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Hydrating Wash Day for Type 4 Hair

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Angela Miller

My full wash day process from shampoo to styling. I have very thick, dry hair and use lots of products so I like to focus on clarifying my scalp and adding back hydration so I can have a nice base for my stylers to absorb and define my curls. I love ...

Sections

Shampoo/Conditioners

Hydration/Treatments

Stylers

Tools

Shampoo/Conditioners

The shampoos, conditioners and deep conditioners I use.

If you have a dry scalp with build up this shampoo is for you! I love how soothing it is. It really deep cleans my scalp without stripping my hair of moisture and the minty smell is so therapeutic. It creates a nice clean base for my other products!

Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

I go in with this after the clarifying shampoo. A little goes a long way because it lathers A LOT. It’s super hydrating and makes my hair feel so soft. This is the only shampoo I can actually use to detangle my hair, and it also adds incredible shine...

Hydrating Shampoo - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

After shampooing I slather this on and use a steamer to help it penetrate. It’s very thick but spreads easily with water. My hair feels so hydrated and soft after using it.

Moisturizing Deep Conditioner - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

Hydration/Treatments

These are products I add on to my wash day for added benefits like scalp care, hair growth and extra moisture.

This is the final touch I use after I’m done styling and my hair is fully dry. I use it to break the cast on my wash & go and to take down twists. I also add it to my hair around day 3 just to spruce it up. SMELLS AMAZING!

Nourishing Hair Oil - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

My edges have gotten thinner due to stress but this has really been helping bring them back. I can see a difference after about a month’s use. They always sell out quickly and I can definitely see why. (I also use them on my eyebrows sometimes lol)

Restoring Hair & Edge Drops - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

A life saver! I use this to detangle my hair prior to washing and it has made things so much easier. It provides a ton of slip so when I get in the shower to wash my hair the process is so much quicker.

Detangling Spray - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

I use this as a base for my styling products. After I rinse out my conditioner I add a little bit of this all over my hair focusing more on the ends. I don’t section it or anything I just spread the lotion all over. It had a little bit of hold and lo...

Moisture Sealing Lotion - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

I just got this one and have only used it once but I love how it feels on my scalp. I added a little bit to my parts after I twisted my hair before bed and it was really soothing and moisturizing. I only use a small amount because I am prone to build...

Hair & Scalp Balm - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

Stylers

Basically the only styling products I use to define my curls for a wash & go or for a twist out.

I love this for my wash & go because it has a ton of hold. I rake it through small sections with my fingers and allow my hair to air dry (I’m too lazy to use a diffuser). My curls last a good 3-4 days with proper maintenance before I need to refr...

Bee Girl Honey Curl Custard 16 oz

I love this for twist outs because gives a pretty good hold without being too heavy. It gives my hair a lot of shine and works great this the Cécred moisture sealing lotion. My hair always comes out so defined but still pretty soft.

Mousse Def Texture Foam

Tools

Extra tools that help me get through my routine.

I use this to add moisture while applying my styling products and to refresh curls throughout the week. Just a nice spray bottle.

Juicy & Joyful Mist Spray Bottle - Continuous Mist - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty

Excellent detangling comb. I use this with the detangling spray and after I add the deep conditioner just to make sure it’s spread evenly.

Wide Tooth Comb - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty

This is a nice large microfiber towel I use right when I get out the shower to soak up any access water in my hair if I don’t feel like styling right away.

Terracotta Checker Extra Large Quick-Dry Hair Towel Wrap - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty

This is the steamer I use with the deep conditioner. It really helps the product soak in and hydrate the hair.

The Hair Steamer

I sleep on a satin pillowcase every night to maintain the health of my hair. Even if I’m too lazy to put a scarf on I know it’ll be protected.

Champagne Satin Pillowcase - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty