Co-wash? What does this mean.

[cheche]

Ladies, I repeatedly see the word co-wash or pre-poo in different posts. Can someone please tell me what these phrases mean and what products are used for this? I am trying to establish a healthy hair routine for me and my daughter, and this may be something I can incorporate into it. Thanks ladies

 

[atlien11]

Co-wash means conditioner only wash. Here is a great link that explains it all
http://motowngirl.com/no_shampoo.php

 

[SparklingFlame]

I'd like someone to explain pre-poo. TIA!

 

[atlien11]

Pre-poo means a Pre-shampoo treatment. Any type of conditioning routine that you would do before you perform your normal shampoo/conditioner. Its almost like a hot-oil treatment...same concept, except you arent using a boxed and package hot oil product. hope that wasnt confusing...or maybe another member has a better explanation.

 

[SparklingFlame]

Pre-poo means a Pre-shampoo treatment. Any type of conditioning routine that you would do before you perform your normal shampoo/conditioner. Its almost like a hot-oil treatment...same concept, except you arent using a boxed and package hot oil product. hope that wasnt confusing...or maybe another member has a better explanation.

I think I got it. Now...what does this do for the hair? An extre boost of softness?

 

[cheche]

Thanks atlien11, this really helps.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

I think I got it. Now...what does this do for the hair? An extre boost of softness?

I believe so. It's made a huge difference in my hair. Back in the day I used hot oils as a pre-poo.... then I switched to cheapie conditioners.... then I started mixing oils with my conditioners. They definitely curbed breakage and dryness for my grass. Much better than shampooing and conditioning alone.

 

[SparklingFlame]

I believe so. It's made a huge difference in my hair. Back in the day I used hot oils as a pre-poo.... then I switched to cheapie conditioners.... then I started mixing oils with my conditioners. They definitely curbed breakage and dryness for my grass. Much better than shampooing and conditioning alone.

Thanks! So you just put the con. on dry hair and let it sit like a DC, right? Excuse my ignorance!