How to Do a Wash‐and‐Go on Natural Hair_Personal Care and Style_Common Sense of Life

Part 1 Part 1 of 3: Shampooing and Conditioning

1 Pick a sulfate-free shampoo. Sulfate-free shampoos clean your hair without drying out your scalp.
- Stay away from products that have parabens, too.
2 Begin to shampoo your hair.
- Soak your hair completely with water.
- Apply shampoo directly to you your scalp.
- Use your fingers to massage your scalp and rinse thoroughly.
3 Condition your hair. Your scalp naturally produces oil, but due to the shape of curly hair, these oils do not usually reach the ends of the hair.
- Apply conditioner to the length of your hair. Avoid adding it to your scalp because it will weigh down your hair.
- Allow the conditioner to penetrate your hair as you finish showering. Then rinse out thoroughly.

Part 2 Part 2 of 3: Styling Your Hair

1 Section your hair. Sectioning your hair will make it easier to work with.
- Section soaking wet hair into four sections or more, depending on how thick your hair is. The smaller the section, the more defined your curls will turn out.
2 Use a denim brush to detangle one section of your hair. This method will help to separate your curls.
- Begin brushing this section from the ends of your hair and make your way up to the top.
3 Pick a lightweight leave-in conditioner. This conditioner will keep your hair soft and nourished throughout the week.
- Apply a liberal amount of conditioner to the sectioned hair.
4 Pick a curling custard. The custard should give moisture and curl definition.
- Apply a liberal amount of the custard to sectioned, detangled hair.
- Rake hair using your hands to separate the curls.
- If curls appear to be frizz, use a spray bottle to spray more water into the hair
5 Repeat the detangling, brushing, and conditioning process on each section of hair. Remember to keep to section on hair soaking wet before you add products.
6 Separate the curls.
- Vigorously shake your head. This technique will separate your curls and add volume to your hair.
7 Allow hair to dry throughout the day.

Part 3 Part 3 of 3: Preserving Your Wash-and-Go

1 Get set up before bedtime. At the end of the day, it is important to wrap your hair for the night using a headscarf and a large head tie. This method will preserve your hair throughout the night.
- Use a large head tie to pull your hair up into a puff. This will elongate your hair for tomorrow.
- Use a headscarf to cover your hair securely.
- Make sure that it's satin- or silk-lined! Stay away from cotton and other drying fabrics that absorb moisture, as dry, dehydrated hair is prone to frizz.
2 Refresh your hair in the morning.
- Remove the headscarf and head tie.
- Use a continuous spray bottle filled with water to refresh your curls. If you have tighter, type 3 or 4 curls, a light oil can be the best way to refresh your hair (also known as a dry refresher).
3 Shape your hair.
- Use a wide tooth comb or hair pick to pick out your hair. This will add volume to your hairstyle.
- Shape hair to your personal style.

How to Do a Wash‐and‐Go on Natural Hair