2011 Cowash Challenge--January 1st to April 30th

[Wanderland]

Yesterday I was stuck over a friends house due to the snow storm. I was prepared and brought along Yes To Carrots because I like it as a leave in, and thought it would be a good all in one producted. My hair HATED it for cowashing. I felt like my hair was a child who blantantly disobeyed me. It felt so weird and not like my own hair.

Right now I'm dc'ing with protein and plan to poo to clarify.

 

[Evolving78]

cowashed with trader joe!

 

[mami2010]

I co washed yesterday with VO5 moisture milk then DC and blow dried and put in a sew in.

 

[Amazhaan]

Finished up my Suave Tropical Coconut with a good cowash. Back in twists.

Quick Question Ladies: Whats the thickest conditioner you've ever used for a cowash?

For me... the thickest Con was L'Oreal Hydra Gloss for Dry/Damaged hair...

CW checkin -- cleansed with Hair One Olive Oil and did a Joico K-Pak protein treatment and I'm currently DC with Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner.

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[toinette]

How many times per week will you cowash? at least 3 times a week
What conditioners are you planning to use?HE LTR, HE HH, Aussie Moist, Suave
What do you hope to achieve by cowashing? Moisture and retention
How often (if ever) will you use shampoo? every 2 weeks

 

[Wanderland]

Do I've decided to change my routine. Either to wear styles longer (3-4) days and still poo every 2 weeks OR to wash with poo more frequently to weekly if I'm still cowashing daily. My hair always feels amazing after a good poo and detangle.

 

[TruMe]

Cowashed last night with a mixture of V05 Moisture Milks Strawberry Smoothie, OO, Tea Tree oil and peppermint oil. OMG!!! I loved loved loved the peppermint oil. This will definitely be staying in the mixture. Then I did a protein treatment followed by a DC treatment.

 

[Evolving78]

cowashing today with trader joe! i need to detangle my hair this week, but i need to purchase some dc. i wanna try Kenra.

 

[4everbeautifull1]

I am still cowashing with Tresemme Naturals. I still want to try the Wen and the Loreal Hydra Gloss I think but I just can't seem to put the Tresemme down!

 

[Amazhaan]

cowashing today with trader joe! i need to detangle my hair this week, but i need to purchase some dc. i wanna try Kenra.

Thanks to the LHCF heauxs.... I went to not 1, not 2, but 3 spots looking for Kenra MC tonight..lol $30 later I have it in my possession and it's not even CW day... All I can tell you so far is that it smells WONDERFUL

I am such a PJ!!!


Anywho -- check in : I CW yesterday with Hair One Olive Oil and Joico K-Pak... I think my hair loves protein?!? Anyways... after that I did the Mixed Silk DC and it didn't have the mediciny smell this time around so all is well.

After all this CWing I can definitely tell that my hair is much more moisturized, and I think with me amping up my protein regimen that Happy Hair Days are on the way for me!!!

 

[chelseatiara]

ive been cowashing my hair with hair one jojoba oil but it's been causing a build-up on my scalp....probably wont repurchase once i finish the bottle..

 

[Rina88]

I'm not sure if all this co-washing has given me buildup, I thought if it did it would show up on my scalp but so far no problems, its just my hair feels..different, like I haven't rinsed well. It could be my recent use of MnT Detangler (it has lots of cones). I'm still co-washing 6x/wk, switching up conditioners. I've also recently started using MnT Conditioner, but my fave is still Vo5 moisture milks and Giovanni DMC

 

[Rina88]

Amazhaan I know my hair loves protein!, I'm transitioning with 1-2" of relaxed ends on the front. Since this cowashing I've been doing reconstructors 1x/wk (ApHogee 2 min) on wash day, but my hair still feels on the verge of mushy, I'd prefer for it to feel strong. I want to try Joico products sooo bad but don't know where to find them

 

[Amazhaan]

Amazhaan I know my hair loves protein!, I'm transitioning with 1-2" of relaxed ends on the front. Since this cowashing I've been doing reconstructors 1x/wk (ApHogee 2 min) on wash day, but my hair still feels on the verge of mushy, I'd prefer for it to feel strong. I want to try Joico products sooo bad but don't know where to find them

Great to hear I'm not alone! Girl I have the generic version of Joico K-Pak which you can get at Sally's for $4.99... However, if you want the real deal--- it's available at Trade Secret, Ulta and Walmart Salons to name a few... the Joico and Kenra products are available there...



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[SimplyBlessed]

hey ladies I havent been cowashing like I should but plan to get back to doing this...

 

[Amazhaan]

Just CW and DC'd tonight with Kenra MC... OH EMMM GEEE!!! I am in looooove with this conditioner!!!

So this is what it's like to have a good, quality conditioner...wow... I don't think I'll be purchasing any more cheapie cons after I've used them all up.

The smell is DIVINE, amazing slip and it actually foams up like a shampoo, so you don't have to use a lot of product at all... very rich... Wow... I am so thankful to the person that bumped up the Kenra thread or I would have never known about it... definitely a staple for my hair...whoa

 

[sj10460]

Checking in...I CW this morning with Suave Ocean Breeze...Love, love this stuff. Afterwards, I applied my EQ leave in con, and installed two french braids, threw on my wig cap and wiggy. Tomorrow I will CW after the gym.

 

[ojemba]

Just CW and DC'd tonight with Kenra MC... OH EMMM GEEE!!! I am in looooove with this conditioner!!!

So this is what it's like to have a good, quality conditioner...wow... I don't think I'll be purchasing any more cheapie cons after I've used them all up.

The smell is DIVINE, amazing slip and it actually foams up like a shampoo, so you don't have to use a lot of product at all... very rich... Wow... I am so thankful to the person that bumped up the Kenra thread or I would have never known about it... definitely a staple for my hair...whoa

What does the mc stand for?

Never mind loll

 

[Aggie]

Still cowashing at least 3 times a week even though I have not checked in for a long while.

 

[Aggie]

What does the mc stand for?

Never mind loll

Kenre Moisturizing Conditioner.

 

[MzPrince]

Just finished cowashing.

 

[Amazhaan]

Checking in: I CW and DC Saturday with Kenra MC... did I saw how much my hair looooves this stuff ... I'm about to run and get another 1 liter bottle...I know I'll be done with this one soon and Trade Secret still has their liter sale going on...

I did Aphoghee 2 min reconstructor and DC with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Con (you can get it from Vitamin Shoppe--for those that don't know) and I like the feeling of this so far... anxious to see if my hair approves of the wheat germ, I've been hearing sooo much about.

I'm doing an overnight moisturizer tonight and just wearing my fro in the morning...

 

[TruMe]

Cowashed last night.

 

[janda]

Hi ladies! I did a rollerset on Friday and wore my hair "out" all weekend. But, back to cowashing and wet bunning this morning. I used Tresemme.

 

[SimplyBlessed]

I wonder if I use the VO5 Clarifying conditioner would that be considered cowashing?!?

b/c I have been slacking

 

[baglady215]

I wonder if I use the VO5 Clarifying conditioner would that be considered cowashing?!?

b/c I have been slacking

When I use that, I always follow with something. But yeah, I consider it a cowash.

I cowashed today with Kenra MC, rinsed it out, then decided to DC with it since it felt so good.

 

[chelseatiara]

cowashed tonight...my hairs all tangled up....cant wait till i get my tangle teezer ^.^

 

[cutenss]

I cowashed tonight with Tresemme Flawless Curls. This is best conditioner I have found to cowash with. I LOVE IT! I think I have found my staple. I love it even more than my beloved VO5

 

[4everbeautifull1]

Checking in, I cowashed with Tresemme Naturals again.

 

[Evallusion]

Cowashed last week with Pantene Curls Conditioner. Good stuff. Nice scent.