When I first went back to my natural hair it was so short that the only thing I could do was a wash and go. Once my hair started to grow out I wanted to try other things so of course I tried the twist out, braid out, coils and coil out, perm rod set, flexi rod set, curlformers and the list goes on. As my hair got longer I never really liked my WnG look as much as my twist out so I stopped doing WnGs and would mostly style my hair in twist outs.
Now that I'm back to my short hair I'm back to doing more WnGs again. This is how I do them on MY hair. Keep in mind that everyone's hair is different and what works for me may not work for you. But I wanted to share the process I use to do mines and maintain it.
I always start on freshly washed (or co-washed) and conditioned hair. I tend to use the L.O.C (Liquid.Oil.Cream) method to help maintain some moisture.
First I apply a leave-in conditioner on my wet hair. I find that if my hair is wet verses just damp my curls set better. Then I apply an oil, my oil of choice most times is Hairveda Vatika Frosting Herb Infused Coconut Oil. Then section by section I apply my styler of choice, usually a gel or pudding/custard type product to help enhance and define my curls. I use my denman brush to smooth the product through each section to help 'clump' my curls together. I find this gives me a better curl definition than just using my fingers to 'rake' the product through my hair. I do sometimes just use the 'rake' method but I like the results of using the denman brush better.
I then allow my hair to air dry. If I'm pressed for time and don't want to leave home with wet hair I would either use my diffuser attachment on my blow dryer or sit under my hair dryer. I like to let it dry completely before shaping and fluffing it to minimize any frizz.
Once it's completely dry I put some more of the coconut oil on my hands and proceed to fluff and shape using my hands as well as using my afro pik to gently lift just my roots for a fuller look. Usually as it gets older it gets bigger and tends to look better the older it gets.
Since having my hair cut back short I haven't slept in my satin cap but have just slept on my satin pillowcase. To fluff my hair out each day I would let the steam from the shower help to moisturize it, then I would lightly spritz the shortest parts around my sides and back with my water/oil/conditioner mix in my spray bottle and add a little moisturizer to fluff and shape my curls back out. Most times the sides and back are flattened from me laying on them at night to sleep.
This process works well for me now that my hair is back shorter. It takes minimum time each morning to refresh.So far I'm not missing my longer tresses at all!
This week's WnG styled using Soultanicals Calcu-Lush Curling Custard...my hair is still wet in this picture
My hair once it dried...I used my afro pik and fingers to shape and lift it...it usually gets bigger as it gets older...I actually like it better the older it gets
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