A follower with 4a-4b asks Dickey if she should be stretching after a Wash & Go to promote growth. Her hair has plateaued after a year of growth. Music by warner case (@warner.case).
I never understand why people are so pressed to make a style last unless it’s a protective style. Then they brag about making a wash n go last for a week but by day 2 or 3, to me it looks a dry hot mess. Either keep your hair hydrated or pick a different style that doesn’t require as much maintenance.
Right..I cant go passed 2 days it will look like a dry mess then when I do go to wash my hair it's more tangled. Or then I've seen people put their hair up in a puff after a week of not rewashing their hair too. So is that causing even more dryness?? That is if you're in the 4s!
Thank you! Watching Dickey has helped me so much. I really could kiss him. I could cry. All my life i was taught to fear water and try to make my hair do things it shouldnt. Im a tightly coiled 4B with a little 4A in the back with 4C sprinkled thru out.
Moisture keeps your hair soft, flexible, manageable, and able to maintain length. The hair still grows from your head, but splits and breaks at the oldest, driest, most neglected part...the old, crunchy ends. That’s why trims are crucial. Along with WATER!!! The part that many of us skip with the “go” is the “wash” - water is a natural hair elixir (just like it’s BAE for our skin, nails and internal functions)! Don’t be scarred. Water is our 4C bestie too 💁🏾. #3C-4ACurlyGirlTestedAndApproved!
Mr. Dickey I love your answers to the questions your viewers are submitting, but please stop making me laugh with the eyes. I wish you all the success you can handle. I have much love for your expertise.
I think the person was asking if they should abandon wash an go's and wear more stretched style that keeps their kinks and coils stretched. Such as wearing two strand twists, flat iron, blowdried etc. Sounds like they are thinking that wash and go's are the reason their hair has hit a plateau in the growth department. The only way to find out is trial and error. It could be. No hair stylist can really tell you that as they don't see your hair ALL the time. Especially in this case. My guess is that what Dickey alluded to about infrequent trims and dried out hair is probably the real reason. Many are caught up in preserving a hairstyle and not really zoomed in on hydration, moisture, and keeping them ends trimmed.
@@jennid2053 You're absolutely correct, that is what she was inquiring about. The thing is, she left out whether her hair was fine or not. Or if she was prone to fairy knots as a result wearing her curly hair out and not stretched. But you're right, it is all about personal trial and error.. his hands haven't been on her head, so it's only so much he can tell that's not generally speaking.
Ohhhhhh... I thought the stretching after the WNG dries was optional. Now I get why you said to take my blowdryer to work 🤣🤣🤣 My roots are still wet after 10 hours, though. Sitting under the hooded dryer for more than 20 minutes makes my hair look dull.. I do stretch it with mini pineapples before bed. I'm doing my WNGs every 1-2 days with a weekly shampoo and condition session :)
I wish I could comment on a wash and go. They are just not and never been for me ,BUT that every three month trim is the truth. Heck, everything that Dickey says is pretty much the truth.
While I do agree with your logic Dickey, I do think you may have misread/misunderstood the question. To be fair I think you already covered the topic though.
Hi Dickey, My hair is 4a in the very front, 4b at the nape and 4c throughout the rest of my head, so I'm mostly a 4c gal. I've been natural for many yrs but I'm new to wash and gos (a few months), and co-washing, which has helped with moisture and softening my hair, and single strand knots. Your videos have helped a lot so thank you much. I was scared of wash n gos and co washing so frequently because of my texture and drying it out but its what my texture needed, lots of water, lots of conditioner, keeping the hair detangled and not being stingy with product. However, I only see my 4c curls really pop when I use bentonite clay. My wash n go when using conditioner and my stylers is ok (products recommended under the max hydration method and definition usually just in the tiny bit of 4a and 4b) but after the clay, its like I could give curls and coils to the needy, my 4c curls/coils/kinks are beyond noticeable. I wash once a week with the clay and co wash about every other day, going no more than 2 days. Clay can be drying so I don't want to use that more than once a week, even with diluting it a bunch. How can I achieve the definition with my 4c without the clay? And the expense of using so much product is killing me, any recommendations? [FYI, I have low porosity hair, my hair takes forever to dry. My hair loves aloe and castor oil (other oils too like jojoba, avocado and almond) and hates coconut oil and coconut oil based products. My strands are fine but my hair appears thick because I have a butt load of fine strands.] Thanks Dickey.
All these people asking questions for the videos he makes just need to book a flight to NY. Which is what my ass is planning to do to get help in person lol.
After following your advice; I have worn wng s all summer. With no stretching, I have noticed more length retention and loser curl pattern ( at the nape.) Is it due to the product s? pH balance?
Questions for Dickey: Since you state wash and go's should be done daily, are there any benefits to getting a salon wash n'go? I struggle with paying for that service if I should re-wet my hair the next day. Are salon wash 'n go's an exception where we can stretch the style a few days?
Question as your hair gets longer should you reduce manipulation and do wash and go styling less often as a 4 with waist length hair I wonder about constant manipulation.
Think of your hair as having a relationship with it. You WANT to manipulate it ESPECIALLY with water. As long as its healthy manipulation, its necessary. Co wash with conditioner for type 4 & LOTS of water. You'll be fine!
I have fine textured hair 4A & 4B hair and when I stretch it (bunning with scrunchies) always makes it look stringy! What are some stretching techniques? Thanks.
Use a blow dryer on the root without a diffuser. You can use it on cool if you want but using it on warm is fine too. I have the same problem when I try to stretch it with scrunchies or hair ties. It overstretches, sticks together and becomes flat. The blow dryer is the key to volume and length
I’ve always wondered why type four hair requires so much work just for curl definition. Is there a reason behind that? Wish I could just wet my hair, and be out like type 3s seem to do 😩
It really doesn't. There should always be a balance between at home care & professional care. Regular trims & frequently wash n gos will make for easier, manageable hair. & it'll also help with faster growth. Every 3 months, like he said, for trims & for type 4 hair, wash n go frequently by CO WASHING. Your wash day should only take 30mins TOPS
