TYPE 4 NATURALS SHOULD NOT WASH N GO!! | Ten Reasons I Stopped Doing Wash n Gos on My "NATURAL HAIR"

[@TriniGirlNatural]

For me wash and goes are MUCH faster and easier than twist outs and braid outs

[@SheReaDelSol]

I know you love your wash n gos lol

[@TriniGirlNatural]

@@SheReaDelSol for me to do a twist out I basically have to wash and go first in terms of product application then twist / braid. Then twist outs go and die on me based on if they dried, humidity, activity. They ain't loyal and I cannat lol. Wash and goes stay where I put them 😂

[@SheReaDelSol]

Trini Girl Natural I respect it

[@daisyflower1545]

Same girl and my hair looks better in wash n gos than they do in twists and braid outs and they last longer also

[@DannielleElliott]

I agree. I can't do a twist out. Wash n gos work for my type 4 hair and they last. Everyone should do what works for them.

[@17bwicks]

I only wear wash and gos🤷🏽‍♀️I’ve been natural for a year and 4 months and my hair is thriving. Do what works for your hair

[@SheReaDelSol]

Correct!

[@nadie1mayascuz]

In the long run it won't work. Can only get so long

[@jjayjae_]

@@nadie1mayascuz That's not true. Whatthekink is a long type 4 natural who mainly does wash and gos and her hair is doing just fine. Hair care isn't one size fits all. There are some naturals who's hair flourishes with stretching out washes and others who's hair thrives from being washed or cowashed multiple times per week. It's all about what works for that particular person.

[@ginejoseph]

Yesss!

[@roseyposeyloposey1]

Same here @KoilsByNature . I exclusively wear wash and gos as a personal preference and only have to trim every 4-6 mos. and on target w/ no issues... to each their own 🤷🏾‍♀ I think naturals wearing their hair how they best see fit is a personal decision & shouldn't be met with blanket statements on what works or doesn't work for a specific hair type. One can only speak on his/her own hair and not the masses unless a certified haircare professional and even then every head of hair behaves differently.🤷🏾‍♀ In any event, I like the video bc very valid points were made 🤔 but the main title of this video seems baiting but works itself out and is very specific to her hair as it goes on.

[@TayloryvStudio]

Y’all do what works for YOU. I’m tired of the natural hair community rules...

[@SheReaDelSol]

Oh, definitely

[@tinychantel]

Agreed 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@nikkinicole2079]

@@SheReaDelSol Isn't that EXACTLY what you said? People should do what works for them? Thank you for your information and sharing your experience with this. It was very enlightening ❤

[@SheReaDelSol]

@@nikkinicole2079 exactly what I said

[@sp8571]

Lol same!

[@evrytingkriss]

I stopped doing a wash and go on my hair as well bcuz I get so many single strand knots! The last time I did it for a special occasion then I twisted it right up that same night before bed.

[@SheReaDelSol]

I can't be bothered anymore

[@kayl11688]

Yesss that’s exactly why I stopped

[@brownsugar15068]

The single strand knots are the devil 6 months after not doing wash n gos and I’m still here trimming them out

[@BrookeSayles]

Yes the single strand knots are so annoying because they create roughness at the ends, and create points for breakage! I’ve been keeping mine stretched and in twists (two strand not extremely small since my hair is fine) and it’s been helping my hair retain lengthhhh! :)

[@stargazerlily7016]

I think technique matters a lot. Technique--including products used, and how often hair is spritzed with water during the week. I have 4c hair, and LOVE wash n gos, and my hair has MUCH less tangles then it did when I did twist outs or protective styles. I use 1 product for my wash n go (gel only) and it lasts the entire week (with no need to put more gel in), as long as I spritz it with water (mornings and nights minimum, sometimes more). Key for preventing knots for me was making sure to "water it" (at least a dusting of water spray, not soaking wet) every day during the week. I wash and detangle once per week, and use only products with natural ingredients. I found it really important to CLARIFY my hair often to prevent product buildup (shampoo with kinky curly come clean; deep condition w/ shea moisture; regular shea moisture conditioner and wash that out, and then use a LOT of kinky curly curling custard to coat every strand, which is pure gold for my hair). I don't use oils/butters anymore as they made my hair soooooo thirsty by the next day, which made no sense to me. My wash day routine now takes no more than 2hours max (can get it down to 1.5 hours, including detangling and deep conditioning time and styling too). Natural hair doesn't have to be so much work. I think many of us will get exhausted and go back to the toxic (possibly carcinogenic) creamy crack (or dreads) unless we learn about ways to simply our routine. Hope this helps someone, as it has helped me!

[@isabelle4169]

You made some good points, but my type 4 hair is thriving on wash n gos, the trick is knowing how to keep the moisture Kimberly cherrell and naturalreign really explain how to maintain length with their type 4 hair

[@SheReaDelSol]

They both have a smoother, silkier texture than I do but I love their hair

[@Babyluv_]

SheRea DelSol I don’t think their hair is really “silky” at all. I just think they know how to properly moisturize their hair and that’s why their hair may look “silky”

[@soraya.e5482]

@@SheReaDelSol joy-el grew her afro with wash and gos and a its large cotton texture.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Ms. Richard my hair is properly moisturized lol. Everyone’s hair is different and that’s ok

[@SheReaDelSol]

soraya .e I’m sure it does. Like I said In the video, everything doesn’t work for everyone

[@Ariyanna3000larry]

Twist-outs have seriously grown my hair tremendously

[@SheReaDelSol]

Yupppp

[@Kingofthenet2]

Yes 😅

[@TriniGirlNatural]

I think type4s can achieve long hair with wash and gos but they'll have to be willing to redo it mid week to keep moisture and avoid tangles

[@giavonnamoses942]

I agree. I restyle my wash and go mid week and have no issues with knots. If I wash Sunday, I rewash/deep condition and style on Wednesday.

[@SheReaDelSol]

I agree but there’s also kinky vs silky type 4s and that’s not something we talk about

[@politereminder6284]

@@SheReaDelSol True. There are more factors to take into consideration than the type 4 situation. Strand diameter, porosity ( amount of cuticle liftedness), type of styling product etc.

[@TriniGirlNatural]

@@SheReaDelSol my hair isn't silky except for the back. The rest is coarse and wiry. But I think regardless of type if you get single strand knots or prone to tangles then wash and goes are detrimental. Wiry / coarse strands aren't prone to them. Silky hair maintains moisture and curl definition really well. Thready is similar to wiry. The other textures (cottony and spongy) don't do as well with wash and goes. What I'm glad to see is that people are waking up from the wash and go obsession like you only get your natural card if you can make it work for you. A few years ago people would give their right kidney and first born to "achieve" one. Twists and braids are better for the hair regardless. It's just that some textures can survive easier wearing their hair in wash and goes

[@soraya.e5482]

exactly aleast rewet the hair its not like type 3.

[@omari5549]

I don’t know if it’s just me but my twist outs always end up looking like a bomb stretched wash and go. 2 styles in 1 kind of

[@SheReaDelSol]

💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️

[@sarahdawson975]

Dang ! I wish! I need to figure out how to twist differently... 🤔

[@kiara8586]

I too hated it at first but I realized I get the best of both worlds: longer lasting moisture and the appearance of a wash n go. I have 3c/4a hair so maybe its the way my hair curls or the way my hair tastes and keeps in moisture 🤔

[@tosineribake8644]

I totally agreeeeee❤️

[@crystalclark2501]

Me too!!

[@HappyIntrinsic]

I am so glad this video exists . The girls said stop using hair grease, yet when I stopped and switched to wash n go's I'm noticing a lot of shed hair when applying water to my hair. The last time I had super long hair, I was faithfully keeping my hair blow dryed, in braids, and using hair grease. I love how my curls look with wash and go's but the breakage and shed hair is NOT it 😭

[@SheReaDelSol]

It really ain’t

[@ehoo75]

Wash and go results definitely depend on hydration levels. I am now a wash and go girl which actually has taken me back to the basics with less product and build up. I’m forever changed after 6 years natural.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad they work!

[@Razorempress]

Bruhh.. I relate to this video so much.

[@SheReaDelSol]

And your hair is practically to your ass lol

[@MsKelbel12]

YES my hair got messed up!!

[@memefree3101]

Once I started using the hooded dryer for my wash n gos I haven't looked back. (For me) setting the style reduces knots and unpredictable results. Don't have to touch my hair for a week. I understand that everyone doesn't have the same experience.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Hooded dryers didn't help, but I'm glad you found what works

[@_darrinsmith]

How you feel about wash n gos is how I feel about twist outs. During quarantine, I've been experimenting with twist outs, and my scalp hasn't been this swore since I was a kid with my mom trying to force a rat-tailed comb through my hair. If it wasn't for wash n gos I would've shaved my head bald a long time ago

[@SheReaDelSol]

Do what works dear

[@tbev58]

Darrin how tight are you doing your twist outs that your scalp is sore? Lol

[@_darrinsmith]

@@tbev58 It wasn't the installation it was having my hair out!

[@Alise254]

So your scalp hurts when your hair is out for twist outs but not wash n gos?

[@laurenlocd3180]

@@tbev58 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I said the same thing lmao your hair is little in a curly fro lol

[@jenniferharding-williams1937]

My single strand fairy knots turn into three and 4 strand knots.

[@SheReaDelSol]

GIRL!

[@jenniferharding-williams1937]

@@SheReaDelSol Every time

[@MMFtoo]

You preaching

[@yolly1746]

Same

[@ThEEnlightenFemme]

Girl, been waiting for this one. I Stopped doing wash and go's 2 years ago because of the damage it did to my hair. I have been wearing my hair in twist and I no longer have single strand knots, long detangling sessions or the need to constantly re-moisture and my hair is thriving.

[@SheReaDelSol]

ayeeeee

[@gorgeousprincess332]

Hi. What size are your twists?

[@ThEEnlightenFemme]

@@gorgeousprincess332 medium, I do about 40-50 each week

[@angel_arabella]

I was been doing WNG since 2016 every week and my hair was thriving but once it got to slightly below my shoulders the knots were crazy and my hair just was not staying moisturized long anymore. I thought it was just normal, but I just went back to twist outs since the quarantine and my hair is staying moisturized and almost no knots. I love my WNG results but I will definitely stick with twist outs for a while to evaluate what’s bettter for my hair at this length. My hair is very coily. Thanks for this video I know I’m not alone.

[@SheReaDelSol]

You’re definitely not

[@aanderson1037]

Thanks for sharing your viewpoint with us. Everyone has to find what works for them and your advice may be very helpful. I’m 4A and my daughter is 4B...we both do wash and go’s and we are both low porosity. I don’t experience single strand knots but she does. Just in case anyone wants to still wear a wash n go but not deal with SSKs I would suggest banding the hair. I do this for her hair and it helps tremendously.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Thanks for the insight

[@Hollywould94]

Twist outs and braid outs give me single strand knots. I grew my hair to waist length on wash n gos. I'm 3c/4a

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad they work for you. This video isn’t to convince you to stop

[@TizhaB33zdatfreak]

I have to agree, when I washed and go on my short hair my hair grew alot but when I started to do twist outs, I noticed I'm getting knots

[@Ravenpriestess]

You remind me of Kelli from "Insecure". Gorgeous hair and skin! Wash n go doesn't work well with my type 4 high porosity tightly coiled hair. I keep my hair in twists and my hair thrives.

[@mzartdesigns]

No hate to this video but I wish hair vloggers would stop titling their videos “TYPE 4 HAIR CAN’T DO WASH AND GO’s.” Just because YOUR hair that happens to be type 4 has issues with wash and go’s doesn’t mean ALL naturals with type 4 hair can’t do them. It’s a blanket statement that scares type 4 naturals from even trying them. Videos like these discouraged me from doing them after a few failed attempts until I actually found youtubers with 4b/4C hair do it successfully. After trying their techniques as well as learn about moisture training and figuring out what works for my hair, my wash and go’s have been coming out great and last for days, it stays hydrated much longer than when I do twist outs and no significant tangles/single strand knots. KZbinrs really need to work on their titles to address their particular hair concerns that might not be the case for every single natural. Just my 4C two cents...

[@simplysimone1221]

I’m so glad someone else is experiencing my issues with wash and go’s. I thought I was the only one. Lol this video makes me feel better and I will proudly stick to twist outs/braid outs! Love your hair and your videos 👏🏾

[@SheReaDelSol]

We’re in it together

[@NewWaveAfros]

It depends on the type of hair you have, the detangling methods you use, how you apply products, etc... For type 4 hair, you need to detangle thoroughly each wash day, and keep the hair detangled using a product with a lot of hold when styling, and apply it from root to tip. Kinky curly curling custard ain't going to cut it for a 7 day wash-n-go. But i agree with you, the wash-n-go isn't beginner friendly and 95% of people will probably retain more length with twist-outs as there is less that can go wrong, but if you can consistenly wash your hair every 5-7 days and have a solid routine, then it can work.

[@TriniGirlNatural]

Well said minus the kinky curly comment. I prefer to use a moisturizing custard with hold than eco styler that has more hold but leaves hair drier

[@SheReaDelSol]

I definitely know wash n gos can work, but they don't work for me

[@eudoh21]

What is a gel you would recommend

[@Icyjessy1]

Not everyone has this much time for their hair when there are so many protective styles.I'm a med student and ain't nobody got time for this

[@NewWaveAfros]

@@TriniGirlNatural I know for my hair i could never get 7 days out of kinky curly, maybe like 2-3 days. I find that Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic is a more effective product but again everyone's hair is different

[@soraya.e5482]

14:06 you never had to do the youtube version of wash and go. you could literally just wash and go. I never follow those extra thousand steps that the natural hair scam community made to make you spend your coin. But overall I do think type 4 hair can wash and go and thrive but they got stop following what type 3 women do because having dry hair mean frequently washing to combat dryness. Not no let gel sit in your hair for a week straight and somehow there will be no tangles from this. I see alot of type 4 women give up wash and go when their hair gets longer and its because they fail to change their techniques. Its not the hairs fault its just the lack of knowledge.

[@SheReaDelSol]

They don't work for me like I said

[@shvonneboudreaux]

As a licensed cosmetologist who does all kinds of textured hair I have to respectfully disagree. I will start by saying wear whatever style works best for your hair however to attribute loss of hair growth to just wash goes has me giving the side eye for a few reasons: when you overly manipulate your ends with braid outs, twist outs etc you can actually do more damage to your ends believe it or not. Now does that mean that hair won’t grow? Not at all because wear and tear will happen naturally anyway, however it makes me sad to see things like this because you have a platform and many people who don’t know a thing about hair look to you influencers for guidance only for you to put out unfounded things, and instead of letting people know that hair isn’t one size fits all, you put someone else’s hair into a box. While good information is given all novice people are going to get from this is my hair won’t grow unless it’s in twists. Not knowing anything about true hydration and what it even takes to do so at home. But y’all live ya best life....🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@yellowpaper3521]

So how do you get true hydration?

[@shvonneboudreaux]

Yellow Paper Deep Moisture- Happens when moisture breaks it way through the surface Example: Hair had tons of build up and finally got moisture to get through the hair cuticle. Penetrating Moisture- Happens when moisture fully goes into the hair shaft Example: When deep conditioning using heat or steam to fully get into the hair shaft Sealing Moisture- Happens when you trap moisture into the hair Example: After using leave in conditioners and styling products using a slow oxidizing oil to trap moisture into the hair. Absorption Vs. Adsorption When understanding moisture you must also understand how your hair gets and stays moisturized. For this there are 2 different spectrums, you have absorption and adsorption. Absorption- the process of when a substance passes into the hair and completely dissolves throughout. Adsorption- the process when the atoms or molecules are attracted to and adhere to the surface of the hair. Adsorption break down With adsorption this is all done on a molecular level because molecules like water (H2O) have distinct polarity due to the oxygen atoms being much more electronegative than the hydrogen atoms. The mildly negative oxygen atoms is attracted to the mildly positive hydrogen atoms in other water molecule, and they move close to one another to form a bridge known as a hydrogen bond. Humectant molecules have polar hydroxyl groups (-OH) that also favor hydrogen bonding. When applied to the hair in a styling or conditioning product they can attract water from the environment around them and bring it into close contact with the hair. Summary: You have to have ingredients that attract water (hydration to the hair) Humectants are what keep your hair moisturized Humectant- Ingredients that promote moisture retention within products. Many times the humectant in a product is what we look for to be “moisturizing” however a few things play a factor in what will actually be moisturizing enough for the hair. As previously spoken about porosity is one of the most important hair traits especially when it comes to making sure the hair is moisturized. So some products and ingredients may not work for certain types of hair based upon the type of moisture it needs. Whether it’s deep moisture, penetrating moisture or sealing moisture. Different moisture requirements change for different types of hair. Texture is another part because some textures may need a product that is heavier than others. My hair is coarse the heavy buttered leave in I use on my hair won’t work for someone with fine wavy hair. Just like her products may not give my coarse low porosity hair enough moisture. Climate is the last determining factor for moisture and ingredients because in some high humidity areas you will need products with silicone if you want your hair to last. Often times people who live in the south or very high humidity areas can’t use things like Glycerin high up on the ingredients list because it will make their hair feel rough and dry to the touch. In high humidity conditions humectants may attract to much water into the hair from a wet environment. This can cause the hair shaft to swell and the cuticle to become raised and ruffled. This causes frizz and when hair is overly porous (Higher porosity) with this over use of certain humectants without protein to balance can cause: Loss of elasticity, Frizz, dryness and possibly damage.

[@Muchloviess]

I love this comment. My favorite one❤️👍🏾👏🏾

[@gettat5832]

Omg I wish I seen this comment sooner!!! Twist outs have ruined my hair😫😫😫😫 breakage and split ends I’m currently wash n going lol back to health

[@twheeldeal]

Same! I have to use wash and go's to prevent breakage because it is less manipulation on my hair. And I have type 4 hair! My hair stays more moisturized. I get the best results using Miche and Kinky Curly products to achieve a great wash and go. Everyone is different... 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

I grew by kinky curly hair from TWA to WL using 2-strand twists and my go to wash and go. I will NEVER give up my wash and go!

[@SheReaDelSol]

And you shouldn’t!

[@taylorashford2728]

Some people get breakage from twist outs and some people get breakage from wash n gos. To each their own. I know for me my hair thrives from either or as long as I don’t have my hands in it 24/7 and knowing with what products work for me.💕

[@farrahleconte3865]

I can not thank you enough for doing this video. Although, I have type 3B/3C, I noticed that my hair health has changed since I started doing wash n go straight for 2 years. I used to have waist length hair but after continuous "search and destroy missions" that is no longer the case. You've been the mirror I needed to go back to my pippy long stocking braids. It's hard bc on the outside, everyone thinks my curls are popping 😥I'll leave the wash n go for special occasions from now on! Thanks boo😘

[@SheReaDelSol]

You’re so welcome hon

[@curlscurls5439]

Wash & go’s do not work for me either. I’ve been natural for 2 years and I thought something was wrong with me when I see that other ppl are able to do it. I do not see extreme hair growth when I do wash and go’s. I feel you sis 🙏🏽

[@SheReaDelSol]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@evrytingkriss]

Finally we get the video!!!! I couldn't be late for this at all!

[@SheReaDelSol]

I knowwww

[@Tinahgirl83]

I get ALL the SSKs regardless of how I wear my hair. It’s always been like that. I’ve been doing exclusively wash and gos now, because I have health issues and no energy for twistouts/braidouts. 😩

[@SheReaDelSol]

Tinahgirl83 I understand

[@amberdasilva124]

I’m the complete opposite. I swore by twist outs but I was experiencing breakage like crazy. Back then my wash n go attempts failed because of prep, product choice for my hair, technique and maintenance throughout the week. When you master a WNG routine trust, it is where it’s at! I get so little breakage if any at all since I switched and idk why I didn’t figure it out before, btw, my current styler (texture ID style cream) is paired with a jelly (right now a little Camille Rose jelly and the combo rn is LIT!) because I don’t rock with excessive crunch anymore and I don’t use a lot of product at all. I really think it was Eco and not spritzing daily that made my past WNG a flop. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jillian320]

Whewww I’m glad somebody said it! The same thing would happen to me on wash days 😩!!! I was losing wayyyy too much hair.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Right!!

[@karehijo]

Yeah, you gotta do what works for you. It’s so amazing how diverse natural hair is. What works for one, is definitely not necessarily good for another.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Exactly!

[@lipstickfaith]

Ion mess with wash and gos either sis 🤷🏽‍♀️…and for the same reasons lol.

[@briannayevonne]

I agree !!! Wash and go’s make unnecessary tangles and gels and super drying !! My hair is too kinky for that mess !

[@kiara8586]

It was definitely the gel, since gels tend to dry out our hair and our ends are already dry compared to the rest of our hair. I did wash n gos back to back because it was easy and quick for me and that was the main thing I noticed. I had thin ends, super duper tangles every wash day, super dry hair, product build up, etc etc. So I stopped for a few months and kept my hair in a bun and it flourished. I ended up doing a wash n go this week. I missed them but knowing what I know now, I wont do them often.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Oh I definitely miss them too but I got goals

[@esmirnadominguez1224]

Love this video! years ago I used straighten my hair every week because it was easier. I started doing wash and go's and found i had to get trims more frequently because of all the single strand knots. For over a year my hair only grows to shoulder length( stretched out), and I prefer health over length. I have 3B/3C hair with high porosity, and it does what ever it wants when I do wash and go, and I'm over it haha. I'm going to try this thank YOU for the tips.

[@SheReaDelSol]

you are welcome!

[@juliannabelle2705]

Wash n goes was my go to style when I big chopped. I had abt 1 to 3 inches of hair. I loved it but after abt 2 to 3 years into my journey. ..the single strand knots was taking over. I wasn't doing the search n destroy method. Everytime I felt dem...I was cutting my hair. Last year alone I cut abt 8 inches off. I've learn my lesson, wash n goes only occasionally n it needs to be stretched. I'm basically protective styling most of the time n my hair is flourishing. Love ur content. Love from Guyana.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Love from the VI!

[@vee3133]

I've tried them. I wanted to like them but I didn't like how it looked when it dried, plus the tangles

[@SheReaDelSol]

I love them, but it's a no

[@vee3133]

@@SheReaDelSol yea I love the way my curls look wet but dried no

[@Kuwkay]

Blow drying helps with that

[@miaalexander1703]

Facts yall!!! I love my hair but its true which is why I don't do them either! Wash n gos also dry your hair out faster and I retain more moisture from braid/twist outs and banding my hair!♡♡♡ Thanks honey great video!

[@SheReaDelSol]

TFW!

[@CNJL1]

Wash n gos are my favorite but I used to think that it was styling that caused the lack of length retention so I switched to braid outs in an effort to hang on to length. The braid outs didn’t help. Then I learned that it was the product choice, most notably leave in conditioners with lots of oils, that affected my wash n gos and my length retention. So now I just use one botanical gel by itself for my wash n gos and I am finally seeing length retention and don’t have to waste time braiding my hair and waiting for it to dry. If you have issues with dryness I’d say use less products on your hair to prevent buildup and redo your hair midweek until your hair can last a full week. If you hair never dries then use a diffuser or hood dryer to dry you hair.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad they work for you

[@CNJL1]

SheRea DelSol thank you!

[@jeann.1025]

This is such a good personal video. I agree/can relate to everything you said. Makes sense. My hair goes through the same issues. I am currently switching to more stretched styles as well. I'm limiting my wash and go's to once or twice a month.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Thanks for watching hon

[@lobi5104]

I have always known that a wash and go would never work on my tangle-prone 4c hair. I have never even attempted to try to ever even...

[@SheReaDelSol]

I wish they worked for me

[@olivian.matthew2155]

The glow up in this video is everything! Girl I feel you on that, I haven't mastered wash n gos and when i attempted them they had me looking crazy so I aint got time for the failed wngs. My hair gets so dry and shrunken, if it failed I cant even put it in a puff, its too thick for that. I feel lk I get ssk's out the wazoo with twists and braids but maybe it would be 1000x worse if I did wash n gos. I cant imagine that nightmare but maybe ill be crazy enough to try once I master my routine regimen...TFS!

[@SheReaDelSol]

I'm good on them forever

[@TheMsOShow]

Agree with you on this. I just recently started wearing my natural hair so I have been playing around with both, the wash and go and twist out and when I would do the wash and go babbbyyyy I agree, I would get a good one and then it would look a mess the next day so I would end up having to redo it the next day and then I would have so much product buildup. You are right, you have to make sure to get the mixture of water, crème, gel just right or you will be looking crazy. My twist outs are life for me and so easy. I also love how I feel that I can make sure my hair is moisturized and oiled, with the wash and go all I felt was sticky, product buildup and sometimes the white casting from the gel. I am so a twist out girl for sure.

[@Anniemae1970]

Wash and go's ruined my hair (3C/4A high porosity) too. Big chopped again last year. After I wash my hair I never apply water again. After washing I dry my hair 80/90% with a hair dryer, apply hair grease, twist and leave. Next day I apply gel neat, let it dry then apply moisturiser. I'll rotate the products as my hair needs. My hair has never been softer and I wear my hear out all the time. Sheesh I lost so much hair doing wash and go's because my hair was always dry from too much water. I'm glad I finally worked it out and now my hair is thriving. People get to know your hair and listen to what it wants because it will tell you.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Happy for you!

[@christainyancy54]

Yes I agree for my hair also. Wash n go was giving me too many fairy knots which in turn was causing a lot of split and dead ends so I kind of chilled out on it

[@SheReaDelSol]

I had to!

[@blkbry-yg4gd]

Nice video sis, you got me rethinking some stuff, because I deal with a lot of single strand knots.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad I could help

[@monicaDD]

I’ve been natural 8 years and I’ve only done 2 WNGs. They take longer than a twist style and the results don’t last as long

[@SheReaDelSol]

I totally get it

[@rbrown8512]

I disagree.. I have type 4 hair and it thrives and retains length with wash n gos. Twist out are not for me and they damage the ends of my hair. Since I went to wash n gos & perm rods sets my hair is always poppin, growing, and my ends are not problems anymore. But everybody’s hair is different therefore we should find what works for us individually.

[@DeniseAdore]

I’ve definitely been waiting on this video 😉 you definitely made some valid points that make hella sense. Thank you 👍🏼

[@SheReaDelSol]

Thanks for watching girl

[@iloveyouJDS]

Thank you for stating your opinion in this video, but not pushing it on us! I have noticed that some KZbinrs speak in absolutes! As if their opinion is the end all, and be all. as a cosmetologist myself… I say do what works for you, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it but if it’s Broke… Time to rethink

[@SheReaDelSol]

Absolutely

[@goddesstara4949]

I completely understand what you are saying and I strongly agree. For me, on my fine kinky 3c 4a very coily high shrinkage hair wash and gos are a no-no.

[@SheReaDelSol]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kamoss1991]

My hair loves wash n go, If you are a person who cowashes then of course you will experience product build up. Due to so much gel you definitely need to shampoo.

[@SheReaDelSol]

I do shampoo. And by product buildup I’m referring to the amount of products I have to add to achieve the look.

[@Amanda-is9vu]

Yesss. What the girls have been waiting for!🙌🏾

[@SheReaDelSol]

Ayeeee

[@BellaFontella]

Your last comments are very true. (Everything you said was true for me!) I think having varying textures and curl patterns on your head definitely have something to do with it. Seems like people with more uniform curls have consistent results and success. Maybe less tangling? But yes.. that gel will not work rights with the knots. Low porosity, build up- even more complication. I know I have your texture and wash and go’s are now a once in a while thing! Thank you lady!

[@NikkiWiley]

Girl, I let my wash n go go for 5 days and hated myself on wash day, it was so tangled I thought I was gonna have to chop it all off! Never again! Twist outs and braid outs from here on out 😁

[@SheReaDelSol]

Wishing you the best!

[@Unknown2Yoo]

Like a lot of people in the comments, I've been able to keep length with wash and gos. The key is a good healthy gel that molds the hair, especially the ends, to prevent tangles and therefore breakage. Also, heavy gels stretch the hair. That being said, braid outs are great for length! No knots, stays moisturized, and very versatile styles. Just takes too much time for me. They were great when I was transitioning, but now that I'm fully natural, wash and gos have been healthiest for me, especially once I found a healthy gel.

[@bu2fulsoul]

what gel do you use?

[@Unknown2Yoo]

@@bu2fulsoul I make big batches of flaxseed gel, then freeze it in silicon muffin molds. When I'm ready to use it, I take "muffin", let it melt, then I add a bit of my favorite oil, essential oils, aloe vera gel, and xantham gum. 👍

[@theebestlyfe]

Loved all the detailed information. My fine thin 4a hair doesn’t get growth retention unless it’s stretched and oiled

[@SheReaDelSol]

I've heard you say that a lot over the years

[@fallenwing25]

I just started to do wash and gos on my short, fine, low density, color treated hair. I learned that my wash and go looks best when I use a shampoo and not a cowash. I learned to not use a leave in cause it affects the hold of the gel/custard unless it's made to go in a system, like kinky curly knot today and custard. I also just learned to let it evolve on it's own. Fluffy and and etc would break the cast and cause frizz. 🤗

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad they work for you

[@p.w.2799]

Honestly, I almost never agree with your videos, but you preaching in this one! My hair was at bra strap length or shorter for the longest. I cut out the wash and gos, industrial gels and wet buns and it changed everything. The single strand knots were basically gone. I didn’t need to clarify as often bc I was using creams and not cheap heavy gels. I could appreciate co washing more. And now my hair is FINALLY growing. I know people hate blanket statements and wanna holler about “everyone’s hair is different 🥴” but you’re speaking facts and this is the quickest way to growth for fine, low porosity, kinky curls.

[@SheReaDelSol]

So you the one be thumbing down, all my videos? Jk. Glad we finally agree

[@keamber.vaughn]

Idk why but my hair grows and retains length better with wash n gos and straightening my hair (every 2 weeks during my straightening season). I get less breakage. Less single strand knots. Twist outs, braid outs, and even having twists or braids/French braids in my hair causes breakage. I also get a LOT of breakage if I try to do protective styles. Wash n gos freeze my hair in place to prevent a lot of tangling. And straightening of course helps prevent SSKs too for me. My hair is about 12 inches long. 8 in the crown. I have fine-medium strands, cotton like texture, 4b curls with some 3c-4a mixed in. My ends thin out with twist outs and braid outs.

[@JoyDejaKing]

I know I’ve said this before but I love her hair like this.😍😍 I wish she would do a video showing how she does this style.

[@nadie1mayascuz]

Ask her

[@SheReaDelSol]

Girl it's just a raggedy puff lol

[@JoyDejaKing]

SheRea DelSol You said that last time when I mentioned how much I love your puff. Ain’t nothing changed. I still want to see the video😂😂

[@PINKDiva88]

It's more thank likely an old twist or braid out that she put into a puff. I've worn my hair like hers in the video plenty of times, after my twist out's got a little old. Depending on what products I use my twist outs can and have come out looking like wash n go's. Especially if I'm styling on damp hair with a thick cream ex: the old shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie. That was bae! That product gave me gel like results with out the crunch and dryness.

[@mylover599yes]

Wash and gos are not convenient, easy or quick no matter what hair type you have but especially not type 4, or low porosity. I think our type of hair looks best with braids outs and twist outs anyway 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SheReaDelSol]

I love my natural curls but the ssks Are out of control

[@tabithaharden1865]

So when I was newly natural and heard the term "wash and go" I literally thought it was wash and go...why my hair was looking like a helmet. Ha!

[@TheNenaBrown]

@@tabithaharden1865 helmet 😂😂😂

[@tabithaharden1865]

@@TheNenaBrown yes girl a whole helmet...I was like neva again...then when I find out how to do a true wash and go...my hair was super tangled...I just couldn't even be bothered with trying again.

[@millieroman2017]

@Wambui, Not true. I have a mix of 3A to 4A hair, and find wash and goes to be the most convinient thing to do, and quicker than braid outs and twists. I take about 50 minutes from washing to styling with a gel or cream. It can last me between 4 to 7 days, depending on how frizzy my hair gets sometimes if i'm just chilling at home during quarentine. And i don't pineapple my hair to sleep.

[@curlynella1011]

It definitely think it depends on how a person handles their hair and what they feel works because my first year of doing wash and goes, my hair was gaining length noticeably just by simply looking at it after a few weeks. Even I said my hair was getting longer. I stopped doing wash and goes because I don't like doing it where I'm at in the winter and started doing twist outs and very rare occasional braids outs. I noticed after taking my twists out that my hair was knotting and drying out once taking it out and I wash and deep condition once a week faithfully. I started having to trim more often I usual try and make the 3 month mark and I was doing it like every few weeks 🤯 Then I remembered that wash and gos work for me. I then realized I used to use a specific gel that was eco styler or wetline and I went to get that and there goes bomb hair again. Now my hair is thriving. It's just now I'm trying to do different styles with it and not just a basic hanging down style.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad wash n Gos work for you hon!

[@MsNinoNani]

I’m a type 4 with low porosity and no matter how thick or thin I section my hair, my twist outs seem to dread up and I get a million knots and pull out sooo much hair trying to unravel the mess. Every single time I do it, I think “oh yea, I remember why I never do this crap”. Wash n Gos have helped my hair flourish and my hair grows so quickly. My hair told me when it was time to switch to mainly wash n gos. My hair stylist always comments on how much thicker and longer my hair is during my 3 month trims. A lot of the issues mentioned in this video have solutions. (Clarifying shampoos, easy anti-breakage treatments, using products that DON’T flake b/c not all do, etc.) Sorry this isn’t working for some, but it’s definitely not a problem for all. Gotta listen to and do what works for YOUR hair.

[@maryapatterson]

I believe wash n gos are a hangover from the coily pom! The silk press is hangover from the relaxer.

[@brandyl3457]

Inhabe type 4 hair and I love wash n go's. Thats the only style i do. My hair does great with them.

[@JJamiah]

You must’ve been doing yours wrong. Or not listening to what your hair wanted! My wash and gos are just fine!

[@dontgettocomfortable]

i have type 4b hair, & my hair thrives off of wash & go’s. in my opinion it all boils down to the technique.. it took me a while to figure out the right products & technique… but i notice my hair loves a heavy gel like wettline xtreme gel & the shingling method helps prevent my hair from tangling. to each is own.

[@kutekuddlyshawn]

This is true for me....my hair grew so much more with no wash and gos. Plus I have different textures so it never looks right to me

[@SheReaDelSol]

Those things jacked my hair up

[@mrsnelson8046]

I actually like twist out and braid outs but it’s a hit or miss for me. And I have two kids so I need a style to last at least a week and wash n go will last for me until next wash day. I’m a lazy natural also.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Gotta do what works hon!

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris9623]

Hey SheRea💟I’m loving the Afro puff. Got to consider the diet. I believe a lot happens internally more than externally.

[@SheReaDelSol]

My hair is fine when I don’t do wash n Gos lol

[@PINKDiva88]

What does diet have to do with gels drying out her hair? I'm confused. What's the correlation between the two? The issues she has is the gel zapping the moisture out of her hair. Which then causes her fine strands to curl up and rub against each. Or thin out and break off. If someone has a fine hair strands that are prone to dryness, wash n go's would work against them (Especially if they have a hard time retaining moisture. Not matter what) Due to the gel sucking the moisture out their hair. If they use a gel that's moisturizing they'd have better luck. But zero hold and their hair wouldn't last for the week. Which would cause them to have to manipulate their hair more than usual. Which would lead to breakage and no length retention.

[@charmander466]

I've done more wash and gos lately...and now I have more knots. Like knnooottsss. I know my error now.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Yup; my knots were insane

[@rhondadenis3469]

Girl I find that I have to rotate between wash and goes and twist outs. I’m too lazy to twist every wash day.

[@HeadfulofHair]

OMG, my hair HATES wash n go's and I'm sooooo happy to see I'm not the only one.

[@Jade7159-]

Thank you! My hair was dry af. I did do wash and gos as well. Now I know why it was dry. My hair was tangled. When you explained about the hair rubbing against itself was eye opening. Oh and the single strand knots! Lord have mercy. I just got my ends trimmed because I knew something was wrong and I didnt know why. Thanks again.

[@SheReaDelSol]

You are so welcome!

[@hey.karmen]

GIRL I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS 😩! I've been natural for almost 2 yrs (I was hanging on to my sad relaxed ends when my new growth was touching my nosssse 😥) and wash and goes were my go to very rarely did I do twist outs. My hair grew quite a bit but I feel like recently I hit a plateau and the FAIRY KNOTS girl I almost got too scissor happy at 3 in the morning worrying about the knots and split ends!

[@SheReaDelSol]

I feel this

[@kdsosassy1879]

All of this is the truth! Been doing wash n gos for 5 years-love them, but they changed my hair tremendously. The knots, the dryness that came about...I couldn’t even part my hair after awhile. The curls disappeared. It’s dull. Now I’m struggling with how to wear my hair because I prefer them over anything 🥴

[@SheReaDelSol]

There’s definitely pros and cons. A nice trim on the ends will help

[@KimLarae366]

I also believe that type 4 hair and wash n go were not meant to be for more than two day. Anthony Dickey from Hair Rules says to wet your hair and condition it every day to prevent damage to type 4 hair.

[@SheReaDelSol]

and who got time for that

[@vee3133]

@@SheReaDelSol 😂😂😂

[@vee3133]

I'm gonna try something similar. In the summer I plan on co-washing every other day with cheap conditioners and shampoo/deep condition every 7-10 days. Ive done it briefly in the past and I liked it.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Again, who got time for that, but let Me know how it goes

[@vee3133]

@@SheReaDelSol lol. I will

[@Tisha948]

Ugh girl I def feel you! Wash n gos are the only thing that I have mastered bc my braid/twist outs are trash but it can be hit or miss and it def takes a long time to do just for it to look like a wash n no😩😂I def need to upgrade my style

[@SheReaDelSol]

Natural hair can be a pain overall

[@Tisha948]

SheRea DelSol isn’t that the truth 😩! But I definitely agree with what you stated! Wash n gos are cute but our hair cant handle it every week

[@SheReaDelSol]

Tisha Clarke at least mine can’t

[@misspretty2861]

girl u aint never lie...i find myself having to cut out knots and sh×÷ ...i was like bruuhhhhh😩

[@SheReaDelSol]

yupppppp

[@lifeonabudget8513]

My hair hates over-manipulation. The less i do to it, the better my hair looks. I only do wash n' gos. Glad your hair is thriving now!

[@SheReaDelSol]

glad that works for you

[@Ikea9292101]

This video was so interesting to watch. Simply because we have very similar textures and we think completely opposite. I have 4a kinky curly low porosity hair and I LOVE wash and go’s. I primarily do wash and gos honestly and the longest I grew my hair was right above my butt. I always applied my leave ins in the shower on soaking wet hair while it was in 4 sections then styled. I did have the single knot issue sometimes but I realized that was because I wasn’t trimming my hair. So now I get trims every 3-4 months and I now never deal with single stand knots. I don’t do stretches styles often but I told myself I will experiment more with different styles.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Are your strands fine? I find that finer strands deal with knotting issues more

[@Ikea9292101]

SheRea DelSol I have medium strands honestly not to course not fine either

[@natojirmbeauty]

I dont wash n go either my ends mash up bad when I do

[@SheReaDelSol]

Soooo bad

[@natojirmbeauty]

@@SheReaDelSol yep not worth it

[@brownsugar15068]

I washed and goed all summer and I literally have to start all over with my hair. I have so many single strand knots and split ends from the wash n gos it’s a major set back

[@SheReaDelSol]

I’ve been there!

[@kittothekat427]

I can’t wash in go because I have thin strands. And I think it gets boring .. people really like to over due it and then wonder why they aren’t retaining length

[@SoAyanna]

Ive seen some ladies with beautiful Wash and Go’s with type 4 hair, I think it depends on the products and health of the hair! I have type 3 hair and I love my Wash and Go’s, however, some type 3’s just dont be it! Lol! Depends on the preference I guess! 🤗

[@SheReaDelSol]

Like I said, everyone's hair is different

[@Twzzlers]

It's not that it doesn't look good, it just causes hella knots

[@nylala734]

I don’t think she was saying type 4 wash and go’s aren’t beautiful (like OBVS her wash and gos in the video killed the game), I think she was primarily saying they’re a style that jeopardizes the health of hair that shrinks up to the scalp due to the manipulation they require and single stand knots they harkin.

[@adriennetamia5645]

You gotta train your hair to get moisture

[@KH-xx1rg]

I have 3c/4a hair. I definitely prefer twist outs/braid outs. Whenever I do a wash n go, my hair gets super tangled.

[@SheReaDelSol]

I feel that

[@karynbrooks9920]

You can achieve growth with wash n gos if you are willing to purchase quality products. If you are using drug store quality products then I agree with you. You also have to be consistent with your hair care.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Products aside, it depends on your hair

[@Listen2me400]

My go-to style is wash and goes. Finding the proper moisture technique is the trick, but everyone’s hair is different, genetics play a large part in what your hair is capable of doing or withstanding. I’ve been natural 3 years. I’ve cut my hair twice in 3 years one for style one because I didn’t know what I was doing and not gettin regular trims. I got it together now. It took 3 years to perfect it, trial and error tricks and tips, but paying attention to what works for you is the key. I love my kinky, coily curls.💕

[@SheReaDelSol]

Glad they work for you!

[@maryapatterson]

This is a topic not discussed enough! Wash n gos don't suit my hair because A) Its too fine B) I have a mixture of hair types C) My hair is thirsty D) My hair is not too keen on layers of hair product overload E) It just doesn't suit me,im just too scalpy! F) My hair is too fluffy I would love to see more youtubers demonstrate that a wash n go doesn't work for them either. When you start on your journey, you automatically assume that you too will rock one! Then when it doesn't work out, you assume its the products, so you end up testing and trialing just generally wasting your time, energy and money. Its like nobody has been brave enough to say, actually this style might not work out for you. You can't have everything! Everything is not necessarily for you!😉❤🤗

[@SheReaDelSol]

It’s really those knots especially. So not worth it

[@ilovemycamaro115]

Who told you that wash n gos are detrimental to type 4 ????

[@iamme7664]

Who told you you needed so much product and manipulation to make your hair look a certain way? Why don’t you just wear it in its natural shrunken state?

[@clew5010]

I have been WAITING on this video!!!!!!!!! Yaayyy!!!!

[@SheReaDelSol]

I had to make sure lol

[@clew5010]

SheRea DelSol 😂

[@Tanya-rr8gz]

You just summed up my last 6 years!!!! I digress 😍💕🥰❤️

[@SheReaDelSol]

😩😩😩

[@bjmorgan3092]

I agree with everything you said. I have experienced it all. I am a twist out girl now. I love the look of the w&g but my hair never feel as go with a w&g compared to my twist out and for me it is way more work.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Thanks for watching

[@specialkd5365]

That is definitely me for the shrinkage, that's why I can't do a wash and go. Maybe when my hair gets longer, I will do it occasionally.

[@SheReaDelSol]

My twist outs shrink to the high heavens, I cannot be bothered

[@rynelic]

Ive gotten so good with my twist outs, i be done in about an hour. Wash and gos are so difficult for me because my curls are very inconsistent (i have a mix of type 3 and type 4 hair) and it takes half of the day for me to do. My hair is the longest and healthiest its ever been in my 6 years of being natural because i do twist outs and use the right products for moisture. ✅

[@SheReaDelSol]

i agree

[@ruthdeme5021]

Well my hair is 4b, anyways after i wash my hair it does not have curls it is not straight either it's just wavy and like the back of my hair is really curly.It gets tangeled and it is really frustrating.

[@SheReaDelSol]

Ruth Dame how do you manage your hair?