UPDATED wash day routine! best products + techniques for curl definition, volume AND shine!

this is my MOST REQUESTED video lately!! you asked, so I answered :) here's my current wash day routine updated with my latest holy grail products and BEST techniques for achieving a perfect balance between curl definition and volume! I'm sharing so you can start getting your best wash and go's yet!!
for reference, my hair is 3c/4a. #type3hair #type4hair #washandgo #washdayroutine #naturalhair regimen
hope you enjoy, xo
p r o d u c t s m e n t i o n e d
as I am coconut cowash: amzn.to/34Hu1Nw
shea moisture power greens shampoo: amzn.to/3mB4FXV
curlsmith double cream deep quencher: go.magik.ly/ml/11tkz/
briogeo don’t despair repair mask: bit.ly/3kVjnbv
maui moisture awapuhi conditioner (mixed with water for spray): amzn.to/37ZLzGO
maui moisture shea butter combing cream: amzn.to/2EU2EG2
shea moisture curl mousse: amzn.to/3n3KuTy
ouidad heat & humidity gel: amzn.to/34kEmxv
ouidad heat & humidity strong hold gel: amzn.to/3iwmCVi
camille rose curl maker: amzn.to/3jIdLAl
briogeo scalp serum: bit.ly/3jJxU94
w a t c h n e x t
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transforming into VELMA for halloween!: • transforming into VELM...
90s vibes fall makeup tutorial: • 90s vibes fall makeup ...
trying a new hair color with the curlsmith hair makeup: • trying a NEW HAIR COLO...
VLOG | my birthday photoshoot behind the scenes & giveaway: • VLOG | my 26th birthda...
how to maintain HEALTHY COLORED hair! | curly girl friendly: • how to maintain HEALTH...
fall fashion favorites try on haul!: • fall fashion favorites...
how to find the right natural hair salon for YOU: • how to find the right ...
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[@wesfin]

Styling 5:38: rinse (leave some deep conditioner in) 6:13: spray (mixed with awapuhi conditioner) 6:53: maui moisture shea butter combing cream (leave-in) 7:33: shea moisture curl mousse (curling cream) 8:23: ouidad heat and humidity gel (+strong hold gel) 10:54: camille rose curl maker

[@LilianOkibe]

My coil pattern is nothing like yours but I learn a lot from your videos. 😍😍😍😍

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

yaaaay i’m so glad! 💗

[@meliantepoole3285]

Each time i see ur hair i just die😅😍😍its absolutely gorgeous 🌸❤and ur so beautiful

[@justracheal1]

Length✅Definition✅Curls✅Makeup✅ Volume✅ Yep it’s the WHOLE video for me ❤️👑👑

[@anav.mattos1472]

Yaaass, I'm here for this LENGTH

[@alyssapatterson9379]

Your hair LITERALLY grew overnight! Must’ve been that Cayman water 😉

[@crystalrogers6730]

You are so motivational. Every-time i want to destroy my curls I turn to one of your vids for a reality check. We appreciate you!

[@missl6571]

Omg your curls are just gorgeous!

[@shari-leedavis1576]

Your hair just gives me lifeee Alyssa!

[@radiant__moon]

Ahhh your curls look sooo good!

[@JP-dc6fu]

Your hair is thriving, I love the transformation 😍

[@alexcampbell5173]

SO PRETTY!!!

[@dejarnettlee1429]

Curls are Popping, just Beautiful💜💕

[@BettyTraveler]

Thank you so much for this detailed video!!...so helpful.

[@julymartinez2706]

Super bomb wash and go 😍 love it !

[@WatchCiWork]

This lighting sis on pointttt the definition wooow 😍😍😍

[@LollyyG]

your curls are so pretty! I'm going to have to try these routine out!

[@naomy31]

Hey if you don’t like that crunchy cast you could just apply some oil after it has dried to break the cast.

[@MaiaSmith]

You’re so pretty 😍 your hair grew so fast !

[@nadiapaul3455]

One of the most beautiful curls ever!

[@destinylo_]

Amazing results 😍😍😍

[@kaylaowens1605]

Those results 👌🏾 and for day 1 hair too!! I don’t usually cocktail too many products but with results like this I may need to start trying that!

[@jojofilippa]

I need to try this routine! Thank youu😍

[@ttlicious]

I love your hair shape and curls. This hair color is so pretty

[@rmontesap]

Beautiful results

[@amirjay2044]

Love Love Love! Your videos are always so helpful! I have a tighter curl pattern but incorporating some of your tips have literally taken my curly hair routine do the next level! Thanks curl friend! Here’s to continued growth!! 💙💙💙

[@angeliaburrows1865]

Your hair is my goals

[@Hypehairmag]

Yessss!!! We love a good wash Day!!!

[@latitiastallings2869]

I learn a lot with your videos

[@sincerelyjamara]

I loveeeeee your curls so beautiful !

[@SimoneMonique]

Your hair is gorgeous OMG. I can’t wait till my hair gets your length 💕.

[@madelinetorres6813]

Beautiful Curls and glow shines like you🌟🥰

[@SincerelyLeshawn]

I love your hair!!!

[@annettesamuels-davis6957]

Gorgeous ❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing

[@angelicapugh483]

Wow! Hair soooo beautiful sis!

[@ashleighstephenson2649]

The definition! I need these products 😍

[@TuSexxyChula620]

Your hair is so long and beautiful..... will be trying this wash and go with the products you mentioned since my hair is similar to yours.

[@taradise8]

Very pretty *natural* hair!

[@jaylinebaez6644]

when the deep conditioner slipped I felt it in my heart

[@coraleevelazquez6832]

Lol yes me too

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

lmao SAME

[@denagustafson6070]

Same! Precious moisturizing magic down the drain!

[@ariaadam5863]

You and your curls are beautiful!

[@lonnielove8452]

Love your hair videos cuz I been ready to shave my whole head! 🤯🙆🏽‍♀️💇🏾‍♀️

[@cokothenatural3677]

Love itttt🗣🗣😍

[@c.taylor9374]

Luv the hair, I have similar texture. I will be trying the Maui products and Shea Moisture mousse. Thanks a bunch!!

[@bonation5082]

BTW You're hair looks so beautiful! 😍

[@sherryberrydc7744]

GORGEOUS - I have been following you for a while now and I can see a difference in my hair. Love all the styling products. I want to try mixing the briogeo and the curlsmith deep conditioner together. Thank you for sharing

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

yaaay i'm so glad!! you're gonna LOVE that combo!!

[@QuiCheri]

Wow very beautiful every step of the way! 😍😍

[@maiyamarcelin1937]

I’ve been waiting for this video.. your hair is so long ❤️ love your videos! Have you tried the mizhani mousse? I heard its really good

[@MaiaBrown]

Your hair has grown soo much within like 2 months!! 😳🥰

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

WILDDDD lol I can't keep up!!

[@dianeweekes7759]

Yes LOVE the curly hair it's beautiful and yes PEOPLE don't realize the white residue does go AWAY

[@HealThyLivingQueen]

OMG! FINALLLLY!!! I have found my hair twin lol

[@janetmugo1039]

Not going to lie, you've made me really wanna try and do a wash & go again. My previous results have always been weird and not flattering I always thought it was because of my length and head shape😂😂so I stopped doing them but I think you've given me hope. Love you 💖

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

do it!! 🥰

[@kimkillett4895]

I just subscribed! I want you to make those coins Sis. You deserve it! You are really good at what you do. Keep up the good work. GOD BLESS! ONE LOVE 💕

[@bri6520]

its the length for me

[@AlexasCurls]

I need to try the ouidad gels!

[@CaraDowneyeroticromanceauthor]

wow... Alyssa, your hair is growing so long... I love your final results they're amazing, I'm wondering if you'd do a collaboration with a type 4 curly girl? Thanks for posting!

[@dg6385]

I was wondering if you could try honeys handmade masks and deep conditioners, and I can’t believe how much your hair has grown

[@phumuzilendimande5982]

I have no hair. But i watch your videos anyway🤣❤️❤️

[@kawaiiimangas1771]

My heart love you 💕

[@ysauramendez8965]

Good morning my love 😘 💕 ♥ I love those produtcs I have the 4 line I have, trea tea, the clasic, jamaican Black castor oil, and the love one for me is pomegranate and passion frust growash. And I used only two produtcs the cowash end the leave in. from each line nothing else.

[@QuiCheri]

Just joined the curl squad! ☺️

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

welcome! (:

[@JaidaGrace]

so beautiful!

[@kathyminter6951]

Very nice!!

[@btl4life220]

Whenever I watch someone’s video when they’re in the shower washing their hair I’m always like ‘girl turn the water off your water bill got to be crazy’ lol I always shut mine off whenever I am conditioning or deep conditioning and finger detangling.

[@sandycheeks1069]

Some people live in the boondocks 😂

[@Soleaves7777]

In my opinion it’s just a little to much to turn it off and then turn it back on

[@Jazzerbean]

I guess I see this concern mostly from folks who have to pay for water by the droplet. She probably lives in an area where water and heat is included in her rent so there's not a huge concern (unless most folks are also worried about how much water we're wasting on the planet which is a whole other can of worms).

[@btl4life220]

@@Jazzerbean I live in California and we’re currently in a drought and I also am a bit of an environmentalist I guess. I don’t like wasting anything so regardless of whether I’m paying for it or someone else is I don’t like to waste things 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@bonation5082]

Praying for Cayman Islands. Hope the hurricane passes right over! 🤞🏽🙏🏾❣

[@olufumilayowiley9415]

Thank you

[@TerriTV]

Your hair 😍

[@JayHayes]

Such great quality!!! What camera do you use to film?

[@jazzyfresh192]

Love watching your videos!! Your hair is gorgeous. My curl pattern is not too far off from yours so this is most helpful. I’ve been natural for yearssss and feel I’ve slacked on my hair care. I deal with a bit of dandruff/psoriasis. I realized you barely mention oil expect at the end. Do you not need/like oils? Is the LOC method outdated? Appreciate it!

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

nope - i'm personally not a fan of oils in my hair!

[@natalyam1704]

I always try to focus on moisturizing my roots/ "bangs" a lot because they always lose definition when my hair dries

[@myndy2733]

Wow I will have to try this combo....I have all these products on hand! Your hair looks gorgeous.

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

sweeeet! hope you love the combo as much as I do :)

[@sonicmariodonkeykongzelda8466]

Liked. Hope you're doing well and staying safe.

[@stylezbyrobin5334]

Yesss

[@ruthdesousa7441]

You have beautiful hair

[@tyescheawest2962]

Pretty much all the products you use have coconut oil which makes my hair shed like crazy 😔 wish I could attain the same kind of moisture and definition without it. It’s definitely a struggle. Still, thank you for sharing yours tips!

[@charlenedrakes8060]

I love 💘 your gorgeous look and hair.. it is very similar to mine. I was curious to know what halloween hair color you used and washed out? Also, after you washed it out, do you have any highlights streaks in your hair or is it just natural.. if so, would you tell me 🙏..I really like the color it goes soo well with your complexion. The lighter color streaks throughout 👍 your hair...da 💣 just subscribed to your channel..loving your vibe, flawless ..

[@rosetime1650]

11 products!! Damn I wanted to cut down on my wash day lol I will be trying this because we are literally hair twins

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

lmao watch my latest video with briogeo - a two styler wash n go that is NOW my new favorite wash and go combo lol!

[@Prophetessgwb]

Beautiful

[@denagustafson6070]

Why am I just finding you now - years after I started my natural hair journey??

[@Listen2me400]

If only Ouidad would have a great sale.

[@mb5823]

Yes sis!!! You have to wait for Sephora to have a sale and it feels like Ouidad is only a part of their sales like once a year...

[@stag42000]

Your hair is always amazing, what I have start to notice with my hair getting longer is detangling. Can you recommend great conditioners with quite a bit of slip.... I do the cowash with asiam, it is taking longer to detangle, help!

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

girl yes, more hair = more tangles and that's completely normal! try detangling instead with deep conditioners - one of my faves is the bread beauty supply hair mask: bit.ly/3aZSCit. LOTS of slip

[@leila8701]

❤❤❤❤

[@ltsSoSusieWong]

I swear we have similar curls, but I’m so scared to use two gels and a foam. Your hair looks like everything tho 🥰

[@myty97]

When I first tried this out I was scared it'd be too much, but it honestly changed the game for my curl definition. I hardly have to refresh before my next wash day. Her method really works!

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

don't be scared, it's worth a try!

[@coilyloxs9696]

Trying Alikay naturals leave in, styling foam, & hold it styling gel. I have not decided what my topper will be I’m leaning towards Jane Carter’s curl cocktail. Only going straight Alikay with mousse and gel because I don’t have any other firm hold gel on hand gotta use what I have. I need to get a few more firm hold gels in my stash that work well with low porosity, fine, medium density strands. Any suggestions?

[@kinghill500]

Love the video keep up the good work your hair if she likes my Comment I goring to Cry

[@sd164]

Do you ever do a pre-poo? If so, what kind? and how often

[@crystalmorgan9118]

I put Vicks on my hair and water wash every morning

[@Clauds71]

😍

[@chadbugg3416]

Great video. How do you cut your hair? Do you do a Deva cut?. It's beautiful-Tammy

[@kearstenw3855]

Are you using the denman brush to define your curls? I saw you in another video where you used moose and the Denman brush. But I've never seen You use it with gel.

[@paris2115]

Absolutely LOVE the content BUT scalp washed once or twice a month ?? 👀 scalp is skin. We wouldn’t use body wash once or twice a month and apply lotion the rest of time would we?

[@lakeshalid9025]

Question... u mix the conditioner wit spray water...But the conditioner says rinse out.

[@kourtneyk3108]

Is there a list of the products that she used somewhere

[@kearstenw3855]

I know I saw you using the denman brush in another one of your videos. Have you stopped using it?

[@jasminereed7916]

What’s your night routine to maintain these curls?

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

I just wear it in a loose pineapple. check out my "a week with my hair" video for more deets!

[@DejanaeRay]

Hoowwwww do you get the camera NOT to fog up when filming in the shower????

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

Check out Design Essentials mouse. You'll be absolutely amazed at how easily it penetrates your hair. And the moisture and hold!!

[@trishdlvluver9665]

I agree but i stopped using it after a few uses because i discovered it actually has dimethicone in it..

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

@@trishdlvluver9665 I hear you. I shampoo once monthly so dimethicone is really great for smoothing and curling my long, super-thick hair.

[@shari-leedavis1576]

She has used that mousse. its in her "black owned products I love" video

[@robinslater106]

👍🏽❤️❤️🦋

[@Erudite48085]

How do u do your makeup (so well) with your wet hair in your face? How, without moving and disturbing the hair?😬

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

don't let the video fool you - it be a struggle lmao

[@memorizedvisions]

3:53 Taken before their time...RIP the conditioner that could...

[@kimc5321]

Do you ever deep condition under a dryer ?

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

no I don't have a drier but have been considering getting one!