Wash N Go-Why-How They last 5 to 10 days

[@kj7045]

OMG the middle back of my hair is dry and frizzy also no matter how much I deep condition, oil and trim. No one ever talks about this. I'm so glad I found your video. You have great success with your hair so I'm encouraged. Thanks for sharing. I subscribed and can't wait to view more of your videos.

[@BklynBabe]

Lol...your multi texture pattern is extremely similar to mine! I call mine a 3c front 4a top 4b back and 4c sides. I entirely feel you on how that back tangles too, in fact mine will try to mat up overnight unless braided. I hadn't considered deeply about multiporosity but it makes sense. Nothing in my hair is really the same, it is a mix of everything :) your hair is very lovely, gives me hope!

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

BklynBabe Hey BklynBabe. Yes you sound like me, lol. Yes their is hope :-) How do you prep your hair for bed? Do you put it up in a pineapple?

[@BklynBabe]

Embrace Natural Beauty I actually do wngs almost every day and if I'm not going out then I have my hair braided up with conditioner and a scarf. I don't have quite enough length for a good pineapple, plus I like fresh curls, I hate frizz (that back section really has no ackrite, lol), and the way my job is set up I prefer to cleanse my hair daily if going in public. I also love shampoo, although I have found a great gentle sulfate and etc free cleanser (palmers New Shea formula) and I do a slightly modified Dickey method. I also deep condition 2-3x a week. I love my natural hair and it only takes me about 15-20 min for my wng. :)

[@starlightlatham8086]

I very much appreciated this video for a couple of reasons. 1. I also have approximately 4 textures of hair and it's very similar to yours in the same areas that you showed and spoke about. 2. I really preferred you actually talking on camera as apposed to your speaking over your demonstration. All that you spoke of I have found it to be so in regards to my hair as well. Although there is a lot that I have discovered over the years regarding my hair, I have learned quite a bit more from viewing your channel. Thank you again for your time and in-depth explanations.

[@shelly11134]

I definitely agree with you regarding certain oils. I've found through trial & error my hair responds the best to castor & olive oil. Coconut oil works for me best if I use it as a pre poo with conditioner.

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

With respect to coconut oil I don't think its best for styling and sealing. I find coconut oil best for the prepoo only I save Argan and Jojoba oils for styling and sealing and I have normal porosity hair

[@lashandajones2724]

Fine Natural Hair and Faith I have fine hair as well...do you get ssk's? I do even after trimming reg, detangling with my fingers and keeping it moizturized.

[@cameallyj]

I did notice coconut making my hair hard if I apply directly to my freshly washed hair. I now layer my products usually in this order. 1. Leave-in conditioner (most likely my regular wash out. I dont completely wash it out. 2. An actual leave-in conditioner 3. Curl definer 4. Gel 5. Closest oil blend. Argan and Almond are my favs. Now I am using products with coconut oil but I increase my leave-in/water prior to application.

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

Flax seed gel is a HUGE no way in my hair. It gives amazing definition, but my hair felt like it would snap in half. After a rough start with coconut oil, my hair loves it under any cream, including conditioner, as a leave-in. I also mix a medley of oils with water as a finishing spritz. It curls the very tips up and makes them shiny!

[@cathythompson8353]

I love your channel and I love your hair! I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your natural hair wisdom.

[@kimanial]

I love her personality. So sweet

[@None-of-yours22.]

Thanks so much for this video. I really like all the ones of yours that i watched because you are so detailed and i think it is so awesome how well you pay attention to your hair. I stopped using coconut oil as well. Couldn't quite put my finger on it but i knew that something wasn't right and since i have stopped the use my hair has been thriving.

[@Deltadivaix]

I do the LOG method...I use Paul Mitchell The Conditioner leave in, I like my Oil second( I use a 50/50 ratio of coconut and castor oil mix) and then my Ecostyler last. in the winter months I found I need a heavier oil like to coconut oil nut in the summer months I switch to a lighter oil like grapeseed. I've never warmed up the conditioner, so I will definitely try this!

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+Deltadivaix Hey, sounds good. Keep me posted on your results! :)

[@Waiting4Friday]

I love rose oil, amla, argan, hemp, cactus I love mustard oil. it keeps down the fungus but it stinks. The winner for me is jojoba. I buy the oil and put it in my shampoo and conditioners. The best leave in conditioner i make is acv, conditioner and jojoba with a little argan. Your method will help so much because my hair is exactly like yours and I want to grow it out under my wig but wear it confidently and transition to natural. Ive grown my hair out before waist long and youve given me the confidence I can do it again but know what to do with it! a million thanks!!!

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

Nicola Lawrence So glad to be an inspiration to you sis! Wishing you all the best on your natural hair journey. Blessings! :-)

[@TT-lw3ut]

My hair is exactly like yours in the crown area my hair just bunches up in the back while the front and sides hang loosely. Thank you for the tips.

[@levernebrown668]

I've stopped using coconut oil too. Ive recently discovered that my hair is protein sensitive and like you, I have about 3 hair types. And it can become difficult at times to manage... I am now testing olive oil and grape seed oil. So far, olive oil works best layered under Eco gel for my twist/Curl sets while grape seed oil works best at sealing the moisture when I do my bun styles. It's all about finding what works best for you as you said :-) Thanks for your thoughts! They were helpful....When I run out of my oils I will be trying the argon oil and maybe jojoba oil OR avocado oil...we'll see :-)

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

Leverne Brown love it sis!! Thank you so much for sharing :-)

[@wannellalawson4001]

My hair does not lk coconut oil. It tries my hair out. I have two different hair types. What oils are you using now. Thanks

[@levernebrown668]

+Wannella Lawson It depends on the style. If I'm wearing a curl set, perm rot set or braid out, I will seal my hair with avocado oil. If I'm wearing a protective style, I use a mixture of almond, olive and castor oil. For my pre poo treatments, I use sunflower oil. I have type 2B/3A low porosity hair.

[@wannellalawson4001]

Thanks for info. I wonder what type of hair that I have. In the front of my hair it is curly but half way down back of my hair it is kinky.

[@levernebrown668]

+Wannella Lawson that's a hard one but there are several curly websites that can tell you how to type your hair.

[@TheLillianYoung]

I had a routine that ended with Knot Today and Kinky-Curly. I finally learned how to use it to get great results. But my hair while it lasts longer, it tends to sometimes look like I walked under a bucket of shellac. Once, I tried Pillow Soft gel instead and got the most amazing results. But for some reason, I couldn't replicate it. I really never know how my WNGs are going to come out. But right now after an embarrassingly frizzy day at work (experimenting with coconut oil, clay, etc.), I am returning to what I know. Your videos are always helpful. Hoping to locate and go to your salon because I live in Manhattan.

[@monicagilbert8896]

Thanks, I've been on the fence on my wash n go's. I like the convenience and easiness of styling and I have seen a lot of hair growth but I don't like the knots, but I have been using a light hold gel. Maybe that has something to do with it plus it doesn't last all week, about 3 days. I'll definitely give the ECOstyler 10 hold a shot. Also, I have noticed that my hair gets stiff when I use coconut oil. I have been limiting it's use until the day before wash day.

[@gracedean2957]

Coconut oil makes my hair extremely dry and my hair feels and looks like a brillo pad. I stop using it completely. I can not use coconut or shea butter in my hair because both dries out my hair. Olive oil works for me. I've been using Taliah Waajid African Healing Oyl and its been wonderful on my hair may be because it has vitamin E

[@Giggles50]

Your hair is beautiful and I see the growth. Coconut oil makes my hair hard as well. I started using Jardin oil from Hair Veda and castor oil. Castor oil is very good for my hair. I add jojoba oil to my deep conditioner. I want my hair to be softer. Flaxseed gel (Shea moisture gel souffle) helps to hold moisture in my hair and Ecostyler is great for hold. I use Giovanni as a leave in with castor oil. I experiment as well since I am transitioning and I want the new growth to be soft and nourished. I also take biotin pills.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

Cyn280 Hi, it sounds like you have a regimen that is working for you. That is so good to hear. How long have you been transitioning?

[@w9906]

Coconut oil makes my high porosity hair feel wiry, however it detangles my hair nicely. So, I mix it with a conditioner to use as a detangler only.

[@christalclear8002]

Wow, my hair is exactly like yours. Fine in the back where I lose curls to the porous area. Thank you for doing this video!!! I'm still looking for products that will help define the porous section and rid me of the hidden afro.....lol.

[@cysyca]

Love your curls. Your video is informative and very helpful. I'm so happy to know that it wasn't just my imagination when coconut oil made my hair hard. I love Argan oil which works great with my hair. Have you tried Kinky Curly Custard Cream? So far this is the only gel that works well on my hair.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

cysyca Thank you! I tried Kinky Curly when I was newly natural and it left flakes in my hair :( I have not tried it since 2011. What are some of the other gels you tried and what were the results?

[@IAmANaturalBeauty]

pretty wash n go!!!

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

***** Thank you!! :)

[@nataliacastillo1003]

Tendré que ver este video bien concentrada para entenderte y se que la información será útil por otro videos que he visto y por los comentarios! Saludos desde Panamá

[@leetrader9576]

You look so familiar!? I’m from LI, but we spent weekends in the Bronx with relatives.... anyway, love your videos. I have medium to low porosity 3b/c curls, and this week I tried eden body works hydration serum that reminds me of devas b leave in but at a fraction of the price....and wow....it locked in the moisture when applied first on soaking wet hair... stops your hair from dripping and everything... then I applied my leave in and gel, never had such a good wash and go

[@cheetah9072]

I use a moisturizer by Shea moisture,the Shea butter line,but I usually don't put it on section by section,but instead just a decent amount all over

[@mlank641]

Love your curls...I saw you on instagram under the maximum hydration method. I was so glad to see you had a KZbin channel. I just completed the 7 days of MHM. Finding that my curls are very defined...but dry. I tried the As I Am products using olive oil for the LOC method. I was using the kinky curly but wanted to see if there is something more moisturizing. With the AIA and olive oil my hair is very soft. I never used olive oil...and really like the way my hair feels. Coconut oil makes my hair hard and dry. I'm low porosity so you know certain products we have to stay away from. Anyways...u got a new subbie.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

Martha Lankford Thank you Martha :) Coconut oil does the same to me as well. Sounds like As I am and Oliver Oil combo is working for you. Do you still feel like it's dry?

[@mlank641]

As I am products eventually made my hair really dry and undefined after several uses. I'm back to kinky curly and sweet almond oil. The weather where I live is very cold and dry so I find keeping my hair moisturised a bit more challenging. Any rate I just ordered a few products from Jessecurl line. I'll see how that works for me.

[@lilianbello8]

I can’t use coconut oil either, it leaves my hair very hard, dry and it looks like burnt. Then I tried 100% Argan Oil and it leaves my hair softer and beautiful. Avocado, castor oil and olive oil are also good on my hair

[@benitajones3165]

I felt like the coconut oil made my hair to brittle so now i only use it once a week as a deep treatment. I mix olive oil with cantu shea butter leave in and then detangle with kinky curl not to day

[@cbabego]

Your hair is lovely!!

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

C Babe Thank you pretty lady :)

[@AshababyO]

I don't know if you restrict ingredients or not. But I would love to see you try the Wet Line Xtreme gel or the Super Wet gel. Those are pretty popular and cheap. I would also be interested in seeing how you alter your wash n go regime in coldee weather, if you still wear them during lower temps. TFS.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

Ashababy O I tend to stay away from cheap products. Eco Styler is the only inexpensive item I like because of it's ingredients and performance. I will check out the ingredients in the two gels and if there is nothing I avoid I am happy to try. :-) I have been doing WNG every week since July 2012. During the colder months I usually wash my hair on a day I do not have to go out or at least not immediately after washing it. With WNG I am on auto pilot, I don't have to think about what I'm going to do if I don't like it. I will experiment with other techniques when my schedule permits for preparation and potential "not exactly what I was expecting outcome" It's hard to shift when you find what works. But I owe it to myself and it would be good for sharing the process with others. Thank you for your comments!

[@AshababyO]

Embrace Natural Beauty Thank you for sharing your information. It is very helpful. I am glad I found your chanel. 😆

[@ebykent1]

My hair loves grapeseed oil. It keeps it moisturized longer than any sealant I have ever used. I have low porosity hair in the crown area and the top back. My scalp has an allergic reaction to coconut oil, so I stopped using it and it made my hair feel hard.

[@rinaekay3669]

Hello...new subscriber. Are you using the oils after the hair is completely dry, or as one of the layering methods when styling your wash and go?

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

rinae Kay Welcome! I apply the oil as the final layering method. Initially for lubrication, but in the bitter cold winter it also serves to keep moisture from escaping into the dry air if your gel has glycerin or other humectants.

[@rinaekay3669]

Thanks for quick response. I love my definition with my Eco...not sure if the olive oil or crystal or argon is a difference, but its never soft until day 4.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

rinae Kay That is the gel cast. Some people prefer to scrunch their hair to loosen the cast. That will make your hair feel softer and add some frizz. I believe MahoganyCurls uses this technique. I never scrunch out the gel cast. But since I started using a hand held steamer after stretching my hair to add length it causes the cast to fade...

[@SR-xq3vz]

Hi beautiful I have a ? at what point of your wash and go styling do you apply the oil i was under the impression that you use a leave in conditioner and then gel

[@Shortcake39553]

I've tried regular coconut oil, organic coconut oil, olive oil regular and organic, vitamin e oil, castor oil and sweet almond oil. my hair looks exactly like your hair even the low porosity and fine hair of my hair is where yours is. I leave a small amount of conditioner in after washing my hair, add Shea moisture manuka honey and mafura oil mask as my styler and seal with sweet almond oil and braid it to the scalp. please try this, it takes at least 24 hours to dry. then unbraid it and the definition, shine texture is beautiful but leaving out the gel makes it frizz faster. but Eco does not play well with Shea moisture product and flakes bad so you lose in the longevity of the style.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+Shortcake39553 Thank you for sharing your suggestion. I have only styled my hair without gel once...and just like you it does not last. So I would have to do this when I know I plan to redo my hair in a few days, sigh :(

[@tesharaboston903]

yes! my hair hates olive oil it makes it very crunchy. my hair loves grapeseed oil!

[@cheetah9072]

Thanks so much

[@Thestilettoseries]

Simply beautiful! Do you have a video that shows you doing the layering technique you use with teh various products you list? I'm curious of the amount of product you use in the layers and still achieve beautiful hair without product buildup. I tend to be heavy with product, would love to see how you do it.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

***** Hi, I do not have a video showing the application of the products layering listed above. But I recorded a series of product reviews that show how I apply the products for my wash n go. I am also heavy with product application. But I use shampoo that contain gentle sulfates and wash my hair every week. So I do not experience product buildup.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

***** Here is a link to my review of As I Am curling jelly which looks very similar to the flaxseed gel. I hope it's helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2O1gGZnqMpql9E

[@Thestilettoseries]

Embrace Natural Beauty It was very helpful! Thank you!

[@427skies]

What's weird is that my hair clumps too much at the roots when I use EcoStyler but is more defined at the roots when I use a lighter hold gel like Kinky Curly Curling Custard.

[@wannellalawson4001]

I am having the clump problem in the back of my hair when I used ecostyler. I will try the kinky curly. Thanks for info

[@427skies]

Wannella Lawson You are welcome. :)

[@pgwats]

Thanks for sharing these tips with us. Are you still air drying as the weather gets colder?

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

PG Wat Yes I am still air drying for now. I used to diffuse for about 15-20 minutes...5 minutes on each side and 10 in the back. Since April 2014 I air dry completely, no diffusing. So this will be my FIRST winter without diffusing. How about you?

[@So_Cato]

So another beautician on KZbin says that the hair grows the same and we only have one texture. I believe her because the area that most of us find to be different is in the crown because it's exposed to the sun and other natural elements more than the other parts of the scalp. Furthermore, the way we sleep may affect the way the hair lays. Not because it grows differently...

[@Star192977]

Not true for everyone. I don't sleep on the top of my head nor my face. The top of my hair is very loose and my edges are very tight. And even though I sleep on both sides of my head they are two different textures. If that was the case they would be the same texture. Also my hair is finer on the top.

[@So_Cato]

Beck Perry Have you been natural all of your life? I think relaxing and other techniques used prior to going natural may affect how the hair grows as well because of the damage caused to the follicles... We could be wrong and that's cool...I do notice that my body hair is different in certain areas.

[@DaynaPalmerN]

SHE RAVES We only have one texture?

[@themilkaint4free]

Thanks so much for your Wash and Go video and the tip to use the Gel. I did a wash and go and used Shea Moisture Milk and Alikay Naturals Gel. My hair is set where I can put on the satin cap and go! I just lightly apply more gel or water if I see a tendril that needs a little more care. Overall, the entire head of hair has the moisture lock and seal with the Gel. I am very happy with the results because finally I too can join the Wash n Go Curl Set Club!!!! Much love and blessings to you! #newsubbie

[@STP255]

So awesome I’ve learned so much from u. I recently big chopped. I’m trying to figure how to soften my twa and keep my curl. I may try moving my regimen order of applying my oil last vs after my leave in. My hair is so short, so I’m doing my best to get the length. From the root your hair looks like mine when I had the relaxer on my ends. My hair now after the big chop looks favors your curl pattern. I don’t seem to have low porosity hair (more normal), but I’ve applied your technique- saturating the hair with water before my products. Can u do a video on the bagging method - is it good for obtaining moisture and better curl? BTW ----/////// Your hair is gorgeous!

[@Angela-Renae]

ARGAN OIL IS THE BEST!!!....great video!

[@LifestyleFran]

How do you sleep on a wet wash and go?!?!?!

[@hey1232]

thanks

[@cheetah9072]

Have you used any of the cheaper hair gels like ecostyler, or wet line hair gel. I was wondering because I tried the MHM and those hair gels are considered No No's, I just wondered your thoughts on these gels. The KKCK is just so expensive, can you suggest a hair gel that has a thicker consistency, and yet still has better ingredients in it please

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+laketa barker I would recommend the Get Set Hair Jelly by Wonder Curl. I like to mix it with the Curl Control Styling Lotion because it is so thick. I believe they are cheaper than KKCK. Additionally, I have an affiliation code for one time use to save 20% off your order. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions about the products before you order. www.wondercurl.com/?wpam_id=19

[@aquafina6544]

coconut oil is great but not in fall and winter...summer and spring is better in warmer climates

[@umkishy997]

Doesn't low porosity hair maintain more moisture than high porosity hair? So, how can the dry part in the back of your hair be low porosity if it is not retaining as much moisture as the rest of your hair? I am confused.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

umkish y Hi Umkish y, I understand how it can be confusing. You a correct, low porosity hair retains more moisture than high porosity. The challenge is getting it to absorb enough moisture. It takes much longer to hydrate low porosity hair. It helps to steam deep condition to get more moisture to it, but in comparison to high porosity it will not be as hydrated. Since I began using the hooded steamer to DC, it is improving. Hope this helps :-)

[@tanishahayes7440]

hi do you have issues with single strand knots if so how do you maintain them?

[@tanishahayes7440]

you're my hair twin

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+Tanisha Hayes Hi, I come across STKs when detangling my hair. I pull them apart one strand at a time until I can remove the loose hair that caused the knot.

[@tanishahayes7440]

+Embrace Natural Beauty ok I also pull them apart when you find them do you cut it off??

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+Tanisha Hayes No, I never cut. always pull them apart. If it's too stubborn you can add some more conditioner or an oil for lubrication/split. That should help.

[@tanishahayes7440]

+Embrace Natural Beauty mines end up being in a tight knot that won't come out

[@cheetah9072]

I saw were you showed that you use ecostyler gel 11 months ago,do you still use it? I love that gel,but the protein in it dries my hair out.

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+laketa barker I love eco styler for its price especially in the large container. I always layered my hair with a leave in conditioner in order to retain moisture. Are you using a moisturizer/leave in conditioner? Do you apply them separately?

[@therezthecreative]

Where do you live? What is the humidity like in your area?

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

Therez Rollins Hi Therez, I live in New York City. It's humid during the summer. Dry during the winter.

[@Shortcake39553]

you will get 4 days of wear but the look is gorgeous.

[@tammymoore8804]

How long does your wash n go last when you workout during the week?

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

+Tammy Moore It lasts a full week, but I am very honest, I don't do heavy cardio. Just enough to warm up. If you are sweating heavy in your scalp you may want to wash your hair mid week.

[@autumndreams1014]

Does anyone know where I can go to find out more about biracial hair? My 13 year old has major issues and i have been watching videos for months trying different products and techniques. Now I think I need a indirect heat source to help her absorb the moisture cos nothing else is working. I am so desperate for advice! I post questions on peoples videos and no1 ever replies!

[@pollyannalight6313]

Too serious about hair! In the end it is just hair. You have a lovely hair texture to begin with. Bless you. I've learned hair can be gone in a minute, people can be gone in a minute. Just way too much. Now I am not even interested in fixing my wash and go. I have life.

[@annecuthers5723]

I watched this entire video and still do not know how your wash and goes last so long...

[@EmbraceNaturalBeauty]

This is one of my older videos. You can watch more recent videos on my channel and if you have a different texture and curl pattern you can subscribe to my fee based website for step-by-step full length wash and go videos of various models. My site is wash and go natural hair dot com or use the link in the description box.

[@SR-xq3vz]

oops my bad you said it in the video sorry i should pay better attention and keep watching the whole video

[@britneygalleger]

you are so beautiful and so nice.

[@shayannesmith3953]

I like her but her videos are brutal slow 😴