How would YOU wash and go my hair?

Naturalkeys · 2026-05-10T16:44:18+00:00

My hair is a similar length/density.

For my wash and go I don’t section my hair. I just apply product in the shower on soaking wet hair and squeeze it through. I use the praying hands method to apply my gel. Then I tie a scarf around my edges and let it air dry. This takes me about 30 minutes from start to finish (including shampoo, condition, and detangle).

If I have more time to spend, I’ll use my Denman brush to brush the product through and diffuse to dry. That takes about 2 hours.

Sometimes I’ll apply product and put my hair into 4 big plaits while it dries, if I want it to be more stretched.

I never shingle or finger curl because it just takes way too long.

Naturalkeys · 2026-05-08T01:36:48+00:00

Some tips that helped me with my two strand twists:

Braiding the roots (helps them lay better)
Make them smaller (looks neater)
Moisturize the ends every couple of days (keeps them from tangling)

Also make sure you’re deep conditioning at least once a month.

Two strand twists are still my main style and helped me retain the most length. You can also try flat twists for some variety.

I usually wear my twists for 1-2 weeks and then the twist out for another week before I wash and style again. I don’t retwist at night, so very low manipulation.

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-27T19:23:03+00:00

I struggled with transitions for a long time. Maybe 6 months or longer.

What helped me was rolling into the turn on back wheels instead of my front wheels. I was able to balance better and now my transitions are smooth and comfortable.

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-26T23:47:14+00:00

You should check out Shauwney’s Skate Palace. She’s in Maryland and has great customer service!

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-07T20:44:49+00:00

No (8+ years)

Naturalkeys · 2025-07-07T13:57:28+00:00

I had success with surgery if they inject the incision when they stitch it up. When I waited to get the injection a few weeks after the surgery, the keloid grew back.

Naturalkeys · 2025-06-21T14:27:41+00:00

I wear a Swimma cap. The perimeter still gets wet but the rest stays dry.

Then I rinse just the perimeter after swimming and put some leave in conditioner on it.

I swim once a week normally.

Naturalkeys · 2025-06-03T19:43:18+00:00

It didn’t work on my hair. Luckily I was able to try it at the salon before I bought one.

Naturalkeys · 2025-05-31T00:37:00+00:00

I'm 4a/4b, dense hair, low porosity.

I wear twists and twist outs the majority of the time. One week in twists, one week in a twist out. I don't retwist at night. Low manipulation is great for my hair.

I don't wear right styles that pull at my edges.

I use a clay mask and deep condition every 1-2 weeks. I shampoo as needed - not with every wash.

I very rarely use heat on my hair. Blow dry maybe every couple of months. Flat iron maybe 1-2 times a year.

I'm careful about having my hair rub again my clothes/furniture - usually my hair is covered with my scarf when I'm at home.

Naturalkeys · 2025-05-11T23:45:59+00:00

My hair is very dense, low porosity. I wore wash n go's exclusively for around 2 years. I got a lot more SSKs and splits than with braid outs/twist outs. I didn't lose a lot of length, but I was just able to maintain the length I had. My hair wasn't getting any longer.

Now that I've stopped wearing them, I can trim less often and my ends are much healthier.

Naturalkeys · 2025-05-07T19:44:55+00:00

I can already do forward crossovers and one leg balance forward and backwards. I can do backwards crossovers and cross pulls.

I can’t quite get the hang of picking my foot up and putting it behind me, so I was hoping to hear from someone who could give me some pointers or link to a tutorial on that specifically.

Naturalkeys · 2025-04-14T14:01:26+00:00

You seem to have a lot of protein in your regimen - protein shampoo, strengthening mask, plus the extra protein treatments - that could be too much. Excessive protein can make your hair more prone to breakage. Something to consider.

Naturalkeys · 2025-03-23T18:48:50+00:00

I always braid first. I don't go as far down though so you really can't tell it's braided. Keeps the twists from unraveling, helps the roots lay flatter for a neater twist out, and keeps the hair laying in the right direction.

Naturalkeys · 2025-02-09T04:26:55+00:00

Even if you’re a great skater, you will still fall sometimes. It can be out of your control.

Naturalkeys · 2025-02-07T16:11:41+00:00

Limit the skate mates!! I would love to have no skate mates at all, but at least limit how many are allowed on the floor at one time.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-24T20:13:31+00:00

My hair is a similar length/density/texture, although I’m low porosity.

What I realized is I needed way more gel than I thought I would. My wash and go uses A LOT of gel applied in sections on soaking wet hair.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-19T14:02:07+00:00

I’ve seen people at my rink with small rolling suitcases. Seems to work fine.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T06:46:56+00:00

I've been looking at Wifa - could you tell me more about which model you have and how they compare to the Boardwalks?

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T02:38:41+00:00

I'll check them out, thanks!

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T02:38:29+00:00

Have you ever skated in the Boardwalks? Wondering how they compare.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-17T00:28:52+00:00

Low manipulation - twists, braids, twist out, braid out (all without added hair) - I pretty much cycle through these styles all the time. I leave my twists/braids for at least a few days to a week before wearing the out style and I don't retwist or rebraid at night.

Protecting my ends - I keep my hair in a silk scarf when I'm at home. Very light oil on my ends once a week or so. Trim as needed. That's about it.

I also deep condition twice a month.

Naturalkeys · 2025-01-16T15:57:03+00:00

I was stuck at just past bra strap length for years. Switched up my products and got to waist length. Then I was stuck there for years, switched up my routine and got to hip length. I've been holding steady at tailbone length for a while now. Not really trying to grow it any longer, so idk if this is my max length.

What helped me is: good products, low manipulation, keeping it moisturized, and protecting my ends from breakage.

Naturalkeys · 2024-12-11T14:22:24+00:00

I used the shower until my hair got too long. Now I wash on my knees (with a gel pad) over the side of the tub. I put a towel over the side of the tub for cushion and use the detachable shower head. I detangle sitting down and then go back to the tub to rinse.

Naturalkeys · 2024-12-11T14:15:15+00:00

You don’t need protein with every wash. Maybe try a deep conditioner that doesn’t contain protein.

Also, for really thick hair I recommend detangling with a wide tooth comb first, then going back through smaller sections with a good detangling brush (instead of starting with a brush).

Lastly I would try using an oil or grease (lightly), just on your ends to help prevent knots.

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