How To Wash 360 Waves Without Losing Progress?

Washing your hair is a critical factor in getting the best 360 waves. You don’t want to wash your hair too often as it will strip the natural oils from your hair which will not only slow down your hair growth, but also making you use more products to promote shine which may also stunt your hair growth; especially if you're using the wrong products. Its recommended to follow these steps 2 times a week when washing your hair.

Why Washing Is Important for 360 Waves

Even though you want to preserve your progress, you should never skip washing your waves. Clean hair lays better, grows healthier, and develops stronger definition. Washing removes:

• Dirt and sweat buildup

• Product residue from pomades or oils

• Excess sebum that can clog your scalp

A clean foundation is the secret to deep, shiny, and healthy waves.

Step 1: Hold your head under the shower and make sure your head is completely wet

Step 2: Add your first layer of shampoo. Don't be scared when rubbing in the shampoo. Mess up your entire wave pattern. Use your fingernails or a shower scrubber to help spread the lather.

Step 3: Brush in the lather with a Hard Brush. A hard brush works best in the shower because of how the water softens the bristles. Usually a hard brush will hurt your scalp, but shower brushing softens the bristles to the perfect strength. Our Rosé Pink Hard Brush works perfectly for this method.

Step 4: Rinse the shampoo out of your hair. At this stage your hair should be curly and messy.

Step 5: Add a second layer of shampoo and repeat the instructions in step 2 & 3. At this point, your hair should be extremely soapy and you will be feeling clean. Let it sit for a minute then rinse out.

Step 5: Spread the conditioner throughout your hair and let is sit for 2 minutes so your hair can fully absorb the oils and nutrients.

Step 6: After letting it sit, grab your shower brush and brush the conditioner throughout your hair with your wave pattern. This will help train your hair to lay down and help promote deep, healthy waves. The conditioner will help replenish the healthy oils that the shampoo just stripped from your hair.

Step 7: Shampoo & Conditioner usually strip your hair of its natural oils. That's why it's important to apply a natural cream containing of healing and regenerative ingredients. Our All Natural 360 Wave Cream was hand-crafted using all natural ingredients such as Castor Oil & Sweet Almond Oil which are proven oils to help hair growth and moisturize your hair strands and scalp. After applying your cream, brush the product through your hair to evenly distribute the oils.

Step 8: After brushing in your product, tie your Durag to lay down your hair. This step is important because a Durag will train your hair to lay down flat. After scrambling products through your hair, you need to remind your hair that its to be laid down in a wave position. A Silky Durag works best in this situation because of the breathable material used. Velvet Durags can work as well, but its recommended to use a Silky Durag.

Common Mistakes That Ruin Wave Progress

• Using harsh shampoos with sulfates

• Washing daily and drying out hair

• Rubbing with a towel instead of patting

• Skipping the brush session during wash

• Not compressing with a durag afterward

Avoiding these mistakes ensures your waves stay defined and sharp.

Final Thoughts

Washing your 360 waves doesn’t mean losing progress—it’s about doing it the right way. By brushing while shampooing, conditioning properly, and always compressing with a durag, you’ll keep your waves clean, healthy, and more defined after every wash.

Stay consistent, avoid the common mistakes, and remember: fresh waves start with clean, well-cared-for hair.

Frequently Asked Questions About Washing 360 Waves

1. How often should I wash my 360 waves?
You should shampoo your waves 1–2 times per week and co-wash (condition only) 2–3 times per week to maintain moisture and definition.

2. What shampoo is best for 360 waves?
Use a sulfate-free, moisturizing shampoo to avoid stripping your hair’s natural oils. Look for products designed for curly or textured hair.

3. Can washing ruin my wave progress?
Not if you wash correctly. Brushing while shampooing, rinsing in the direction of your wave pattern, and wearing a durag afterward will protect your progress.

4. What is a compression wash?
A compression wash is when you tie a durag on before rinsing out shampoo and conditioner. This keeps your waves laid down during the wash.