2011 Cowash Challenge--May 1st to August 31st
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divachyk
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I cowash now 3-4x/wk, and do a tnc. I haven't used a come in 2-3 weeks. All I use are my fingers. This is all pretty new to me, but I like it.
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Great question, 13StepsAhead. Ladies, Shay72 and allmundjoi, how do you get by without detangling when you cowash? Does your hair not become tangled and/or mat together? Cowashing is still new to me. I'm yet to figure out how to cowash without detangling. sunnieb, Nix08 or NJoy, do you care to chime in? Know you all cowash often.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
divachyk Maybe my hair isn't long enough or something but I don't have tangles as a concern at all really. When I co wash, I finger detangle before getting in the shower. Rinse well (being sure to keep my hair straight down), apply conditioner on the length of my hair, then at my head again smoothing the conditioner into my hair (again keeping my hair straight down). I then apply conditioner a second time (probably will scale back to only once) rinse and then I add my finishing conditioner. All in the same manner. Since I co wash so often and the products I use don't cause much buildup I rely on the water and force of the water to cleanse my scalp really. Even when I am poo washing my scalp I part my hair with it still hanging down and rub the parted section with my fingers. Hope that helps.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
@13StepsAhead I don't particularily bun but I do co wash primarily in the evening and finger comb as my hair is drying. When it's fully dry its also fully detangled and then I can do whatever I want with it.
@divachyk I sometimes do an ACV rinse after but not always but I am sure to do a cool rinse when I'm done and don't have my water too hot on my hair. As @allmundjoi, noted finger detangling is way more user friendly than one would think
I haven't used a comb in like a month or more except for the one day when I was off my rocker
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@divachyk I sometimes do an ACV rinse after but not always but I am sure to do a cool rinse when I'm done and don't have my water too hot on my hair. As @allmundjoi, noted finger detangling is way more user friendly than one would think
I haven't used a comb in like a month or more except for the one day when I was off my rockererplexed
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NJoy
Here I grow again!
divachyk
I'm not a daily cowasher anymore since it's a lot more involved with mostly texlaxed hair. When I was mostly relaxed, it was very easy because detangling was effortless. Now, I wash and detangle in sections ~ the more sections, the better. I don't always detangle with a comb. Usually I finger detangle and will break out the wide tooth comb as needed. I cowash 1-2x a week now.
Right now, I'm in twists and wash my hair with a shampoo net (not sure that's what you call it but, you wear it to preserve your hairstyle and it still allows water to flow thru for washings). That allows me to get to my scalp and cleanse the length of my hair without my twists unraveling under the pressure of the water. I use a turbo twisty towel on top to get the excess water off and then, I take that off and can detangle, moisturize and retwist individually as needed. That's what's working for me right now. And again, the more sections, the easier it is to detangle. My bunning days are over unless I get my hair cornrowed and bun the ends.
Detangling is my last hurdle that I have to get over. And at this stage in my stretch/possible transition, I'm getting creative and doing everything possible to avoid detangling issues while still getting my regular cleansing in.
curlycrown85
New Member
My hair is finally at the softness I wanted to be -- and it's actually softer than I ever expected it to be. I stopped using cheap conditioners to cowash with and only use Giovanni's Smooth As Silk and I rinse with cool water with each rinse -- not just the last one.
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
Interesting - I'm going to try this...I can't imagine my hair being softer than it is but what if
MyAngelEyez~C~U
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Okay ladies, we'll be gearing up to start the last leg of the 2011 Cowash Challenge, begining September 1st through to December 31st. I plan to move everyone currently on the list over into the new challenge thread. I'll post the link here to the new thread once it's up (probably on the 30th/31st of August).
@divachyk, if I cowash during the week, I just finger-detangle as I rinse, using the force of the water. I only do a full detagling sesson on the weekend when I have my wash sesson.
@divachyk, if I cowash during the week, I just finger-detangle as I rinse, using the force of the water. I only do a full detagling sesson on the weekend when I have my wash sesson.
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MyAngelEyez~C~U
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futurelonglocks I think you might find you have better moisture and length retention with cowashing, if not an actual growth increase. HTH.
tiffjust2002
New Member
Hey everyone, I haven't been here in a while. Things are going fine, I am still co-washing once a week and I'm currently using Suave coconut conditioner as my co-wash conditioner. I really like the way this conditioner makes my hair feel . I've also noticed my hair being less dry and brittle over the past few months, so I am gonna stick to co-washing once a week. I've gained about 2 inches which I am very happy about. I'll definitely join you all in the next challenge!
. I've also noticed my hair being less dry and brittle over the past few months, so I am gonna stick to co-washing once a week. I've gained about 2 inches which I am very happy about. I'll definitely join you all in the next challenge!
Diva_Esq
New Member
I am embarking on a 30-day fast food boycott in an attempt to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle change. I am actually inspired by DH who lost about 30 lbs in 4 months by doing an Atkins-type diet. I plan to help my temple (body) and my wallet in 1 fail swoop! Hopefully, better eating will have a good effect on my tresses too! If nothing else, I'll have more $ for product! LOL
sunnieb
Well-Known Member
divachyk - you know my hair regimen well! I've already cowashed 2x this week and I'm under the dryer doing a dc right now!
I lightly detangle each and every time I wash/cowash my hair. It would become a matted mess if I didn't. I don't lose a ton of hair, so I guess doing it "lightly" is the key. I don't care if it's not fully detangled. I just want it loose enough so it doesn't become packed.
Also, I lightly comb through the body of my hair every 30 minutes or so while I'm airdrying, so that keeps the tangles at bay as well.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@divachyk I rinse my hair for a long time before I apply the Conditioner. I try to rinse away most of my daily styling products as best I can, before I apply the conditioner.
Then I pulse the conditioner through my hair and rinse. I always have to detangle anyway, so I can't really say cowashing is responsible for more tangled hair.
But I think heavy rinsing before and heavy rinsing after to make sure your hair is really clean, helps alot to minimize tangles.
Then I pulse the conditioner through my hair and rinse. I always have to detangle anyway, so I can't really say cowashing is responsible for more tangled hair.
But I think heavy rinsing before and heavy rinsing after to make sure your hair is really clean, helps alot to minimize tangles.
allmundjoi
New Member
divachyk, SORRY didnt see the mention, the key for me is oil rinsing with castor oil. This stuff, when applied to my wet hair, makes it easy to finger detangle in the shower, then hot rinse, add conditioner, just run my fingers through the hair again, then cool rinse. Detangled, moist hair with popping curls. I am sold on oil rinsing. No matting. Then on wet hair I layer in avg, then evoo, then KCKT, then castor oil (again, just a little to seal).
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divachyk
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MyAngelEyez~C~U
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tiffjust2002
New Member
Co washed this morning with Suave Almond and Shea Butter condish 
melissa-bee
Well-Known Member
I fell of this challenge a long time ago. I just do whatever when ever.
Blue_Berry
Well-Known Member
I'm a on and off co-washer. I'm not apart of this challenge, but I can't wait to see most of you guys ending and progress pics.
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lexxi
New Member
Well I did good for the cowash challenge however I had breakage on the sides of my hair mainly the left for some reason that side is more prone to breakage,I have had issues with it for awhile so I know there Isnt much progress other than it being more fuller but I have a few months left and will be getting long kinky twists soon.
fiyahwerks
Well-Known Member
Co washed this morning with Suave Almond and Shea Butter condish
My daughter hair is 4c-ish, big, thick, unruly long hair. She is about waist length if you flat iron it. I tried that conditioner on her hair his weekend while detangling . I must say, her hair was so soft and detangling process went smooth without her saying it hurt. So high kudos for Suave Almond and Shea Butter conditioner.
As for the Cowash Challenge. I'm seeing some great results. I only use one of my passes and I'm happy. I'm a full SL waters now, looking for the APL shore. When I started this challenge I was barely brushing SL and my breakage was bad.
Fall / Winter is coming, so now I need to look for some heavy duty moisturizing conditioners for cowashing and DCing. I'm open to all suggestions. I don't think my HE HH, Tresemme and Suave will cut it for the fall/winter dry air. I'm also in the no heat challenge. I plan to join both again!
Looking forward to post pics after the holiday (Labor day)...
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tiffjust2002
New Member
Yes I really like that condish for co-washing I usually add a little EVOO or avocado oil to it which really makes it soft and shiny
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