To Co-wash or To Not Co-wash?

[Ms. Plain Jane]

Is it okay to pre poo before a co-wash? Or is that pointless?

I have never co-washed before, but I may try it tonight. I am am two days shy of being seven weeks post and my hair desperately needs a mid week enhancement, lol. My new growth is spectacular and I need to soften it up.

TIA!

 

[Lotus]

IMO- Yes, it's ok to pre poo b4 co washing. I do it with alma oil and/or some type of conditioner when my ends are really dry (usually when i've gone too long between co washing).

Only thing is, if you've never co-washed before and/or you need to clarify you wont get the 'true' effects of a co-wash to determine if your hair likes co-washing, if it like pre-poo and co-washing or if it doesnt like co-washing at all. Then given the conditioner variable... there are a whole lot of maybes and what ifs. My honest advice is to clarify co-wash and try to narrow down what type of conditioner your hair likes and if necessary move on from there. HTH!