Weekly Wash and Go Week 15 | The Doux Big Poppa

[@youie4106]

Realizing you don’t like your hair but you still have to go to work really hit home 😂. Even though these results weren’t what you were looking for, the discipline is definitely paying off - love your consistency!

[@BrittanyMia]

Thank you so much 🤎

[@SincerelyTimia]

Loving these videos. They’re so relaxing

[@creboski]

I agree!

[@psr076]

Yes

[@BrittanyMia]

❤️ I'm so glad you love them! Thank you.

[@camille_bkdimepiece]

With all the hype about The Doux products, I don’t get it either. I feel you, my hair ALWAYS feels mad hard and DRY whenever I use Mousse Def with any combo. Curly Magic/ICH/BG is the staple formulation for me. Works.Every.Time. Happy re-wash day girl!

[@y.m.4810]

What's the BG👀📝

[@BrittanyMia]

Exactly! Thanks for sharing 💕, I'll try that! Is BG Bee Girl?

[@camille_bkdimepiece]

@@y.m.4810 hey there! See my reply to Brittany above ☝🏽

[@deshaunclaytor8274]

BG is Bamboo Ginsing by Trepadora

[@Aria-rr3qf]

@@camille_bkdimepiece what reply to Brittany above?

[@solenarrative3983]

I too have been bamboozled by the mousse wash n gos. Day 1 they typically look 🔥🔥 but then I wake up the next morning and it's *sad trombone noises*. Jessica Kiyomi and some other stylists have suggested that the mousse is supposed to go under the gel (so maybe gel --> mousse --> gel) but I'll have to experiment with that on a week where I actually don't care about the longevity of my results. You look great as always though!

[@ImmortalKombatPanda]

Try mouse def then ouidad climate control gel on top! Got that from black girls Curls!

[@BrittanyMia]

This! I feel gypped, duped, tricked lmao alla dat. I do want to love foams, so i'll test that strategy for sure. Thanks for sharing! and Thanks so much 💕

[@SherrelleWright]

@@ImmortalKombatPanda im going to try this!

[@RaeFaeReacts]

I love your honesty when you took the wrap off and said you didn’t like it. It looked really good to me but I definitely understand you wanting a certain look and it didn’t give what you wanted

[@therealmereal2642]

I love watching your videos it’s really relaxing for me because I’m on my 3rd big chop and you give me hope I just want healthy hair like you your my inspiration ❤️

[@BrittanyMia]

You got this! I’m glad I can inspire you. Thank you 💕

[@chloescorouches]

your hair looks so healthy!

[@stefanie3star]

like seriously!

[@BrittanyMia]

Thank you!

[@felicedesouza5201]

Your hair is very pretty. The owner of the Doux products specifically state that you are NOT supposed to use her products with other products. She has humectants in her products. Using other products with the same ingredients will change her products’ properties. Also, the first day that you wash your hair is day 1.

[@brittany8318]

It's kind of disappointing to see that so many people don't follow the instructions when reviewing their products, or just products in general 😅

[@BrittanyMia]

I see. I will give it another try without the leave-in. I do my hair in the evening before bed, so my day 1 hair is the next day. Thanks 🙂

[@BrittanyMia]

Brittany, sorry to disappoint. Hope you stay tuned for the next video where i'll be using the product as recommended, and I hope you are having a great day 🙂

[@letmestressyouout4041]

@@brittany8318 hey back up off sis ok she trying her best and some ppl aren’t able to get everything from a company at a time Shid bc Ik I don’t be fr u know u don’t either but regardless she gonna rock it no matter what so @BRITTANYMIA have fun an live yo life sis nothing but love 💜💜💜

[@mariahmariah.]

I used the products alone and my hair felt like sandpaper as soon as it dried…very disappointed! The co wash is great.

[@kearstenw3855]

Your progress and journey has been amazing to watch!

[@BrittanyMia]

Glad you think so! I'm loving documenting the process so i'm glad you enjoy it as well.

[@kearstenw3855]

@@BrittanyMia lol! Thanks

[@monicaDD]

Sticking to what works is usually a good thing. The Doux is not my go-to but I like it for twist outs…which I rarely do

[@BrittanyMia]

Absolutely! If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'll eventually get into twist-outs and such so i'll keep that in mind.

[@jolieberrios]

Your application of the products is just impeccable. I’m obsessed!

[@BrittanyMia]

Why thank you 🙂

[@curlynella1011]

That Doux big poppa gel has a very light hold. Putting that leave in also cut into the hold that it had. I use it for my man’s twist and upon applying, I knew it wouldn’t make a great wash and go 💯 But it’s good you tried something new appreciate what you use

[@BrittanyMia]

I noticed this week as I’m redoing the combo that it does have light-med hold. Which is weird considering the consistency, but I guess consistency and hold varies. This is definitely not a wash and go gel for me, I know that now 😆

[@curlynella1011]

@@BrittanyMia 💯

[@DanyellBordeaux]

I can so relate to you in these videos! The hour long detangling...hours of styling 😤 I can also relate to being upset when your hair does not turn out the way you want/like it. That's why I have to deal with the hours long wash and styling process, because I know my hair will turn out the way I like it. But I really do have to cut down the time, 4+ hours is just too long. I have very dry curly hair and need to try some moisturizing products underneath my gel, but I haven't found anything that works well with my gel. Your videos are inspiring. And sis, your curls are magnificent, and so bouncy and juicy, and so dense! Its natural curly hair magic 🤩

[@BrittanyMia]

Exactly! I would deal with it if I knew it would turn out the way I wanted each time. But, since starting KZbin, I feel obligated to try new products, and while it’s entertaining, it’s a little irritating because I don’t know if my hair will turn out correctly. I feel the same about the gel. I benefited from using a cream underneath a gel, and Uncle funky‘s daughter's supercurl cream is still my favorite. I haven’t used it in months, but I will try it again and see how I like it at this length. Happy to hear that my videos inspire you. And thank you so much 💖

[@joythompson9530]

I'm beyond thankful for your honesty and I love watching your videos. I wish I could implement more wash and gos. My hair gets more tangles and single strand knots when I leave it out. Your hair is gorgeous and makes me want to do it,despite the fact I have NO shape 😂💖

[@BrittanyMia]

You're absolutely welcome. I will continue to be transparent! I'm getting those single strand knots too, but when I notice when I shampoo every 3-4 days they are lessened. I encourage you to try it again, if that's what you really want to do! It may not be for you, but sometimes it takes some practicing to get it down 💕 Thanks!

[@melanie5289]

Maybe you could sometime do a talk through of your fave combo's so far, explaining why they worked the best.

[@BrittanyMia]

That's a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@melanie5289]

@@BrittanyMia thanks for your wash days! Always enjoy watching them :)

[@BrittanyMia]

@@melanie5289 you’re very welcome!

[@313AKA]

I knew as SOON as you raised that jar of Big Poppa it was going to be a no. That gel evokes the spirit of wax to me. No matter how you use it. It gives me wax/pomade styler.

[@BrittanyMia]

"The spirit of wax" has me over here weak because the ACCURACY 😂.

[@y.m.4810]

@8:27 the power of ✨the shake✨

[@BrittanyMia]

I read this in SpongeBob's voice when he says "Imagination" 😂 It makes suuuch a difference!

[@leoskiss3390]

Big poppa is an interesting product, even the brand owner says it doesn’t offer a firm hold, the Mousse Def gives me better hold and definition. I think if you live in humid climate it may work. I even tried the new Bee Girl and I like the original mousse better

[@BrittanyMia]

Very interesting. I didn't like the feel when applying, but since I did use another product underneath, I'll give it another try and see what the hold is like.

[@marquita1636]

Loved the video. I’ve tried that combo too and it was too sticky for me. Surprisingly if you read Big Papa ingredients, I would consider it a botanical gel . Mousse Def an UFD is a combo I enjoy. I’ve been using Mousse Def for probably 5 yrs or so. There is a learning curve with The Doux products.

[@BrittanyMia]

Thank ya. It is sticky for me too. That is surprising because it doesn’t feel like a botanical gel. I‘ll probably return to mousse def eventually, but after this week I’m giving it a nice long break lol because the learning curve is way too much for me.

[@psr076]

Hi ! I had a similar result when I first use big poppa. I didn’t have the mouse anymore. I’m with you I prefer botanical gel because now I’m getting better with the water ratio. I did use the mousse but it was before the gel came out. I get it when you said you didn’t like the looks of it

[@BrittanyMia]

Hey! Thanks for sharing, and understanding what I was saying. 🤎

[@creboski]

It wasnt "bad" but like you, I did notice the diffrence big time. You rocked it tho as well as you could. Totally understandable when things don't work like you want for you doo, it's "not quite right". Our hair likes what it likes and you know what works best. I hope the products you purchased and used can be salvaged somehow so you didnt waste your coin... maybe applied in a different order with alternate products to come out ? I'm not sure but if you find the solution way to go, I can't wait to see it. Maybe you can swap with someone or do like you said you may try instead. As always thanks for the video.

[@BrittanyMia]

Yes, thank you for picking up what I was putting down. I'm going to try it again without the leave-in because it appears that may have messed up the results. However, either way it goes it'll be a no-go for me. I like to mix it up and try different combinations and according to the creator, it's only meant to be used on "productless hair" and that's not a gel i feel confident using without anything underneath it. Thanks for commenting 💕

[@denyshadials5702]

I loved your results ❤️ It may/may not be breakage. It could be your natural new growth due to natural shedding in that area as well.

[@BrittanyMia]

Thank you 💕 could be that too.

[@chloescorouches]

I experience breakage in my crown area & have been for yeaaars, i stopped doing middle parts for the reason but I’ve just been keeping that area twisted or braided up with my wash n gos. I’m over the breakage lol. I’m done trying to get that area to cooperate.

[@BrittanyMia]

I feel you on that because the hair gon do what the hair gon do. Someone else just gave me a tip to massage with oil in that section. I'll give that a try and see how that works out.

[@ossier2796]

I’ve tried the Big Poppa twice without a leave in but my hair had some definition but lots of frizz and dry. I was thinking that maybe I didn’t use enough gel. I’m going to try 1 more time using more gel, if it doesn’t work I’m going to try it with a leave in.

[@Jaydubb0614]

New subscriber here !!! I really enjoy your videos

[@BrittanyMia]

Welcome 🤗 glad to have you

[@nicki1050]

My crown breaks off every time it gets too long. I usually see a stylist for my hair and on one appointment, she was like "what did you do to your hair?" I told her, "I'm as confused as you are." The breakage didn't really stop for me until I started massaging my crown with any oil I had available (castor, rosemary, tea tree).

[@BrittanyMia]

Thanks for the tip, because I'm getting concerned. Could be the heat from the hooded dryer, but that's not going anywhere ,so i'll have to give the oil a try. Typically, oil makes my scalp itch but if it means no crown breakage, i'll deal! lol

[@nicki1050]

@@BrittanyMia do any of your styling products provide heat protection? Maybe spraying a heat protection oil could also help? It may give you less of a cast, but could make a difference.

[@y.m.4810]

@@nicki1050 The ouidad mongongo oil might work for this! I checked it out and it says it can be used as a heat protectant + the benefits it has for hair health could be benefitial overall for the breakage

[@nicki1050]

@@y.m.4810 Thanks for the tip. I might try it myself 😉

[@BrittanyMia]

@@nicki1050 I don’t believe they do. I’m going to purchase a heat protectant and start spraying that on my hair before I sit under the dryer. Thank ya. Are there any that you like?

[@felicia_716]

I've never tried the douxs mousse and gel together but I do like big poppa over uncle funkys and kinky curly custard. I also get the little pieces that look like breakage but I think it's new hair growth. My hair is getting thicker. I don't put tension on my hair either and I don't see little pieces in my brush so that's my verdict 😁

[@BrittanyMia]

I’ll have to finish off the Big Poppa over the uncle funky‘s. Is this a gel that you keep around, or just use up as a topper? For me, it has to be breakage because I definitely am seeing little pieces in my brush. I just don’t know why, so when I go to my stylist in a few weeks I’ll see about that. It must be my detangling process, although I really do try and take my time 🫠

[@felicia_716]

@@BrittanyMia I just use it as a topper. I got because it was on sale 😂 while I like it, I don't think I'll repurchase there are others I like more. Let us know what your stylist says! It will be interesting to see since you don't put any tension on your hair 🤔

[@ZBForever]

I'm somewhat the same way. If I feel like my hair don't look good I'm not going NO-WHERE!!!! I WILL lock myself inside of my house until I fix it. Uve been this way since a small child. But these days I usually have a lot of time to fix my hair and so I do that way I dont got to stay locked away forever, LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BrittanyMia]

Yes! Because if my hair doesn’t look good, my outfit is off, my energy is off, everything else is off. I’m the type of person that will check for hair and grooming before I pay attention to clothing.

[@ZBForever]

@Brittany Mia Amen, lol. Yesss our hair is everything to us. I take great pride in it looking good, ALWAYS!!!! I can't stand bad hair days, it makes me feel less of myself, and like I've just wasted product.

[@ZBForever]

@Brittany Mia I'm also grateful for so many repeated bad hair days bc if not I had them, I wouldn't have ventured out ti try new products that work much better for my hair. I literally got so tired of EcoStyler gel flaking on me evrytime I did a wash n go with it, that I one day by the grace of God decided it was time for me to try out a new gel, and so I did. Ordered one off of Amazon and have been having better hair days ever since. I still use Eco tho since I got the 80oz tub of it. I like to use it on top of the Mielle Organics coil curling custard to set my hair style and to give me more hold, definition, and shine and this I find works wonderfully for me. My products dont flake when I use Eco styler on top of the Mielle

[@leoskiss3390]

I watch all of your uploads and your technique for applying products was game changing for me! I have a combo for you to try…. Innersense I Create Volume paired with The Doux Mousse Def. I just tried this combo today and my results were bomb! Juicy shiny curls

[@molovefive9]

Do you use the Doux as the topper or base?

[@BrittanyMia]

So glad I could help! I will give that combo a try. Thank you for sharing ✨

[@leoskiss3390]

@@molovefive9 I use as a topper

[@felicia_716]

Felicia also likes botanical gels after leave ins 😁

[@BrittanyMia]

🙌🏾

[@ossier2796]

I might have to just use my Uncle Funkys Daughter Curly Magic. I mostly hated how my hair felt. It was so dry. I might use it as a topper.

[@Dgirl22s]

Girl it was still giving! I feel you tho, It may not have gave exactly what you wanted it to give but it was still beautiful. I bought this gel and haven't used it yet and after this am still not in a rush to do so 😂 I got to get these comments in now cuz soon you will have too many subscribers to be able to keep up with all this lol. I'm going to see you on TV and be like I followed her from when she first started. Keep it going 😁

[@BrittanyMia]

Thank you, because I was over it but it I appreciate it! lol I managed to make it work for this week but I will not be repurchasing for sure. You just made my day 💗 I always love when you comment. I’ll keep ‘em coming 🤗

[@VeryKinkyCurl]

Your hair 😍. IMO, I love the turn out.

[@BrittanyMia]

Thanks 😊

[@kearstenw3855]

OMG YOU GOT TWO FREE 😲😲😲 at order so much from Quidad and I hope and pray that they send me some too!!!!

[@BrittanyMia]

Yes!! I was so confused lol but they were sending out free travel sized products depending on the order. Hopefully they do it again this year!

[@friedchicken892]

Love this wash and go gives me motivations to not give up. I seen a video of yt using I belived UFD and oui dad moisture gel( Its part of the line where you got the leave in from),

[@BrittanyMia]

Glad it gives you motivation! I see; I have never tried The ouidad curl quencher moisturizing styling gel before. Did they work well together?

[@SherrelleWright]

I do too, the breakage can be because of the detangling process

[@BrittanyMia]

Could be, because when I get to my crown i'm over it lol. I'll have to keep that in mind. Thanks!

[@SherrelleWright]

@@BrittanyMia you're welcome. Start the top with your hands first, extra water and conditioner and then the tool. This has helped me improve my process too.

[@letmestressyouout4041]

My roots could NEVER 😂😂 they are hella frizzy

[@BrittanyMia]

My roots used to be frizzy, but I started smoothing from ends to roots, and once I got to my roots, I had enough product on my hair, so I didn’t have to add so much to keep my roots tame!

[@letmestressyouout4041]

@@BrittanyMia but sis I think mine is bc I don’t deep condition like I should and so my roots are all over the place grasping for moisture 😅😂😂

[@BrittanyMia]

@@letmestressyouout4041 😂 well at least you know what you gotta do!

[@hightrash3515]

Great video as always :) To update from my last week comment this Sunday I tried shampooing twice like you had reccomended I was in the shower for like an hour 😩 lol out the shower I think it had a little less frizz but when I applied my stylers the uncle funkys curl magic and doux mousse it dries to be a bit puffy definitely less but still I think it might be too soft of a hold besides my bangs the movement ain’t there any reccs for better combos for ref my hair is dense 4b ish

[@BrittanyMia]

Thanks for the update! Yeah, the double shampoo tacks on more time for sure 🙃unfortunately. You know, after this wash and go, I realize that while some people can get a great hold with the Doux foam, some of us cannot. I thought I liked it, but the more I use it, the less I like it. I may not be a foam girl in general, but this is the only one I've tried, so I won't write them all off. I believe foam, in general, is meant for a softer hold, but with the varying reviews/results, I thought it depended on the individual and the application. I highhhhly recommend I Create Hold and I Create Volume from Innersense. I'm loving both with the Curly Magic.

[@hightrash3515]

@@BrittanyMia I will try the i create hold also is hair training an actual thing? Will my hair start getting less frizzy the more wash and gos I do? Cuz this is my second week doing a wash and go usually I’m a twist girl but that has been creating breakage in the middle of my head despite not being tight.. crown breakage is very rude

[@youie4106]

@@hightrash3515 I’ve found that being consistent with my wash and go’s has helped reduce frizz. Each wash day helps me refine my technique and figure out what works/doesn’t work for my hair. I used to only do twist outs because I literally could not do a wash and go to save my life. I had a few months of looking crazy (in my opinion lol) and then it just clicked. Now it’s my go to style and I rarely do anything else. Good luck!

[@hightrash3515]

@@youie4106 thank you !

[@coco604]

Love these vids! Just wondering; what porosity is your hair?

[@BrittanyMia]

Thanks! Medium to low porosity.

[@KDubs0320]

I tried Mousse Def and the Pop Lock glaze separately and together and my hair was so dry regardless of what I used, what application process, etc. And I felt like I got too much protein from the products. I sooooo wanted to like The Doux, but I think it's a no for me too 🙁

[@BrittanyMia]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who has experienced dryness with this brand. I really wanted to love it and support it as well, but black-owned or not, if it doesn’t work for me, I have to let it be✨

[@KDubs0320]

If you're still wanting to try a mousse, I recommend either Nairobi or Design Essentials avocado - both are moisturizing and add hold. I apply the mousse and then a gel topper. I feel like a good foam/mousse coats each strand and adds softness and hold that the gel just punches up a notch 😊

[@BrittanyMia]

@@KDubs0320 You are the second person who has mentioned adding a moose before a gel topper. I’m going to have to give that a try, although I do feel quite reluctant, lol. I have also wanted to try Nairobi, and I just watched a video about the Design Essentials mousse. Thank you for the recommendations. What topper do you use over the mousse?

[@KDubs0320]

I'm back to using the African Pride coconut and aloe gel - it's nice and thick, moisturizing and leaves a nice shine with no flaking. I had to go back to something I knew works for me after the fiasco that was the doux lol

[@crystaljackson240]

The owner of the doux give specific instructions on her products. She even have you tube video turorials to educate and demonstrate on how to use the products.

[@BrittanyMia]

Crystal, this has already been mentioned in the comments prior to yours. I will be trying them again, so do stay tuned for that. 😊

[@crystaljackson240]

@@BrittanyMia oh ok.. will continue watching. Thanks

[@quelsplace5956]

I get breakage in the same area

[@BrittanyMia]

I’m pretty sure it’s my parting, but I’m going to continue to part that way so it’s just going to be what it is 😂

[@ayanadixon4763]

I'm with you. I tried Mousse Def exactly how the owner intended, and it made my hair so DRY!!

[@BrittanyMia]

Right! I can't be the only one like 👀 the dryness is brazy.

[@maverickmayhem6409]

Me too, I added a light oil to the ends. I definitely need a deeply moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. I now use a all purpose shampoo. How long does this process take?

[@BrittanyMia]

@@maverickmayhem6409 When I'm not recording, it takes me an hour and a half to shampoo, condition, and style my hair. Plus another hour/hour and a half to dry under the hooded dryer. All together about 3 hours.

[@mighty_isis9294]

IME Big Poppa works better on damp hair not soaking wet hair.

[@BrittanyMia]

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to have to give it another go.

[@Jiiimmyneutronn]

also I wanted to ask, and maybe anyone else who feels this way. Whenever I cut off my hair to start over i like the full/roundness thickness of my hair. But I feel as I gets longer the shape changes drastically

[@BrittanyMia]

This is also something that I have experienced and am experiencing currently. When I first cut my hair off, the curls were super springy and looked different than they now as my hair has grown. I’ve noticed that my hair is shorter in some sections or appears shorter in some areas because of the coil ratio. That’s also what’s hard about styling, especially trying different products, because depending on how it turns out, my hair can come out looking lopsided and uneven. Because I’m trying to grow my hair out, my stylist suggested that I wait to deal with that as it grows out because it’s not super pressing for me, and it depends on how I style my hair or what products I use but it’s mad annoying.

[@stefanie3star]

I just saw an ad on your video 🥹. I hope your videos are officially monetized because you deserve it !!

[@BrittanyMia]

😭 They are finally monetized! I appreciate you Stefanie 🥹🤎

[@Jiiimmyneutronn]

That’s funny, I’m a dude but I take pride in my hair so when I do my curly fro and it’s either still white, or didn’t come out the way I wanted I get so mad cuz then I gotta twist it and put on a bandana to go to work lol

[@BrittanyMia]

Same! I cannot walk around with my hair looking off. It literally will ruin my entire day because of all the time I put into styling it. Looking at my hair like ‘how dare you, after I did alla Dat for you’ lmao mad mad.