4 Month Co-Washing Challenge!

[tiffers]

Re: What's the "scarf" method?

Sounds interesting! Please share.

The scarf method was created by a member, Sylver2. It's pretty simple:

1)Apply serum, oil, gel (or whatever lays your edges down) onto your edges
2)Tie a silk or satin scarf snugly over your head, making sure it's kinda tight on the edges
3)Leave the scarf on for 5-15 minutes (the time depends on your hair)
4)Take off the scarf, and your edges will be nice and smooth

HTH!

 

[Butterfly08]

Today - Redken Blonde Glam Pure Pearl , left in pumpkin puree and EVOO, bunned.

 

[Butterfly08]

I bought Pumpkin Puree products @ TJ Maxx and Marshall's today

CW this morning w/V05 Sun Ripened Raspberry. Used some as leave in, sealed w/JBCO and bunned. This old man @ Cracker Barrel this morning told me I smelled "very pleasant"

I think you'll like it. The moisturizing mask has no cones, not sure about the other products in the line. I've been using it just about daily for almost a month now, not counting the periodic times before the CW challenge, so it will last a nice long time.

 

[tiffers]

Today - Redken Blonde Glam Pure Pearl , left in pumpkin puree and EVOO, bunned.

I was looking at that Redken conditioner the other day, but decided against it cause I was scared it would put some kind of blonde color in my hair

How is it? I take it by the smiley that you really like it

 

[MizzBrown]

Checkin in'..

-Cowashed today w/ White Rain Tropical Coconut Conditioner..smelled good.

 

[Butterfly08]

I was looking at that Redken conditioner the other day, but decided against it cause I was scared it would put some kind of blonde color in my hair

How is it? I take it by the smiley that you really like it

Honestly, the only reason I bought it last summer (umm 2 tubes ) is because it was on clearance for like $2.67. I squirted a whole lot out, left it in for about 3 min, and when I rinsed all the tangles fell out of my hair. It felt really nice. The website says it's a weekly treatment, otherwise I'd be using it every day. Now I wish I had bought more than 2 tubes!

Supposedly it keeps light blonde hair from getting too brassy. The instructions say to do a skin test so I slept with a patch of it on my arm overnight, no problems. My hair is still wet so I don't know what if anything it did to my highlights, but it feels great. I honestly wasn't expecting much, I thought it might be drying.

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Yes! Thanks, Kel, for responding. I dc'd yesterday and purchased "supplies". Today . . I co-wash for the first time. Just trying to decide when I'll do it: before I start todays errands or as a treat to myself when I get back in. I think the back in will win out. I don't want to rush it, like I said I am viewing it as a treat.

I'll be back later . .

I know what you mean .. cowashing used to be the highlight of my day .. I usually do it at night now, so I won't have to leave with wet hair .. but it all depends on what I'm doing that day. And you're welcome!

 

[Simply_Kelz]

I'm DC'ing as we speak.

I'm 7 weeks post .. and my new growth just popped up outta nowhere.erplexed Especially in the middle. It tangles SO EASILY.

So I parted my hair in 4 sections, and finger detangled each section, and plaited it up. Then I took down each plait and mixed some ORS with some EVOO and a little VO5 to make it a bit less runny, and applied that conditioner like a relaxer on dry hair, then coated the length in small sections, then would plait back up.

I'll take down each plait and rinse separately, and co-wash tonight. Cowashing with VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea.

Update:

Mmmmm .. my hair drank that DC right up. Felt like butter when I rinsed. I did my first braidout today and got some good feedback! Yay ..

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Cowashed last night with VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea ..

 

[Butterfly08]

I know what you mean .. cowashing used to be the highlight of my day .. I usually do it at night now, so I won't have to leave with wet hair .. but it all depends on what I'm doing that day. And you're welcome!

I do the opposite since it's hot and I don't mind a wet head. I will probably switch to nights once it starts getting cooler in November. I'm getting a TU in August, then I want to stretch for 4 months. CWing is making it pain free.

This morning I used poo (Joice K Pak) and I have had the reconstructor in for about 6 hours. I'll rinse it shortly and then use the Intense Hydrator. I'm wet setting again tonight, so I'll check you guys in a few days!

 

[Simply_Kelz]

I do the opposite since it's hot and I don't mind a wet head. I will probably switch to nights once it starts getting cooler in November. I'm getting a TU in August, then I want to stretch for 4 months. CWing is making it pain free.

This morning I used poo (Joice K Pak) and I have had the reconstructor in for about 6 hours. I'll rinse it shortly and then use the Intense Hydrator. I'm wet setting again tonight, so I'll check you guys in a few days!

Oh wow, I'm getting a touch-up in August, then I'm stretching for 4 months .. coincidences .. but yesss cowashing is my savior.

I don't really mind leaving my hair wet, but for the scarf method to work for me, the top must be dry, or else as it dries it'll just get .. big. I don't care about the rest being wet. Just not the front and top.

at that waving smiley! See ya!

 

[tiffers]

DCW'd yesterday with a bunch of stuff mixed together: The last of my Tresemme S&S, the last of Burt's Bees Raspberry, the last of Suave Coconut and some Redken Rescue Force just because

My hair came out pretty soft. Not much slip, but I'm glad to be done with all of those conditioners. I feel like I accomplished something!

 

[Eisani]

Chelated today then CW w/Oyin Honey Hemp. Rubbing that stuff thru my hair was like soft porn...

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Pre-pooed with EVOO and Vanilla Mint Tea by VO5.

Cowashed with Suave Tropical Coconut.

 

[LovinLocks]

1st Co-wash was Saturday a.m. Did so with VO5 Vanilla Mint.

2nd Co-wash was Sunday morning. That time I used the Suave Tropical Coconut and put EVOO on the ends.

I put the conditioner in my hair dry, worked it through and commenced with my shower. That's how I have been doing it. And letting my hair air dry.

My synopsis: my hair was not as frizzy/nappy as it has been for some months/weeks. I used the protective hairstyle the young lady posted with the banana clip/french roll and it was a success! Kudos to that young lady. I am so loving that style. It is tighter and neater than when I attempted the french roll with only hair pins.

 

[MzPrince]

Co-washing last night with Yes To Carrots Cond.

 

[morehairplease]

cw last night with Pantene relaxed and natural co.

 

[trinidarkie1]

Hi Ladies, I guess I was in this challenge and didn't even know it. I cowash almost daily with one of the following or a combo of at least two:

NTM Daily Deep Conditioner
Tressemme Moist or something
Aussie Moist
V05 Freesia Moisturizing Conditioner

Every so often, I use the Alter Ego Capillary Bath for a few minutes and rinse out the following day.
Following by a glycerin spray, Carol's Daughter Mimosa Honey, and then seal and do a root massage with Wild Growth Oil.

I am trying to use every product until it is finished without buying more.
My stretch is actually going to be until the end of 2009, or until I have a ponytail of new growth.

 

[Eisani]

CW this a.m. w/Tresemme S&S

 

[aloof one]

Two days before with Organix Grapeseed White Tea... I have to admit I was lazy, I just rinsed my hair with water and covered it in the conditioner and left it in...

And yesterday with HE Long Term Relationship... (that stuff smells horrendous...). I left it in, too.

I would like to say that LTR smells horrible, but my curls were poppin off all over the place .

 

[septemberbaby]

I don't even know when the last time I cw'd. I totally fell off this challenge.

 

[monikr]

CW last night with Tresseme S&S. This is probably the best conditioner I have, and my hair feels wonderful afterwards. Now all i have to do is use up these other crappy conditioners

 

[Eisani]

I don't even know when the last time I cw'd. I totally fell off this challenge.

Whatcha been up to?

 

[Eisani]

CW last night with Tresseme S&S. This is probably the best conditioner I have, and my hair feels wonderful afterwards. Now all i have to do is use up these other crappy conditioners

Don't ya love it? I really had to wonder where it had been all my life!

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Gosh, this thread was on page 8 ..

Anywho, cowashed with Suave Tropical Coconut

Been doing braidouts, I leave the braids in and the scarf on if I don't leave the house. This newgrowth is kickin' and its too hard bunning and re-bunning everyday ..

 

[LovinLocks]

Co-washed this a.m. with umm, Suave Lavender something with EVOO on my ends. So far, I've been co-washing daily.

Yesterday, DD no. 3 commented that my hair is really growing. Now, here's the thing, it hasn't grown any longer since we last saw each other some days ago, so I'm giving credit to these daily co-washes making my hair look healthier. And, it is definitely softer.

Oh, guess what, my Devacurl One and Elucence (sp.) arrived yesterday. What, pray tell, possessed me to spend $18 on conditioner? Boy did I get swept up in the rapture that is LHCF last weekend . I formulate bath and body products so know a lot of the ingredients listed in products. There is nothing speial in Devacurl, trust me, there ain't (just like the commercial for Suave says). I haven't tried it yet. But, I suspect I'll use it for DC not cw'ing.

 

[pureebony]

I finally took down my braids on Sunday, so I co washed yesterday with a cheapie conditioner and this co washing thing really does work!!!

I have a few questions though:

- I want to join the deep conditioning challenge too/ does anyone have the link to that thread?
- How much is too much as I plan to co wash 6 days a week, alternating with a Indian hair powder rinse (cant remember the name) and deep condition. Then co wash one day a week with baking soda.
- What are the benefits everyone has experienced with co washing.

I will be using Denver girls Indian powder co was recipe too

Thanks a bunch for your help ladies!!!

 

[Eisani]

CW this a.m. w/V05 Hydrators Glacier Mist. Used Bee Mine on my scalp (TIFFERS!), moisturized, oiled and bunned. That seemed like a lot of work for me this morning, but my hair is soft.

 

[SunnyDelight]

Cowashed this morning with VO5 Peaches & Cream -

2 side plaits - red palm oil on ends, pinned plaits up.

 

[MzPrince]

Co-washing tonight with Suave Tropical Coconut.