So, i’m a HUGE fan of wash and gos. Honestly, I envy other naturals who have the time and patience to create intricate stylings for their natural hair, but I just do not have the time.
So, here’s my process and here is how I keep my wash and go fresh for several days.
Day 1.
Wash hair with either conditioner or moisturizing shampoo (depending on the needs of my hair at that time)
While hair is sopping wet, apply a Deep Moisture Conditioner or mix of your choice. (I usually start with 
Giovanni Deep Moisture Conditioner and add essential oils, coconut milk, honey, etc as needed. I also through in a small amount of gel, I use Kinky Curly Curling Custard. )
The gel isn’t for it’s moisturizing properties, but for it’s hold and fr
izz control. I’m preparing in advance for the hairstyle to follow. I add the gel in the Deep Conditioning as opposed to using it every day as part of the styling process. I find this helps the defining properties last longer and doesn’t cause drying like gel usage everyday tends to do.
I wrap my hair in saran wrap to keep the heat in. It’s cheap and effective!
I let this sit for about 20 mins until however much free time I have to just sit with the product on my hair.
Next I rinse it all out thoroughly. At this point I have really defined curls with little to no frizz.
I squeeze a glob of leave in conditioner into my hand. For this I use Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner. And I apply this all over liberally, with as little finger combing or manipulation as possible.
I “wring” the excess out and next divide my hair into sections and apply Aveda Be Curly conditioner on top. Again, as little manipulation as possible to my hair. This provides a great hold and really good definition.
Lastly, I take a bit of grapeseed oil or coconut oil emulsify it in my palms and gently squeeze it into my hair.
I shake so that the curls can separate.
Then apply any no slip circle headband. Wrapping it twice to make it tight. Shake again and go.
Day 2.
I sleep on Satin pillowcases. I have a spray bottle that I purchased from Target for .89 cents. I start with water in the spray bottle. Then mix in the same products from above. Elucence MB Conditioner, Aveda Be Curly, Grapeseed Oil. I shake it all up and spray on my hair liberally while pulling the curls softly to stretch them back out after being matted down from sleep.
I repeat this step as needed for several days, curls continue to look fresh, moisturized and styled. Great for a corporate girl on the go! Only takes me about 15 mins to create this style each morning.
Hope that helps!
