How to Co-wash Your Hair

Washing your hair with conditioner or in other words, co-washing, is very good for your hair. Contrary to popular belief, this form of washing us good for all hair types. Those that are into black hair care, are learning to appreciate the freedom involved in co-washing. You can create beautiful hair styles using this method.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Conditioner

1. 
    

   You need to have a lot of conditioner since you will be washing your hair often using conditioner. Any cheapie conditioner will do. However when you deep conditioner your hair you should use a better quality type of conditioner.

2. 
    

   You can wash as often as everyday or a few times a week. Washing in the shower is easiest. Just like you would use your shampoo, use the conditioner instead. You want to really saturate your hair with conditioner. The thicker your hair is, the more conditioner you should use. Massage it into your hair well.

3. 
    

   After you are finish, rinse all the conditioner out with cool water. Then towel dry your hair.

4. 
    

   Add some leave in conditioner and style as usual. After a few weeks you will notice the difference in the smoothness and condition of your hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to keep your hair moisturized, so it won't become dry and brittle.

[veronica1987]

on 10/10/2009 excellent article. thanks for sharing!

[yourmamasaidwha]

on 1/10/2009 i'll definitely try this...thanks for the tips!

[deepthinkin]

on 12/9/2008 Huh, and there's no build up on the hair? Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[QueenofMisc]

on 12/5/2008 Never knew about this one. Great tips!

[gailM]

on 12/1/2008 good ideas! Through the years since I was born in 1924 I have used my mother's method to wash and rinse my rain water to wash and rinse my hair. Raised five daughters with long beautiful hair using rain water. Even with all the pollution in the air it is still better than the chemicals the city puts in our water.