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Spring/Summer '09 Cowashing Challenge

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I flat ironed today for a cut so I won't be cowashing for a few days, although I'm super tempted because I know most if not all of the relaxed ends should be gone now :yay: I really wanna see! I told her to just cut, don't be dusting or trimming; cut what needed to be cut.
 
Eisani said:
I flat ironed today for a cut so I won't be cowashing for a few days, although I'm super tempted because I know most if not all of the relaxed ends should be gone now :yay: I really wanna see! I told her to just cut, don't be dusting or trimming; cut what needed to be cut.
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Good for you girl! Your narural hair is so super gorgeous!!! That hair color. takes your hair to the next level. Get rid of those relaxed ends and enjoy that hair!!! :yep:
 
I co-washed yesterday with Aussie moist, my scalp is giving me some issues,I think it's time for a henna treatment, it's itchy and starting shed a little more than I like. No bueno.
 
I co-washed this morning after working out with Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Moisturizing Conditioner and deep conditioned with Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner. It seems like I will be co-washing frequently all summer long.
 
CocoSlim83 said:
I co-washed yesterday with Aussie moist, my scalp is giving me some issues,I think it's time for a henna treatment, it's itchy and starting shed a little more than I like. No bueno.
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When was the last time you clarified or chelated? If I'm cowashing a lot and my scalp starts acting a donkey, I know it's time to chelate or wash w/some tea tree shampoo.
 
Eisani said:
When was the last time you clarified or chelated? If I'm cowashing a lot and my scalp starts acting a donkey, I know it's time to chelate or wash w/some tea tree shampoo.
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I totally agree with Eisani, you need to clarify if you are co-washing more to prevent product buildup because the same gross feeling happens to me and scalp is itchy. And if I refuse to listen to it, it forms dandruff/flakes in certain areas.
 
cowashed this morning with hello hydration. cowashed yesterday with breaks over. tomorrow i'll be deep cowashing with pantene's relaxed and natural mask. i'm super excited about trying it out.
 
cowashed with Aussie Moist tonight....looking for something to last a bit longer than the normal twist out so I'm trying flexi rods tonight :perplexed
 
DC'd on dry hair for 1 hour with ORS Replenishing pak (mixed with oils), cowashed out with Suave Humectant then cowashed a second time with HE Totally Twisted. Leave In - Nexxuss headdres/coconut oil.

Hair's doing great :-)

Next cowash is Wednesday...

Haven't shampoo/soap washed in 4 weeks and my scalp and hair are doing more than fine :-). Will try a castille soap mix a transitioning body shared with me on Friday before my henna gloss...
 
MummysGirl said:
DC'd on dry hair for 1 hour with ORS Replenishing pak (mixed with oils), cowashed out with Suave Humectant then cowashed a second time with HE Totally Twisted. Leave In - Nexxuss headdres/coconut oil.

Hair's doing great :-)

Next cowash is Wednesday...

Haven't shampoo/soap washed in 4 weeks and my scalp and hair are doing more than fine :-). Will try a castille soap mix a transitioning body shared with me on Friday before my henna gloss...
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I LOVE mixing my tea tree castile soap w/AOHR and washing my hair with it :cloud9: My hair is squeaky clean and moisturized at the same time, it's so light and fluffy afterward, the curls just pop!
 
I have a question. When you co wash with a conditioner do you DC with that cinditoner as well or do you guys use an entirely diff conditioner for that? I have Aussie Moist I was going to co wash with it, but I like it as my DC too. Could I use both?
 
co washed today with giovanni deeper moisture conditioner and pantene relaxed and natural mask. it was my first time using the mask and i really like it. its going to last me a long time because it took less than one ounce to cover all my curls.
 
pookaloo83 said:
I have a question. When you co wash with a conditioner do you DC with that cinditoner as well or do you guys use an entirely diff conditioner for that? I have Aussie Moist I was going to co wash with it, but I like it as my DC too. Could I use both?
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you can use it as both. if i deep condition on dry hair then when i get in the shower i just apply some water to reactivate the conditioner. sometimes i rinse out the deep conditioner and foolow with another conditioner. either way is fine.
 
I'm in NC today but I'll cowash with Suave Humectant :love: when I get home tonight. Will probably DC overnight (not sure which one I'm going to use)
 
Applied Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor to dry hair, left on for a few minutes. Cowashed out with HE Totally Twisted... Leave In: Giovanni Direct leave In.

Airdrying right now.
 
co washed today with HE HH and giovanni deeper moisture conditioner. my hair feels great. soft like cotton. to style i used kbb hair milk, hair cream and nectar.
 
cowashed today with breaks over. love that stuff. tomorrow i think i'll do the aphogee 2 min and follow with the pantene relaxed and natural mask as a deep cowash.
 
i cant wait to co wash tomorrow. dont know what conditioner im going to use yet but i am doing an overnight treat with vatika frosting so i imagine my hair will feel all types of extra delish.
 
CW tue & wed with my NEW LOVES-- White Rain Naturals in ocean mist (3 kinds of algae) and lavender-vanilla.
my hair is supa soft with both of these & they both have lots of natural ingredients high on the list.
 
Been a cowashing fiend. This is week 2 of cowashing 5 days a week and me & my hair love it. My routine is 3 days a week in the morning I do a tea rinse and follow with a cowash. Two days a week are my longer hair days so I dc and follow with a cowash. The dc & cowash on these longer days have my ayurvedic powders mixed in. This routine should carry me through August. I tried Organix Coconut Milk conditioner this morning and loved it. I had added some aloe vera gel to it to. Why or why does my hair love and covet conditioners???
 
Is it too late to join the challenge? If not than I will be prepooing overnight with evoo, honey, and Aussie moist. Tomorrow I will cowash with Organix coconut milk.
 
I deep cowashed (if that's a term) last night with Tresemme Moist Conditioner applied to my hair like a relaxer and some EVOO. I let it sit for a few hours and then I rinsed it out and detangled with my new Denman. It's a keeper. It detangled really well and got out all my shed hair. I love it, but I won't be using it daily. Probably once a week right now. Love that Tresemme for cowashing and deep cowashing..lol.
 
I bought a denman (D3, I think) about a month ago. I tried it once while rinsing out my DC, it felt like it got stuck in my hair, it just didn't move through it! Really weird cos my comb glides through my hair with little or no problems.

I think I'll try the Denman again in a couple of weeks, good to know it worked for you.

I still havent' tried applying my conditioner to my hair like a relaxer... hmmm, I will soon :-)

countrychickd said:
I deep cowashed (if that's a term) last night with Tresemme Moist Conditioner applied to my hair like a relaxer and some EVOO. I let it sit for a few hours and then I rinsed it out and detangled with my new Denman. It's a keeper. It detangled really well and got out all my shed hair. I love it, but I won't be using it daily. Probably once a week right now. Love that Tresemme for cowashing and deep cowashing..lol.
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MummysGirl said:
I bought a denman (D3, I think) about a month ago. I tried it once while rinsing out my DC, it felt like it got stuck in my hair, it just didn't move through it! Really weird cos my comb glides through my hair with little or no problems.

I think I'll try the Denman again in a couple of weeks, good to know it worked for you.

I still havent' tried applying my conditioner to my hair like a relaxer... hmmm, I will soon :-)
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I definitely find that it's easier to use on the natural hair, but that line of demarcation is definitely tricky. I'd say that making sure you use it in sections is key during the transition. While natural, I think it'll be easier to use.

You definitely have to try to apply your conditioners like a relaxer. It helps so much to reach all of your hair...especially that line of demarcation.
 
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