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Defined Wash and Go for 3A Hair

If you have 3A hair, you have the perfect canvas for a defined wash and go. The secret is lightweight products and the right technique.

A woman with shiny, defined, S-shaped 3A curly hair.
Tired of stringy results? This is the ultimate guide to getting a defined, frizz-free wash and go that clumps your 3A curls without weighing them down.
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Did you know?

While the "wash and go" is a staple for all curl types, techniques like "plopping" and using lightweight gels became community-developed solutions specifically for looser curl patterns that are prone to being weighed down.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. Enhances your natural S-shaped curl pattern.


  2. A quick styling routine once mastered.


  3. Creates consistent, repeatable results.


  4. Lightweight feel, full of movement.


  5. Reduces frizz and increases shine.

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How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

A wash and go is a styling technique, not a salon service. You could, however, ask a curl specialist for a "wash and go styling lesson" to learn the technique from a pro.

People also ask 

Question & Answer

Why is my 3A hair so frizzy?

3A hair is prone to frizz because its loose pattern can easily be disrupted. The key is to form curl clumps when your hair is soaking wet using a good-hold gel, and then not touching it while it dries. Any touching while damp will create frizz.

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