Co-Washing

Have you tried co-washing? 


I have tried it and with the right conditioner my hair feels great. I don't feel like my hair is unclean and has build up as I originally thought co-washing would cause. 


So you ask, what is co-washing? Co-washing is when you use conditioner instead of shampooing your hair. Many people Co-wash because washing your hair with a shampoo, dries your hair out and causes it to be frizzy. 


It is recommended to co-wash once or twice a week with a rinse out conditioner. Avoid using a conditioner containing silicone as to not dry out your hair or cause build up. Not every conditioner will be great for co-washing. Do your research and find the best conditioner for your hair. My hair tends to be very dry so I had to do trial and error until I found the conditioner that works for me. The conditioner that works best for me right now is Kinky Curly's Knot today. I absolutely love that leave in conditioner. I also use SheaMoisture's rinse out conditioner to co-wash and it leaves my hair feeling soft. 

Hair Strength

Can you believe there is a such thing as too much protein in your hair???


You always hear that protein helps strengthen your hair and prevent breakage but just like finding the right product for your hair, different amounts of protein are necessary. 


There is also a such thing as too much moisture. Moisture is essential in preventing breakage but it can also be a problem and not a solution. You may wonder why a style won't hold or stay and it primarily because there is not enough moisture or too much. 


Everyone has to experiment with their hair to see what it likes. What works for me may not work for you. If you find something that works perfect for your hair, don't switch to the new popular hair care product that is released. If it's not broke, don't fix. 


You have to get into the habit of looking at the ingredients of your hair care products. If a product has petroleum or mineral oil as it's first listed ingredients, more then likely it will not be a good product for moisture. Look for a moisturizer with water as its first ingredient instead. 


If you find your hair to become limp and easily looses its curls, your hair is asking for protein. Find a protein treatment but start small. Don't use a extra strength protein treatment right away. Also remember that protein will not moisturize your hair, you also have to use a deep moisture conditioner to balance your hair. A great way to add protein to your hair is an egg treatment. Place it on your hair and next place a shower cap on your hair for about 60 minutes. Avoid using heat. 


For those of you washing your hair and not co-washing, avoid these ingredients: 
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate 
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
TEA Laureth Sulfate
TEA Lauryl Sulfate 

Find a gentle shampoo, as shampoo with these forms of sulfate dry out your hair, leaving it clean and stripping away your moisture. A leave in conditioner is always a great product in keep your hair moisturized and healthy.