Bouncy Type 4 Wash n Go

in Hair Type 4
My hair falls somewhere in the 4 range and my wash n go's are usually defined and shrunken. I really want my curls to bounce or shake when I move but I only get this on Day 1 hair when it's still wet. Once it dries, it's somewhat smashed. I always see videos of type 3's with bouncy curls but wanted to know if this is even achievable on type 4 hair.
Thick, highly porous but protein sensitive 4a hair
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
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How long is your hair? If it's still relative short I wouldn't expect a lot of movement from a wash and go. I don't think most short haired 3s get a lot of movement either. But since they have less shrinkage. So when 3 gets to a length the hair will move a 4 of that same length might not get movement. My hair is bounces and moves but I a) have longer hair and b) don't do wash and gos. I remember I took a zumba class and the other people always said they loved watching my hair bob up and down and I danced.
Ok, I kinda figured it has something to do with length. Thanks :-)
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
Most curlies I know want defined frizz free curls rather than bouncy hair.
Yes it is possible...
I can usually get defined frizzless curls on a less humid day. I've just noticed that after watching YouTube videos, a lot of ladies would simply tie their hair up (no pineapples or pigtails) and would wake up in the morning with a light water spritz and their curls would perk up and bounce.
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
That makes sense.
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
When I use something heavier with a firmer hold like eco styler, i use as little as possible or dilute it with water...too much will give me no movement what so ever, all crunch for couple day, with longer lasting results...my wash n gos would last OVER a week
My softer hold product would be Three sisters of nature curling gelo and I would get bouncy curls on the first day up to the day I wash it out, it might last about 3-4 days (during the winter)
Currently: grazing bsl straight
Would love to be MBL straight by the end of 2014
MY ULTIMATE GOAL: HEALTHY (almost)BRA STRAP LENGTH CURLS
Don't know how long that would be straight lol
I've been using Curls Unleashed Curl Boosting Jelly and it gives me a light hold but great curl definition. Surprisingly, I've made it to day 3 with great results. Aiming for a week.
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
www.kinksofnature.com
BC: Aug 29, 2010
2nd BC: June 20, 2011
Shampoos: SM MR, SM ABS, Ion Color Defense Clarifying
Detangle: V05 or Suave Naturals
RO: Tigi MM,
Treatments: CJCR, SM Scalp Elixir
LI: any LI+oil+aloe juice
Moisturizers: QBAOHC, SMCES, SMH&SMM
Sealants: oils, OHBSP, JCN&S
Gels: Eco Styler Olive Oil, Eco Styler Pink, KCCC
Other: SM Scalp Elixir, Curls Control Paste
My Twitter
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I've been curious about buying flax seeds. I definitely need to try it.
Modified Curly Girl Method
Current Staples
Cowash/Rinse-Out: Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Conditioner
Shampoo: NYM Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower Shampoo
DC: Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea & Cupuacu, Fruit Fusion, Superfruit Complex or Manuka Honey lines
Leave-In: Maui Moisture's Curl Milk or Shea Butter Hair Mask
Stylers/Creams: Maui Moisture's Curl Smoothie or Camille Rose Naturals’ Sweet Buttercream (kids line)
Sealants: Maui Moisture's Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist
Scalp Treatment: Alikay Naturals Hair & Scalp Balm; Essential 17 Growth Oil
www.kinksofnature.com
BC: Aug 29, 2010
2nd BC: June 20, 2011
Shampoos: SM MR, SM ABS, Ion Color Defense Clarifying
Detangle: V05 or Suave Naturals
RO: Tigi MM,
Treatments: CJCR, SM Scalp Elixir
LI: any LI+oil+aloe juice
Moisturizers: QBAOHC, SMCES, SMH&SMM
Sealants: oils, OHBSP, JCN&S
Gels: Eco Styler Olive Oil, Eco Styler Pink, KCCC
Other: SM Scalp Elixir, Curls Control Paste
My Twitter
KinksOfNature.com