Co-washing is washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo, and it is becoming more and more common.I listed some sources below, but I will summarize what I've gathered about co-washing.
- You can use any rinse out conditioner.
- It's recommended to use cheap ones, because you will have to use a lot of it.
- Co-washing can be done daily or even weekly.
- Some people clarify their hair, once a week when co-washing, with a clarifying shampoo or other clarifying products (such as baking soda or vinegar). Clarifying your hair means to remove excess buildup from your hair; to make it clean and clear of everything (like styling gel, hair spray, mousse, grease, oil, dirt, etc).
- rinse with warm water. Hot water is too drying.
- apply from root to tips, coating all the hair, and wait at least 5 minutes.
My sister was the first to tell me about co-washing. So I decided to try it. I noticed a difference in the feel of my hair switching from washing with shampoo to washing with conditioner. My hair was softer and had more moisture. I don't have a routine yet, but I will keep co-washing.
More information on co-washing and sources:
http://www.curlmart.com/co-washing/
http://www.glamourandlove.com/2009/06/what-is-co-washing.html
http://www.locksandlinks.com/article/30
http://healthyhairbyren.blogspot.com/2012/06/hair-practices-co-washing.html
http://www.ehow.com/way_5278072_hair-clarifying-home-remedy.html
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