How to Do a Wash and Go on Natural Hair - Easy 4b Wash and Go Routine

Tools and materials:

• Detangling spray
• Afro comb
• Curl defining cream
• Curl stretching cream
• Hair elastics
• Styling gel

1. Wash your hair

So, the first step in this wash and go 4b hair tutorial is to, you’ve guessed it, wash your hair! Before applying products, make sure it’s t-shirt dried. 

These are the products I’ll be using, which came in a Treasure Tress box of products for natural hair. You can use the same or anything similar to this. 

2. Section your hair

Now, section your hair into four equal sections. Use elastics for this step. 

3. Detangling spray

Generously spritz a detangling spray onto a section to make it easier to brush through with an afro comb.

4. Curl-defining cream

For extra definition, apply a curl-defining cream. Make sure the product is applied evenly to each section. Scrunch your hair to define the curl even more. 

5. Curl stretching cream

Now, it’s time to use a curl stretching cream. I honestly feel this is the holy grail of the wash and go process, it makes such a difference. Basically, apply a little to your hand, and run it through each section. 

Tip: Add more to the ends to keep it super-defined and less frizzy during the day. 

6. Gel

Now, add a styling gel to hold your curls throughout the day without it getting frizzy. 

Pull the ends to get the product in between the strands.

7. Strech

To stretch the curls at the top, tie your hair right by the roots with an elastic.

Now, repeat the whole process on the rest of your hair, making sure to work in sections at a time for the best results on your 4b hair texture. 

8. Remove the elastic

Now, remove the elastic from each section of your hair. This step may be a little tricky as there’s loads of product on the elastic, too.

You’ll notice there’s a lot of product on your hair, but that’s the aim; the more product, the better the curl is defined. It does go away, don’t worry! 

9. Style your hair

The front of my hair has some damage from the heat, so I aim to hide that. Here, I’m sectioning off the front part and tying it with an elastic. 

Next, pull the strands from the sectioned hair over the front, as shown. 

How to do a wash and go on natural hair

Here’s the result! What do you think of those beautifully defined curls? I hope you enjoyed my tutorial on how to do a wash and go on natural hair; as you can see, a 4b wash and go is really simple, and with a bit of effort, you can rock your everyday look!