{"id":16310,"date":"2023-06-09T17:50:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T17:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=16310"},"modified":"2023-06-09T17:50:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T17:50:45","slug":"wash-and-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wash-and-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Wash-and-Go: Tips and Hairstyles for All Curl Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A good hair day always lifts the mood \u2014 but sometimes they feel like a rarity. If you don\u2019t want to commit to styling your hair each morning, we can\u2019t blame you. Enter: wash-and-go hairstyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash-and-go styles look like you spent hours perfecting your hair even when you\u2019re rushing out the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a protective natural hairstyle<\/a> or are tired of an arm workout every time you do your hair, a wash-and-go style can be a great place to start.
Keep reading to learn more about this hairstyle and book an appointment on StyleSeat<\/a> to talk to a stylist about achieving your low-maintenance hair goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a wash-and-go?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A wash-and-go is a low-maintenance hairstyle that requires minimal effort to look fully styled. Many different braid styles, such as soft locs<\/a>, are considered wash-and-go because once you leave the salon, you don\u2019t have to do much beyond keeping them clean to look great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people want heatless wash-and-go styles, but a quick session under the hooded dryer or a \u201crough\u201d blow- dry (not a full blowout) can be considered wash-and-go, too. Typically, if you\u2019re not changing your hair texture with heat, as you would straightening, curling, or getting a blowout, you can still consider it a wash-and-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to perfect the wash-and-go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wash-and-go styling is very similar to the curly girl method<\/a>. While a wash-and-go hairstyle can technically work for any hair texture, it\u2019s typically aimed at wavy and curly hair types. If you\u2019re not sure what your hair texture is, take our hair type quiz<\/a> to help guide your styling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s talk through the basic steps of a wash-and-go style.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Step 1: Cleanse your hair and scalp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step for any hair care routine is to wash your hair. Focus on lathering shampoo at your roots and scalp. You should wash your hair one to three times per week, depending on your lifestyle and how quickly your scalp gets oily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves a hot shower \u2014 but unfortunately your hair doesn\u2019t. Washing your hair with cold water cuts down on frizz and can make your hair shinier. Get it out of the way and wash your hair first thing so you can warm up through the rest of your shower routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Cleanse your hair and scalp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step for any hair care routine is to wash your hair. Focus on lathering shampoo at your roots and scalp. You should wash your hair one to three times per week, depending on your lifestyle and how quickly your scalp gets oily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves a hot shower \u2014 but unfortunately your hair doesn\u2019t. Washing your hair with cold water cuts down on frizz and can make your hair shinier. Get it out of the way and wash your hair first thing so you can warm up through the rest of your shower routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Deep condition your locks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After shampooing, you should always follow up with a conditioner. Natural hair<\/a>, in particular, needs a lot of moisture. Usually, the curlier your hair is, the more moisture it needs. If you find that your hair is frizzy, experiment with how much water you use to dilute your conditioner. Many curly-haired people \u201csquish 2 condish,\u201d meaning they add their conditioner to soaking hair while showering and scrunch it in to reduce frizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Detangle while the conditioner soaks in<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People with different hair texture<\/a> types can agree that detangling dry hair is futile. Not only will you be stuck tugging on your scalp and ruining your curl pattern, but curly and wavy hair tend to frizz up the most after brushing dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep a comb in your shower so you can detangle while your conditioner soaks in. The slip from the conditioner helps the comb glide through tangles and will minimize hair loss (though it\u2019s normal to lose some hair while you\u2019re detangling). Let your conditioner sit for a few minutes before rinsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Rinse hair and apply styling products<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wash-and-go styles are all about finding a way to cut down on your morning routine without sacrificing a good hair day. To save time so you can afford to hit that snooze button, do more of your hairstyling in the shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After rinsing your conditioner, try applying your styling products as the last step in your shower routine (yes, while you\u2019re still in the shower.) The extra moisture from the shower helps certain products work better and combats frizz<\/a>. If you use hair gel to define your curls or a similar product with hold, applying to soaking hair keeps your curls soft and makes it easier to \u201cscrunch out the crunch\u201d later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different hair types might do well with different products. Here are some suggestions to try:<\/p>\n\n\n

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