Love your content! I'm still adjusting to botanical gels but I went from never doing wash n gos to feeling confident I will get at least 3 days out of it. I do find it hard to upkeep with my workout, routine.
Thanks for sharing your experience! A few people that I know that workout heavily. I believe most may wash their hair twice a week because they sweat so much and sweat out their style of the they frequent the gym a lot. I also seen some use stronger topper gels and more of it to hold their wash and go after a long workout. And some even wear a hair scarf to the gym to help keep the hair in place and less frizzy.
Please do and thank you! 💕 Let me know how it works for you. It really helped me to define my roots. Sometimes closing my eyes also helps me to feel the curls clumping as well.
Thanks for this video/ info very helpful. I figured out how to dry all of my hair under the hood dryer (honestly too relax to do hand dryer🤦🏻♀️). Anywho, I switch to cool (about 15-20 minutes) go back and forth hot/ warm/ cool (which ever is needed) and I’m usually dry my entire head in 45-1hr.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I start off with low heat sometimes cool depending on what I may doing that day. Then I work up to hot. If I get too hot under the hooded dryer I switch to cool for a little bit. No matter how long I stay under the hooded dryer my hair in the back won’t dry (high density problems lol). I end up having to use my hand held dryer for the back and any pieces that stick out from the hooded dryer
Righttt natural hair is so versatile. A good haircut not only helps me achieve a successful wash day but it really helps boost my confidence as well. You can’t tell me nothing when I have a fresh haircut 😌💁🏽♀️
I’m trying to learn the 30 day detox method, but I live in a humid environment. I find a lot of the gels to not hold my curls enough. I also had very dry and frizzy hair, which later helped me realized I needed a protein treatment - apogee 2 step. I’m hoping my next wash day - I can get back on the botanical journey. It seems to have given me too much moisture- being a higher porosity hair type. Thus I need a better balance. I also need to still incorporate deep conditioning due to my highly porous porosity. Great video!!!
@Shal Perk, I too live in a humid environment and the only topper gel I’ve found to give me the hold and longevity I need is Ecoslay Jello Shot. UFD and ICH gives me beautiful results but by day 3 it’s looking like an Afro and it’s snowing! UFD and Jello Shot gives me the 7 days I desire with curls still looking good.
I too have med-high porosity hair and have to be very strategic with the products I use as a result - esp. in the warmer, humid months. So I cannot use UFD in the summer b/c the new formula has glycerin as the 2nd ingredient - a definite no-no.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I know a lot of folks that have ditched base gels like UFD because they live in a humid area. They may just use gels that are considered topper gels. Have you paired any combos with gels that claim to be anti humidity?
You got this! Definitely allow yourself grace as you practice. It took me about two months or 8 washes to feel entirely confident in my wash day and wash and go technique. And I’m still learning new things now almost two years into my simplified routine.
I tie it in the back with my hair sticking out the bottom of it. Then I wrap it around and tie it in the front. This way the front of my hair remains flat and my hair isn’t molded to the front like the pineapple method. Not sure if that is great explanation but I hope that helps. Its probably easier to see it than me explaining it. I may film a night time routine when my schedule frees up for the people that need the visual.
Yes! I documented my typical summer wash and go here: DETAILED Summer Wash and Go Routine | No Oils or Butters th-cam.com/video/ChwEFBUcAoQ/w-d-xo.html
Quality products especially shampoo and conditioner do make a huge difference because they are the foundation to a successful styled results but also long term health and hydration. They also highly concentrated and don’t require as much product as I used to think I needed. However, technique is also extremely important. Quality products can only do so much if you don’t use them properly. There are a few products that I know of that perform decently without the heavy price tag that most quality products come with.
@@Neesha242 I can look into some brands and I’ll report back once I try them out. Off of the top of my head, Nature’s Little Secret (love their shampoo and none of their conditioners have Shea butter which is a notorious heavy butter), Curl Mix (heard amazing things about the whole line but I haven’t tried it), Flora and Curl (I heard they have a great gel not sure about the shampoos or conditioners) and Kinky Curly (their clarifying shampoo, detangler and stylers work well) offer some great options at a lower price point. I would just make sure the first five ingredients aren’t oils or heavy butters so you don’t experience a lot of build up.
When it comes to a cream for lco or loc method, do you prefer a curl cream or creme gel for definition as I'm finding it so hard to keep hair defined and naturally hold shiny curls x
I don’t follow the loc or lco method. I don’t use oil on my hair at all for the last two years. I talk about it in my two year update video. I don’t use curl creams or cream gels because they do not help me achieve definition. I usually reach for botanical gels. My favorites are listed in my shop which is linked in the description.
So I’m on my journey of using only botanical gels, I just recently purchased the i create hold, does kinky curly custard pair with that and I don’t have a hooded drier would my dyson work instead of hair drying?
It just depends. It is about your preference in styling. Does those two gels give you your desired result? Personally I just don’t like to scoop product out in a jar because I do the majority of my styling in the shower. It just gets messy and I could potentially contaminate a product like Kinky Curly. Does using the Dyson give you your desired result? Personally I like the hang time I get with my hooded dryer but that’s my personal preference. Plus I’m a lazy natural at the core. I just don’t like the arm workout with a hand held dryer lol. If you are using a Dyson, I would just make sure to use the diffuser attachment. Using a handheld dryer may contribute to a little more frizz than a hooded dryer but you may like the little added volume. It just depends on what you want. I hope this helps 💕
I found your channel trying to find none oil stylers! This is the first time I have ever heard of botanical gels!! I am definitely going to try! I did notice during the video that you don’t pre-poo. Is there a reason for that??
Thank you so much for watching! Prepooing is an optional step. I only prepoo if I have neglected my hair, rocking a fro or taking out a protective style. Prepooing is not needed most times because I never allow my hair to get dehydrated (Aka washing weekly) causing it to severely tangle on itself. Plus, prepooing makes your shampoo work twice as hard to cleanse your hair because you coated it in a product right before cleansing. It makes you use more shampoo and essentially wasting your money if it is not needed.
@@itstruedestiny you are so welcome!! And wow!! Thank for the insight and for responding and being so willing to answer my questions! I’m still trying to make it work on this hair journey❤️
It ends up all over the shower if I’m not careful especially UFD Curly Magic. I just make sure to go in one pump at a time with the gel. Innersense products are thicker so it doesn’t really go everywhere.
Hello Destiny! Thank you for sharing all the information concerning your natural hair. My hair curl type is like yours, but much less thin. You mentioned that you might be able to help find a natural hair stylist in my area. Is that offer still good? I need help. 😞
@@itstruedestiny Thank you kindly! Louisville, KY or Lexington, KY. I live in Fort, Knox. Elizabethtown, KY is close by too. I'm tired of gummy caked down hair. 😫 I just ordered Melanin Hair Set. Sigh. Those products gummed my hair down too. God bless you and keep you for your kind and caring heart to help others! 🙏🏽
@@sweets12345 A few places I found during my search were Curls By Alexion (@___alexion on ig) in Lexington, @beautyxsyd on ig in Louisville, and if you are up for the drive my stylist in Nashville Liv of Curl Coven will definitely be able to detox your hair.
@@itstruedestiny Bless your heart!!! I will check with my husband and see if we can go to Nashville one weekend! We're going to Gatlinburg this weekend by the way. If not, I will go to one of your other recommendations! I have a toddler, so I have to coordinate with my husband and his NBA games. Thank you again! I've seen how some natural stylists still want to gum our hair down. Sigh, thanks to you, I won't have that fear now. I feel good about making an appointment! Hugs to you dear lady! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is motivation for me to get my wash day started. Been putting it off for a few hours now. That curly magic....don't know what I'd do without it!
You got it! Wishing you a relaxing wash day. 💕 ikr I love me some Curly Magic
Love your content! I'm still adjusting to botanical gels but I went from never doing wash n gos to feeling confident I will get at least 3 days out of it. I do find it hard to upkeep with my workout, routine.
Thanks for sharing your experience! A few people that I know that workout heavily. I believe most may wash their hair twice a week because they sweat so much and sweat out their style of the they frequent the gym a lot. I also seen some use stronger topper gels and more of it to hold their wash and go after a long workout. And some even wear a hair scarf to the gym to help keep the hair in place and less frizzy.
Thank you for showing us your routine. Your hair is gorgeous!
Thank you so much for watching!!! 💕
Your voice is so calming. 💗
I'm going to try that hack of using a mousse on my roots to learn the technique of defining my roots. Thank you.
Please do and thank you! 💕 Let me know how it works for you. It really helped me to define my roots. Sometimes closing my eyes also helps me to feel the curls clumping as well.
Thanks for this video/ info very helpful. I figured out how to dry all of my hair under the hood dryer (honestly too relax to do hand dryer🤦🏻♀️). Anywho, I switch to cool (about 15-20 minutes) go back and forth hot/ warm/ cool (which ever is needed) and I’m usually dry my entire head in 45-1hr.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I start off with low heat sometimes cool depending on what I may doing that day. Then I work up to hot. If I get too hot under the hooded dryer I switch to cool for a little bit. No matter how long I stay under the hooded dryer my hair in the back won’t dry (high density problems lol). I end up having to use my hand held dryer for the back and any pieces that stick out from the hooded dryer
Love a good showerhead upgrade! 🎉 sounds like an awesome option. I'll definitely check them out.
I have been enjoying all the shower spray settings! Definitely a great choice for a filter shower head 😌🚿
Coming to support! Great video! This video is going to help so many people. A great resource!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it 💕💕💕
Yaass! A decent haircut is so important! Natural hair can be so stylish!
Righttt natural hair is so versatile. A good haircut not only helps me achieve a successful wash day but it really helps boost my confidence as well. You can’t tell me nothing when I have a fresh haircut 😌💁🏽♀️
I was literally just thinking about a new shower head and here goes Destiny with a recommendation! Get that coin 😆
Aye thank you! I was honestly thinking about replacing it soon anyway. I’m glad I was able to work with such a great brand that aligns with my values.
Coming back to this video every wash day for inspiration 💆🏽♀️
Thank you Emma 🥹💕
Perfect product line up. This year, I need to try Amika 🧡💙 whew, the styling is the learning curve for me
You should try it! I also love their prepoo they have. I don’t use it often but the minty feeling on my scalp 😆
I’m trying to learn the 30 day detox method, but I live in a humid environment. I find a lot of the gels to not hold my curls enough.
I also had very dry and frizzy hair, which later helped me realized I needed a protein treatment - apogee 2 step. I’m hoping my next wash day - I can get back on the botanical journey. It seems to have given me too much moisture- being a higher porosity hair type. Thus I need a better balance. I also need to still incorporate deep conditioning due to my highly porous porosity.
Great video!!!
@Shal Perk, I too live in a humid environment and the only topper gel I’ve found to give me the hold and longevity I need is Ecoslay Jello Shot. UFD and ICH gives me beautiful results but by day 3 it’s looking like an Afro and it’s snowing! UFD and Jello Shot gives me the 7 days I desire with curls still looking good.
I too have med-high porosity hair and have to be very strategic with the products I use as a result - esp. in the warmer, humid months. So I cannot use UFD in the summer b/c the new formula has glycerin as the 2nd ingredient - a definite no-no.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I know a lot of folks that have ditched base gels like UFD because they live in a humid area. They may just use gels that are considered topper gels. Have you paired any combos with gels that claim to be anti humidity?
Ecoslay is definitely on my wishlist but I hate that I need to keep it in the fridge.
I definitely use a little less UFD and utilize my anti humidity gel during the summer months which helps with longevity
Very informative video!!!
Thank you so much! 💕
I have been looking forward to this! Thank you 🤗
Hope you like it! 💕
I love this video! Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much! I’ll make sure to keep the videos coming 😆🙌🏾💕
Excellent breakdown of your process.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 💕
Thank you so much for this🤗 I luckily have both gels so I don’t have to spend more money, I just need to change my routine😂
You got this! Definitely allow yourself grace as you practice. It took me about two months or 8 washes to feel entirely confident in my wash day and wash and go technique. And I’m still learning new things now almost two years into my simplified routine.
This was an excellent video, thank you for sharing this 😍
Glad you enjoyed it! 💕💕💕
How do you put your scarf on?
I tie it in the back with my hair sticking out the bottom of it. Then I wrap it around and tie it in the front. This way the front of my hair remains flat and my hair isn’t molded to the front like the pineapple method. Not sure if that is great explanation but I hope that helps. Its probably easier to see it than me explaining it. I may film a night time routine when my schedule frees up for the people that need the visual.
Do you like AG boost or AG curl fresh better 👀
I haven’t tried AG curl fresh but I will when I use up a few more products in my stash.
Very informative!
Thank youuu ❤️❤️❤️
In the warmer months, have you used UFD Curly magic and Innersene I Create Hold Gel with the Ouidad Humidity Gel on top?
Yes! I documented my typical summer wash and go here: DETAILED Summer Wash and Go Routine | No Oils or Butters
th-cam.com/video/ChwEFBUcAoQ/w-d-xo.html
Does high quality hair products matters for healthy hair? Like shampoo and conditioner?
Quality products especially shampoo and conditioner do make a huge difference because they are the foundation to a successful styled results but also long term health and hydration. They also highly concentrated and don’t require as much product as I used to think I needed. However, technique is also extremely important. Quality products can only do so much if you don’t use them properly. There are a few products that I know of that perform decently without the heavy price tag that most quality products come with.
@@itstruedestiny What are some of those products? Can you make a video of them too? I’m tight on a budget right now
@@Neesha242 I can look into some brands and I’ll report back once I try them out. Off of the top of my head, Nature’s Little Secret (love their shampoo and none of their conditioners have Shea butter which is a notorious heavy butter), Curl Mix (heard amazing things about the whole line but I haven’t tried it), Flora and Curl (I heard they have a great gel not sure about the shampoos or conditioners) and Kinky Curly (their clarifying shampoo, detangler and stylers work well) offer some great options at a lower price point. I would just make sure the first five ingredients aren’t oils or heavy butters so you don’t experience a lot of build up.
@@Neesha242 hope this helps! 💕💕💕
@@itstruedestiny Yes. Thank you so much! I’m going to give them a try. 💕
When it comes to a cream for lco or loc method, do you prefer a curl cream or creme gel for definition as I'm finding it so hard to keep hair defined and naturally hold shiny curls x
I don’t follow the loc or lco method. I don’t use oil on my hair at all for the last two years. I talk about it in my two year update video. I don’t use curl creams or cream gels because they do not help me achieve definition. I usually reach for botanical gels. My favorites are listed in my shop which is linked in the description.
So I’m on my journey of using only botanical gels, I just recently purchased the i create hold, does kinky curly custard pair with that and I don’t have a hooded drier would my dyson work instead of hair drying?
It just depends. It is about your preference in styling. Does those two gels give you your desired result? Personally I just don’t like to scoop product out in a jar because I do the majority of my styling in the shower. It just gets messy and I could potentially contaminate a product like Kinky Curly. Does using the Dyson give you your desired result? Personally I like the hang time I get with my hooded dryer but that’s my personal preference. Plus I’m a lazy natural at the core. I just don’t like the arm workout with a hand held dryer lol. If you are using a Dyson, I would just make sure to use the diffuser attachment. Using a handheld dryer may contribute to a little more frizz than a hooded dryer but you may like the little added volume. It just depends on what you want. I hope this helps 💕
@@itstruedestiny thank you so much this was very helpful and I love you’re videos so much 🤍🫶🏾
@@kenzjr1507 Thank you!! 🥹❤️
I found your channel trying to find none oil stylers! This is the first time I have ever heard of botanical gels!! I am definitely going to try! I did notice during the video that you don’t pre-poo. Is there a reason for that??
Thank you so much for watching! Prepooing is an optional step. I only prepoo if I have neglected my hair, rocking a fro or taking out a protective style. Prepooing is not needed most times because I never allow my hair to get dehydrated (Aka washing weekly) causing it to severely tangle on itself. Plus, prepooing makes your shampoo work twice as hard to cleanse your hair because you coated it in a product right before cleansing. It makes you use more shampoo and essentially wasting your money if it is not needed.
@@itstruedestiny you are so welcome!! And wow!! Thank for the insight and for responding and being so willing to answer my questions! I’m still trying to make it work on this hair journey❤️
How are you guys emulsifying products in the shower without dropping any 😭.
It ends up all over the shower if I’m not careful especially UFD Curly Magic. I just make sure to go in one pump at a time with the gel. Innersense products are thicker so it doesn’t really go everywhere.
I shake the excess water off my hands before I pump the gel.
I try to emulisfy over my head. If some product falls, at least some of it will get on my head
I emulsify over my head and hope for the best
Hello Destiny! Thank you for sharing all the information concerning your natural hair. My hair curl type is like yours, but much less thin. You mentioned that you might be able to help find a natural hair stylist in my area. Is that offer still good? I need help. 😞
Yes of course! I’ll try my best to connect you with a stylist. What is the closest city by you?
@@itstruedestiny Thank you kindly! Louisville, KY or Lexington, KY. I live in Fort, Knox. Elizabethtown, KY is close by too. I'm tired of gummy caked down hair. 😫 I just ordered Melanin Hair Set. Sigh. Those products gummed my hair down too. God bless you and keep you for your kind and caring heart to help others! 🙏🏽
@@sweets12345 A few places I found during my search were Curls By Alexion (@___alexion on ig) in Lexington, @beautyxsyd on ig in Louisville, and if you are up for the drive my stylist in Nashville Liv of Curl Coven will definitely be able to detox your hair.
@@itstruedestiny Bless your heart!!! I will check with my husband and see if we can go to Nashville one weekend! We're going to Gatlinburg this weekend by the way. If not, I will go to one of your other recommendations! I have a toddler, so I have to coordinate with my husband and his NBA games. Thank you again! I've seen how some natural stylists still want to gum our hair down. Sigh, thanks to you, I won't have that fear now. I feel good about making an appointment! Hugs to you dear lady! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@sweets12345 aw thank you! Have fun in Gatlinburg ❤️
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Thank you ❤️❤️❤️