GEL ONLY wash and go's have my curls FLOURISHING this year... let's talk about it!

DAY 9 OF 12 DAYS OF LYSSMAS! Gel only wash and go's is something I implemented back in Feb 2021. Ever since, I have been receiving TONS of questions about it! So let's talk about it. I'm sharing why, how my curls have changed, tips for you if you like to try it out and also my best gel recommendations. Hope you enjoy, xo

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[shari-leedavis]

Been doing this simple hair care since March and my hair has been thriving. I love my wash and gos even more now that I have a cute shape. A lot of people don’t realize how important a shape is to making a wash and go pop!!

[tawandahayes]

I discovered this by accident. I was washing my hair in my kid’s shower and left my leave in conditioner in my shower. I refuse to track across the house for my leave-in. Therefore, all I had was gel and it’s been the best thing ever. All accidents aren’t bad!

[felicia_]

I've been doing gel only wash n gos for awhile now and love it too! My hair is thriving!

[Dez]

Yep, I was going gel only wash and gos for a while, now I have transitioned to moisture only lol. Sometimes I still do gel only, or I do a really light gel. It has my hair big, shape on fleek, and curls popping. All of these products have never been necessary. Plus you save a lot more money when you keep it simple.

[Laysplace]

Humectant gels specifically are the move and a gel cast is not dry hair 😂 I see a few of those comments. You can break the cast or use less hold gels but your hair won’t live in the set as long. But yea. Get y’all some humectant gels and quit wasting money lol

[WATCHWOMAN]

I have started doing the same thing. However, I do co wash daily and shampoo weekly. I've been saying for the longest time, I really don't need to use anything but gel in my hair. Especially since I co wash daily. It has made a huge difference. Another thing I also do is use the gel on damp hair. Thanks for this

[unapologeticallyme]

You make soooo much sense.
I was using creme, oil, grease and then gel. too much products..
I thought the more the better.
My hair lays down with no frizz using gel only.
When I use creams, butters and oils my curls aren't defined or sleek just greasy and unkept like I barely did anything to my hair.
All of the extra weighs my hair down.
Olive eco styler gel works for me because one of the ingredients in it is glycerin and that's moisturizing.

[crystallight]

I stop gels & have been doing cream only wash & gos. I love both I just like the mix it up.

[iamkimmyc]

This “gel only” tip for a Wash & Go was very helpful as I am new to the “natural hair world”. For so long ’I’ve been trying to get my Wash & Go’s to look right/good and last longer! Can’t wait to try this method . Thank You!

[tatianamato]

When I first became natural I used a leave in and a curl cream. I’m 4 years in my hair journey and now only style my hair with a moisturizing leave in and gel. And my hair is flourishing and not dry I was the same way I thought my hair would be dry. I still use a leave in because I have thick 4a hair and my hair loves extra moisture. I use a liquid leave in spray so that my hair is light and not weighed down.

[symphonyjohnson]

I only use one styler in my hair also. For the last year, I’ve been using gel. But today I decided to get some mousse and play with that as my one styler on some days. My hair looks so much better without creams.

[Neosoul_prima]

I’ll forever be faithful to my creams, I wish they had more hold but foams/mousses are that gurl

[Tutidemore]

Girl!! I’m here to thank you for this!! My hair has been acting up lately and was a frizzy mess! I tried gel only the first time and I wasn’t too crazy about it.. but I didn’t give up. After the third time and using a leave in conditioner my hair is looking AMAZING! It’s sooo shining, bouncy, airy. So beautiful. I never thought this was possible with just gel and a leave in. Thank you sooo much ❤️

[arabesquejacob]

I’ve never used cream stylers, my hair can’t take heavy creams or even leave-in’s because my strands are thin, so my wash and go’s are wash, deep condition, lots of water 💦 and high quality botanical gels. Period! I’ve never related to girls using 3 stylers… And no, my curls are not dry because I’m low porosity so hydration stays in, but I also don’t use co-wash, I wash my hair everything penetrates better ! Happy new year 🥳

[ashleymia_]

I'm not gonna lie, I watched this and thought it was impossible! But your hair is like mine so I tried it and it looks so good! My wash and go lasted longer than a day! I can't wait to see how long this lasts. Thank you!

[monicaDD]

Yes. Definitely love gel only WNGs and BGC! My curl specialist (and I) uses a mousse this time of year

[tatyanna]

I don’t think I would ever fully commit to a gel only wash n go but I have done it. As long as the gel still gives me hold and moisture, I’m completely fine. One of the gels I’ve used by itself was the UFD Curly Magic.

[mzkk]

I tried this with the Uncle Funky's Curly Magic and my curls weren't defined as it dried so I just rinsed it out when I got back home and applied Aunt Jackie's Quench and Wetline and I'm happy with these results

[jenniferlee]

Going back to natural never used butter creams barely an leave in for years. Welcome to this side of town. We’ve been waiting

[Mamalonna]

I made the switch in the summer and have been loving it! Gel only, one product, and my hair loves it!! I've been using Patterns curl gel, but will definitely try the gels you recommended!!!