8 Reasons You Hate Wash and Gos—Here’s How to Love Them

Wash and gos are my go-to style because I find them easy and quick to do.

In this video, I’m sharing the many challenges people with afro-textured 4B/4C hair often face when trying "Wash & Gos" and practical tips to overcome them.

Perhaps you’ll learn to love wash and gos on your natural hair just like I do!

🌟 Wash Day Essentials:

Favorite Leave-In Conditioner: I don't have one yet. I often use a light, moisturizing gel like:
Camille Rose Curl Maker
USA: https://amzn.to/4lFAzl2
UK and Europe: https://amzn.to/4fiVDvr

Strong Hold Gel:
WetLine Xtreme Hair Gel (Clear)
USA: https://amzn.to/3HGU0uN
UK & Europe: https://amzn.to/40cYKym

Detangling Brush:
Tangle Teezer for Thick and Curly Hair (Hair Brush)
USA link: https://amzn.to/4jWqxKt
UK link: https://amzn.to/4ne75vJ
Havent found a link that delivers to mainland Europe yet, will update if I find one. I bought mine in a beauty supply shop. Otherwise I suggest the original. I haven´t tried the newer models, therefore I cannot say if the would work as well.

Satin Scrunchies (similar):
USA link: https://amzn.to/4p0EsmK
UK and mainland Europe link: https://amzn.to/4lGVEdY

Hair buff
USA link: https://amzn.to/4mRLyrA
UK and mainland Europe link: https://amzn.to/3UBvI8H

Elastic Headbands (similar):
USA: https://amzn.to/4oNx1hS
UK & Europe: https://amzn.to/431AKjl

💻 Filming gear:

Laptop:
MacBook Air M4 2025:
-USA link: https://amzn.to/462oakq
-UK and mainland Europe: https://amzn.to/4n7gcNN

Camera / Microphone:
I film using an iPhone—here’s the model I use:
-USA: https://amzn.to/45nJ1zN
-UK & Europe: https://amzn.to/4mnGPhG (slightly bigger, exact as mine is sold out).

Ring Light:
-USA link: https://amzn.to/4n8PtR1 (Similar).
-UK & Europe link: https://amzn.to/4n8PtR1

Watch: (Similar color).
-USA link: https://amzn.to/45XVLfy (Color: starlight)
-UK & Europe link: https://amzn.to/47RM0BW (Color: starlight)

iPad Mini (updated version):
USA: https://amzn.to/3JWvXJt
UK & Europe: https://amzn.to/4r5LNT2

Shop other products I use:
https://linktr.ee/thewashandgochick

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Timestamps / Chapters

0:00 Intro and Real Talk
0:30 Challenge 1: Shrinkage
1:31 Challenge 2: Frizz
2:05 Challenge 3: Dryness
2:54 Challenge 4: Tangles & Single Strand Knots
3:30 Challenge 5: Detangling After Wash & Go
4:41 Challenge 6: White Flakes & Product Residue
5:51 Challenge 7: Looking ‘Unprofessional’
6:44 Challenge 8: Expectation vs. Reality
7:33 Three Reasons to Try Again
09:00 Final Thoughts & Community