o)
Thanks Love :o)
Wow you were all over the place in this video. Not organized.