Daily Washing and Long Hair?

[MrsJersey]

Cowashing has worked wonders for my hair. I cowash everyother day and my hair has never been healthier or stronger. I'm relaxed and I either do a twist out or keep it in a bun in between my washes.

 

[*5+5]

I cut my hair to my nape on New Year's eve and it has already grown back about 2inches in over a month in a half of daily co-washing. My hair is feeled w/moisture but it does start to feel a lil' stringy if I don't balance out my protein treatments in between.

 

[MonPetite]

I wash (with shampoo) and detangle with conditioner daily and my scalp has never been healthier! I get my .5-.75" every month as well. Before now my growth rate seemed more sporadic.

 

[Maa Maa omo mti]

It's funny when we realize we've always had good hair practices, but didn't know it.

When I was in college I had relaxed neck lenght hair, that I washed daily with conditioner. My hair was moistured everyday and it had a texlexed curl to it. My hair grew fast. I cut my hair again in 2003/4 and did the same thing and it grew. There is something about washing daily.

I don't know why it's so hard for me to do it again. I guess it's the wanting to maintain certain hairstyle issue, and look cute for the guy I'm seeing

 

[GeorginaSparks]

It worked for me when i was natural but if my hair is relaxed, there is no way i could look presentable everyday if i co-wash every single day! i can only put it in a ponytail and it looks jacked up

 

[nappy85]

I had the most growth in my hair when I was co-washing everyday (I went from 1-2" of hair to shoulder length in about 1.5 years). I also think co-washing is beneficial because I hadn't had a relaxer for about 2 years and my hair stayed about the same length, but when I started co-washing daily I noticed that my hair was getting longer. My sister who doesn't have a relaxer also notices her hair gets longer in the summer (she washes her hair more often). My theory behind why people say that hair grows faster in the summer is becasue people tend to wash their hair more frequently in the summer.

 

[Bublin]

It worked for me when i was natural but if my hair is relaxed, there is no way i could look presentable everyday if i co-wash every single day! i can only put it in a ponytail and it looks jacked up

Mmmm - years ago i used to be a gym addict - Twice a day - 5 days a week - i would go with the boys at work. I would also visit the steam room once a day. Afterwards i would rinse in the shower then wear it in a ponytail/small bun. Back then i didn't even use a leave-in conditioner - i think i used that dreaded Pink Oil Moisturiser when i got home. Hardly ever trimmed. Infact i didn't even care about my hair, getting fit was my focus.

My hair grew from an ear length bob to past my shoulders in about a year.

I agree - i don't remember ever feeling glamourous cus my hair was always pulled straight back. Used lots of clips too.

Besides how to do deal with wet hair all day long? I mean if you lean back on someone's sofa your gonna leave a wet patch! Are you wearing a plastic shower cap every night to bed (if you wash at night) so you don't get the pillows wet?

 

[Aggie]

Washing/Co-washing 2 - 3 days a week is enough for me and I DC at least twice a week as well. That's enough because I am relaxed and I really do not want or need the extra manipulation that everyday washing/cowashing cause. I'd love to but no. I would do it if my hair was shorter and more manageable though.

 

[Qetesh]

I honestly agree with alot of the people in here. I too find that my hair grows MUCH faster with lots of water, this doesnt ness mean pooing my scalp but co- washing and clarifying. I do it every other day now but i still will wet my hair slightly daily for added moisture. I was told once that hair is like grass and it needs water and it grows like a weed, in a way i think this is one of the keys along with a diet and proper moisture/balance. i find when my hair is straight and i dont wash it often it grows at a slower rate.

i am gonna stick to my current regimen throughout the summer and see how things workout

 

[RegaLady]

My mother, who has WLH, her regime is wash hair everyday or every two days, and twist it, and put it under a wig. My and my sister shuned her for this, but it seemed to work. She is 100% natural. My hair is relaxed, I think I will follow my mom.

 

[Mimi22]

I've just started co-washing. I really like it. My hair is much easier to style and the curls stay soooo curly!

I know a lot of women avoid heat. But I found that if a diffuser is attached to the blow dryer and the "cool" setting is used. It makes the dripping wet hair a lot easier to deal with during the day.

I hope I get good results with co-washing. I'm doing it about 2-3 days.

 

[mohair]

Question for those that are washing and cond daily. What type of shampoo are you using? Is it a conditioning shampoo? Just wondering, as I am relaxed and was afraid that shampooing would make my hair dry. Also, are you deep conditioning daily as well or just a quicky conditioner?

 

[HappyHairDreams]

Question for those that are washing and cond daily. What type of shampoo are you using? Is it a conditioning shampoo? Just wondering, as I am relaxed and was afraid that shampooing would make my hair dry. Also, are you deep conditioning daily as well or just a quicky conditioner?

I'm also relaxed. I don't use any shampoo when I co-wash. My shampoo my hair on Saturday or Sunday and DC. But during the week I co-wash every other day. No shampoo, just rinse with warm water, slap some conditioner in there, take my shower, rinse out the shampoo and I'm done.

 

[bbdgirl]

i really love this thread b/c it is so encouraging! whenever I feel that I am at a standstill i realize that there are even more things that I can do. all hope is not lost

 

[Simply_Kelz]

I've just decided to start co-washing daily! It'll help me keep my hair clean, scalp moisturized, protective style, and lo-mani. I have a dry scalp and when I did this last summer, I never had a flake.

 

[chebaby]

I'm also relaxed. I don't use any shampoo when I co-wash. My shampoo my hair on Saturday or Sunday and DC. But during the week I co-wash every other day. No shampoo, just rinse with warm water, slap some conditioner in there, take my shower, rinse out the shampoo and I'm done.

so how do you style your hair? becase im relaxed too and i dont get it

 

[Cinda2503]

I have started co-washing daily! My hair loves me for it!
i've been using suave and vo5 conditioners. I believe these are light protein conditioners. is there a chance for protein overload if i use these daily?

 

[texasqt]

I am starting to wash at least twice a week and I am seeing some good results....My hair is looking alot thicker and longer. I use to wash daily years ago, but stopped because I thought it was drying my hair out. Now I don't think washing was the problem.
I think it was a combination of things I was doing that caused the dryness.
I am going to try this washing twice a week thing until my next relaxer and see how much length I've retained.

Oh just to clarify, I am not using shampoo twice a week. I am really co washing with a cheap suave conditioner.

I relaxed and I use to wash on the weekends and cowash midweek. Looking back in my fotki I can tell how much it really helped. Even during the time I thought I was destroying my hair because I couldn't keep my braidouts from drying out and I had what seemed to be massive shedding. My hair was still thick and healthy looking. Now, my hair seems to be thinning out as it gets longer so I'm going to start doing this again. Once I shake of this lazy bug!

I think after my midweek cowash I'm going to use my curlformers/rollerset instead of trying to do a braid out or bunning. IDK about styling relaxed hair after cowashing.

 

[SpiritJunkie]

i gotta say that my hair was breaking for a while and i was on here searching about 8 weeks+ or more ago looking for solutions. i came upon a thread about deep conditioning twice a week and no lie...I see a huge difference in growth.

I wanted to post but didn't think anyone would believe the difference in such a short span of time.

thanks to the 2 ladies who 1)SUGGESTED deep conditioning 2-3 a week and 2) to use motions and kercare....BIG Difference. I will change to 3 -4 times a week if i can. 1 poo wash 3-co-wash.

frequest wash makes a diff.

 

[Aggie]

i gotta say that my hair was breaking for a while and i was on here searching about 8 weeks+ or more ago looking for solutions. i came upon a thread about deep conditioning twice a week and no lie...I see a huge difference in growth.

I wanted to post but didn't think anyone would believe the difference in such a short span of time.

thanks to the 2 ladies who 1)SUGGESTED deep conditioning 2-3 a week and 2) to use motions and kercare....BIG Difference. I will change to 3 -4 times a week if i can. 1 poo wash 3-co-wash.

frequest wash makes a diff.

Hi Sweetg, you're quiite welcomed and I'm so happy you got great results from the DC-ing and thanks for the reminder to start the new Deep Conditioning thread this week. I still have your pm to be added in the next challenge. Are you still interested? I will most likely name it Deep Conditioning Challenge Part II so keep an eye open for it or I can PM you, okay? I myself got a lot of growth from doing them too. I have my hair braided down to complete a very long relaxer stretch but I will be starting the new thread by Monday at the very latest and we can start posting in it on May 1st, 2008 for sure.

 

[HairHustla]

Hi Sweetg, you're quiite welcomed and I'm so happy you got great results from the DC-ing and thanks for the reminder to start the new Deep Conditioning thread this week. I still have your pm to be added in the next challenge. Are you still interested? I will most likely name it Deep Conditioning Challenge Part II so keep an eye open for it or I can PM you, okay? I myself got a lot of growth from doing them too. I have my hair braided down to complete a very long relaxer stretch but I will be starting the new thread by Monday at the very latest and we can start posting in it on May 1st, 2008 for sure.

Great thread here, I would like to join the bandwagon if possible when you start it up again. I have been washing just about daily (I kinda like it)and my growth factor is pretty good too.

 

[ResultsMayVary]

I'm starting to co-wash daily this week .. hopefully I will have some growth to show from it. Right now my only struggle is finding conditioners that work for me

 

[CurleeDST]

I can't wash with shampoo daily b/c it will dry out my scalp but co-washes are nice but I can't say I noticed increased rate of growth due to them though.

 

[LiberianGirl]

I don't wash as frequently as I would like, only because I am transitioning and I feel that less manipulation is best at my current stage. However, once I am completely natural I plan on washing 2 or more times per week.

 

[Aggie]

Great thread here, I would like to join the bandwagon if possible when you start it up again. I have been washing just about daily (I kinda like it)and my growth factor is pretty good too.

Hi HairHuslta, I will add you to the challenge when I start it. I will pm the members who are interested with the link when I start it and you can check in at that time, okay?

 

[Daisy'sHair]

Hey Ladies!

Interesting thread... made me jog my memory for what work well for my hair and co-washing daily was one of the main things that help my thin hair flourish. As i recall doing so the entire summer of 06 helped me maintain growth as well as strengthen so most likely this summer I will try more of the same.

 

[beautifulisaunderstatment]

Ehh it ranges for me. Depends on the style Im wearing. Wash n go, maybe 2-3 days. Twist out a week. Straightened up to 2 weeks. BUT I do know that I cant use shampoo "like that" and I have to wash in braids or I lose gobs of hair detangling.

 

[SpiritJunkie]

Hi Sweetg, you're quiite welcomed and I'm so happy you got great results from the DC-ing and thanks for the reminder to start the new Deep Conditioning thread this week. I still have your pm to be added in the next challenge. Are you still interested? I will most likely name it Deep Conditioning Challenge Part II so keep an eye open for it or I can PM you, okay? I myself got a lot of growth from doing them too. I have my hair braided down to complete a very long relaxer stretch but I will be starting the new thread by Monday at the very latest and we can start posting in it on May 1st, 2008 for sure.

Yes!! thanks so much. the other member was Adequate....she told me to alternate with Motions and keracare...worked like a charm. My daughter is now dc'ing twince a week.

I'm in!!!!

 

[Lucia]

I just thought about this. I've just flashed back to all the ladies I've ever known with exceptionally long, gorgeous hair. These friends of mine have WSL length hair, and so I've always asked how they care for it. About 6-7 of these people have the same hair care habits, one in particular being washing the hair OFTEN... one girl washed her hair twice a day and went from shoulder-length to MBL in 8 months. Anywho, these girls are from a wide array of racial backgrounds such as white, black, biracial, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic with hair-types ranging from 1a-4b. This is what these girls had in common:

1. 6 out of 7 washed their hair daily (I kid you not)
2. 4 out of 7 exercised 4-5 days/week
3. 7 out of 7 wore their hair down or clipped up, no fancy styles
4. 5 out of 7 barely used hair products (one girl used BB Castor Oil only)
5. 6 out of 7 used NO CHEMICALS
6. 6 out of 7 used NO HEAT
7. 6 out of 7 did not go to salons
8. 6 out of 7 had NO TRIMS

And what I found interesting; the two girls that were biracial and black were natural and had the longest hair out of the group.

So, now I'm wondering if I co-wash/wash my hair more often, will I produce these same results? Has anyone else benefitted from washing more often? If so, let me know what you do and how you replenish the moisture in your hair afterwards. Thanks.

Good info, and it's true, I do pretty much everything on your list except I use heat and I trimm, when it's warm and I co-wash/rinse my hair daily it grows like crazy, that's why I mist it in the wintertime, to keep it moist so my hair gets daily moisture even though I rinse much less in winter.

 

[hothair]

This has done wonders for me! A few weeks ago I posted my sis had been daily rinsing/ and co-washing and her hair grew massively (sorry no measurements) I started doing this and I kid you not I must have got an inch since then - I had to retouch my hair colour cause the new growth was too much! I am keeping this as a staple part of my reggie