Chronicles of a Wash n Go

A better name for it should be the “wash, set, then go.”

I did the traditional wash n go on the first day… tied a scarf around it.

The last time I did a wash and go was around 5 years ago… When my hair was significantly shorter than it is now.

I truly understand why for me it’s a style that I stopped using years ago. Here’s my Pros and Cons list for the Style.

Decided to pin it up into a frohawk…I loved this look

Pros

1. It doesn’t take a lot of time (compared to installing twists.)

2. It looks really good.

3. It adds a level of versatility to longer hair

4. It’s a quick run to style after my beach excursions (esp. when I’m going out right after)

5. Less manipulation than daily styling

Back view of the frohawk

Cons

1. It requires product! A whole lot of it! When you watch YouTube Vids you see some bloggers talking about only using a little bit of product (-_-)… I’m not saying they’re lying…but if I put in that little, my hair will feel like a brillo pad when it’s dried.

2. It takes a lot of time. (How does this make sense… You said the opposite above?) Well, it’s shorter than installing my usual two strand twists, but it takes more than 7 minutes to prep, prime, scrunch and shape so when I need a really quick style, this is that not convenient.

3. The aftermath is horrendous! (Did I do something wrong?) Tangles and knots for days. During the detangling process (while deep conditioning), I had the scissors handy (and in use) the entire time… I lost a lot of hair. The time not spent on styling  was tacked on to detangling.

4. It exposes your hair to the elements which can cause breakage.

Wash n go pulled into a puff

Conclusion: I can get over all the cons on this list except detangling! This style is a no no for me going forward (unless of course I cut my hair).

Do you do the wash n go hairstyle? What were your experiences like?