Co-washing, does it really work? | Pros and Cons

Co-washing is the process of washing your hair with just a conditioner. It can be a blessing or a curse for your healthy natural hair regimen depending on how you do it.
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[@saritasmith9789]

So I think the takeaway here is that co-wash is an alternate form of moisturizing your hair not an alternate way to cleanse it. My hair loves co-washing, but I never use it as a substitute for my weekly wash and deep condition. If it works for you, then keep doing it, but cleanse your hair frequently. If it doesn't work, just stick to the LOC method of moisturizing. Anyway, I always love these videos. They're so informative

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Sarita Smith should be called “Co-rinse”.

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Thanks! I always felt that co-washing was not a replacement to shampooing. This is great!

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[@kecola]

Cowashing makes my hair grow like crazy. I use only V05 conditioner 6 days straight. Then on the 7th day I use a clarifying shampoo and deep condition. The entire process makes my curls so defined and soft.

[@sonsofelshamy3987]

You wash your hair everyday?

[@bopbop11]

For kinkier and curlier hair you have to co wash everyday to keep it moist and hydrated. Is the way it's been explained. Cleanse once a week to get off residue from the week.

[@celestialmorpho]

@@sonsofelshamy3987 not with shampoo. so it’s not stripping. with only conditioner is basically like re-moisturizing. it’s easier because you’re in the shower and completely wetting your hair so it’s more effective

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@@bopbop11 you shouldn't do that everyday, every 2 or 3 days sure but hair doesn't lose moisture that easily, especially when it's very kinky.

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@@whatdidhesayyy5358 I didn't say that lol. One of these hair gurus did. Take it up with them!

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[@SilentReader2]

Right! Best video I have seen about co-washing

[@brexxy21]

So true about putting conditioner on your scalp. I used to rub in deep conditioner and conditioner on my scalp and then rinse my hair but it made my scalp irritated. Thank you for so many informative and well researched videos.

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OH MY GOSH I'M GOING TO WASH MY HAIR RIGHT NOW!!! This explains why my scalp has not been happy despite moisturizing efforts 😭 thank you for this video!

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[@boomboom6577]

It TOTALLY makes sense to me to wash my hair after three days. I can’t even go longer than three days without washing. But then my hair is very fine and curly-the buildup is real, even with minimal product. I just can’t imagine going longer than three days.

[@inspiredbahroots]

I co wash with As I Am coconut cleansing conditioner and I have never experienced what's illustrated here. My hair continues to grow and maintains moisture. I also use Zuresh Get it Wet to maintain moisture so I believe that you have to know what's good for your hair in order to get good results. So glad you teach us. Keep up the great videos.

[@LisePlansandJournals]

I use carol’s daughter cleansing conditioner and same for me. My hair - and scalp both love it. My hair no longer feels stripped. I think using a cleansing conditioner (one actually *made* for cleaning) is different from using a regular conditioner and calling it ‘cleansing’

[@rahshida]

Wow I just finished several months of protective styling and my hair had so much residue after my second wash and go... but it was a cowash. It took 4 clarifying shampoo treatments to get my hair clean. I decided I would shampoo and then cowash on day 3, and then shampoo again on day 7. No more buildup and I swear my hair has grown in two weeks! Now I know why I looooove this channel thanks for the time and research you put in!

[@curliefro]

That' probably why people using Wen went bald. Rubbing the conditioner into the scalp. I co-washed for a while and because of scalp irritation, started using shampoo (helped a lot).

[@ShareBearChelle]

My scalp is always dry. I think my sebum is broken. I need a new one. 🤣

[@youtubeaddict5663]

LOL

[@faneshianesbitt]

Thank you, so that's why my scalp has been itching like crazy it's because I put conditioner on it

[@TiMalice2009]

shasha wilson Ewwwww

[@oliviaandrea9130]

TiMalice what EWW about a itching scalp -_-?

[@zyx362]

+TiMalice2009 childish ls

[@faneshianesbitt]

TiMalice2009 ewww beacause my scalp itches like a scalp does or because i put conditioner on my hair and it was getting to my scalp...ewww to what? Did I miss somthing?

[@tiktokroyalty4778]

@@TiMalice2009 how is that gross sometimes my head gets itchy because of all the product buildup in my hair

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[@Deklectic]

I really love this video alot. I think alot of people have issues with co washing because they're litterally using regular rinse out conditioners to cleanse their hair but I recommend anyone who wants to co-wash to use an actual co-wash cleanser that is formulated to lightly cleanse the hair and scalp because it won't build up on the strands like it would if you use a regular conditioner that's not meant for cleansing impurities and oils.

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Correct.

[@ToNaturAli]

Hi lovely! Thanks for the feature :) I always enjoy watching your videos because they're so informative. I just wish there were more frequent uploads 🙈😄 Lately I've been shampooing my hair more than usual and doing less co-washing every wash day. Great video!

[@Ebizzill]

i cowash my hair in between shampoos... its been REALLY helping me with my dryness....It seems that now I shampoo either twice a month or every other week.

[@lillywantsheranchovypizza107]

I appreciate this video. I stopped cowashing, as I did for the first 12 yrs of my life. Minus, yanno baby years. But after these last 7 years of not cowashing and waiting for one day to wash my hair, my hair breaks and never grows. So I'm back to cowashing. Crazy how everybodys hair reacts diff! I'm biracial with 3c/3b mix, if anyone is curious. I also use shampoo once a week and deep condition that day. I cowash every two days. I plan to do ACV clarifying once a month.

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I'm so happy you mentioned NappyFu!! She deserves the recognition.

[@samslayerr]

This makes taking care of hair seem so difficult 😭

[@surVIVEr28]

Great Video! I think this is educational and your "scritching" method as well as information on how to keep the scalp clean is a great alternative to co-washing. Goodness knows that method NEVER worked for me. Now I know why. Thanks!

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Pease please do a video on protein treatments. If yes could you please cover the proper way to do them, how to know when you need one and the best type of protein for low porosity? Thanks much!!!

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[@JessicaJacob]

I cowash every other week and end my washing with ACV. My hair is better than it’s ever been. I also don’t use leave in conditioners anymore. I had dry, brittle, tangled hair when I didn’t co wash and used leave ins.

[@huniebee2999]

The closest I ever got to cowashing in the beginning of my natural hair journey was mixing a conditioner with my shampoo. Later on in my journey I would switch to use the coconut cowash from As I Am. Honestly, my head would be itchy after four or five days so I set up a routine to cowash biweekly and shampoo biweekly. Of course, that was when I was desperate to hold moisture in my color treated hair before I big chopped. I think I'll only cowash again once I get my routine on deck, or if I don't use heavy products.

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[@esmith6815]

please do a video on moisture overload. I can't understand what it is

[@r2re88]

You are absolutely correct! Before watching this video I put conditioner mixed with other ingredients on my hair and I added it to my scalp left it in overnight and now my scalp is itching.

[@najah7791]

I used to put conditioner on my scalp and after I rinsed it out I used more conditioner😯 I experienced more hair growth during that time than I ever have in my life and my scalp was never irritated 🤔 what do you think about cleansing with ACV ?

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ACV is great. She also has a video on it.

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This the first video i’ve watched by you & I already wanna watch every video 🙌🏾 Thank you so much .

[@eternalgamer2521]

Shampoo once a week. And use conditioner in between to refresh your hair if you feel like you need to wash it again before your next wash day.

[@cherylkirksey]

I never just use water for my cowash. I use distilled water and ACV which is a natural astringent and I add some essential oils to it sometime. then I apply conditioner let it sit and rinse. I never use my nails on my scalp. I'm tender headed and that scratching makes it worse. I love these videos!!!!!!

[@rileyg.3405]

As a fellow co washer; I use a cleansing conditioner and do an ACV rinse 1 a month on my scalp; then I proceed to detangle with a regular conditioner or the same one. But I don’t put regular conditioner on my scalp; I put a CLEANSING CONDITIONER on my scalp!

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I love clay washing my hair, but I'm not sure how often is too much. I would love to see a video on clay washing. Thanks!

[@joylynn0620]

This video was very informative. I tried co-washing when I first started wearing my hair in its natural state. I didn't like it because I have overactive scalp that needs to be cleansed weekly. It just felt like there was gunk on my scalp. Also there was no noticeable difference in the moisture level of my hair. So now I just clean my hair with a sulfate-free shampoo, use a rinse out conditioner (usually from the same line of products so that I can maintain the pH levels) and deep condition for 20-30 minutes every wash day. Then I use the LOC or LCO method for styling. If necessary, around mid-week I add a lightweight lotion to add moisture.

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And as always awesome videos and knowledge

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Thank You

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Natural hair is so complicated but thanks for making it simpler

[@bknqnzgurl]

I needed this video demonstration so bad. I never heard of co-washing before and it's only now I keep hearing it from youtube since I'm looking to improve my hair health. I never knew there's people who only wash with conditioner. It's odd to me. Even if it makes the hair feel good without shampoo.... I mean why not shampoo? Like is solely using a conditioner cheaper or something? Thanks for making this video!!

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[@sindhuc1507]

Ladies this video is so useful. never ever use cknditioner on ur scalp its BIG NO NO. please wash ur hair with water that enough. If required add shampoo and you know it well when to use

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Very important information, I learned something from this video, which I wish I was aware if earlier. Now I know and will not make this mistake again. Will continue following. Thank you for the knowledge Keep it coming.👍🏼

[@poochieloo9870]

I cowash once a week however I wet my hair everyday and I have 4c type hair. That routine works for me, my is never tangled at all😌😌😌😌

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Am glad NappyFu brought me here. Your videos are great!!!!!!

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Thank You ....I love NappyFu she's hilarious !

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Great videos, always always so full of knowledge.

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

Thank you so much for sharing this. This is another reason why I don't do co wash no more

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KeepinitRealLiz She's already done one about protein treatments. Check her previous videos.

[@monkey23gorilla]

For there last couple of days I've been watching these videos and I'm like at an "Aawwwwww". As long as I can remember I would put conditioner on my hair and scalp. Thank you, I will not do that any more. You've shown me within in these few days in how to keep up with my hair then majority of videos I've watched that had me question should I continue with my natural journey. Thank you so much.

[@iamkellij]

No I'm not throwing shade it just doesn't make sense to me. It's like wetting your body and using lotion as a soap to take a shower. It doesn't make sense. U night smell good but you won't be clean same for the hair and scalp.

[@noname44419]

kelli johnson you're right! And it actually doesn't clean anything it just moisurizes the hair but some are made to cleanse your hair and moisturize it at the same time, I think they are called the low poos, they're great!

[@kyla3834]

I agree. I tried CO washing and my scalp was itching so bad....... Conditioner is made for softening hair. shampoo is for cleaning

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[@Cindy99765]

+China Dee exactly if you're so concerned about the shampoo making your hair dry, use shampoo with no sulfates.

[@R.G.LovesBooks]

China Dee exactly shampoo and conditioner has worked in the past, why now that same shampoo we used 15 years ago even with sulfates are so dying but as long as you condition afterwards it will be find, co washing made my scalp itchy and my hair felt coated

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As always, this is a GREAT video! Lol! Love all the information! Thank you and keep on making these videos!

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Thank You

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loving the animation.

[@indrinita]

I have no idea why, but I'm fascinated by videos like these, although I don't have textured hair at all. Perhaps I just like to know what other people with different kinds of hair do to take care of their hair. It's so interesting to compare with my hair. I would have never thought "washing" hair with conditioner could be a thing even. I don't even use any conditioner, just shampoo because if I "co-washed", my hair would be an absolute disaster after the first time I did it.

[@BubsBee]

Great video. very helpful.

[@0rignallity601]

Can you do a video on what are the good protective styles or styles that keeps us from touching our hair and it being protected in the winter ?

[@Itsnini]

EXTREMELY helpful. Easy to follow

[@callygirlstewart]

I co-wash every other week with a moisturizing conditioner and my hair loves it.

[@nightangel3578]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been cowashing with Neutrogena's Triple Repair conditioner for a little while and all of a sudden certain spots of my scalp are very sensitive to the touch. I don't know if it's because of that product or not, but after this video I'll never use another conditioner on my scalp ever again. Shampoo, clay masks, and black soap only.

[@GreenBeauty]

Those sensitive spots is a symptom of inflammation so good decision !

[@nightangel3578]

Green Beauty Channel ™ I did a clay mask to detox my scalp and hair and maybe 1-2 days later my scalp was fine. I was so happy. And thank you for all of your helpful videos.

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Hi Green Beauty. This video was very informative.

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True your videos are always learn something and HELPFUL!!!! Thanks for that

[@WTFVIDSok]

I no longer co-wash. I use either ACV of coconut vinegar or Rhassoul clay. I do use DILUTED shampoo that is completely all natural - meaning I could drink it if I was forced to. In between washing, I use a honey + water rinse to rehydrate my hair.

[@sa_ni8185]

Please can you do a video to show us the truth about meniral oils or petroleums and what is the difference between them compare to other as a sealer?? And also the real problem with silicon and how to use silicon products correctly... Thank you 😊😊

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Amazing video!!! Your videos are so helpful!!!! I noticed this was happening to me but I did not know why.

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You are so professional and informative I would love for you to give some tips on multitexture hair please 3b-4a thanks so much Blessings👍👍

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Awesome video..thanks for the info....can you do a video on African black soap....especially the Dudu osun black soap

[@GreenBeauty]

Yes that video will be uploaded soon !

[@r2re88]

I Co-wash all the time didn't know about what it does to the scalp. Thanks!

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Great animations. Very informative video!!! I followed the channel immediately

[@kershabeaver3312]

I no longer co wash. I have stuck to using one brand of products. jumping from brand to brand may also be the issue. I also use my conditioner first. leave a bit on the wash it out the. wash with shampoo twice

[@Myeka324]

Kersha Beaver I do this is as well.

[@kershabeaver3312]

Myeka324 I think it's better

[@serenahopes7130]

Kersha Beaver I tried doing that when I stared transitioning and when I tell you it might not help your hair in the long run. When you do the conditioner first your applying moisture in some way but then when you wash it with shampoo your basically rinsing out your moisture.

[@Lm23457]

Can you show a full wash day and style routine for low porosity hair!?? Please 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Another great video!! Thank you so much for keeping us informed!!!

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Thank You I really appreciate it :-)

[@gundel1233]

Great Video! Well explained!

[@elisabethgeorge4713]

is 2in1 bad ? I now have a bad bulid up after 1 year of only using 2in1 and also wash my hair with 2in1 once in 4 weeks .....what should I do now ?😭

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This video was very informative

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Amazing video!!! Thank you for teaching us!

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Very instructional thank you

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You are the best and I love every video you do.

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Great work 👏

[@michellehooper4481]

I'm super excited to try this!!!

[@ericahopkins5738]

thanks for this video love! Came just in time after finding out protein was in a clarifying conditioner is was using and having issues with products I used afterwards.

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i looveee the presentation and the animation is too cute

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Very interesting and informative thank you so much Sis!!!!🙌🏼👍🏼❤️

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I really learned a lot. Thanks for info.

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Great Vid - Succinct- informative and great links! - Thanks!

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Such a good video! So informative!

[@leebokaba23]

Somebody finally said it!

[@brittanyudegbu9327]

I really want to start cowashing in between shampooing which I do every 2 weeks I hate shampoo

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Wow I loved this video! Your videos are SO helpful to me being that I am a new natural!

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I love your videos. I learned a lot from you.

[@ack5259]

Love all your videos. Could you make one about the benefits of ayuverdic or indian powders? How to use them shampoo (pre, post or cowash)?

[@jennifermallard465]

I co wash once a week and shampoo once a month my scalp never inches