Two Ways to Define Yours Curls | Shingling vs. Raking Method (Detailed)

[@CANDYALEXCEE]

Personally, I prefer the shingling method for my hair... yes, it's time consuming but it's so worth it in my opinion.

[@wayNAY87]

I just love comparison videos and this was very educational. One of the most helpful videos I have seen in the natural hair community lately. So many people just keep doing the same stuff over and over.

[@brittinychilonda3380]

I shingled my hair for the first time today and I LOVE IT!!!

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

I love going back in time and watching old natural hair videos that helped me out when i really started to embrace my hair

[@PerpetuallyEthereal]

I still haven't had a successful Wash N Go but seeing this comparison helps me realize how I may be able to manipulate my hair well enough to be satisfied with one. Great video!

[@esml373]

your hair looks so healthy! no matter how much i moisturize mine, it's always dry! i've lost hope. I love your videos

[@malejandra8742]

yeoshingi You may be high porosity, I am too and I have learned that the LAOC (leave in, aloe vera, coconut oil, and crem )method really works for me, I will try to link the video down below

[@PnkSamurai00]

esml my recommendation is drink water and make sure your hair is moisturized at night braid it. Remember what you braid gets longer. you dont have to braid it but I find my hair looks nice when I do. When you go to sleep put a satin scarf or cap this will allow the hair to drink up all of the moisture you put on it instead of it just air drying or what gets on the pillow; which wouldn't be good because then the hair didnt get what it needed completely. This should revive your hair. This is what I do and my hair is healthier because of it and longer Goodluck to you.

[@athiras7238]

@@malejandra8742 hi pls share the video

[@ofc.Laurynnnnnn]

Who here has thick hair ...... If so join the thick hair club

[@trees8240]

The problem with thick hair is you have to use a whole lot of product.

[@slushiboos8395]

My daughter's hair is SUPER thick...takes forever to do the shingling method

[@lightskinjuvy]

Meeeeee

[@stacyr4768]

Your shingling method gave me the best wash n go I've ever had. Thanks

[@tawandam8729]

Omg thank you for this video. I was so over my natural hair till I saw this video. Almost gave up my 3yr journey. Thank you again!

[@neshondavis1681]

Wow, I’ve mostly use the Raking Method when styling my hair in a wash n go. Once my hair dries, I have a lot of volume and frizz. On my next wash n go I’m going to try the Shingling Method. Thank you for sharing!

[@tw7010]

the shingling method is too time consuming for me. I usually do the raking method.

[@TriniGirlNatural]

Tipp Waddle way too time consuming lol

[@racqueld100]

I rake cause I'm lazy 😂

[@ashleyjumease9635]

How are you able to shingle your hair so quickly? Right now it takes me 1.5 hours! Do you think it's better to take larger sections?

[@LnP2day]

Ashley Jumease I kinda do both & section my Type-4 hair n2 4 sections. Each area takes abt 5-6 min. After I rake, I go back thru & shingle. W-n-g are all I ever do so I've gotten really good at it. used to take an hour.

[@ashleyjumease9635]

Angie Johnson thanks. I've been doing them about a year but maybe a different gel will help to go a little faster

[@curlynella1011]

I notice the more workable the gel is and depending on the slip of the gel it can speed up time. Like wet like is too stiff and I have to keep spraying water to make it more workable and even break off hair shingling 😫 I been gave up on that gel.

[@Sabrina-jd6ve]

im sayin !

[@erica120108]

I am so happy I found your channel girl!!! You helped me this morning. The "Raking" got my curls Poppin! I'm so happy!

[@kandykisser91]

Definitely gonna have to try the shingling method on my daughter's hair be because raking made her hair super frizzy..love your video thank you!

[@daeyoung4513]

Really love your comparison videos. I prefer shingling for the definition. But I use raking method when I don't have much time or if I'm feeling lazy

[@jackyc7]

Sis I had never tried the shingling method until I saw your video and let me tell you....wearing my hair down is sooo much nicer now! My hair looks amazing! The curls are so defined and it lasts for a week!! I always wore it in a ponytail or straight until now!!! Thanks to you!!! Love it....thanks again 😉

[@Crochetloveby_dee]

I'm getting a 70's vibe.....looks gorgeous!!

[@monicalduvall]

Both sides are gorgeous!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I've tried the shingling method with good results. I've never done the raking.

[@SaveWithMeLaShondaD]

Thanks for this! I use the raking method. I really didn't understand there was a difference between the two. This video is very helpful! I definitely want to try shingling.

[@vhill5993]

Your hair is beautiful. I can definitely see the difference between the two methods. I like the way the shingling came out. I think the shingling would last longer and the raking would probably frizz quicker and the curls would get lost. Thank you. I will have to try the shingling method. Thank you for the video. Loved your makeup.

[@Dinesha4736]

Thank you for this video. Being a person with fine hair.. shingling produces waaaay more definition. Thanks for your honesty. Your videos are always encouraging.

[@67Meems]

🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 Ashley!! You just saved my sanity. When I first big chopped 5 years ago I realize after seeing your video that I was SHINGLING my hair and I loved how fluffy and defined my 2nd & 3rd day hair was. Now that it's longer I'm realizing I RAKE it!! That would be okay for my lose curls in the front that comes out wavy but in the back it looks like an AFRO! I believe it's because it longer, it's 3c unlike my front 2A and RAKING it makes it less Defined!!😲 OMG!!! I'm going home tonight to SHINGLE my hair and see what happens. Thank you so much for doing this comparison! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🦄🦄🦄🦄❤️❤️❤️ Squeeze Mavie for me! I Love That Baby🤗🤗🤗

[@CurlyChaotic]

I never tried raking since shingling always worked well for me. have you ever tried the plop method?

[@CurlyChaotic]

plopping* i think it's called lol

[@curls4days]

Plopping??? Do tell.

[@sugarcandy654]

Alesia Stanaly U just put your hair in a t-shirt and tie it up, there are videos for a better explanation

[@lester2588]

I LIVE for your hair tutorials!!!! Personally, I'm the raker type & it gives me really good definition depending on how much gel I use. But you're right about the freeze. It's no joke! Your hair is flourishing beautifully and I'm here for it. Please, keep the videos coming. We have pretty similar textures & I truly enjoy seeing it on other ladies 😍😍😍👑

[@curls4days]

Love your hair! I just started doing the raking method but after seeing your video I need to do the shingling method. However with soft thick hair I’m afraid it will take FOREVER!!! And who’s got that kind of time? Right??

[@PowerInYourCurl]

whoa... that's a fancy spray bottle 😍

[@sghanlon]

I know right I was thinking the same. Where's the cross sell link for that? I want one.

[@aairikacolston231]

Sooooo this makeup is absolutely amazing! I was just watching one of your older videos and the amount of growth you've achieved is just ridiculous!!! Great video Ashley! I've never done either technique but I'm coming for that shingling method next.🎠😘

[@SamoreIntuitiveChats]

Awesome video. Shingling looks a lot longer. Might give it a try since my hair shrinks like crazy

[@cmeeki4]

I tried the Shingle method and I absolutely love my curls. Thanks

[@deelite4955]

I LOVE your results on the "shingled" side. Your hair looks very healthy both ways. I have fine hair and I prefer the shingling method to the raking method.

[@jstin08]

Shingling! Love it for definition! Always get compliments !

[@LegacyofPretty]

My daughter has the exact same hair texture. I never knew it would be that big of a difference. I think I will try the shingling method with her next. I normally just rake. Her hair is like yours it will definitely get the volume regardless. Thank you so much

[@batterybroken]

Imma try the shingling method tomorrow! Excited to maybe find out what to do with my hair. 😂👍🏼 Thanks for the video!

[@stephaneetienne75]

Hi. I usually do the raking method but after seeing your results I think I might get more definition doing the shingling method. So I will try that the next time i wash my hair. In case you are wondering that picture is a few years old. My hair is a little longer than ear length. Thank you for showing the different methods. It’s very helpful.

[@MsMonalisa56]

Thank You for the education. I've been natural for 7 years and really didn't know there was a difference between shingling and raking methods. BTW, love your hair! Peace and Love!

[@jaw5182]

Shingling method is beautiful. I'm going to try styling my hair using that technique.

[@Winkxgirl25]

I like the shingling method wayyy better but I've been so lazy lately so I've been doing the raking method and my curls haven't been popping like usual. Now I know why. Thanks for sharing this video! Love it 😗

[@hakimnuraldin5468]

You're my hair twin! I'd abandoned wash and goes, because it never turned out the way I would like. I'll give shingling.a try now.❤

[@melerneaneff4709]

Thank you for this video. Since my hair is super thick I will try the shingleing style.

[@jillmcadory78]

I've pretty much been doing raking ever since a went natural. After watching one of your other videos, I just tried shingling and it definitely makes prettier curls.

[@latricev7592]

I don't do either but will definitely try shingling. I haven't done that in year because it took so long but I agree, sacrificing volume in the beginning for definition will be my go to

[@valeriamonice]

I wish my hair was all one curl type so I could do a wash and go to begin with 😭

[@RDH_Simone]

Valeria Monice Right?! The struggle is real 😭😭

[@valeriamonice]

Simone Steels it sucks because ppl think I have heat damage when it's really my crazy combination of curls

[@RDH_Simone]

Valeria Monice Same. When I do a wash'n go, my hair always looks good in the back but not the front.

[@valeriamonice]

Simone Steels the middle of my head is the problem and the sides. Too loose or too coarse 😂

[@RDH_Simone]

Valeria Monice Haha I feel you.

[@DaniellLyfe]

The shingling definitely works better for your thick hair. The racking work better for me because I need volume. My hair is fine but I will try the shingling when I want it to last more than 2 days like the raking does. Thanks for video

[@baconmetra]

Your make up😩 it’s SO perfect. Your hair is gorgeous 🥰🙌🏼

[@mzcaliente01]

I’m new to the wash and go process but I’ve been doin the rack method and I most definitely will be doing the shingling method next

[@davidreden4981]

your always looking refresh

[@YoursNaturally11]

David Reden Thank you!!!!😁

[@anitaconway9248]

I preferred the shingle look. I think I’m going to try it.

[@aTropicalTwist]

Shingling takes FOREVER in my 4b/4c hair! But raking doesn't work for me...will try it with this product and see what happens x

[@artegomes3567]

my hair in the back is the same as yours and it was nice to find a video that could realy help me and in my case the two methods work for me, one for more definition in the back that tends to get very frizzy and one for the front part where my curls are wider and fine so thanks for the video.....really helped

[@CoachShaunie]

Shingling has been my go to. I get GREAT results with it. But I'm thinking about trying out the raking method next.

[@zairagrant5989]

I do a combination of shingling and raking. But I would really love to take the time and shingle the whole way through and see how the results are. I also have never used eco gel because I always thought it was too drying, but I would like to try that as well. I also liked the step at the end, where you break the gel-cast with the serum. I have never done that, so I'd like to try that too 🤗 Thanks for sharing!

[@coyecarrie]

I like the shingle method. But I have been doing the raking method and like you said. My hair is fine and thin low density which makes definition on my low density hair look good. I'm going to try the shingle method.

[@lianahallett19]

I've only ever done the raking method and i can attest to the frizz and it not lasting more than about 4 days. Definitely gonna try when the shingling method when I have more time.

[@itsajoke53]

I've always used the singling method

[@heyitzzzTeni]

You and you hair is GORGEOUS!!!!

[@Vic_Johnson]

Crazy as it might sound I never heard of either of these methods, but I realized that I use the racking method. I will try the Shingling method next after my twist out. Ty

[@EssieEss369]

very, very helpful. i've been raking for years but not getting the look that i want (looks identical to your raking demo). definitely going to try shingling next time. i thought it was the gel/ my hair type. thank you!

[@sabri31]

Dumb question but how much gel are you using I either end up with crunchy stiff hair or with frizz...

[@RainsCloud777]

10 minutes?? Oo lord i KNOW it would take me a good while to do each individual curl, it looks so good so i might have to try it on a weekend

[@MissThompson]

shingling for sure. too much hair and too dense for raking. your hair is gorg as usual.

[@millijhnsn8525]

I like the raking. Like you I do not have fine/thin hair but I think the raking look better. Definitely going to try it.

[@imsuchavirgo9724]

Beautiful! Shingling for sure. My hair looks way better using the shingling method too.

[@maxiej6756]

Your hair looks great always. I have thinning, fine hair and do the raking method. I thank you for showing the two methods. I think I will try shingling. Maybe it will help my style last longer. May God bless you.

[@iCuMissHollywood]

I usually use the raking method. I like the definition in the shingling method. I'm going to try it this weekend.

[@ggqnice]

I like the definition you got on the shingling side, so I'll definitely try that method if I ever do another wash and go. TFS!

[@minettegillett]

It’s the shingling for me. Thank you so much for this video 🇧🇿

[@molovefive9]

This was an awesome comparison video! Never seen washngo methods compared before.

[@kate2aT]

I don't have time to do the shingling method, but I'm going to try it.

[@aurelietresorr1679]

Hi, I would like to test the shingling method but is the gel compulsory ? Or is it enough just with a conditionner ?

[@Jasmine.98]

I really love this. can i use shea butter and coconut oil to do this?

[@mistireid6009]

I love the shape of your hair!!!

[@inhalethefutureandexhaleth7014]

I do the shingling method and raking method but prefer shingling..can we please get a tutorial on eyeshadow look? very pretty

[@kiararose3499]

I love the shingling method because the curl definition is very defined.

[@naturalbeautyj8856]

I like the shingling method over the raking method. I never thought to use any of my styling gels with out any leave-in product underneath it. I personally do like the volume or big hair but because my hair is so thick like yours I can't stop it either way lol. I am also going to try sitting under the dryer as well. Do you notice your hair having a lot of crunch when you are not using a leave in under the gel?

[@racheal08]

Did you put any oil on your hair to moisturizer it? If not how do you keep it moisturized?

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

I get grey results with both because I have medium density hair but I actually prefer to take and smooth

[@donnielove2510]

Love loves the video. I'm always so the raking method it think I'll try shingling the next time. Thank so much

[@caliecowen2095]

Im having such a hard time getting my roots to be defined. No matter what i do, i end up with frizzy roots. Do you have any tips? Your pattern is very similar to mine.

[@siewitnessnews]

calie cowen Smooth your roots with a little extra gel; it helps to keep them from being puffy

[@danikahsmith1924]

shingling looks way better beautiful hair! if I tried either though my curls fall out any ideas what I'm doing wrong??

[@Ms.Mimi.Speaks]

I can see a different difference and I have been doing the Racking method but I'm going to try and do the Shingling Method too😁👌🏽!

[@katharinajohnson2761]

I've been wanting to learn how to define curls because my best friends have 4c? hair (I think, but I've only ever seen it in braids, so I'm not sure. Definitely not an expert) and they've always wanted curls like this. Any tips for that would be great!

[@miamomia1]

What is that lipstick, though? It's so pretty on you. Love that shade. I've been looking for a similar one.

[@AwlaboutTee]

I may have to try the shingling method. I always thought that would take a long time. I've been struggling with my wash n gos since my hair has gotten longer.

[@brookehenderson525]

beautiful shining curls i do both of them but i like the shingling method 😆😄💜

[@crochetingawesomeness5672]

Wow i love how it turned out on your hair love your curls two you are so pretty love you!!!!

[@bumpyb82]

That spray bottle ! What’s it called? Need me one of those!

[@jackie6189]

Shingling method is more time consuming but I like it much better than raking.

[@RaeB171]

Beautiful hair! 😍🦄🦄🦄

[@YoursNaturally11]

Godsprincess171 😘😘😘 thank you love! #SnapFam

[@vanessac6695]

Hello what hair type do you have mines is the same but I don't know my exact type. I feel like mines is 3C- 4A but it is just like your texture and when it air dry's, it drys in like a Afro puff and very frizzy like how yours was in the begging of this video. Thank you. - Vanessa

[@koolaid801]

I use the raking method because I'm lazy but in going to try the shingling method next I like your result

[@joannewells]

I would prefer the shingling. mynhair type is very similar to yours except my hair is not as thick. You look great!

[@tamelkerson1]

I prefer the Shingling Method. My favorite way to wash n go.

[@tikidh1371]

I just subscribed. I was a diehard raker. U made me switch to shingling. :)

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

Thanks , sure to try it . Beautiful hair .

[@Punkin_spice411]

how is the hold with this gel? how many days can you get from your wash n go?

[@dmarcalle]

I have fine hair. While I love shingling and the very defined curls, it seems to take much longer to get volume. I prefer the volume initially. Either way your hair looks beautiful and healthy. Love your videos too. Hoping you'll make it to Curl Fest in NY.

[@madleymeide5185]

my problem with my curls is that I usually have a bunch of white things letf on my hair like my curls doesn't last me long cause it's like dirty any suggestions please

[@debjb5038]

Madley Meide your leave in conditioner & gel isn't compatible, try combining the two in your hand first, if it comes out clear then you are good to go. HTH

[@madleymeide5185]

well I use eco styler gel and Cantu product no matter how I use them they still come out the same way and I have to wash my hair alot can't even last me 2 weeks without washing my hair and I don't wanna put a lot of products on my hair cause I'm trying to grow them please help me

[@debjb5038]

Madley Meide you need a different leave in, thats why i said whatever you try next test it in your hand first to see if it will work together. i know Paul Mitchell the conditioner works with eco, they have a knock off brand at Sally's beauty supply. (GVP brand)

[@madleymeide5185]

is Paul Mitchell a product sorry I've never heard of it and I do I know if the product is good just by put it in my hand first I'm not good at that

[@debjb5038]

Madley Meide the leave in is by Paul Mitchell.

[@jenniferwade4800]

Great video, very informative. Your presentation was excellent.

[@estherauguste5878]

What kind of hooded dryer do you use?

[@TilwanaStringer]

You hit it every time!! 👏👏👏👏