Julesonline

So, I had my first ever Deva cut Wednesday and I am still loving my hair . But, now I have to change my night time routine as my layers are shorter (as is the back) and I can not get all my hair up into the pony to pineapple at night. I've tried:

• sleeping on it on a satin pillow case - epic fail
• sleeping with it down but wearing a satin sleep cap - not much better.
• Putting as much of my hair that will make it into a high pony and then loosely clipping the hair at my nape of the neck up - somewhat successful. I had to spray my hair with water/condish, smooth some watered down gel and FSG for the canopy frizz. Eh, it came out OK, not great but not totally bad either.

I really am not one who likes to wash EVERY day. I prefer to go every other day if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips for those with shorter layers and medium length hair?

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JulesOnline

3A/3B A corkicelli mix of ringlets, corkscrews & s-shaped curls
Medium-fine texture, normal porosity, normal elasticity
Mod CG 7/2012~CG 1/2013
Lo-Poo: L'Oreal EverCream CC, L'Oreal EverCurl Sulfate free poo
Co-wash: TN, VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea, Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: GVPCB, TNNM, YTC, Biolage CB
Styler: KCCC FSG, BRHG, HESMU gel
Sealer: JC N&S or argan oil

azcurly

My hair is too short for a pineapple and even a low ponytail pulls my curl too straight. I have been washing everyday which is a pain when I have to be somewhere really early. Last night I tried a satin sleep cap and its not bad. Not as great as my first day hair but I can actually wear it down. Will be interesting to see how it looks by the end of the day. I think it also matters how good my first day hair was too.

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3b/c ~ CG
current favorites ~ TJ's Refresh, AOHR, SheaMoisture Shea Butter leave-in, AVG, FSG

Lauraimes

Hi Julesonline!

Even though I'm still fairly new to the CG method, I might have some useful advice for you. I don't have a night routine and my hair is not quite like yours (it's long, actually), but perhaps it works

Every morning, I fill a spray bottle with water and spray my hair as wet as possible. Then I scrunch four times with a cotton t-shirt, apply CJCQ, scrunch my two sections each eight times with the t-shirt, then plop with a dry t-shirt for 30-45 minutes (meanwhile applying make-up/having breakfast, etc).

Usually, my hair looks better when I do this then on washing days. I've been using my spray bottle for years now and I still love it. I can even brush my hair with a wide-tooth comb when necessary.

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Hairtype 2c
Low porosity
High density
Long, fine hair
Normal elasticity

Natural & CG since 2010 (although I had no clue about the CG method by then)

Low poo: CJ Curl Assurance Gentle Cleansing Shampoo (once a week)
Rinse-out: Audrey Organics GPB
Leave-in: CJ Beauticurls Argan & Olive Oil Conditioner (experimenting)
Styling: CJ CQ
HG: Spray bottle