Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Cowash Challenge

[Shay72]

WHAT: Fall/Winter Cowash Challenge
WHEN: September 22, 2010 through March 19, 2011

RULES:
Cowash at least 1x/wkly
Report what you used and how your hair responds
You can join at any time by thanking this post

OPTIONAL:
Starting pic and ending pic

 

[Mrs. Verde]

I'm already doing this, so I guess I will join. I cowash almost everyday so I think I will limit my updates to once a week. I use cheap conditioners to cowash - Suave, Vo5, Walmart brand Pantene, etc. My starting pick is in my signature.

 

[Loves Harmony]

I would like to join as while. My co-wash conditioner varies

 

[ckisland]

I am sooooo in!! I started a personal cowashing challenge this weekend actually, so this is perfect timing.

Regimen:
1. cowash daily
2. detangle w/ wide tooth comb 1x/ week

Products:
DB Pumpkin Seed con (#1 staple now)
SS Super Soft Honey Hydrating Rinse
SS Avocado Con (until I finish this bottle)
Catwalk Oatmeal and Honey con (1x/ week)
DB Daily Leave-in con
DB Coconut Butter Styling Pomade (will probably change to the Twisting Creme)

Once I stock up on my fav condishes, I'll probably skip the leave-in and just leave the con that I cowashed with in my hair and then seal. . . or not .

I'm currently BSB, and I'll hopefully be full MBL going to WL by March :crossfingers:.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm in. I'll be using:

Hairveda: Acai Berry, MoistPRO, Moist 24/7
Jasmines Shea Butter Conditioner
Claudies DC'er
Oyin Honey & Hemp
Darcy Botanical Pumpkin Seed Conditioner
SSI
Ori Organics Golden Jojoba Hydrating Conditioner
Paul Mitchell Supercharged
Nexxus Humectress *Old Formula*
*J/A/S/O/N, Millcreek Keratin, Nature's Gate & a few others -- Will use these up & not replace them

 

[ckisland]

I'm already doing this, so I guess I will join. I cowash almost everyday so I think I will limit my updates to once a week. I use cheap conditioners to cowash - Suave, Vo5, Walmart brand Pantene, etc. My starting pick is in my signature.

Verde, your siggy pic is . I have a couple of questions if that's okay.

1. How long have you been cowashing? At what length did you start cowashing?
2. How often do you detangle?
3. What style do you do after you cowash?

TIA

 

[Shay72]

Since others are naming their cowash conditioners I will list mine too

Darcy Botanical's Pumpkin Seed
Hairveda's Moist 24/7
Hairveda's Moist PRO
Hairveda's Acai Berry
Hairveda's Amala Cream Rinse
Oyin's Honey Hemp
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
Claudie's Moisturizing Conditioner
Jasmine's Shea Butter Cream Rinse
Komaza's Moku Conditioner
Shescentit's Okra Hair Reconstructor
Curls Coconut Curlada
Mozeke's Avocado Cream Rinse
Renpure Organics Amazing Miracle Deep Penetrating Reconstructor (use up)
Trader Joe's Nourish Spa (use up)
Millcreek Keratin (use up)
Millcreek Henna (use up)
Shikai Henna Gold (use up)

 

[babyt87]

I would like to join. I will be using Tresseme, Herbal Essences or aussie moist!

 

[NikkiQ]

I'd love to join, but since I'm in the HYH challenge I won't be able to post a starting shot just yet. It would have to be a shot back from when I was 16 weeks post(currently transitioning)

 

[ms.blue]

Im in, I just co-washed with patene nature fusion and elasta qp intense conditioner.

 

[Shay72]

I'd love to join, but since I'm in the HYH challenge I won't be able to post a starting shot just yet. It would have to be a shot back from when I was 16 weeks post(currently transitioning)

That's why it is optional. I'm in the HYH challenge too.

 

[NikkiQ]

That's why it is optional. I'm in the HYH challenge too.

Nice! Well I'm in there like swimwear! I cowash with Suave(Humectant is my fav), V05 moisturizing milk, and just added Skala to my rotation. So far so good.

 

[cch24]

I'm in! I cowash and detangle with my seamless comb every day. I use Tresemme Naturals Conditioner and I don't see myself changing it up any time soon.

 

[GlamaDiva]

I'm in..i co wash daily Currently using:

Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner

Starting pic:

 

[Shay72]

Beautiful hair, GlamaDiva.

 

[bibs]

I'm in! This is perfect since the only thing I can do right now is wash and go I use Herbal Essence's "Hello Hydration" and Suave humectant (but I heard humectants were bad for hair in the winter so I might switch to something else)
Starting pic in avi.

 

[Mrs. Verde]

Verde, your siggy pic is . I have a couple of questions if that's okay.

Thank you!!!!
1. How long have you been cowashing? I have been cowashing for years. Probably since 2005. At the time I had no idea what cowashing was. I just started doing it because I realized it was easier to detangle my hair. I was also clueless about ingredients. I was Suave Clarifying conditioner a lot. My HHJ began in 2008 and my hair has thrived.
At what length did you start cowashing? I was probably SL.
2. How often do you detangle? Once a week.
3. What style do you do after you cowash? Wash n Go. Now that my shrinkage is starting to hit my shirt, I am going to start doing more WnG buns.

TIA

Here's a picture of my hair when I first started.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Ya know I'm in. I co-wash with Vo5 1-2 times a week. I'm tired of posting my fat back all over this board so no starting pic for now. I may post it at the end so hopefully I can have a weight loss comparison as well lol

Here's a list of what I'll be using during the challenge.

Suave Naturals Coconut-October/November
TRESemme Moisture Rich-December-March
Suave Almond and Shea Butter-April/May
Suave Rosemary Mint-May/June
Vo5 Herbal Escapes Strengthening Conditioner-June/July
Trader Joe's Nourish Spa-July/August

 

[closertomydreams]

I would like to join. I cowash 1-2 times per week with Aussie moist or Suave humectant.

 

[janda]

I'm in. I've been cowashing daily all summer.

Wen- sweet almond mint
100% Pure- honey coconut milk conditioner
Trader Joe's- tea tree tingle condioner

 

[newbeginnings2010]

Joining!

RULES:
I'll be using Aussie Moist, Silicon mix and Redken Smooth Down treatment
I think I'll cowash 3 times a week in lieu of DCing

I will post my starting pic in a few weeks.

 

[Aggie]

I'm also in Shay. I will be cowashing with commercial conditioners and ayurveda powders. I have a few Dominican conditioners to use up as well.

I will be using:
Silicon Mix - 1/2 gallon
Baba de Caraol Hair Loss Treatment - 1/2 gallon
Baba de Caracol Conditioner
La Plancha Conditioner
Salerm Cosmetics Protein Balsam Conditioner
v05 Moisture Milks
Aussie Moist
Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
CON Ultra Nourishing Conditioner
An assortment of Jason Natural Conditioners
An assortment of Nature's Gate Conditioners
An assortment of Tresemme Conditioners
Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex Thickening Conditioner
Mills Creek Keratin
An assortment of Aubrey organics Conditioner
An assortment of Mizani conditioners
An assortment of Joico Conditioners
An assortment of Renpure Organics Conditioners
Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture
Beauty Without Cruelty Rosemary Mint
Ultra Black Hair Deep Conditioner
LeKair Cholesterol


I think there are more but you get the idea.

ETA: Oh I forgot to add that I will also be cowashing with ayurveda tea rinses using mostly kalpi tone, brahmi, amla, shikakai, bhringraj, fenugreek, hibiscus petal powders.

 

[SingBrina]

I am in!!!! I use: Optimum Anti-Hair Breakage Conditioner, Hair One Tea Tree Conditioner, and Suave Humetecant Conditioner....

When I am cowashing (use suave or Hair One) and doing a bun I put in Keratin Leave in from CHI then put Scurl and seal with oils, I like the One and Only Argan oil the best

If I wear my hair in a twist out I use the Optimum for less breakage and I leave it in a little then wash out and let my hair air dry so its not dripping, use CHI leave in then use QP foam, oil and spray bottle of water and twist five braids to my scalp and take it out the next morn....

If I want a curly ponytail I cowash with Suave then use CHI leave in and put my hair in a ponytail in the center and make about 4-6 with the twist, I let it airdry awhile too until its not soaked and used the QP foam and oil with water and twist. I use a roller or just wrap it around in a circle and use a bobby pin to hold and tie a scarf to lay my hair down. Then take it out in the morn and fluff it out a bit in a banna clip...

I am still putting together more styles..... hmm this is fun....

Oh I also use Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship leave in for my split ends

 

[theEclectanista]

I'm in I'll join today.

I'll post an air dried before pic before the week is out..

yay! this is my first challenge!!

 

[theEclectanista]

I'm in I'll join today.

I'll post an air dried before pic before the week is out..

yay! this is my first challenge!!

Oh yeah! I gott put what I use.

I use v05 moisture milks conditioner.
DC once a week with biofusion olive oil deep conditioner (with a splash of mega tek and jbco) and pantene beautiful lengths hair mask (alternating)

 

[lamaria211]

im in my co washing conditioners include but are not limited to
suave humectant
HE LTR
HE HH
vo5 strawberries and cream
aussie moist
i cowash about twicw a week and that is where ill start unless i see a need to tweak this!!!!!

 

[Kiki82]

im so in...i will post later one as to what I use...and how often I use it

ETA:

Usually cowash on fridays...so I'm just going to continue with that using Herbal Essence HH, and Hair one tea tree conditioner (once hair one is finished I will go back to aussie moist and tresemme naturals conditioner).....If my hair feels dry on any particular day...I will cowash that night in addition to friday's cowashing schedule.

 

[ckisland]

Thanks for the response, Ms. Verde!! I'm gonna keep doin' what I'm doin .

 

[Teddy B]

I'm in. My co-wash conditioner varies because I have a lot of conditioners that I wanna finish. I co-wash at least 4x a week

Starting pic

 

[MzPrince]

I'm in...................