CO washes/Touchups

[fletgee]

For the past 3 weeks I have been doing co washes every 2 days.
I use Humecto followed by MM+. My hair has so much skip that I don't need a detangler. I just checked my calendar and see that my touchup is due next Saturday. My question is- should I use a clarifying shampoo (plus a conditioner) for my last wash prior to my touchup or should I just condition wash again? I was thinking of doing the co wash and just adding GPB. Suggestions, anyone?

 

[organicevolution]

I don't think you have to clarify before you get your touch up, but you will have to shampoo your hair after you get your hair processed.

 

[Allandra]

Hi Fletgee

Do your hair strands feel as though they have some build up on them? Before I get my relaxer touch-ups, I like to make sure my hair strands don't have any build up on them.

 

[fletgee]

Hi organicevolution!

Hey Allandra!

I always shampoo and re braid my hair 2 days after my touch-up. I do have a clarifying shampoo, but have never used it because I never felt any build up. Come to think of it I don't know what buildup feels like. Maybe I should consider doing the clarifier once a month since I will be continuing to do the co washes. Thanks ladies!

 

[Allandra]

I like to clarify my hair at least once a month (just to make sure).

 

[Trinity1]

Fletgee,

I think clarifying shampoos are very drying to the hair since its basically stripping all the build up. I think its best to use anything that will add moisture to your hair before you relax since relaxers are drying. Condition washing is very moisturizing. I always do one three days before my touch up.


Tee Tee

 

[Tracy]

I don't think you need to clarify either. Regular shampoo should do the trick.

You want your hair clean but not necessarily stripped right before a touch up. I add oil in small amounts gradually before I touch up. Be sure to condition well after - whatever you do.

I use clarifiers. But never before a retouch. It just makes me nervous that my hair is too naked..