WASH AND GO KING Spills All! Exclusive Anthony Dickey Interview

[@dynomitenash8970]

I've been team virgin hair since 1989. I've NEVER had anyone respond to my afro negatively and its fully gray now. First, because no one is allowed to speak to me in a disrespectful manner, especially if it has anything to do with who I am. Secondly, I'm quick to tell folks to mind their own business when it comes to me. I also have never lost a job because of my 'fro, twists, or even my wash 'n go fail.

[@peacebalance8067]

Gonna be honest here. Team natural since 1981(birth year). My hair is so distinctive that when I walk into work, other black women make a whole entire loud show, telling me my hair is beautiful. And while thank you is an appropriate response while keeping it moving because I got a clock to punch, every. single. day. you see me doesn't warrant a loud, practically screaming aloud, 'look at your hair'. Like, I know. I washed and styled it myself. I groomed myself this morning. I knew what I looked like when I stepped out this morning. It's not new to me. Been established since 1981. It has gotten so bad, that I've had to pull people aside to tell them to stop. And explain that it's borderline sexual harassment. Men and women alike. I've been followed just cuz folks want to get a closer look. I've been stalked. Singled out. Ive been put in danger because others want to look, feel and see the personality attached to the hair. I've received insulting comments from black women and not knowing how to be taken by white women. Fights instigated. Lies told on me. Sabotage. You name it. It's just out right rudeness and rudeness over HAIR!! BLACK HAIR! MY HAIR! So, I'm not the sit down and take type. But I do analyze it and then have a conversation about it. When I teach people how to treat me, which gets exhausting, but is a never-ending activity, I let them know how their behavior is rude and I explain, while thanking you for the compliment, all honor, glory and praise belongs to God. Not me. I didn't work to acquire it. It's how I was born. Those types of conversations usually stops the weirdly positive, sometimes back-handed compliments. It directly holds a mirror up to the persons face and forces them to eat their own insecurities. Tasty!? No? I didn't think so. But that's what these people hurl out at me to chew on and expect me to be gracious that they gave me something.

[@11kwright]

When a black woman compliments your hair she is not doing it cos she don’t know that’s natural to you or you’ve been blessed enough to have knowledge to sport it. Get your damn attitude out of your ass and say thank you or empathise and let them know they to could have the same if they just knowledge up on their hair. Society is built to not educate black women what’s good for them they have to always fight a battle for it from having no products for a lifetime to having too many expensive empty claim product ripping them off. Now what, they have to deal with attitudes from black women that are lucky enough to have great parents that perhaps kept their hair growing in good condition and long from birth or just good hair in general!! I had great hair when was young but my mum didn’t have a clue and there was nothing on adverts let alone products for our hair. Only now have I got my hair back to long and natural after braids, weave, relaxers, texturise to now natural when we hit Covid period and I won’t be going back from natural and have learned to fall in love with it. Just empathise that they don’t possess the good knowledge and just say thank you. I can understand not wanting people to touch your hair especially if white cos it is insulting and they are coming from a negative ignorant place that they don’t see. And some will touch your hair without even asking. Guarantee if they had a nice hair do or in general they wouldn’t want everyone and anyone touching their hair as if they are an alien, I understand that. As for Ms Stupid saying she’s never lost a job because of her twist like it’s there fault if they did is only because she’s been lucky enough to be around human people and also how times have changed. Back in the days of 80s, 90s people were still monsters and if your hair was not acceptable to their company whether braids or not she would have been let go nicely or used as an excuse any little humanly error would have been blown out of proportion. So you and your attitude “I don’t mess” like you are some top Harvard lawyer or something, well “good for you!” A little more understanding and nicer attitude wouldn’t go a miss as cost nothing cos black people need to support each other especially as women and not look down on those struggling to still climb. As long as we get there is what matters and more black women are seeing the light.😊❤

[@missrespectful]

@@11kwright100%! Only online is it ever a bad thing to compliment somebody’s hair 🙄 god forbid you ask for advice. They might write a think piece about you on KZbin claiming it’s sexuaI harassment. Every other bIack woman I have spoken to irl has taken my compliments very well and has given me good advice without me even having to ask. We all had amazing, memorable conversations, and they always tell me about how they love learning new things about natural hair. Here these people are on the internet making us look like some self-centered, short-fused, crabs-in-a-bucket, mean girl individuals that can’t bare to receive a compliment even on a good day, all because they refuse to look inward and consider the idea that, maybe, their inability to receive compliments is *not* everyone else’s problem; that maybe they *shouldn’t* go online and start a campaign to deprive other women of compliments just because *they* feel a way about it. Whatever they were trying to do, I hope these dismissive anecdotes help them in their future.

[@_AmikaC_]

​@@11kwrightYAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 In so many cases black women are black women's worse enemy!! EVERYONE ELSE looks out for each other but black women will gatekeep the $hit outta any and everything just to have a one-up! It hurts my heart to read such callousness from the above commenter. We need to do better!!!

[@_AmikaC_]

Love. Compassion. And empathy. Costs you nothing. Each one, teach one. Pay it forward. 💜💜💜💜💜

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

I've been natural all my 42yrs. I've been doing a daily wash & go over 20yrs. My hair is healthy, shiny, and beautiful! Women have been stopping me in the streets about my hair for years. The daily wash n go is my key to manageable natural hair. I don't use heavy products either, just a leave in conditioner. Drenching my hair in the shower everyday is literally part of my hygiene routine. I can't get into the shower and leave my hair dry. Even when my hair was down my back I did this. I completely agree w Mr Dickey.

[@Neesha242]

Do you let it air dry or blow dry hair? Do you wash at night or morning? How often do you shampoo your hair? I just started wetting my hair every night and I put leave in conditioner and grease in my hair. That works for me and saves time. Sorry for all the questions

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

@@Neesha242 I'm happy to help! I do my wash n go in the AM & I ALWAYS air dry. I have med porosity, baby fine hair & use a leave in to style, so it dries pretty fast. If I used gels and heavy stylers, it would take all day. In the summer, I shampoo 2-3x per week bc I sweat in my head. When it's cold, 1x per week. My favorite leave ins are Pattern Beauty Palo Santo, Curls Blueberry Bliss, and Cantu Kids when it's cold out. Blueberry Bliss Hair Milk is nice too, but it can weigh my hair down. I use styling products on special occasions when I need hold, but my hair is so moisturized & trained, I get the definition of a gel w a leave in. I also prefer volume. Gel makes my hair flat and look like a Jherri curl. I like it to stand up & have an airy look. I will put grease or oil on top of my leave in when it's cold out, but I don't have to w Cantu Kids. I use V05 Extra Body Shampoo and Garnier Pure Clean to clarify. Sometimes I use V05 conditioners as leave ins. The Strawberry Moisture Milk is a fave! This natural hair thing is really simple, but we make it hard. As a kid/teen, I was a model for Luster products, so I understand how marketing works. I was in kiddie perm ads w natural hair! It's a scheme. There's all these products out here making sistas chase a goal, when it's really not the products you use, but the hair you have. All we need is water, conditioner, and an occasional oil. When ppl stop to ask me what I do to my hair and I tell them, they always say it's bc of my texture. But I don't think so. All our hair needs is moisture. I'm sorry to be long-winded but I'm passionate about this ❤️

[@Neesha242]

@@JG_SmileSOBright Thank you. I’m going to try some of those products. I don’t think it’s because of your hair texture either. It’s cool how my hair texture is starting to change just from wetting it and putting leave in conditioner in my hair everyday. I use Cantù repair leave in conditioner and sometimes I’ll use a hair cream. I did use gels, but it creates a barrier on my hair when I want to refresh hair everyday and it causes build up and makes my hair look flat. My hair is to the point where it’s starting to curl with just leave in. I had no idea my hair could change textures or maybe I bought my texture out. I was told we shouldn’t wash or wet our hair everyday, but maybe we should. This is new to me and I’m so happy because my hair is black and shiny now. My hair still has some improving to do, but I’m happy with my progress.

[@lisajackson3743]

@@JG_SmileSOBrightI agree. Do you find that it’s best not to touch your hair until it dries, or is that no longer an issue for you?

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

@@lisajackson3743 yes, don't touch it while it's wet. I use my hand to fluff it out after it dries.

[@youtubepadre]

Anthony is even more affable and honest in person and going to see him twice completely changed my relationship with my hair.

[@aja1108]

Same!

[@BorniaPerez]

Where is Anthony located please? Am in NY Thankyou for this interview!

[@lesliewit]

He is not wrong about the leave-in. If you focus on moisture, your hair will do whatever you want it to. Prep your hair with moisture and then live your life, within reason.

[@fitmom09]

He is the VERY reason I have been able to successfully do wash'n go's. I did them all winter long and my hair THRIVED!

[@fitmom09]

In the winter I would use a diffuser to dry it

[@Xyzeezeezee]

12:20 that’s why I love me some Aussie moist ❤ he’s not lying consistent wash n gosh changed my hair texture to the point that I get into arguments when ppl say my hair is long because it’s looser. I have to show them pictures when my hair was clearly 4b-4c and they become speechless. I don’t use heat at all. It’s like my ringlets were jumping for joy at all the moisture.

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

I experienced this too. I thought I had damaged hair when I saw curls behind my head until I realised I had two patterns. I am now back on locs tho because I went natural on locs and tried loose hair , I find that locs are my thing but I love Anthony Dickey and recommend him all day and after 10 years , even on locs, I wash my hair often max 7 days.

[@denine685]

He is awesome! He gave me my first cut after I did my big chop back in 2013. He not only cuts to precision he educates you about your hair as he is doing it. He taught me everything I know about my wash and gos! ❤❤❤

[@nicolegodspower17]

Where is he located?

[@denine685]

@@nicolegodspower17 It was back in 2013 but he was in NYC in Hells Kitchen neighborhood. I think the salon may still be there but look it first because I have since left New York and don't know for sure where he is now.

[@CharitySL]

I had the same experience around the same time. His knowledge & the educating is a game changer.

[@lisaharris2533]

He’s on 9th ave not too far from the Lincoln tunnel.

[@originallykeena4039]

So is he saying you have to do your washing go every single day?

[@raregem8886]

When I went natural the first time, after relaxing for years. It was before the natural community was so huge. I didn't know what to do with my hair. I did W&G styles all day everyday! My hair would always be reset daily! My hair was not fragile and it did not fall out. In fact, it grew super fast! Maybe it was because I was still in my 20's at the time, but in about two years, I went from about 1 to 2 inches of hair to hair that was butt length when stretched. My hair was in such good condition, I didn't really need a trim! Unfortunately, I relaxed it and lost some of my length retention. But, I went natural again a few years later and stayed natural. I most admit that this time around, I haven't been doing my W&G style as much. I do not wash my hair everyday. My hair is still long, but I noticed that it did not grow half as fast as it did when I did wash it everyday! So, Anthony Dickey may be truly on to something! I might consider rethinking the way I do my hair!

[@michelleelegance1601]

He is so awesome. He doesn’t know me but I learned how to do my hair by hearing an old interview he did. I then bought products from him. His information he gives is such a gem!

[@denisew.5490]

This discussion was so informative and eye opening. We as Black women have been taughy not to wash our hair daily. I'll be making some changes.

[@luvinlife225]

I can listen to him talk about hair all day. Great video.

[@Enchanting_rican]

I notice that as a Latina with curly hair when it was a special occasion we had it straightened… but I feel it subconsciously provided the message that natural hair is not special. I think it’s important to embrace it …. Type 3b repping the Ricans

[@c4tac133]

@@solovantravelWhy the hostility? This is a really good message

[@Wealthy_Iam]

​@@c4tac133his delivery is a bit snarky and rude but truth is the message has nothing to do with her community's hair. The content is directed to black women of 4 type hair.

[@VlogginTherapy]

@@Wealthy_Iam black women have hair ranging from 3a to 4c stop this nonsense, my hair is literally a combination of 4a-4c my sister is 3c -4a, We can all learn.

[@Wealthy_Iam]

@@VlogginTherapy the description box says type 4 hair not 3 or combination. There is 100% chance your precious sister with combination hair does not relate to the struggles of fully type 4 hair people that is being discussed here. Don't come for me and gnaw on my comment like I said anything wrong. The topic at hand is 4 type hair not combination hair. If anyone needs to stop the nonsense is YOU! Now GO AWAY you irritant.

[@cheriagata6408]

@@solovantravelembarrassing comment!

[@natasha2877]

My 4a hair loves a wash & go. Been a big fan of Anthony for years his method is life changing. I use Aussie moisturiser conditioner leaves curls popping for days. Great video.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Part two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXLaYpx3g9qblZo I hope you enjoyed this!! Everything is timestamped for your convenience ☺️ Who should I interview next?

[@glencora6340]

You should do a collaboration with "Manes by Mel"!

[@shelleyrice1]

Afrikan HairGod

[@vvspoon2792]

Can’t wait for part 2! I’ve recently started my natural journey.

[@curlfriendspodcast]

Black girl curls 😅.We need them to respond to all the allegations that curly cuts ruin hair. Although I doubt they will engage.

[@sharonnaturally]

This was an excellent and informative video. Would love to see an interview with hair expert Diane DaCosta on cutting 4C hair.

[@ossier2796]

I’m ‘73 so I was in that movement of wearing an Afro in the 60’s.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@brittneer8940]

I did his method for a summer and my hair was soooo hydrated and moisturized. I’ve now gone over to locs. Lol but I still use his blow out method for my daughter before I do her protective styles. Her hair is sooo long because of it.

[@pamelaforts5210]

I don't put heat in my hair, but I kinda want to try the blow out method.

[@taylormoyer1548]

what’s the blowout method?

[@pamelaforts5210]

@taylormoyer1548 He said to put a lot of conditioner on hair, before blowing drying it.

[@brittneer8940]

yes! what pamela said. He mentions it in this video as well. out your favorite conditioner/cream and oil (hefty amount) in your hair then blow it out. This preps the hair for a protective style. I love the As I am double butter and light oil. been doing this for years, hope this helps @@taylormoyer1548

[@CharitySL]

Let me tell you something!!!! I met Dickey over a decade ago at an expo. He took the time to educate me on natural hair. I later booked with him for a cut and wash & go. The knowledge I received while in his chair regarding MY hair is priceless and absolutely rings true till this day!!! I achieved the best wash & go with his guidance and the proper products. ❤

[@Nyahkimmy]

When he said he would send you what you need for the wash and go and set you up, why did I get excited like he was talking to me personally?!?

[@Gairuntee]

I love my shrunk hair. It's the only time it looks thick and full since my hair has always been naturally thin.

[@acasey1612]

"Those are the laws of Newton, I didn't say that". Dead.. I just came here to report, that I'd used Hair Rules products back in 2016, gone through many many hair styles, cuts, chops, and braids for several years since then and in Sept 2023 I started with Hair rules again as I remembered the love of my curls with Dicky's method before. Years later and it's all still the same glory glory glorious curls. And he is so right how it changes your hair. It's giving that Tina Turner blonde layered "simply the best" album cover look for me! Me and my curls we WERK! Thanks for posting this video LaToya, now I know I can also just go buy the cheap conditioner as well....

[@beverleemahone5182]

This video popped up in my feed and I will probably watch it 8,971 more times. It is EVERYTHING I am going through and have gone through with this 4c hair of mine. I went natural 10 years ago but I wore locs. Now that I'm wearing just my natural hair, it has been more nightmare than anything else for SO many reasons but I refuse to give up because I know it is what is best for my hair. Thank you for posting this video!

[@shawnturner6734]

I agree.

[@bryantkendra6724]

I needed this as a reminder. The way he described the reasons for and benefits of water, conditioner, leave in, wash-n-go, and productive style helped me remember why I treated my hair the way I did in the past. Thank you so much!!!!

[@celesteelijah2515]

Well, thank you LaToya! I've been on a natural hair journey since 2017....seen some growth and breakage along the way....but now I seem to be at a length where my hair just looks the same as far as growth. I've watched several hair Pros on KZbin, but this is my first time seeing your channel. Everyone knows that KZbin is inundated with pros and cons regarding hair care...and believe me, I've watched dozens practically all day (I'm retired so I can.) Anthony Dickey, is very well spoken and I like conversations where things just simply make sense, and, of course, the knowledge and professionalism is there. I'll be watching and want to learn more about Anthony's products. Once again, so glad I saw this video.🤩👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 THANK YOU!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you for taking the time to watch. I'm so happy you enjoyed this!!

[@divingchicago]

Great timing. I am two yrs in and i am challenged.😅 It was time to go natural because i have been I HAVE BEEN RELAXING FOR 40 YEARS. I am training for a triathlon which is requiring me to swim 5 days a week. After 2 yrs my hair is finally growing and extremely thick just like when I was a kid.😊 The more I swim daily and apply conditioner, my hair began to grow really well.

[@KeishaStephenGittens]

What conditioner do you use?

[@malangeowens7708]

I love him. His personality is beautiful

[@bettiboo2]

Thank You so much for this! Anthony is so knowledgeable & gets right to the point! Your twists are so cute, too! I love how neat they look! If you decide to do a mini tutorial on that style, I won’t be mad! 😊

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you!! He’s a gem. And yes, there’s a tutorial coming ❤️

[@doloreshicks8030]

Baby girl I am soooo late to all of this. I have been natural for 3.5 years now and Nevahhh knew about this technique. I just got in from work @8am jumped in the shower performed this wash and go. Sat under the dryer and am now ready for a nap by 9:30!!!!! Whatttttt?!? When I tell you never will I ever go back to anything else!! No ma’am!!! Thank you ever so much for this jewel!!!

[@marciaking1173]

I love when you do collaborations and interviews.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

🥰 I’m glad you enjoy them!

[@deefine1465]

My grandmother told me in the early 70s "The shrinkage is the truth" it shows the health of your hair and she would focus on our hair health based on wash&gos❤🙏

[@honeybee7197]

This makes sense. My hair is more manageable when I wash often. I can't go over 4 days without a refresh.

[@chanelmm6116]

So needed this as I just did my second big chop and want my hair to be hydrated. I was stretching out the wash and gos and never thought about it being more frequent. I have to re-watch this!!!!

[@scorpiocara6798]

Your tresses are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you so much!

[@majodie]

Not all black women. I do nothing but wash and go. I honestly don’t have the time to do anything else. I also like the feeling. I’m African. We weren’t allowed to use heat in our hair until we’re older or for a special event. Maybe. We got our hairs braided always. And I don’t mean extensions. We weren’t allowed as we were too young.

[@gabrieladu352]

Your conditioner is your relaxer 💡

[@vanessahodge3627]

so glad i discovered you and dicky. nothing like a professional speaking science , history and FACTS

[@rebeccaalleyne5964]

“Change it or put it away” dang, that hit home.

[@junenewton9098]

you know whats crazy some of these stylist or braiders be like no product in ur hair to us type 4 girlies an its like girl thats gonna cause the hair to tangle, now i finally understand why my hair would snag during blowouts like it was interesting on side would glide through and then the other snaggs like crazy its because one side is moisturized and the other side is lacking that lubrication to allow the blow dryier to fly through, im done listening to thes hair stylists who do not care about black hair just your money. thank you for having him on to speak on this because its been quite a journey for me had stylist kill 3 years of care and truly it scared me from heat and any type of manipulation that i wasnt doing, people dont show care to hair that isnt theirs and its sad i feel like those are not true stylists

[@alimc5382]

Speaking of cheap but good conditioners……i went straight back to Hollywood beauty and Queen Helena 3.99 20 oz jar the carrot or tea tree Deep conditioner…..my hair is thriving

[@LK-mg8pn]

I'd love to see a part 2. When I began my natural hair journey Anthony was the first person that popped up on my internet feed, for some reason... and I thank God he did❣Water always "fixed" my hair, but when I told ppl who looked like me, they thought I was crazy and told me that water was going to take my hair out! Clearly, they were wrong, lol!!! Thanks so much for sharing❣

[@tamikajennings4062]

Your original video eh him doing a wash and go propelled me to where I am now, healthy hair!! Although I do a wash and go once a week, my hair has really grown. My goal is to at least do a wash and go twice a week! Thank you for your platform

[@jillianboone-gonzales3859]

YESSS DICKEY: “…400 years of reconditioning…” 👏👏👏👏. The minds and the hair for some🤨. I hate the word nappy. If someone refers to their own hair as nappy she just dry and needs a routine ….OKAY!

[@mingtoiisaac4623]

Enjoyed this video. Learned how to proper use conditioners and products to use for protective styles. . I remember his comment that your hair should be in better condition at the end your protective style than before the protective style ( 🤯).

[@melissabrown2192]

What he says is 💯. I am so glad that someone finally is telling the truth. I have 4+++++hair. And the struggle is real.

[@caroline9565]

Hindsight-I regretted the day I ever had creamy crack in my hair yet I’m glad I’ve been natural since 2012, and will never go back to relaxers. I loved my big fro back in the day and didn’t love it enough and jumped on the relaxer band wagon. So true about hair products when I grew up with Prell shampoo-yep I know that name hair product is foreign to most 😂

[@mrsiz218]

OMG! Not Prell! 😂 remember back in the day when they told us to avoid the three P’s? Prell, Pert, and Permasoft! We did not care and used it anyway! I remember! Back then I loved Finesse and Faberge Organics. The smell! Ohhh smelled sooo good! I can’t wait to start this! 🙌🏽

[@smfarrie2943]

I grew up with Prell too. 😂😂

[@deborahwolfe155]

Mr Dickey, what an inspirational and excellent Educator. If he has not written a book he could certainly write a best seller.He is easy to understand and down to earth .Thank You Latoya 🎉😊

[@joyroane1212]

Oh my goodness it is soooo good to see him❤️ Iyou know he is right… since I decided to go natural in 2017-after my beautician moved away- I found the more often I wet my hair & applied my conditioner then detangled … the prettier my curl pattern became - my curls are very different now since I have grey hair-but I am ready for this regime!!!!!

[@MsCheesygirl]

Deeper Than Hair TV Channel would be an awesome interview.

[@cfoster6804]

Agree!

[@nocrumbschannel]

I could listen to this man all day!

[@fisayof.7247]

wow! i learnt a lot. Going to try this method going forward. I also watched the actual wash-and-go tutorial and understood more of what he is saying here. Thanks, LaToyafor sharing and Anthony too.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@musicalbenches]

What helped me to understand (I'm so embarrassed) is that almost every black male who lets his hair get any length is doing something akin to a wash-and-go. If they can get it done...surely we can. Ladies, we're just late to the party!

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 and the men do nothing. 😂😂

[@idawilcox5275]

Love him - his personality was everything

[@jbaby007]

This was so informative and eye opening. I just cut my dreads because I was tired of them looking dry and wanted a fresh start. The big chop has me hunting down products to get my 4c hair moisturized. I'm gonna try the wash and gos because I was taught to wait around a week to wash but I'm finding twice a week is better than once a week. So maybe everyday is even better!

[@r9153]

He's very confident and seems to know his stuff. 💯%

[@ian_ford]

I knew nothing about this until recently. My mother (3C) and sisters (4A, 4B) have been natural for about 10 years, but truthfully I didn't pay attention to their hair conversations. But this was very educational.

[@adrienneroyster4483]

I love a wash and go. But because of my thick, coarse texture I can only do it once a week. After that, I spray it with water each morning and use a leave-in conditioner to soften it and define my coily strands. It’s a true 1960’s Afro but with mixed textures. So what I missed from this interview are four important facts. 1. Not all conditioners are created equally. Some are more drying than others. 2. There was no discussion of porosity. My low porosity hair does not absorb moisture. Heavy products sit on my hair or bead up. Water even beads up. 3. What about detangling daily? How can you comb through 4c hair after soaking it everyday and not go bald. With the shrinking and coiling and knotting, I would be bald detangling my hair every day. I have to be careful to choose products that are light, absorb easily, and hopefully soften my hair. Some mousses given me a sheen but only on wash day. After that, it’s dull the rest of the week. 4. What styling products is he referring to? I would love to follow this regime, but I need more information for my type hair. I definitely can’t spend an hour detangling everyday. So please follow up with more details. I already waste a ton of money on products that don’t work.

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

YES! You had the SAME questions ❓ I do! Even just washing my hair with conditioner alone & putting gel or whatever styling cream or mousse I decide to use --- WHO GOT TIME FOR THAT EVERYDAY?! As you mentioned, the DETANGLING ALONE would set me back an hour every night. Now if daily wash 'n' goes didn't require DAILY DETANGLING, I'd be more amenable to it. But once you add the detangling step up in there, it's NO BETTER than doing it once-a-week or every 2 weeks. Honestly, what I do throughout the 2 weeks between wash day is just re-wet --- with a hairspray I make myself by steeping an herbal 🌿 tea, adding a lil glycerine & essential oils (and preservatives, of course) --- my hair every other day & maybe every 3 days, after I rewet my hair, I adding a couple squirts of mousse, or cream, or gel while it's still wet, & either rub the product in with my fingers if I want a messy look thst doesn't look deliberate --- OR I take my silicone twisting sponge 🧽 & run that over my hair to refresh my curls. Sometimes before I use the sponge 🧽, I'll use a pick to detangle it so it's an Afro again if my hair has become too flat from shrinkage, then go over it with the sponge 🧽 so the curls are brand new & so I don't create knots on to of knots for my next wash day. And the thing he said about using any ol' conditioner. Even though that's cheaper in one regard, you cannot tell me ALL conditioners are created equal. Now, I agree they all are designed mainly just to give you slip & close the hair cuticle back up after the shampoo 🧴 suds have opened & lifted them, BUT we all SHOULD know that this country HAS BEEN POISONING ☠️ 👩🏾‍🦱👨🏿‍🦱 through the chemicals they put in our hair & skin products, out food 🥑🍎 --- EVERYTHING! So I am not putting some $2 32oz bottle of Pert Plus Conditioner 🧴 from the Dollar 💵 Tree 🌲 on my head when it's got silicones, parabens, phathalates & hormone disrupters from the artificial fragrances up in it! I'll take my ass over to TJ Maxx or Ross & see if they have some bottles of high-end salon brands on sale that don't have all that crap in it. "You gonna pay on the front end or the back end" as THEY say. So if you buy the cheap shit, you're hair & the rest of your body is gonna pay in the long run. The products with cleaner ingredients may cost more, buty health is worth it. But yeah, Chile 😑 . . . I respect his opinion given he's a professional stylist, but I can't agree with this regimen for my 4Z (that was not a typo) hair! I don't have the time ⌛, the energy, 💵, or hair to lose detangling my hair everyday from wetting it everyday. I'm really just trying to grow my hair back long enough so I'll have built in "hang time" so I can get locs again & don't have to deal with all of this. Loose natural is NOT for me ✋🏾🚫!! But doing the whole shower part everyday 😐?? N🚫 M'AM ✋🏾😤!!

[@loloqueenbee6052]

HALLELUYAH...SAME 👑 's! 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@quinmcmullen9437]

Love this man and his methods! They all work ❤

[@ramahh979]

This is amazing! So we need to address hard water issues and how they affect the scalp and hair! I have purchased a new shower head but I still get a bit of scalp tightness.

[@cfoster6804]

Exactly

[@Monique-gc7si]

I used to swim everyday. I washed my hair every day. It grew soooo much. You CAN wash everyday.

[@cfoster6804]

With shampoo?

[@TextureTalk1]

I hate when my hair is wet. When I went natural as an adult, that was the first thing I realized. I constantly had to wet it if I wanted to do anything with it.

[@delvinairish4920]

Yes, Mr. DICKEY When I was younger my Mother washed, towel dry, twisted and sectioned out my hair. This prepared my hair for a light pressing that lasted for a whole week of school.

[@TrinityWithTheRemedy]

This information is changing my life ...SERIOUSLY. Thank you for this!!!!

[@hereforit2347]

I was forced to embrace my natural hair in 1970 when I was in first grade. My mother chased my sister and me around the house with scissors and shears and forcibly cut off our ponytails and made us wear short Afros. Mind you, we lived in an all- white neighborhood and went to an all-white school. That trauma aside, besides occasional trims, my haircare was left entirely up to me. By 3rd grade, a family friend would sometimes give me cornrows. In 4th grade, I begged a friend’s mother to press my hair. I wore that press for about a month. 😂By 5th grade, I’d set aside a few dollars and bought a hot comb that, as I recall, cost about $5. I got some hair grease and taught myself to press my own hair and sometimes I pressed my sister’s too. I said all that to say I’ve been doing my own hair my whole life. When I grew up and was making my own money I started going to salons because I could, and, as a Black woman in the 80s, that’s what we did. By 25, I was really fed up with what I was getting at the salon and I was tired of adhering to a European, white beauty standard. I cut my hair off and wore it short *and natural* for the better part of a decade. It was great because I was a young single mother who worked full time. On top of that, I’d never felt sexier and more beautiful. Since starting my hair journey in 2016, I realize now how much I *didn’t* know about hair. But on the subject of wash-n-goes, technically, I was doing that decades ago. Now, because my hair is SO long, they’re impractical for me because the tangling is insane. I really never wear my hair down unless it’s straightened. 🥰

[@stephanie2049]

White girls and Latin girls (wash & go daily): none of them have bronchitis or phenomena 😂😂😂😂....can't stop laughing

[@hereforit2347]

@@stephanie2049: It’s true.

[@soloist72]

I reverted back to team natural in 2012 and never looked back! I love my wash-n-go’s!! I use organic and water-soluble quality products and my hair loves it ❤. I can get 5-days out of my wash-n-go’s. I don’t use cheap products with the plastic and junk fillets that build up on my hair.

[@mslady1230]

As a woman who take’s Levothyroxine/Synthroid daily, washing my hair daily is no good; The Levothyroxine dries out my hair and the daily washing will further dry it out.. Also, using any type of dryer on my hair is no good too, for this will also further dry it out. Everyone has to do what’s best for them.

[@effectualandfervent]

Same here. I’m post full thyroidectomy, and I’ve found it hard to find a method that works on my fine, tightly coiled, 4c, low porosity hair that is dry and thinning due to Levothyroxine.

[@srf914]

Thank you for this. I remember watching him walk you through the method a couple of years ago. It's cool now to have this interview that preceded that. Have to say that I transitioned during the pandemic, out of necessity. It was rough at first! Since then I have tried ALL the methods for wash n' go and Dickey's works the best for me. I can do it every day or every other day (or on occasion every 3 days). My curls behave better when it is consistently moisturized with water and well-conditioned. I can dry with a diffuser in 10-15 minutes, or sit under a hooded dryer. It helps dryer if you use a mousse. I use UFD plus Miche gel to foam mousse for a quick set in the shower and a quick dry. It took me a while to learn to use ENOUGH product Need a lot of conditioner (I just use a cheap one) for the co-wash and plenty of gel/mousse to lock in the style. I'm a 4a and this method makes my hair care routine flawless.

[@tbev58]

This was good and very informative!! I’ve been following Anthony for a couple years Thank you

[@beautyofgrace3915]

Black women are bringing their old hair ideas to their natural hair journey, wow this is so true.

[@Whippersnapper57]

I absolutely love wash n go's!!! My stylist perfected the wash n go just by doing my hair all the time once I transitioned to being fully natural! I just need to keep up and not let my dry out😩

[@majodie]

His product worked well for me when my hair was closer to my scalp. When it grew past 4 inches, it did not provide moisture at all.

[@tmcurly]

We need you to talk to him about curly cuts…

[@ossier2796]

He has a recent video on KZbin about curly cuts

[@Miss-zr1rv]

​@@ossier2796thats why she said that. She knows but wants attention....

[@nichie3897]

He did... he said it was a gimmick, half a haircut or like getting half your teeth cleaned 😂😂😂

[@aja1108]

He did my hair some years ago. I had a great experience and I was educated.

[@curlycreolechick]

This was totally awesome! 👏 great advice and super dope!!

[@izahra1997]

I remember watching the first video in 2020. I've been using Anthony's method since then ❤️

[@LadyDee150]

Superb interview!! I really enjoyed listening and learning💕💕

[@LethalLemonLime]

I am not a morning person. It already takes me ages to get ready for work in the morning and I don't even wear makeup. People are shocked when I tell them how long it takes me to get ready in the morning considering I don't really do much lmao. So I can't imagine having to do a wash and go every morning especially because when I do wash and goes my hair takes forever to dry. By the end of the day my hair is still wet so that would mean I'm either going to have wet hair everyday or I'm going to need to add time to blow dry my hair which would be a lot of time and I'm not waking up that early everyday or even every other day. Also, I live in a place that has actual winter so I would not be going outside and having my hair literally freeze and destroy my hair from the inside out. I do think that his wash n go method is really good though. And I think because you don't put leave-in conditioner with his method it makes sense that you would have to let your hair daily or every other day. I actually did have a time in my life where I did what my hair almost everyday but I was not working lol and I did not have to wake up early. Tbh he makes me want to do wngs daily, but I will definitely be waiting until the warmer months come around again.

[@curlcompanyofgso4505]

I think this interview was vey informative and he seems very knowledgeable of textured hair. I have to disagree with a wash and go being a one day style. I have been wearing wash and gos for over 12 years and I have been educated my clients with all textures to wear and maintain a wash and go up to a week with great success. My team also teach professionals in all things curly hair. It does not have to be hard once you learn The Concept and techniques. I love hearing different prospectives and really enjoyed this interview.

[@Lili-p1b5t]

How do you maintain it? Mind explaining ?

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

What he’s saying is the more you wet your hair, the easier it is to manage and relaxed it gets. I used to wear mine 5 days cos after 5 days it’s shrunken up but if I were in Africa with the sun, absolutely daily. I don’t think you should take anybody’s word as Bible but it’s very logical especially for first timers. Daily wash and gos will definitely go a long way.

[@lilikev0139]

omg! he really understands how it feels.

[@angies1391]

Im so happy you got to him. I just watched your video from covid. And I was gonna dm you his notes..😅😅😅😅

[@ImCeeCeeHarris603]

Girl where is part 2?!?! Imma need to see this! 😂😂

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I got you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXLaYpx3g9qblZo

[@soloist72]

If I’m doing wash-n-go’s everyday I’m thinking how drying time impacts my day.. that’s the only thing about this method that I find troublesome

[@catsrus-es9eu]

You can air dry. You just need setting product

[@candrathomas106]

I think hear damage comes from the flat iron. We used stove irons for yearrrrrrzzzzz and always had a tight curly fro when my hair was washed.

[@2B-Rochele]

Thank you for this oldie but goodie.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thanks for watching!!

[@latoniacallaham3697]

When I had a relaxer I washed my hair 3x a week bc I sweat a lot. But it was down my back. When I became natural I was told I washed my hair too much. My hair broke off. I now have CCCA and my hair is constantly shedding in places where it’s a decent length. It stays dry and the loc method has not been working for me. My hair texture is different from some 4C and I was told it may not be a 4C bc it’s somewhat fine and my curl pattern. All this started in 2009 and I’m almost completely bald at the top like a man and my edges are terrible too. The edges are sparingly bald with big curls larger than the rest of my curl pattern. I can’t wear weave w/o irritation or more hair loss. Wigs irritate me sometimes too. Last time I went into a store for a wig that I was told would not hurt me the wig was $600. I left it right there. I don’t even pay that for my car when I bought it brand new in 2020. Each year my stress and anxiety goes up as my hair falls out along with other stressors that don’t help. I’ve tried the dermatologist, losing weight, vitamins and various hair products , and scalp massages. Nothing has worked. When I get in the shower and wet my hair I cry while I’m in there because of the hair I see.

[@GizelleQuant]

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. ❤

[@sheiladewey8229]

Praying for you 🙏🏽

[@ALLGLORY2TMH-nn7le]

I am so sorry to hear about your hair loss and the effects that it's having on you spiritually, mentally & physically Forgive me, but I would like to know besides changing your hair wash times, did you experience any other stress in your life at that time?Stress is a very powerful symptom of how things affecting you.Another thing when you changed what was working for you because of someone, that brought negativity & stress in your mind & life. Praying,go back to what worked for you, wellness doctor, eat healthier & drink your water & exercise...walking is great. I pray that you will heal spiritually, mentally, and physically!!!

[@latoniacallaham3697]

@@ALLGLORY2TMH-nn7le I’ve had some family issues from childhood, abusive relationships. Then 4yrs before my hair came out I had another traumatic situation that got me diagnosed with chronic stress, ptsd, anxiety and depression. It was suggested that I fine easier ways to manage my self care so I Irvin would time I went natural instead of the constant relaxers, curling, and rolling my hair. I use to lift weights, always fought with my eating. However, my eating became worst and I went up to 398lbs. I’m working on my weight now. I’m down to 294 , working out, seeing a therapist for my eating disorder and other issues. I’ve seen several dermatologist and all say I have CCCA. My hair grew back in a 1-2cm patch, but not enough to maintain. So I’m still struggling with it. Since I last responded to this post I started using the Design Essentials African Chebe moisturizer and some oils. I hope it works for me bc the shine is great.

[@Bria_White]

Get your thyroid and hormones levels checked next time you see your primary doctor.

[@curlfriendspodcast]

I like the concept. But high density hair takes time, more time than he is saying. Plus the drying time. If i sit under a dryer it takes at least 1hr to dry just the top, then i have to get underneath and the back with a blow dryer.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I agree! I also recognize that to get to the point of EASE with this hairstyle A LOT of time and CONSISTENCY has to go into it. It almost has to be your primary hairstyle for a pretty long period of time. Both statements can be true, I’ve come to realize.

[@HereDiianas]

​@@LaToyaEbonyHairAnd a LOOOOOT of products to, and they're not cheap!

[@sable7114]

Hey girl, that was an excellent video oh but look at what time it is I'll have to catch part 2 another wee hour of the morning!😂

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Get that sleep!!

[@missfabidia]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤❤❤

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

You are so welcome!

[@metrini]

OH WOW I need to rewatch this and study the tutorial video and get the products and start this technique!!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

It’s the best technique I’ve tried so far. It takes dedication, but it can pay off if you want it to be your primary hairstyle for a period of time. ❤️

[@gretchenbray2268]

My water must be hard because my hair gets so dry when I wet it. Even adding conditioner.

[@cfoster6804]

Yeah no one ever addresses hard water.

[@hybridinfodesk409]

I'm in Egypt, and I've learned a lot about my hair. There are a lot of women here with my type of hair. Their products are much better. No protein overload, and they don't use leave in conditioners. Keratin is what you will find if your hair needs protein and Hyalonic acid. Which balances your PH. It comes in shampoo and wash out conditioner as a set. Leave in conditioner they say coats the hair and dries it out. I tried no leaving, and my hair stays moist. Great video, though.

[@jasmineimanii1111]

Trying to get more than one day out of a wash and go felt like a personal attack 🤣🤣

[@honeybdream]

IKR?

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I’m always gonna try 😆

[@Tina-gt6tz]

Until this video, I have rarely thought about doing a wash n go. I have just believed that it is not for my hair. Now, I am very curious. I am interested in trying it for the experience and to see how this will work for me. I just need to wrap my mind around the daily washing, lol. I also am thinking of a time I don't need to leave my house for 3 -4 days, lol - because I really can't see myself doing this more than 3 days at a time. Thanks for sharing this interview with us and for the other videos where you give your honest opinions and thoughts of you wash and go experience using the A.D. method.

[@barbarablackman3742]

Now, I have watched you for years. You are the expert. Your hair looks fabulous.

[@Whippersnapper57]

Wow I stopped using rinse out conditioners and go straight to deep conditioners but lately I have been telling myself I think I need to start back using the rinse out conditioners before the deep conditioner and leave in

[@cfoster6804]

I just can't get with water/conditioner washing. It causes way too much build up for me. Been there done that.

[@freetruth123]

I agree, it causes extreme scalp issues for me.

[@2HootHoot]

I still wouldn't dare attempt another wash'n'go. My hair texture immediately locs up.

[@stanback2415]

I can’t say daily washing would not work for me bc its something Ive never tried but I do know my hair feels healthiest after washing. i’ve just not tried it daily.

[@americanlady738]

Anthony Dickey is wonderful, I've learned so much from him and my hair has never been better. When I am straighten my hair I go back to my American roots, I use grassfed beef tallow. I cook with it, use as a lotion for my skin and use to nourish my scalp! Ladosha Wright @AfroHairScience would be a very interesting interview. She's a cosmologist and talks about the different ingredients in hair care products for type 4 hair, she also covers topics that like hair shaming and other issues around hair in the American Descendant of Slavery lineage. Thank you for a great video LaToya Ebony!

[@cfoster6804]

I agree she should get Ladosha on.

[@Journeytaker101]

What about those who say this produces hygral fatigue?

[@ncdiva919]

18:18 i definitely been doing it wrong. I LOVE wash and gos so imma try it

[@TanyaScorpio]

21:45 I've always believed that . I do one pass with my flat iron on 365...and my hair is good. I had a hair dresser used to do multiple and I had to tell her stop your burning my hair out...