cowashing How beneficial is it?

[MizAvalon]

CW has been extremely beneficial to me. My hair stays very moisturized, it always smells yummy, I can't remember the last time I saw a dandruff flake. I'm actually not CW this week because I'm relaxing in a few days and I miss it so much. I get out of the shower and don't feel right because my hair isn't soaking wet.

The only thing I regret is not starting sooner. I only started doing it a year ago but I wish I had started FIVE years ago when I first heard of the term.

I currently do it every single day but I'm sure a time will come when I don't do it as often. I may cut back to 2 or 3 days a week at some point but I will never stop doing it.

 

[hothair]

I would have voted for 2 -to keep my hair moisturised AND for thickness- my edges (i have widow's peak) has been growing in since I went back to daily rinsing/ cw and my fine strands are fuller. Also the guinea pig (my sis) hair is jealous-worthy after a Dr Miracle debacle last year she had NO hair around the edges and now her hair is soo thick I get urges to apply nair to it while she's sleeping j/kwell sometimes she's such a showoff!!

Once I get it, I'm hiding my megatek from her for 2 months

 

[Simply_Kelz]

I cowash daily .. and I love it. It keeps my new growth softer than I thought it could be, it's easy, and I'm one of those people that always has their hands in their head, so it lets me do this without any ill effects.

 

[MD_Lady]

I co-wash once a week to moisturize my hair. At a certain point, co-washing is the only thing that will really lock in the moisture.

 

[freshlikemoi]

Hands down for me, it was stretching...to have those roots detangled with some warm water and conditioner, was the best feeling. It kept me strong and going..I feel like I can moisturize with my moisturizing cream, I don't need to co-wash to do that...JMHO

 

[LadyKaypnyc]

Definately to keep my hair moisturized

When my hair isn't in a protective style, I cowash almost everyday.

 

[sweetsuccess]

I picked moisturizing. I love to cw my hair and I use Suave's Natural Milk and Honey( thanks Mom23!). I cw at least 2-3x each week and I have a concoction of the Suave and my coconut oil that I use with my baggie at night.

is suave natural milk and honey still available ?? or is that an old line thats discontinued?!

 

[frankie]

I co-wash nearly daily because I wear my hair out in all its nappy glory and it needs the moisture. It's the quickest, easiest way for me to 'do' my natural hair.

 

[Eisani]

is suave natural milk and honey still available ?? or is that an old line thats discontinued?!

It's dead, boo. The coconut is similar.

 

[MonPetite]

Everyday for the last 5-years, YEAR ROUND. I have thicker, softer, shinier hair. Little to no breakage, my lenght goals are easy to achieve and I bounce back from setbacks with ease. I lurve me a wash n go/cap n' go (see my fotki for cap n' go method).

 

[cecilie]

Cowashing helps me to keep the moisture .
Not very helpful for streching .

 

[KiniKakes]

I co-wash for moisturizing purposes, and also when i dont have time to go to the salon for a regular wash. The conditioner feels so slippery and silky in my hair, and my hair definitely feels softer and more moisturized afterward. I usually dont have to comb out, as the water pressure of the shower is able to detangle my hair. Then I airdry afterward.

In the past i used the Suave Milk & Honey, but since they discontinued that (at least in the area i live in) I replaced it with the Toasted Vanilla Sugar, and it's just as creamy, thick, and slippery. I love it!!! I still add a few goodies from the kitchen to my con-wash as well, when time permits.

 

[chebaby]

it keeps moisture in my hair and i really just like the way it feels afterward.
anyway im co washing tonigh with vo5 passion fruit smothie and using my HE HH as leave in mixed with redken smooth down butter treat.
never did this before but it sounds good.

 

[Ms.Nigeria]

i love love love co washing. I co-washed yesterday

 

[froggie08]

co-washing helped me with my first 14 week stretch. I also believe that co-washing has helped my hair to become thicker. I love co-washing and nows the time to do so because its summer.

 

[SouthernTease]

I've been doing it nearly everyday for over a year...
it makes transitioning a piece of cake... it's the only
way to detangle without breakage for me

 

[Pheonixx]

Overall I just like washing my hair.

But--
I cowash for moisturizing purposes. I think I'm 9 or 10 weeks post relaxer and it mos def makes my hair easier to handle.

 

[Hair Peace]

It's dead, boo. The coconut is similar.

Which one would you say is better...the coconut or the humectant?

TIA

 

[growinglong777]

I am so glad I found this thread. I am going to begin cw this week, at least twice a week, and back off shampoo for a month to see what happens. I am 6 weeks post, with a lot of new growth. I am losing a little too much hair when detangling and my hair is dry. I am purchasing some VO5 conditioners today and will start Saturday to see how it goes.

 

[Mz.Shug]

Just did my first co-wash today.After reading this thread I can't wait to see how my hair responds to it!

 

[The Princess]

I like co washing cause its quick and easy, Im glad you posted this. Cause I was thinking about increasing on the co washing and doing the Nexxus wash once a week. I co wash last night with CON (Purple Top) I can't wait till my goodies get here so I can start adding it to my conditioners.
Co Wash is super easy, Co wash, then leave in conditioner, bun it up, silk scarp it down at night, and soft, soft, soft hair in the morning. Also to add little to no breakage, so you know you retaing the growth. I didn't know co wash help thicken the hair, well it make since. Im like some of you all the only time I really comb my hair is after I co wash or wash my hair, and that like every two day. So now I can see why alot you all say your hair thicken up. I start doing it, im not go lie, cause I will be to lazy to wash my hair, erplexedI came here and found out its actually the thing to do. Sometimes less is best.

Co-Washing RULES!!!

 

[jenteel]

i just started co-washing consistently
(tried years ago w/ wrong conditioners)
im addicted
my mom started 2 (she's a germophobe - so now she wont have dry hair)
why dont people tell women of color we can do this???!!!!
we always thought we couldn't wash often
why didnt some1 say just not w/ shampoo?

 

[chebaby]

im bout to start this every other day. i hop it works good. i always co wash but have never wet bunned. i hope this does not creat tangles or anything

 

[beautywithin]

ok ...im new to co washing ...can someone please fill me in. it will be a great help for me and my daughter. i also read something about bagging overnight.
my hair is really dry and breaks really easy, co washing sounds like something that will GREATLY benefit me.
i read also not with shampoo

please share your product and let me know steps involved.....

thank you

 

[MisTatim]

I didn't see where it helped me so I stopped.My hair didn't retain moisture any more than before and it left my scalp dry. Also, pre-poo conditioning seems to make me lose more hair when washing w/ Eqyss/MegaTek conditioner.

 

[The Princess]

I like cowash cause it keep the hair moisturize and it soooooooo easier than washing.

 

[Toy]

I know for me it has made a huge difference in the growth of my hair & keeping my hair moisturized.

 

[dcprdiva]

I didn't see where it helped me so I stopped.My hair didn't retain moisture any more than before and it left my scalp dry. Also, pre-poo conditioning seems to make me lose more hair when washing w/ Eqyss/MegaTek conditioner.

Just wash your hair with a conditioner of your choice (probably start with a good moisturizing conditioner) instead of shampoo.

so grab a moisturizing conditioner, rub it through your hair wet (or dry) leave it in for a few minutes and rinse it out... then take a different conditioner - maybe a conditioner with a protein and then sit under the dryer for 20 minutes and rinse. your hair will be soft.

 

[kadej]

What are your favorite cowash conditioners?

 

[Musicachic]

I'm just throwing this thought out there, but if moisture is part of it... Couldn't you use a color applicator bottle with water in it to add moisture your scalp (and hair too to some degree)? If co washing all together sometimes isn't feesible? Yesterday here in MI it was booty cold!! The wind was ridiculous and I got all kinds of stuff in my yard now. I just am trying to think of other options for days like yesterday...