Hi Dolls,
Conditioning Washing the actual term was coined by Curly Girl Method creator and author of Curly Girl Lorraine Massey. The Curly Girl Method is a curly girl’s step-by-step guide to beautiful curls. Curly and wavy hair has a tendency to be drier, so the hair needs more moisture to be stronger. Hence using a shampoo that has harsh chemicals that dry your hair would be counter-productive to strengthening and growing your hair. Co-washing consist of using just conditioner to cleanse your hair. Some conditioners have a cleansing agent in them similar to that of an antiseptic which allows your hair to some degree to be cleansed. Now if you are putting oils, gels, lanolin, mousse, and anything in your hair that creates a barrier or coats your hair, co-washing may not keep your hair healthy. Co-washing will rinse some of those products away, however it will not clean it as well as a shampoo. For example, many shampoos are formulated with a low pH. The acidity of shampoo raises the hair cuticle, making it easier to remove dirt and product buildup. Shampoos also have detergents that clean the hair and scalp. So yes in considering if you would like to co-wash your hair you have to consider your hair texture, your hair style, and what type of products you use to maintain your hair. A person with a dry scalp or someone who is prone to dandruff may not choose to co-wash your hair because your scalp may not get the appropriate care with this method.As an experiment I have chosen to co-wash my hair, I used a Chi Sulfate-Free Shampoo and then use Neutrogena Leave-in conditioner on a daily basis, when I am ready to cleanse my hair I will use Pantene’s Co-Washing Conditioning Cleanser or something recommended at Sally’s Beauty Supply. My goal is to make my hair stronger and grow it longer. So if you are considering “Co-washing” your hair consider what type of hair you have and what your goals are, what ever your choice I wish you a happy hair journey.
XOXO
Nikki
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