Wash N’ Go Guide For 4C Hair This Spring

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It’s a harmful myth that a wash n’ go isn’t for 4C hair. Or worse, the texturist claim that our natural hair doesn’t look “done.” “The wash n’ go is often marketed toward looser curl patterns, which has led many women with tighter textures to believe it simply isn’t for them,” cosmetologist, trichologist and PATTERN brand educator Ebony Bomani tells ESSENCE. But, “that couldn’t be further from the truth.” In fact, coily and tight 4C hair textures look just as good and deserve to soak in all the benefits from this low manipulation >Stacey Ciceron. Your natural hair is yours and will always look good on you. 

Ahead, these textured hair experts break down all the steps in ESSENCE’s ultimate wash n’ go guide for 4C hair.

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“A wash n’ go is a wet styling technique used on natural hair to enhance a natural curl pattern,” says Ciceron. “This technique is used to bring out the beauty of the curl pattern without any manipulation such as braiding, twisting or applying rollers.” However, contrary to popular belief, the name of thetitle="@ycatshaefa" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ycatshaefa?refer=embed">@ycatshaefa

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♬ original sound – mari How do you achieve a wash n’ go on 4C hair? First, start with a clarifying shampoo such as Oribe The Cleanse Clarifying Shampoo, Keracare 1st Lather Shampoo,orBiologe Scalp Sync Clarifying Shampooto remove any build-up and allow the hair to accept or receive moisture.Then, follow-up with a moisturizing shampoo like Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo, Design Essentials Rosemary & Mint Moisturizing Shampoo, or Mizani Moisture Fusion Shampoo.Next, use a treatment mask, like Innersense Hydrating Hair Mask or Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Masque, or an intense conditioner to help detangle and hydrate your hair. From there, while your hair is still wet, divide it into sections and apply your styling product—hair oil then gel, like the Keracare Clear Protein Styling Gel, PATTERN Curl Gel, or Oribe Curl Gelée—from roots to tips, keeping a spray bottle nearby to re-wet any sections as you go (or better, styling in the shower). Highly-textured hair requires intentional, even product distribution—applying product without that intention will show in your results. Use the “rake and shake” or “praying hands” method to clump and smooth the hair. Once your product is applied throughout, sit under a hooded dryer or use a cool-setting diffuser (to avoid frizz) and allow your hair to dry completely—no touching, no fluffing, no peeking. Once fully dry, you can gently separate or use a pick to fluff it, if desired, and you’re done. @theesudani

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