Calling all 4a/4b Ladies

[luvmesumhair]

How often do you wash your hair in a week? Do you see better results if you wash it often or better results if you wash less?

I wash every three days and deep con every time. So far I am noticing my hair becoming softer afterwards, meaning my new growth as well.

Oh and I am not talking about just co-washing either. I am talking about regular shampoo and conditioner afterwards. But if you INCLUDE shampooing AFTER you co-wash then it still counts.

 

[asha]

I find the more I wash the softer and more manageable my hair is. Maybe because the shed hairs are being washed out, I find I get less tangles and my curls are mor defined (I'm texturized).

I wash every second day and that is with shampoo and conditioner and deep condition...sometimes with heat and sometimes without. I just started doing this in April and I love it. I will continue for the summer. Not sure about winter due to the cold.

 

[prospurr4]

I wash my hair once per week, on Saturdays. I can't wait any longer than that because I workout 4 times per week, and my hair is pretty nasty come washday. I never cowash and always DC first, then shampoo. Last Saturday, I discovered adding oil to my DC. My hair, especially my new growth, was so soft afterwards...and I'm 10 weeks post.

 

[candiel]

I wash my hair once a week.....sometimes twice. I usually can't go longer than 6 days without washing because my scalp gets itchy and my hair feels weighed down. If I wash twice a week though, I usually only Cowash on the second time. My hair feels dry if I use shampoo twice a week.

 

[chica_canella]

How often do you wash your hair in a week? Do you see better results if you wash it often or better results if you wash less?

I wash every three days and deep con every time. So far I am noticing my hair becoming softer afterwards, meaning my new growth as well.

Oh and I am not talking about just co-washing either. I am talking about regular shampoo and conditioner afterwards. But if you INCLUDE shampooing AFTER you co-wash then it still counts.

I find myself washing everyday or atleast everyday now because I use MTG which makes my scalp very oily. But yeah, it makes it hard to track my new growth from MTG because it already makes my hair softer plus I use a conditioner too after washing but I still can feel the new growth bump. I just have to rub my fingers through more than once.

I see you have a relaxer so just make sure you aren't over moisturizing and your strands are ok.

 

[chica_canella]

I wash my hair once a week.....sometimes twice. I usually can't go longer than 6 days without washing because my scalp gets itchy and my hair feels weighed down. If I wash twice a week though, I usually only Cowash on the second time. My hair feels dry if I use shampoo twice a week.

Your hair grew that long in one year. From shoulder length to that! What is your regimine?"

 

[luvmesumhair]

I find myself washing everyday or atleast everyday now because I use MTG which makes my scalp very oily. But yeah, it makes it hard to track my new growth from MTG because it already makes my hair softer plus I use a conditioner too after washing but I still can feel the new growth bump. I just have to rub my fingers through more than once.

I see you have a relaxer so just make sure you aren't over moisturizing and your strands are ok.

Really regarding over moisturinzing? To much can be bad?

 

[luvmesumhair]

I wash my hair once a week.....sometimes twice. I usually can't go longer than 6 days without washing because my scalp gets itchy and my hair feels weighed down. If I wash twice a week though, I usually only Cowash on the second time. My hair feels dry if I use shampoo twice a week.

Oooh. Pretty hair!

 

[candiel]

Your hair grew that long in one year. From shoulder length to that! What is your regimine?"

Yes, it did . I pm'd you, check your inbox.

 

[luvmesumhair]

Yes, it did . I pm'd you, check your inbox.

Can you tell me to please?

 

[candiel]

Oooh. Pretty hair!

thanks! I pm'd you too.

 

[audacious1]

thanks! I pm'd you too.

Can I get that pm

I sure did do a double take at your name, like that's candiel

 

[TLC1020]

Once a week usually on Sunday.. Once a week is good enough, any longer my hair start shedding and I get dandruff from the build up..

 

[deltagyrl]

I wash 2-3 times/week. So far my hair seems to love it!

 

[coconow2007]

I wash my hair once a week.....sometimes twice. I usually can't go longer than 6 days without washing because my scalp gets itchy and my hair feels weighed down. If I wash twice a week though, I usually only Cowash on the second time. My hair feels dry if I use shampoo twice a week.

Candiel please pm me also - I justed started in May 2007 and trying to get a good schedule of what to do. I wash every 3 days based on the Cathy Howes method and noticed a change for the positive in my hair. I added the baggy method and I was like wow - great moisture.

Since that time I added henna (which I may not have done correctly), vitamins, and mtg. My hair seems really strong but not really soft and I'm shedding now. Basically, I am close to a hair-tastrophe so any help you give will be appreciated

Also, any suggestions anyone can give will be appreciated.

 

[Creatividual]

How often do you wash your hair in a week? Do you see better results if you wash it often or better results if you wash less?

I wash every three days and deep con every time. So far I am noticing my hair becoming softer afterwards, meaning my new growth as well.

Oh and I am not talking about just co-washing either. I am talking about regular shampoo and conditioner afterwards. But if you INCLUDE shampooing AFTER you co-wash then it still counts.

I am the exact same way. I'm a 4a and I wash my hair every Thursday and Sunday and I deep condition every time alternating between a reconstructor and a deep moisturizing one. I've been doing this for a year and my hair has responded beautifully: soft, has some shine,moisture & strength balance, I will keep doing it b/c it works for me.

 

[Healthb4Length]

I wash my hair every 3 to 4 days. This seems to work for me, in the summer I wash 2 or 3 times a week. In the winter I only wash once a week because this is when my hair is most fragile. In the summer/spring my hair gets dirty quickly and won't hold a style beyond 3 days.

 

[ddean]

Twice per week...the 2nd wash is a co-wash. I've also been following the Cathy Howse method, and DC after each wash. I'm seeing good results with this method.

 

[SkinnyMocah]

Once a week, usually at the salon. Full wash and deep condition, I can't do more than that.

 

[Nonie]

I wash my hair at least two times a week. Been doing this since...2001, so it's just what I know. I do get a headache if I go for too long w/o washing my hair, as I did when I had it pressed and was tryna keep moisture out. *rolleyes* I try to DC each time but if I'm short of time, I might skip a DC and just do a regular conditioning. I might throw in a condition wash in between the washes, if I feel like it. I always ACV rinse at the ends of my washes.

 

[curlcomplexity]

I wash twice a week normally on Thurs and Sunday. I deep condition each time, no pre-poo or con-washes.

*edited for spelling*

 

[MizAvalon]

I cw every day and wash with shampoo once a week.

 

[SpyCats]

thanks! I pm'd you too.

Candiel... I could also use one of those pm's (of your regimen). Thanks in advance.

 

[foxxymami]

Conditioner wash every other day and shampoo 1x week.

Total: 3-4 times

 

[hottopic]

I c/o wash 2 times a week. I shampoo and deep condition once a week.

 

[asubeauty]

Right now I wash once a week, but I think my hair would benefit more if I increased it to 2 or 3 times.

I'm kind of hesistant to wash in the middle of the week because I usually rollerset when I wash, I don't have time to roll and dry my hair during the weekdays. I tried to do airdried rollersets, but for some reason mine won't dry within 10 to 13 hours (not even close)

 

[tricie]

Hey, Candiel!

Can you send me your regimen,too?

I wash/deep con about 1-2 a week,and henna once every two months (about 2 weeks after a relaxer); since my hair has gotten longer, it seems to be a bit thinner, and sheds a bit more, and my beautician thinks I should cut it off! I am willing to let some of the older, chewed ends go, but she ain't getting a whole 2 1/2 like she recommended; over time, but not all at once.

My hair didn't like co-washes.

And, BTW, your hair is banging!

Thanks!

 

[luvmesumhair]

thanks! I pm'd you too.

Thank you!

 

[Missi]

How often do you wash your hair in a week?
2x a week

Do you see better results if you wash it often or better results if you wash less?
My hair has improved washing it more than once a week.

I wash every three days and deep con every time. So far I am noticing my hair becoming softer afterwards, meaning my new growth as well.
Congrats!!!

Oh and I am not talking about just co-washing either. I am talking about regular shampoo and conditioner afterwards. But if you INCLUDE shampooing AFTER you co-wash then it still counts
My co-wash consits of a shampoo & a leave in conditioner: if I sweat: I wanna clean my hair: i feel dirty if I just use a conditioner

 

[hothair]

Quote:
Originally Posted by candiel
I wash my hair once a week.....sometimes twice. I usually can't go longer than 6 days without washing because my scalp gets itchy and my hair feels weighed down. If I wash twice a week though, I usually only Cowash on the second time. My hair feels dry if I use shampoo twice a week.

Your hair grew that long in one year. From shoulder length to that! What is your regimine?"

Your hair grew that long in one year. From shoulder length to that! What is your regimine?"

My thoughts exactly!!!! I remember seeing your hair not too long ago at past shoulder!!! Wow- gorgeous hair. Now really, what's your reggie?