Easiest Wash Day Routine Ever! [No Tears, Natural Hair]
Super simple no-tears routine perfect for natural, kinky hair using only 3 products: shampoo, conditioner and oil, and only 3 steps: wash, condition, stretch!
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Hey guys today, i'm here to show you an extremely simple routine that makes my wash days a breeze and leaves my hair super manageable. But first i want to show you what my hair looks like in its completely natural state right here. I have absolutely nothing in my hair i had washed conditioned and then just let it air dry freely and in this state my hair gets very matted and tangled and shrunken it's pretty difficult to manipulate and style and trying to run my fingers through. It is just asking for tears and i definitely cannot comb through it without ripping out my hair, but luckily my wash day routine, which uses only three products takes care of. All of that. So i start out by drenching my hair with water, get it nice and soaked. Then i go ahead and use the melanin african black soap shampoo. This has tea tree and peppermint in it, which is extremely refreshing, and it makes my scalp feel absolutely amazing. This shampoo is really rich, so you don't have to use a lot, which is great because one bottle lasts me quite a long time, and also i love the nozzle on the bottle. It allows me to get all throughout my head, which makes it a lot easier to get the shampoo in, especially if i have tangled sections and yeah. I basically work that in thoroughly concentrating mostly on my scalp, then smoothing down and letting the shampoo go where it may. After that, i take this little scalp scrubber and i just go to town with it. I separate sections of hair and brush through vigorously, and i do that over my entire head to just lift up any dirt and dead skin that needs to be removed. It'S also very stimulating. It'S like a scalp massage as well, so it you know, gets the blood flowing throughout your scalp once i'm finished that i go ahead and rinse it all out, and this shampoo gets my hair so clean so fresh without stripping away my natural oils, which is another Reason why it's my favorite, then i take the melanin multi-use softening conditioner and i start out by adding a couple pumps just enough so that it gives me enough slip to split my hair in half easily. I tie up one side, then i take the other side and split that in half, because i'm going to make four sections and then working on one quadrant at a time i add in more conditioner so that all of the hair feels thoroughly coated. And then this is where my trusty paddle brush comes in. I love this brush for detangling, starting at the ends and working my way up to the roots i gently brush through to get rid of any knots and doing this while the hair is wet and full of conditioner. It just makes the detangling process so easy, especially with this conditioner. I love that the tangles just melt away the brush glides through like nobody's business, and it literally takes me less than two minutes to do each section. It'S so quick after my hair is totally smooth. I take an elastic band like this and make a ponytail. This will help the roots to stay flat and tangle free. Then i plait the hair, which is going to keep it stretched out when i get towards the very end. I do stop plaiting and i just twist it - and i do this because it makes it easier to take the plaits out once my hair is fully dry, and that is all i do to each section of hair coat with conditioner detangle with a paddle brush. Starting from the bottom and working up to the roots, once the section is completely smooth, make a ponytail to keep the roots flat plant the length of the hair, then twist. The very end after that i rinse the conditioner out, while my hair is still plaited up and i make sure to rinse very thoroughly. I let the water really get in there and i wring out the conditioner from my hair, and this leaves my hair feeling. So soft and moisturized, and it's very springy, and because of how amazingly, the conditioner and paddle brush work to melt away. My tangles, i only shed about this much hair on each wash day, which is way less than what i used to. So i'm extremely happy about that. So then i just leave my hair alone and let it air dry overnight and the next day. Here i go with my four sections, one by one i take down the plaits. I use some plain extra virgin olive oil. A couple drops of that and apply it to my hair, which will give it shine and make it easier to brush through while dry. Then using my paddle brush. I'M again brushing through the hair starting from the bottom and going up to separate the hair and to get out those little crinkles, and now my hair is stretched. I am able to easily part it and style it, which is why this is my go-to routine. For ultra manageable hair and once my whole head is done, i'm left with a blown out look, but without the use of any heat you can see. Now i'm able to run my fingers through my hair, and i can actually comb through it too, which i couldn't do before it just makes handling so much more straightforward. This is an ultra simple, wash day process, but it definitely makes a huge difference in how my hair behaves. I do want to point out that i could get my hair even more stretched out if i did more ponytails, but these days i usually just stick with four, because it gets the job done enough for me and it's the quickest and on this day, once my Hair was clean and stretched. I went ahead and threw in some box braids, as you can see here, but yeah. I could go on to do pretty much any style i wanted from there. So that is basically it guys that is my current wash day routine. I hope this video was helpful and i will catch up with you on my next one.
Comments
MzKinkyCurl: Ever since you showed this years ago, I’ve been doing this technique on my hair and my now nine year old! I do 3-4 sections on each side and can braid her hair with NO heat! No tears either! Thanks girl!
The Beauty Holder: You made it look so simple! I feel like my high porosity hair would be screaming if I tried to wet my whole head without sectioning it. I'm not opposed however to cutting down my routine and making it simple and more efficient. Thanks for sharing xoxo
Dallas 316: Kim, you're effortlessly gorgeous awesome results!
DenayTheDiva: I really love how easy your entire washday process is! Such healthy hair! ✨
Tracy: I would love to see you and naptural85 collaborate on a hair video. Between her hair products and your hair styles you two are powerhouses in the natural hair world! Please please please make this happen!!
Rae: I’ve also simplified my wash day routine as well. I’ve come to understand after 5 years of being natural that less is more. Great video :)
daedae181: Ever since you showed this technique a long time ago ,it has saved my life. We are hair twins, so for me this is golden.
Melissa C.: I could never. You’ve truly mastered your hair
Daria Pio: Even though at times you may use different products, your technique is consistent! A vital component that makes a huge difference. You are reaping the benefits.Thank you for sharing!
Velicia Williams: The Melanin hair care line is great. The shampoo really cleans your scalp & hair without stripping it. The conditioner leaves your hair nicely moisturized. And the oil is versatile for skin or hair. It’s so lightweight.
Lovela Wolfspirit: This is my new washday routine, love it. So easy! I like to put in bantu knots after taking down the braids, and the next day it's beautiful and fluffy!
TheInsiderBeauty: I just love how effortlessly you do things. Thanks to you, my washday don’t have to be “all day”!
SonyH25: I have everything, but the brushes. About to order and try that process out. Thanks! By the way your skin is flawless I’d love some tips!!
puffMama: Notification Gang Extremely helpful. I'm super 4c and these kinnks are no joke! Less seems to be more in this case so ill definitely be changing the steps of my routine. Thank you so much
Njoki Waweru: Definitely trying this during my next washday. Looks so simple and effective, thank you for sharing. ❤️
Carmen Fluker: How early in the day do you start your wash routine to have your hair air dry overnight? It can take my hair more than 12 hours to air dry, especially if I braid or twist it.
Demi Perry: Definitely trying this tomorrow! I was just here dreading washing my hair because its time for some passion twist, but watching this process seems so much simpler! I'm semi excited now lol
Shooga Sweet: I follow most of the same steps that you laid out, with some added measures. I do use a leave in conditioner and a cream/butter styler and hair grease as a sealer. My hair come out shiny and feels so good. I don't use rubber bands/ products on my hair because I have fine/ thin strands, so I put more braids in, so my roots will be flat.
Andrea Massaline: This is what I need in my life! Definitely going to do this from now on! I have thick, curly, high density, low porosity hair and I just know this will help me tremendously!! Thanks for sharing!
YummyCandi Collection: I have been doing the 4 ponytails stretch method for years
jordache141: Now this is something I can do! Thank you
Mmaolisa E: Hi Kim, thanks so much for the video. I watched it again today to try this routine and it worked out pretty well. I used different products but I'm still happy with the results. I can't wait to try this routine again with the melanin products!
Fine Natural Hair ROCKS: Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! Always a great video too! Thanks for giving us quality content all throughout these years!
Medina Anderson: Yes Yes and Yes!!! I remember seeing another video of your wash day routine. Your routine has helped me when I combed out my locs to take care of and mange my loose natural hair! That was almost a year ago and I tried other ways.... BUTTTTT your way has been the GOAT. even with my recent postpartum shedding Ive been able to keep at bay because I don't lose much hair when I detangle. I can go on and on... anyways love this!
finallyanaccount: Every time I see a well known YouTuber using the products of another well known YouTuber, I get so happy haha. ❤️
FAITH AND LIFESTYLE WITH BIANNCA: Awesome routine and the box braids are a bonus. Really beautiful ❤️
Marjorie Coleman: Love your wash day routine Kim. Your hair looks good, beautiful braids!!! The Melanin haircare line is bomb. I’ve tried everything except the shampoo, I’m gonna get it now.
Jasmine Rucker: Love the simplicity! So how often do you deep condition? Would that be an extra step or would you substitute the melanin conditioner you used in this video?
RN083012: Kim, I want to tell you thank you for all of your videos and natural care tips. I found your channel last year and since that time, I have started doing my own hair and my nails as well. I owe that to your very informative and down to earth videos. Thank you for all that you do. I am so happy for your success. You deserve every bit of it! May your blessings keep coming
STASHA: Love watching your hair vids. Thank you for showing our hair in it’s most real raw and beautiful state . Your hair is just like mine … I just watch to be like “Yas sis , I do the same thing “ lol GOD BLESS
aqueen995: Thank you on behalf of so many of us dying for easiest and quickest routines while avoiding shrinkage :-) ! Will definitely try!!!
Rochelle Stapleton: This is my wash day routine ever since you did it few years back.
WiloSheby Metilie: Hey Kim!! Great video I definitely believe that your hair obeys anything your hands will tell them to do mine wouldn’t be such easy if I don’t detangling my hair before washing.. thank you for sharing thou ❤️❤️❤️
NaduellaB: Wow!That looks so easy. I was worried about the amount of shed hair but pleasantly surprised. I need a new, shorter routine so I’m gonna try yours. So happy you popped up in my feed. Thank you!
Mary Mansaray: I love this It's very helpful thank you for showing us your routine It means a lot.
Liz Latten: I’m for sure going to start doing this!! Especially to prevent having to blow drying my hair to stretch it!! This would be perfect for braid outs, flexi rods etc!! Thanks for sharing
ashtree80: This is the best wash day routine I have ever seen! So excited to try these products!
Sincerely, Sandi: I do this same routine except I don't rince out the conditioner, and I do twistouts. I also use the Melanin oil on my scalp. My hair is so moisturized now! This routine does me no wrong.
Virtuous Gardener 91: This is a simple wash day. Thanks for sharing with us! I may use this washing method for natural 4c hair. Be blessed!
datgirldannie: The fact that your hair air dries overnight in braids makes me so jealous! Nevertheless I think I wanna try this routine. I’m all for rinsing the conditioner while the braids are still in.
FIRE CROCHET HAIRSTYLES 🔥: Wow, this has to be the most straight forward tutorial I've ever seen!! I LOVE it!! Forwarding to the GC rn
JUDITH MARSON: Tried this with my daughter yesterday and it worked. Effortless and no more tears!! Whew!!
S Tally: Great video! I like washing my hair in 4 sections. I also wash my hair in chunky twists. Both of these strategies aid in reducing knots and tangles
Dee Stevens: Perfect & Easy for us! Love it !
Anna Rodrigues: Eu amei seu cabelo natural menina. Lindíssimo.
Alaine Victoria: The routine I needed to see! Thank you! I need to pull out my paddle brush!
Sha C: Great. Thanks for this. I have the same issue when I wash my hair. I’m definitely going to use this technique.
missmiss9632: LOOOVVVVEEEE IT ♥️ this will now be my go to wash day routine... Fact x
TheExWife🎭: I'm so glad you pointed out the difference with the amount of ponytails you used. I could see the difference in how stretched out your hair looked with 4 instead of 6 ponytails. But as you said, it still gets the job done. Love it!
T R: Awesome results!! Love your videos!! I love watching videos with bloggers who’s hair is similar to mine. You confirm that our hair type is beautifully too!
MODEL BABYY: Your hair is so beautiful and healthy, I love it!❤️ I recently uploaded an updated 4c hair wash routine. Thinking about trying some of the products used in this video!
Quamira Lumpkins: OOUU yes. I loved this video. Im in the beginning stages of transitioning from relaxed hair to natural. Ima try this method once my hair grow out more.
BlueEmpress 4life: I just did this last night and IT WORKS! THANKS AGAIN LOVE!
TheTalldiva: Love that You keep your wash day simple. And love the melanin hair care products!
Eulyn Webb: Thanks for sharing your awesome tip. This will definitely help me during wash days
You Glow Girl: Those ponytails would have my scalp screaming but I love how you have been consistent with what works for you
kiskibella: @TheChicNatural! I, usually, don’t comment; however, thank you so much for sharing this method! I followed exactly what you did (except African thread for me). Very helpful!!Hugs from Paris
Sabrina Latrese: Definitely trying this, wash day for me on my 4z hair has been such challenge for me. Thanks for sharing!
Bukola Modupe: This was so helpful, have got to try it out In my next wash day.. Thank you
Giovanahc: So helpful and I love the box braids !!!
Terry Walker: Ok this routine looks so easy I need these products in my life. I have a couple of questions: how do you know when your ends needs to be clip- Do you clip your own ends and What type is your hair? Love this video
Destinee Anderson: Every time you come out with one of these wash day videos it gets easier and easier
Tamyia Turner: ♥️♥️Gorgeous!!! Now I have to go ahead and try out Whitney’s hair care line, I should have a long time ago.
Chinnygold Linus: I've learned a lot from this short video..video is precise, and straight to the point..thank u
Jasmin Xo: I love your routine mine is pretty similar for my low porosity hair. I will incorporate the hair ties bc my roots puff up quickly. I also love Melanin Haircare products Whitney did her thang Congratulations on the accessory line I will check it out
Kim Kurtz: Great and easy wash day routine. I am ordering the products and trying it out asap. Thanks
Sabrina Carten: You make it look so easy! I'm losing so much hair on wash day smdh. I think my hair does not like not being "combed" daily. I think it's too "fine" and tends to mat quickly. I'm about to give up lol and go back to my wigs
S Foster: Girl, you made me keep my natural hair. Lol
Char X: Fun fact: use conditioner first to untangle and separate your hair into sections then wash it. Work's wonder's for me and we have similar textures.
Keisha Clark: My wash day routine is similar to yours in that keep product use and time to a minimum as much as I possible can. Also, my daughter and I use the melanin brand for shampoo, hair cream and oil.
Grace Mat: Very informative for beginners
Julz N: at what stage of your wash routine do you incorporate the deep conditioning?
Wisdom Speaks: I see a woman that looks exactly like me, same skin complexion, same facial features, same hair texture but different accent. She has probably never been to Africa, but if we stand side by side you would definitely say she is my sister. It brings tears to my eyes. What has humanity done to humanity? One day someone is going to have to give an account on what they did to black people.
iKandi: I’ve been doing this but I do box braids, about 6 braids per quad. I can rock any kind of wig or just a hat! I use a leave in, cream then gel and my hair stays moisturized for days!
Ndaya Kabuya: Hello! I am a big fan of you. You are my inspiration for taking care of my hair. The way you do yours techniques are easy and simple We have the same hair texture, so for me it help. Thank you to share yours tips with us, it is very appreciated. Thank you again.
Diamond Goddess Tarot: Your hair in it’s natural state and stretched is beautiful
Pamela McCants: I love the shampoo brush ( scalp massager) because it stimulates blood flow to the scalp and encourages hair growth.
Abstract Jane: Kim you really new Sunday Morning was the best day to post this! You knew it was peoples typical wash day ! Made my day easier
KimmyBilly weightloss: Nice. My wash day is pretty simple too. Shampoo, rinse then add conditioner put on plastic cap, shower. Then take off cap comb through with water running on the section. Always end up being 4 sections. Add leave in in shower then corn row hair in two. Let air dry, style the next day.
Kinky And Free: I tried it and it worked ! Thanks for the tips and tricks
NaturallyLovingMe_82 SheisNatural: Love your wash day videos very helpful thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
Msladybug: I noticed that you don't put oil on your scalp. Is that better for your hair? Not to grease our scalp? How often do you wash your hair? Thanks for these tips!
e: Finally I just loooooove your wash day routines.
Kellionta' Mason: This video is right on time.. I need to try that shampoo. My scalp has been so itchy lately. I have that same scalp scrubber!
Rachael: I might have to try this! Thanks boo! Love your videos
LAM: Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely give this method a try.
Pearl Mhlongo: This is also my wash routine
5%LowBattery: Happy Sunday Can we see how much hair came out in the brush? Edit 5:24 wow Usually when I brush my hair with conditioner there’s enough hair left behind in the brush to clog the drain big time 4x
Miranda Killgallen: You did a good job . I love the end result.
Ladybug921: Your hair is so thick and lovely - my hair keeps transitioning with all this styling and I had to do a big chop recently- I feel like it’s from me coloring my hair no more coloring moving forward
Diana Bryan: THANK YOU SO MUCH REPRESENTATION MATTERS! MY NIECE WAS LIKE SHE HAS MY HAIR AND GOT SO HAPPY
Anna Dibba: i think its you and Gabrielle Union that have influenced me to go back to doing box braids- by making it look so sophisticated. hadn't done them for more than a decade...
Cee2Random: I don’t think you realize just how much this helps the black community T H A N K Y O U!
Colipopkola: Thanks for the tips! Imma have to try this!
Bobbie Kelly: So awesome. Thank you for this. I must have a sensitive scalp because watching you scrub your scalp with that brush made my head hurt lol. I have one but I can't vigorously scrub my scalp like that or else it'll hurt for days after
LifeWith CeeCee: My daughter's and myself hair is so thick and this is the method I've been using definitely less tears and hair loss
VitalityAfrican: I'm going to try this because I genuinely hate wash days♀️thanks girl
Elaine: This update came right on time lol Thanks I’m going to try it
Moela Angela: I love how you just get right into it and not talk alot and it's so easy, I love it
Jasmine Bauer: Hmm I am gonna try this wash routine, it looks easy and simple as you said..thanks ❤️