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If you have curly hair then you may have seen the term “wash and go” used around the curly hair community. If you’re not clear on what this means, a wash and go is when you wear your hair in its natural curl pattern, without manipulating the style with tools, braids or stretching. Some women wear their hair in a “wash and go” every day, while some never do. So if you have Type 2 or 3 wavy and curly hair then you can totally rock a wash and go, but if you are anything like me then you’ve probably discovered that some days your curls work with you, and some days they work against you. Here are the tools, products and steps you can use for a mostly consistent wash and go.
You are going to need
- A sulfate-free shampoo or cleansing conditioner, like SheaMoisture Curl & Shine Shampoo
- Daily moisturizing conditioner, like SheaMoisture Curl & Shine Conditioner
- Moisturizer/Leave-in, like Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
- Styling Gel, like Redken Curvaceous Ringlet
- Old T-shirt / microfiber towel
- Diffuser, like Conair
Directions
- Wash/Cleanse. The one I’m using is a great, natural shampoo. It also doesn’t lather much, which I like.
- Rinse.
- Apply a moisturizing daily conditioner. The Coconut & Hibiscus helps condition my hair and keep it from getting brittle. I use quite a bit through my entire hair from my scalp to the ends.
- Cup and Scrunch. I flip my hair over, wrap a t-shirt around my curls. T-shirts are great frizz fighters, too.
- Moisturize & Style. I use my Smoothing Lotion through the ends of my hair. Once that is complete, I use my styling gel to lock in the style.
- Diffuse or air dry. I like the luscious feeling and volume that I get from diffusing. I use low air flow, and high heat settings.
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Just add some water and a little bit of sugar… and bam! You just created your very own DIY holding spray.
Tired of using hairsprays that are full of drying chemicals? You can make your own natural spray for hold and definition without any of those chemicals that are harsh on your curls and waves. Ashley Renee gives us a great and easy to make recipe that uses simple natural ingredients! All you need is some water, sugar, and a soothing essential oil of your choice! This DIY spray is perfect for making your curls smell sensational as well as keep them in check for your special night.
You will need
- An empty misting spray bottle
- Water
- Sugar
- An essential oil of your choice
Directions
1. Boil about a ½ cup of water. As it boils, you can add up to 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar. Keep in mind that the amount of sugar you use determines how sticky and how strong your spray is going to be.
2. Stir your sugar into the boiling water until it dissolves.
3. Pour your sugar water into your spray bottle and place it in your refrigerator for about 20 minutes to cool.
4. Add about 5 to 8 drops of an essential oil of your choice after your sugar water is cooled off.
How to apply
Ashley recommends spraying in layers. The more you layer it, the stronger the hold will be.
Storing after use: Store your homemade spray in your fridge, but keep in mind it only lasts about a week. If you would like its life to be longer however, Ashley suggests adding about a tablespoon amount of either Isopropyl alcohol or Vodka. By adding either one, it can extend the life of your spray for about another week.
As 2014 comes to an end, we’re noticing more and more men experimenting with different lengths, textures, cuts, and color when it comes to their personal hairstyles.
Is your man rocking one of these popular hairstyles?
Most Popular Mens Cuts of 2014
1. Short Back & Sides
This cut is contemporary, clean, and works well with men with longer facial features. Color on top will add intensity. The stylist point cut this hair with shears to achieve the look.
To prevent your hair from being too poofy, apply Tigi Bedhead After-Party smoothing lotion to your hair prior to blow-drying it to help control your mane. Use Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Paste to help emphasize volume for styling.
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2. Skin Fade
This funky style of cut stands out from the other two cuts seen thus far. This modern cut dares to be fearless by emphasizing volume and color patterns.
To style, while blow-drying your hair, Add some Ouidad Texture Taffy into your hair to get textured pieces that stay in place. To finish the look off, you can use some molding paste like AG Cosmetics Infrastructure.
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3. Undercut Topknot
This cut is for men who want to keep their length and still want to have that defined, tapered look. This cut is easy to maintain and has so many different styling options.
While drying your hair, spray Big Sexy Hair Backcomb directly onto a round brush and brush your hair to keep unruly hair in place. Place the top half of your hair into a bun or ponytail. If your hair feels dry, add Aubrey Organics Organic Jojoba Oil to seal in moisture without heaviness.
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4. Dramatic Blunt Cut
In this cut, the stylist uses a technique called the clipper over comb–sides are buzzed even shorter so that it intensifies the overall look. It’s extremely charming, stylish, and compliments various types of facial features.
Rake some ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel before blow-drying your hair. Post blowdrying, it is best to use a styling product that isn’t too heavy or greasy. Try Arrojo Styling Whip for easy styling without hold.
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5. Contrast Weight Line
This cut is great for wavy or curly men who are going for a dramatic, unkempt look. Back and sides are clipped to a skin fade and usually more length is left on top. There is a heavy weight line on the side.Use Bumble and bumble Tonic Lotion while you blow-dry it. To finish off the look, use some American Crew Molding Clay.
Tired of having to spend tons of money on protein treatments and moisturizers? Have you ever wanted to make your own products but didn’t know where to start or what to use? Now you can.
All of these ingredients listed below can be used to make your own protein treatments, as well as some great coconut cream conditioners. So put your wallet away and enjoy some of these great tips to teach you how to make your own products!
Avocado
We love avocados. Not only because they provide your hair with protein, but also because they contain amino acids as well. Avocado is also great if you are growing out your hair and can help strengthen your lox while it’s growing!
Make sure the avocado is pulverized before applying for best results.
Yogurt
While yogurt supplies your hair with protein, it also supplies your hair lactic acid as well. The lactic acid strips the outer layer of your hair’s keratin, and makes your hair better absorb other strength building ingredients. For best results, apply before using shampoo.
Coconut butter
Coconut butter is known for providing your hair with all kinds of the same benefits as you would get if you were using coconut oil. It helps keep your hair strong and healthy as well as make your hair smell wonderful!
Eggs
We recently published an article explaining that the protein and amino acids in eggs must be hydrolyzed in order to do your hair any good, but a lot of our readers replied saying that your egg and mayonnaise treatments work for you. We say, if it works for you, then do it! Some curlies like to use egg yolk as a serum to make their hair look healthier and shinier.
Mayonnaise
Mayo is packed with rich oils that work to lubricate and soften the hair strand. If you would like to hide the mayo scent, you can use a few drops of your favorite essential oil to mix in with it!
We love watching YouTube videos of over the top makeup looks and elaborate hairstyles, just for fun. And you’ll definitely find us liking Instagram photos of expertly styled lattes and beautiful home vignettes. But our real life morning routines look a lot more… minimal. If you have Type 3A curls and consider yourself a beauty minimalist, or if you have a tendency to sleep in, then this tutorial is for you.
Directions
This is my minimalist morning routine.
1. Stretch and put my contacts in.
2. Wash my face. I like to keep my hair out of my face with a headband.
3. Decide what outfit I’m wearing for the day.
4. Run my hands through water, scrunch, and add leave-in conditioner thoroughly. I like Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion.
5. Scrunch, style. And scrunch more!
6. Apply 2 different mascara- one to neaten, one for volumizing.
7. Use a bb cream/concealer to cover my noticeable red spots on my face.
8. Add a lipstick–I’m going with plum for this season–then put in big earrings to finish off my look.
And… that’s it!
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Watch my video and thumbs up if you also prefer the minimalist route!
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What I Used
Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion / Leave-In Conditioner, $18.00 in CurlMart
First impressions
I have never used a leave-in before, so this is quite an exciting experience for me. What I do know is that they are good for smoothing out and detangling dry hair. This one in particular is great for most hair textures, from loose waves to tight coils.
If I had to rate this, I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. It made me smell like a cookie. I don’t know where this product was before, and why I never knew about it. Keep watching for my full review in the video below.
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Have you tried Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion? What did you think?
Hello there! My name is Nina Sultan. I currently live in Wisconsin for college but am originally from Bloomington, Illinois.
I am very friendly and open minded. I love meeting new people and making new friends. In my free time I enjoy painting, watching movies, photography, video editing, music, and am a complete sucker for the great outdoors. My ultimate passion in life is traveling. I’ve already been to six different countries outside of the states and hope to go to many more in the years to come. That’s the biggest dream on my bucket list currently but besides traveling the world, I also hope to find a job one day that I love.
I enjoy fashion but I have my own simple and unique style. I tend to be attracted to vintage and retro styles of clothing. My hair is thick and curly and is between a 2c and 3a hair type. Even though now I adore my curly hair for a long time I used to hate my curls. I wanted straight hair for years.
I bought a straightener but I didn’t have the patience to straighten my hair everyday. It takes hours to do, and I never really felt like myself with straight hair. After a while I just threw up my hands and realized that my hair is curly and therefore I should let it do its thing instead of trying to get my hair to do things it was not meant to do.Now I have truly begun to embrace my natural curls and wouldn’t have it any other way. I definitely feel more like myself.
I hardly ever straighten it anymore. I always enjoy changing hair styles. For example I got a buzz cut last year and am now in the process of growing that out almost 11 months later. I also enjoy experimenting with makeup even though I tend to like a more simple and natural look.
The best piece of advice I have received is, “never be afraid to be yourself”–and I take that to the heart.
However, if I could change one thing about myself, I would choose to be a more confident person. I am extremely soft-spoken and shy but I’m trying to put myself out there and be more outgoing. While there are many inspirational people in my life what inspires more than anything is seeing someone who is incredibly talented and dedicated in doing something that they love. That motivates me to try and find that out for myself.
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