Science behind co-washing part 2
In a previous post, I talked about the Science behind co-washing. Please read it HERE.
Today, I will be talking about criteria for picking your co-wash conditioner and suggestions for co-wash conditioners..
When picking a conditioner for a co-wash, you should
- Pick one that is mostly moisturizing or a very light protein. Please read The Difference beteen protein and moisturizing conditioners.
- Look for one that is cheap. Since you will be using it as a ‘shampoo’, you would probably use a lot of it. It will make a lot of sense to get a lot of volume for a small amount of money.
- Look for a conditioner that has slip and leaves your hair feeling soft afterwards.
- The surfactant agents in conditioners do not have the ability to remove silicones. What this means is that if you regularly co-wash, you should look out for silicone-free conditioners or those containing water-soluble silicones. If you don’t, use a shampoo from time to time to eliminate buildup. Please read What is product buildup and how can it affect your hair?
- If you are lucky, look for one that can also do a little deep conditioning. Some conditioners also contain a little aloe vera, honey, coconut, olive or avocado oil. If you have one like this, you can apply it to your hair, leave it on for a few minutes and then ‘scrub’ your hair and scalp.
There are SO MANY examples of conditioners you can use to co-wash but I will just name a few:
- Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moistu re Conditioner
- Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Fortifying Cream
- Suave Naturals Conditioner Refreshing Waterfall Mist Conditioner
- Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner
- All V05 conditioners e.g. Vo5 Moisture Milk Conditioner, Vo5 Strawberries and Cream Conditioner, etc.
- Salon Selectives conditioners
- Nature’s Gate Conditioner Herbal Jojoba
- Suave Conditioners
- Suave Naturals Conditioner, Mango Mandarin
- All the Herbal Essences Conditioners
- Aussie Moist conditioner
- White Rain conditioners
- Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Conditioner
I use Salon Selectives Conditioner Type S and Type V conditioners to co-wash and I love them. Do you co-wash often? Why? What conditioner do you normally use to co-wash?
Dr Fomsky
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I see the dove conditioner and that means I can try that one too.
I haven’t used the Dove conditioner but I figure that it should be good. Please do a post about it if and when you use it. Hugs 🙂
I use Vo5 herbal escapes and moisture milk. I’ m planning to increase frequency of my co-washing cos it usually leaves my hair softer!
It really does, especially when you’re stretching
Hair fruit conditioner is extremely cheap ,does the job, leaves hair soft and clean.
Yeah .. I forgot to mention it.. it’s a good conditioner.
Finally, i can read it *smiling*……..thanks for the list of conditioners, i will get one so i can include co-washing to my regimen……am very interested in the length check t-shirt , size will be large
I’m glad you can read it now. Your interest has been noted. Take care
Love co-washing, has seen loads of improvement in my hair. I use herbal essence, thanks for sharing
You’re welcome: I love it too 🙂
hair fruits conditioner? It contains paraffin liquidium.
I didn’t know that!! Wow!!
Unfortunately, i stopped co-washing some months ago cos of my impatience while detangling. I still hv my V05 conditioner so may try again.
It’s a good thing you stopped because of your impatience while detangling…you could cause more harm than good by detangling in a hurry!! 😉
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I just started to co wash. I was very impressed witth the result. So I hope going natural will leave me with real good results. Ps I used the Dove
Yes co-washing is something I love to do. I’m glad you liked it too.