THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CO-WASHING
Co-washing is washing your hair with conditioner instead of the regular shampoo. It is simply the short form of Conditioner Washing. This technique doesn't strip your hair of natural oils but removes excess oil and dirt. It lengthens the period between your shampooing sessions. Shampooing your hair often makes your strands dry and all the natural oils produced by your scalp are sucked out by the evil shampoos, leaving your hair prone to damage and frizz. On the other hand, prolonging your shampoo sessions may make your roots oily by the middle of the week or so, depending on your hair type. Co washing is an awesome bridge to fill in the gap and provides a solution to this dilemma. Co-washing between your regular shampoo sessions makes your hair bouncy and clean without stripping it.
WHY CO-WASHING WORKS?
You might be doubting how does a conditioner clean your hair? Conditioners contain small amounts of detergents or catastrophic surfactants which are usually present in the shampoos. They mildly do the cleansing work without stripping much of the natural sebum. In fact, the hydrating properties of the conditioner leave your mane silky smooth.
HOW TO CO-WASH?
Now, the question is..how to co-wash?? All you need is your regular conditioner. Don't opt for heavy, deep conditioners for this purpose because they will weigh your hair down and I am sure you don't want that to happen!! Just use like your regular shampoo. However, don't dilute it with water.
WHICH HAIR TYPES CO-WASHING IS GOOD FOR?
Co-washing is excellent for curly or wavy hair types.. Naturally curly or wavy hair lacks moisture because the coil like structure of the hair strand make it difficult for the sebum to travel towards the tips. So these moisture-craving hair types will love this magical technique. Co-washing is not suitable for people with straight hair and oily hair.
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