Ask Dickey! E11: All About Winter Wash N Go for Natural Hair

In this episode, Dickey answers a few questions about how to Wash N Go during the winter:
- What does Dickey suggest if you don't like going to bed with wet hair?
- What does a Wash N Go during winter look like?
For people with curly to kinky hair (3C-4C textures), regular Wash N Go's will help you stay moisturized throughout the cold season and keep your natural hair healthy, soft, and elongated. Dickey also encourages cowashing your hair for wash n go styling at the time of day that is most convenient for you - morning or night. To avoid going to bed with wet hair during the winter, dry your hair at night, tie it down, and take care of the styling in the morning.
You can even use Hair Rules' Hydrating Finishing Balm to seal in the moisture and keep your hair hydrated during the cold months! Shop our best finishing products for natural hair and more through the link below:
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Music by warner case.

[@Zoe-qn6xh]

I was always told that too much water dries the hair out and it's not true! As soon as I started co-washing every two to three days my hair flourished! Thank you Anthony for debunking myths and showing us how easy it is to care for natural hair.

[@CrystalDatingCoach]

Hair LOVES Moisture!

[@penn2pal]

How do you prevent heat damage if you are blow drying or sitting under a dryer to dry your winter was n go? Love your series on the 4 type wash n go.

[@miawalker1246]

penn2pal indirect heat won't typically cause damage.

[@penn2pal]

Mia Walker thank you for your reply

[@gladysfrancisque2483]

Hi, Please do some more videos on wash and go for 4c Hair ( kinky curly). Thanks.

[@sonjapaige3033]

I’m learning so much from hair rules series, I seriously almost went back to a relaxer.

[@browniebun]

Girl me too. The creamy crack was calling my name on the daily!

[@mimiwashere0]

@@browniebun 😭😭😂😂😂 creamy crack?!? Pls

[@divingchicago]

@@browniebun I totally understand. I forced myself to sign up to compete in a triathlon which requires me to swim 5 days a week. I knew that I could no longer have a relaxer because of the damage it would do by swimming 5x a week. I am in for life. Yes, I do the daily after swimming but I go to the pool as 4pm and my hair dries before 8pm.

[@evelynbarb6434]

Thanks so much. I was thinking I’d have to spend the whole of fall and winter in a twist out. I love a good twist out but I’ve finally figured out the wash-n-go and fell in love with my curl pattern. Thanks again 😁

[@hairrules]

Thank you for tuning in! We're very happy to make a difference.

[@ladycrystal3293]

@@hairrules I'm getting this clammy film on my hair after cowashing in water...what do I need to do to take it off?

[@iateyursandwiches]

@@ladycrystal3293 when was was the last time you shampooed? If weeks to 1month. shampoo with a real shampoo(can be sulfate free but get a clarifying one).

[@sonyaneal1209]

A visit to your salon is on my bucket list!!!!!!!

[@paulabrown-hackett7560]

You should if you can. Planned it into a trip to NYC for business - so worth it.

[@sonyaneal1209]

It is on my bucket list!!!

[@sunshinelove2]

me too!

[@corinnalavia8257]

I'm not going to lie I made that big mistake going to bed with a wash n go. Woke up to a big super dry afro..... Yes he is so right it a big NO NO

[@ravinj8625]

Corinna Chatman I have to do it at night sometime but I make sure to loosely band my hair at the roots and put my bonnet on. It works great for me.

[@adjoaosei87]

I love Dickey’s tips. But I must admit, daily wash and go styling only worked when I cut all my 4c hair into a twa

[@randomchik62]

Right I couldn't imagine doing my hair every day 😩 and if you use the right products your hair should feel moisturized all week. I also spray with some water daily and I'll shower with my hair in a puff and no shower cap to let the steam and mist get in my hair

[@Valoola22]

Agreed! I’m in NY and ain’t nobody doing no wash and go every other day in MF January! Jeeze! 😏😩

[@BonBonHassan]

With humectant gels you can go about 4-5 days without wetting now, I would like to see his opinion on humectant gels

[@amo2464]

Same! His method is amazing for a twa. It was a dreadful, wet, chore with longer hair

[@shontapl]

My hair wet is past my bra strap and daily is definitely not doable.

[@lisaannloggins]

ANTHONY HELP PLEASE!!! I have Tracey Ellis Ross in the back in the kitchen going up about 3 inches, springy tighter coils around the sides and Straight up Wakanda in the middle. What should I use on all that? Not to mention I have high porosity. 😭😭😭🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ I want to love my hair but I don’t know what to do with it.

[@indiakeal5164]

So I unknowingly was following this method when I started college my hair was sooo beautiful and my curls were poppin during that time. Let me go ahead and do a wash n go right now lol.

[@tamaramarshall1396]

Thank you, since I started using this technique for wash and go styling, my hair is healthier and actually growing. I have type 4 hair

[@JanePetrick]

Very, very helpful, very clear. And a shout out to Jackie!

[@britjj5126]

3:49 I fell out when she walked in slamming the door 🤣

[@jacklynt.8302]

I really need to invest in a diffuser...

[@adjoaosei87]

Jacklyn T. Me too!

[@joycelynmatthews-bowens2359]

Ur not alone...but I always feel like if ur natural...let ur hair dry naturally! Who knew?? I'm a naturalista all the way around! Lol

[@Jonesybabie]

Lmao @ sleeping clammy. Omg Dickey you had me cracking up; your tips make so much sense. Plus, I'm loving this filming stlye. We can totally see the personality and professionalism shining thru. 😙

[@rhondadenis3469]

My 4a curls agree. Frequently washing and layering my products my hair tremendously.

[@porscha1563]

Dickey you are the best!!! I'm so happy I found your videos. I have learned so much in just three videos. I've been a struggling 4c natural for about three years with many set back. I think you have just changed my life!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I wish I were closer to New York.

[@hairrules]

Thank you for tuning in. We're happy to make a difference!

[@wannabe41]

Thank you for answering my question! Is there any advantage of diffusing you hair dry vs sitting under a hooded dryer?

[@hairrules]

If your hair goes past your shoulders, it would be advisable to dry your ends first, then let the hood dryer do its job for the upper part of the hair. We're happy to answer your questions, and thank you for being patient!

[@akosw1977]

Katherine Miller p

[@evanm076]

Katherine Miller thinking the same thing. Good question.

[@WATCHWOMAN65]

I totally, 100% agree with him. Its better to go everyday. this works for me

[@surVIVEr28]

@hairrules LOL@ 5:11 "that's got to be the most clammy sleep ever"🤣🤣

[@bettyralph8488]

I just cut of all my split ends and single strand knots, I'm gonna try your method of wash and goes to grow my hair out! I'm so excited! I always thought wash and goes damaged natural hair

[@kiml1226]

How'd it go?

[@leelee6850]

I am a 4B girl, and the way I make my way through the winter months is to do almost exactly as he said. I style my hair at night and sit under the dryer. Since my hair will be a matted mess the next morning if I just tie it down, I twist it up before I tie it down for the night. The next morning, I take down the twists and spritz my hair with a little water to separate the curls. I finish by blow drying my hair on warm setting, fluff and go! It takes about 30 minutes total from start to finish.

[@joycelynmatthews-bowens2359]

But isn't that a twist out, not a wash and go? I do that too with my 4cdefg hair. I have too!!!! ...r it will shrink up something awful!! The objective is to not have to twist ur hair...just saying.

[@RochelletheRealtor]

It isn’t a twist out. She’s just using the twists to hold the curls together, not creating curls with the twists.

[@marielewis9136]

I do this everyday. Sometime by hair feel like have a relaxer. I air dry my hair even in the winter. I live in Las Vegas so it’s work out for me. Thank you for helping me learn my hair.

[@154angel154]

"The Most Clammy Sleep EVER!!!"

[@dorissykes8469]

Hi Anthony 💕 I would like to know what haircut you recommend for wash and go hair, like what do I tell the stylist because last time I had a trim the stylist cut my hair into a round afro😱 4c, I think

[@NefertitiindaHouse11]

Thanks for making this video. It was very informative. It was also funny when Jackie walked in during the video, lol! Jackie why, lol!

[@MsSonya6]

Thank you for explaining the wash & go strategies in the winter. I have 3b or 3c fine hair. Low density hair. I tend to wash every 2 to 3 days. New subbie!

[@JVIOLAAC]

I like Jackie’s wash and go. The color complements her complexion.

[@briannameyer5280]

Omg. This information is so valuable.

[@angie2660able]

Love this video, very informative and fun!

[@divingchicago]

I wash and go 5 days because I swim 5 days. My hair is flourishing because of the daily conditioning. I live in Colorado which is dry and gets cold.

[@marilov4336]

Thanks, Dickey for all the knowledge. You are a blessing and a wealth of knowledge. Can you please do more videos on 3c type hair? Also, when I find myself going to NYC . I will definitely be seeing you. I need a true and real down to Earth consultation . Of course some good styling too. I don't know what you charge but I will be saving my coins from now. You have been added to my bucket list. I found your channel today and I hit the subscribe button, too. Love ya!

[@liveglobal5879]

Hi Mr. Dickey. Do you have any 4c hair clients that have experienced hair thinning due to blood pressure medicine? If so, what advice did you share with those clients as far as hair products, styling techniques etc. Based on what I've learned about the different textures of black hair it looks like to me I have 4c hair. I can tell my at the crown of my head that my hair has thinned out quite a bit since I've been on blood pressure medicine. I still have a head full of hair which I thank God for but the thinning is very noticeable to me. My hair is very uneven and I have not had a trim in probable about 2 years. I appreciate your educational videos. Thank you

[@preciouslafleur5390]

Thank you for the video! I used todo twist outs in the Fall and Winter and Wash and Gos in the Spring and Summer. This video really helped. Thanks again!!!!!!!

[@hairrules]

Thank for tuning in! We're happy to make a difference.

[@just_antony238]

I’ve learnt so much from these videos! They’re so good and informative! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@cdyana1157]

I want to know if pre-poos, ACV rinse or clay washes are necessary, especially for type 4 hair. I try to work a ACV rinse in every couple of months, because many people swear by them, but are they necessary?

[@154angel154]

So the bottm line to ALL YOUR Zvods is to NOT make your hair a CHORE?!!!!

[@vijo461]

So we should dry our (4c) with a hair dryer everyday?

[@hairrules]

A hood dryer should be fine.

[@nikkifranklin2737]

“The most clammy sleep ever,” lol

[@mitzichenault5237]

Working in the OR/Procedural suites for many years, I finally found a position where I can start this hair routine, Just need to advice on which products and a phenomenal hair cut. Hopefully, I can make that flight to your salon so that I am on track for the winter. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@carlabanks2784]

Tie hair down at night as is ? Will the curls hold ? I love your whole being by the way. You seem to educate folks in a fun and loving way. Like real family. Keep it up. I saw what some of the celebs had to say about you and I just love how you do what you do. Thank you

[@RochelletheRealtor]

Carla Banks I use a scarf to pineapple my hair. I fold it into a triangle, place the long end of the triangle under my hair at the back of my head. That lifts my hair up towards the top of my head and I tie it at the front of my head. My hair is peaking out of the top of the scarf.

[@sweetsperfection860]

Hi Dickey, I just got confused about cowashing is no a product, but something you do before a wash and go????????????????????

[@pppower712]

I Manifest an Anthony Dickey Hair School n me Being 1 of his best students🎯

[@katherinebraxton8256]

oh my goodness I'm in love with you Dickey! This Vlog was very informative. Thank you so much.

[@deborahblackshear3325]

I want to order your products directly from you. Don't want to go through Amazon. But you were out.😯🤐😮

[@specialkd5365]

I tried it and it was so much better, it was truly a wash and go! None of that 18 hour hour method......

[@Poohnanny1]

If I need to trim my hair instead of straightening my hair out or blow my hair out could I pick my hair out and have my barber shape my hair

[@kingdomminded2880]

How does a Co wash go hand in hand with a wash n go? A co wash is supposed to be conditioner only but a wash n go entails you put in shampoo. I’m not questioning the knowledge I’m just confused on the difference and still trying to figure out how to implement both techniques.

[@esthertjones]

He's really saying "rinse and go"

[@naturallygigibeatz7700]

I really appreciate the update!

[@deescott8312]

Great info but the background noise was super bothersome

[@kharrell8356]

mr dickey got alot of negative reviews on yelp. it made me take pause on buying any of his products. he does do great videos.

[@dorothy6202]

can you offer suggestions for grey hair products

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

Tell Jackie dont be messing up our flow LOL. OAN, I do wash and gos at night and go to bed with somewhat wet hair. I put my hair in a pineapple and wake up with damp hair that actually has more volume. The results are definitely determined by the product I use

[@jleapeters4544]

What do you suggest for totally short like finger tip long?

[@nun2015]

How do iknow if ihave heat damage I use a blow dryer to stretch my hair and I think I have heat damage but I'm not sure if I do how can I make my hair health again without cutting it

[@debramason5814]

Thank you for this very valuable information. I've been natural for a year and a half and no one has ever explained things like this before. I appreciate it.

[@Blackbeautie73]

Very informative. This will help me re-vamp my wash and gos for the winter. Thank you.

[@evelynhughes9014]

Hi there! How are you? I want to know if I have to use heat or can I air dry to get the same results?

[@shayt4398]

Guess I need to invest for a hair dryer 😭 I usually air dry my hair but it takes 10 years to be fully dry. In summer, I do my wash and go in the morning so it can dry during the day and be 90% dry at night.

[@hairrules]

If a hood dryer seems atrocious to you, then at least invest on a good blow dryer with a diffuser attachment. It will expedite the drying process a lot quicker!

[@DannielleElliott]

I purchased a hooded dryer and it was the best investment. I like it better than a diffuser. When I use a diffuser it seems that I disturb my curl definition. It could be that I don't know how to use it correctly, but sitting under a hair dryer doesn't disturb my curls at all.

[@dkblck1958]

H E Y S H A A Y : 10 years I know that's right!!!! 💁🏾💁🏾💁🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😭😂💀

[@mckaylahephzibah8045]

thks for this. been contemplating on it. its 2022 and i am in europe. Buying one

[@BelledelaGroove]

JACKIIIIE WHYYY JACKIIIIEEE????😂😂

[@alfonsca]

Love the hydration finishing cream leave-in tip! 😘 It is an amazing product!

[@denetta24]

Needed this since I cut my hair down after damaging it so badly with heat.

[@sdw86]

Great job 👏🏾

[@DannielleElliott]

Sorry but I disagree! I am 4b/4c and I wear my wash n go for two weeks. I used to wear it for 1 week but decided it was too much manipulation for my kinky hair. Plus, I was rewashing my hair when it still looked good on day 7, so I started stretching it out to 2 weeks. This has made my life so much easier because it takes so long to do 4c hair. My hair has been doing just fine wearing my wash n go for two weeks. I even like it better after the first week because it is fuller. I think you probably have to use a strong hold gel to make it to two weeks, but I make my own and use flax seed gel. My hair has been thriving. You have to find what works for you. Also, you have to make sure your hair is moisturized well if you want to wear your wash n go for a long time. I put a lot of oils in my Flax seed gel and use a good leave in before I put in the gel. In the winter I re-moisturize with an oil almost everyday.

[@xhibit.6986]

Dannielle Elliott Indeed! If it still looks good after week one why stress yourself over and redo the wash and go.

[@genevievepluviose9919]

I agree. Because of my scalp I have to wash once a week.

[@genevievepluviose9919]

Moya B im hearing some oils as being moisturizers

[@DannielleElliott]

Moya B I spritz my hair with water, then lightly apply a cream leave in before applying my oil when I remoisturize. Sometimes I skip the leave in and just use water and an oil depending on how my hair feels. If my hair feels good already I might just apply some oil without the water for some shine and nutrients.

[@robinayers8107]

Then you will need to buy the Hair Deodorizer.

[@sandrajenifer3510]

Thank you! Excellent tips!

[@lacheazure]

I love ❤️ you. Always so informative!!!

[@jeannettewilliams3465]

Thank you, I enjoyed the info.

[@sarai2sarah734]

He is awesome Love his help! and smiles!

[@irenestanciel]

Thank you

[@elisathompson3380]

Thanks!!

[@foggylenses91]

Ur girl can’t afford the hood dryer yet 😭 what to do if u have to air dry for 10 hours

[@ynwoodard]

get the elegante portablebjood dryer. you basically use a regular dryer with this $15 contraption

[@foggylenses91]

🙏🏾 I didn’t even know portable hoods were a thing

[@stephanies3862]

@@ynwoodard Good idea! Just found some on Amazon for even less than that. Thanks for the tip

[@evanm076]

is a wng a protective style? I like to wear my natural hair in a wng, but it take me forever to dry and do. I need to master this wng and save me some money.

[@vee3133]

evanm076 no because its out exposed to the elements

[@evanm076]

Vanessa Williams thanks.

[@vee3133]

evanm076 your welcome

[@vee3133]

Its a low manipulation Style

[@cynthiawilson8527]

Dicky, how do I maintain my wash n go over night? With a hair net or silk scarf? Please answer me please 🙏🏿

[@porscha1563]

How do I order the finishing cream?

[@hairrules]

The Hair Rules Hydrating Finishing Balm is available on our website, www.hairrules.com.

[@carlabanks2784]

I'm doing wash and go on my hair in the morning. I like to braid the front tho.so shpuld I put conditioner on my entire head or just the part that I leave out? I hope this makes since

[@ashleynorris2713]

Why is it bad to go to sleep with wet hair?

[@leelee6850]

Ashley Norris My guess is breakage.

[@leerenee1247]

Depends on your hair but it may become matted and dry; and the shape can be messed up.

[@Jonesybabie]

It just feels bad... to me at least. Like sleeping on a wet beach towel.

[@miawalker1246]

Ruin the style

[@darceyderosa2426]

I'm so happy that I found your channel! It's so informative. I currently can't braid to save my life, so wash n go is the only style I can do.