Are co washes mandatory for relaxed hair?

[nadine1977canada]

Are co washes mandatory for relaxed hair? Must we co wash more regularly as lets say 3 to 4 times a week?

 

[alexstin]

No they're not mandatory. Some relaxed heads don't like cowashing.

 

[Ebonygurl00]

It's not mandatory at all. It's a lot of manipulation for me to do it too much.

 

[HoneyDew]

I can't get down with co-washing. I need my hair to be cleaned with every wash and conditioners alon just don't do it.

 

[krissyprissy]

Co wash dont work for me either and I lose too much hair during all washes. Less is better.

Sometimes I put my hair in a ponytail and only co wash the ends if my ends feel dry.

 

[KhandiB]

I co-washed yesterday..and I really like the way my hair turned out. I used Shea Butter Cholesterol.. cowashing IMPS is only good for like what I did this week, I washed Sunday and didn’t get a chance to curl my hair so I had to wet it again before I went to bed, and it was really soft and my hair looks so soft n sexy right now

But I use too many cones on Non Bun Weeks to co wash..
So it would totally defeat the purpose

 

[FAMUDva]

Are co washes mandatory for relaxed hair? Must we co wash more regularly as lets say 3 to 4 times a week?

I don't think so. I tried doing the Co Wash when I first joined LHCF, but quickly realized that I cannot jump on all the bandwagons that work for some. For me, wetting my hair and manipulating wet hair is bad news for me. So I ONLY wash once a week and DC then. Sometimes I may need a wash before the week is up and I do so then, but other than that, no constant wetting and co wash, etc for my head.

I hope you find what works for you.

 

[sareca]

For me they are mandatory. My hair is not crazy about shampoo but loves conditioner and water.

 

[chocolatesis]

I co-washed yesterday..and I really like the way my hair turned out. I used Shea Butter Cholesterol.. cowashing IMPS is only good for like what I did this week, I washed Sunday and didn’t get a chance to curl my hair so I had to wet it again before I went to bed, and it was really soft and my hair looks so soft n sexy right now

But I use too many cones on Non Bun Weeks to co wash..
So it would totally defeat the purpose

KhandiB:
Do cones affect the way co-washes come out? I'm thinking maybe that's why I don't seem to have luck with them.

 

[KhandiB]

yeah they coat your hair so you gotta get them outta there, I clarify every wash because of my use of them

Maybe you should clarify, condition and then start co washing from there. If you use cones *I believe* that will defeat the purpose of co-washing..

Im no expert though

KhandiB:
Do cones affect the way co-washes come out? I'm thinking maybe that's why I don't seem to have luck with them.

 

[MzOptimistic]

Once I reach 6week post relax, I start cowashing to keep the newgrowth and my hair from becoming dry. It works for me and allow me to stretch my relaxers. I'm going for 12 weeks now never done it before. I am currently 9 weeks post and doing GREAT

 

[B_Phlyy]

I don't think there mandatory for most relaxed heads, but my hair doesn't feel right without them, so I do it.

 

[*Happily Me*]

ABSOLUTELY! - Well, for my hair

 

[wadadligyal]

Yeah it's definitely not mandatory. i've come to realize that also. I only wash once a week and that suits me just fine. Less manipulation works for me.

 

[LABETT]

It's mandatory for my hair when my newgrowth gets rough.
Co washes helps me stretch my relaxer.
Co washes may not be for everyone.

 

[LaShanne]

co-washing definitely helped me stretch my relaxer to 12 weeks, but honestly, it took too much time out of my already crazy days. i dont think i'll do it as often this go 'round but i'll definitely do it.

 

[planodiva]

I LUV co-washes. I'm addicted. I think they are good and if you do wash and go its definitely a Go-Go

 

[gradygirl]

I got alot more growth when I used to cowash but it was way to much manipulation for my fine hair strands so I had to quit.

 

[Honi]

What she said.

ABSOLUTELY! - Well, for my hair

 

[chocolatesis]

yeah they coat your hair so you gotta get them outta there, I clarify every wash because of my use of them

Maybe you should clarify, condition and then start co washing from there. If you use cones *I believe* that will defeat the purpose of co-washing..

Im no expert though

Thanks for responding. Maybe I'll do that. I'm going to try the Keracare line. So maybe I'll try using the 1st lather shampoo whenever I shampoo, or every other time I shampoo.

 

[kitkat3ny]

I've been CW daily for a year now and my hair has never been healthier.

 

[Jas123]

My hair does not like co-washing..it will take nicely to a mid-week regular ole shampoo wash..but nooooooo co-washing

 

[sunnieb]

Cowashing isn't mandatory, but for my hair it really helps! I like being able to do a quick cowash and airdry after working out instead of a time consuming shampoo and deep conditioner.

I also believe that cowashing helps keep my newgrowth moisturized so I'm trying to stretch my next relaxer to 14 weeks.

 

[Toy]

Cowashing is not mandatory but for my hair it is my hair loves co washing i would be a dry tangled mess out in this dry arizona desert its a must for me.