2nd and 3rd day wash and go hair

I decided to do a wash and go experiment to see how long it would last. I used the shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie and the eco styler gel to do my wash and go. I didn't re-apply any products but just refreshed with a spritz of water. At night I wore my satin scarf. By the 3rd day the gel became hard so I pulled my bangs back with a headband. I could have stretched it longer if I would have used a light hold gel instead of a strong hold.