Daily Washing and Long Hair?

[mslondon]

i strongly believe this works, i regularly do watersports so i'm in the water everyday and then wash & condition my hair everynight to get the sand out. My hair is in the best condition at these times & grows quicker. it's always so soft & moisturised also the humidity fr the sea helps as well. I only spray sunscreen on my hair no other product as it will washed out in the sea.

I notice a dramatic difference in my hair when i'm back home, the weather doesnt permit me to wash & go daily, the air is dry & my hair suffers. If you live in warm climate i'm all for it.

 

[Rapunzel2B]

I love daily rinsing or co-washing. I do it everyday anyway, so I may as well join you ladies. When I started my hair journey and I co-washed daily, my hair sprouted. I will continue daily rinsing and airdry in a protective style. I also deep condition on dry hair with Keracare Humecto every 3 days.

 

[SpiritJunkie]

Yes!! thanks so much. the other member was correction here it was TSMITH..sorry girl....she told me to alternate with Motions and keracare...worked like a charm. My daughter is now dc'ing twince a week.

I'm in!!!!

correction above

 

[Pheonixx]

I cowash everyday and I swear to God my hair has hit a little spurt.
Cowashing has really improved the condition of my hair.
I think it's the scalp massaging that does it (the absence of heat doesn't hurt either).

ALSO..the fact that I do braidouts everyday.
I think the fact that these ladies aren't constantly in their hair putting all kinds of products in it helps to.
When you leave hair alone it tends to flourish, in my experiences.

 

[Bublin]

A question that has been asked a few times on this thread but has yet to be answered......

Can someone please give advice on how you style short co-washed relaxed hair?

My hair is neck length. Not all my hair will pull back into a ponytail. I would have to use a brush to make it neat and that is too much manipulation.

When my hair is wet it is wavy/curly and i've found that if i put normal conditioner in it, it will dry looking that way but it drys hard and doesn't feel very nice. Any tips?

 

[MISSYMA]

Hey traycee girl!

I was looking at your hair and your post, your hair is just beautiful and you are beautiful young lady as well. What is you mixture of mn and coconut oil
that is giving you so much growth a month. And also what do you use to keep your hair moistured.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

That's a great observation and one that I never even thought of. Most women with *very* long hair wouldn't dream of letting a stylist near them.

Hey....yeah....come to think of it...

I only see white women/girls go to a salon when they want something *specifically* done to it. You know, like a cut, trim, color, highlights, etc. They don't go to the salons every week or every two weeks religiously like most black women do in order to "maintain" their weekly hair style.

In fact, I rarely see hispanics, asians, or any other race of people in the hair salons period! LOL!

I think it's the combo of more water, low-manipulation, and doing your hair YOURSELF that helps these women the OP mentioned in her opening thread get faster hair growth.

I noticed that when I was a starving college student and I couldn't afford to go to the salon every week, or even every other week, I was doing my hair myself, co-washing at least 3 times a week, doing my own rollersets, and you know what?? MY HAIR GREW LIKE A WEED!!

But as soon as I graduated and got a job and could actually afford to go to the salon every other week or so, and I stopped with the frequent co-washing and doing my hair myself, it seems my hair didn't thrive as much as it did before. I really think what helps is the co-washing, and staying out of those salons as much. Hmmm...I may look into this :scratchch

 

[Christa438]

A question that has been asked a few times on this thread but has yet to be answered......

Can someone please give advice on how you style short co-washed relaxed hair?

My hair is neck length. Not all my hair will pull back into a ponytail. I would have to use a brush to make it neat and that is too much manipulation.

When my hair is wet it is wavy/curly and i've found that if i put normal conditioner in it, it will dry looking that way but it drys hard and doesn't feel very nice. Any tips?

After co-washing, I like to put my products on damp hair and let it dry. It doesn't dry too hard or soft in my opinion, but it def feels more soft than hard. along with my lave-in I like clear gels or aloe vera gel sometimes and also I like using coconut oil.
HTH

 

[RieB81]

I think I'm going to try this but I'll actually only co-wash 2x a week and tea/regular rinse the other 5. It makes sense that alot of the things these ladies did would work. With a clean scalp there's nothing blocking the hair from growing.

 

[CurleeDST]

My hair actually thrives when I have regular salon appointments. Must be the scalp massages.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

I've started washing daily using OCT and my hair seems to love it. The cowashing thing was kinda making my scalp have build up. I think if you have a gentle enough shampoo and moisturize really good afterward, your hair will be fine.... well at least it's been working for me.

 

[vlucious]

i can attest that co washing def helps hair grow.. i looked at pics from two months ago and my hair has def grown alot and has benefited from it.

 

[bbdgirl]

A question that has been asked a few times on this thread but has yet to be answered......

Can someone please give advice on how you style short co-washed relaxed hair?

My hair is neck length. Not all my hair will pull back into a ponytail. I would have to use a brush to make it neat and that is too much manipulation.

When my hair is wet it is wavy/curly and i've found that if i put normal conditioner in it, it will dry looking that way but it drys hard and doesn't feel very nice. Any tips?

I would try rollersetting my hair on either flexi-rods or magnetic rollers. Being that your hair is shorter it should dry relativerly quicker, whether under a dryer or airdrying or over night. I personally like the flexirods b/c they are fast and easy and you don't have to be anyway near perfect to get a nice, presentable result and this is also a great protective hairstyle.
HTH...

 

[miss Congeniality]

I wish I could co-wash all the time, but I seem to get more tangles and knots as I go along. Plus, if I do it daily the shrinkage is bananas.

 

[memee1978]

c/o washing definately is good for your hair. You can conditioner only wash either everyday or every other day depending on your hair.

I believe that no/low heat, c/o washes, and staying away from stylists has probably helped them ALOT. Everyone that I've met w/midback length to waist length hair did/does their own hair. Stylists set everyone back regardless of race IMHO. They always want to hack off your hair.

i agree 100 percent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lucia]

Hey....yeah....come to think of it...

I only see white women/girls go to a salon when they want something *specifically* done to it. You know, like a cut, trim, color, highlights, etc. They don't go to the salons every week or every two weeks religiously like most black women do in order to "maintain" their weekly hair style.

In fact, I rarely see hispanics, asians, or any other race of people in the hair salons period! LOL!

I think it's the combo of more water, low-manipulation, and doing your hair YOURSELF that helps these women the OP mentioned in her opening thread get faster hair growth.

I noticed that when I was a starving college student and I couldn't afford to go to the salon every week, or even every other week, I was doing my hair myself, co-washing at least 3 times a week, doing my own rollersets, and you know what?? MY HAIR GREW LIKE A WEED!!

But as soon as I graduated and got a job and could actually afford to go to the salon every other week or so, and I stopped with the frequent co-washing and doing my hair myself, it seems my hair didn't thrive as much as it did before. I really think what helps is the co-washing, and staying out of those salons as much. Hmmm...I may look into this :scratchch

That's true, race doesn't matter, haircare does, and stylists love to keep hair short, cause they know you can't style it right.

Ask me the last time I've seen a stylist or been in there chair. I'd only go to get a formal updo or highlights, most of the time, I wear my hair down for an even and I do it myself, I don't relax and if I did I'd do it myself too. Stylists want to keep you coming back that's there goal they don't care about your hair.

 

[RedVelvet310]

When my hair isnt in braids I was washing everyday, I haven't taken a picture since I BC-ed in January so I'm excited to take these braids out and get a photoshoot going I usually wash my hair twice a day in the evening I rinse it with warm water for 1-2min (give or take) and when its soaking wet apply Herbal Essences Hello Hydration (I'm in love with this stuff), I then baggy, tie it down and go to sleep (if i baggy right i won't get wet during the night lol) I then wake up the next morning rinse out the cond and then apply a mixture of the same HE HH and coconut oil in my hair and I'm good for the rest of the day my hair is anything BUT dry. I'm in love with this HE stuff, I can't seem to find a good DC w/o proteins for my natural hair, but this stuff works so far. (I also clarify every 2-3 weeks)

 

[morehairplease]

I have been cw my hair 5-6 days a week due to my workouts. I am still looking for a moisturizing leave in/moisturizer though b/c my hair feels really dry after I cw. The co that I am using has no protein in it but has one cone(the one that starts with an a). Hopefully, I will obtain growth with my cw during the summer months.

 

[Sui Topi]

When I was relaxed I would actually shampoo and condition every other day and do twist outs and my hair really retained length. Then I came to LHCF and started cowashing every other day. When I bced, I started cowashing every day and it really does help with retaining length. I wouldnt say it makes it grow faster, but it does help you retain length.

 

[joyandfaith]

I have been cw my hair 5-6 days a week due to my workouts. I am still looking for a moisturizing leave in/moisturizer though b/c my hair feels really dry after I cw. The co that I am using has no protein in it but has one cone(the one that starts with an a). Hopefully, I will obtain growth with my cw during the summer months.

My hair would get a little hard after it dried from a co-wash, and then I started using 100% Shea Butter to seal it and my life changed. Just whip some around in your hands and apply to the ends. It allows the hair to stay pretty soft all day.

 

[morehairplease]

My hair would get a little hard after it dried from a co-wash, and then I started using 100% Shea Butter to seal it and my life changed. Just whip some around in your hands and apply to the ends. It allows the hair to stay pretty soft all day.

thanks sweetie. I will try this b/c I really need the moisture. thanks for sharing the tip.

 

[Everything Zen]

I am relaxed and I have been cowasing/daily washing for about a year now- maybe not every day but every 1-2 days unless I feel like wearing it straight or rollersetting. As others have said, I enjoy the feeling of water and the sensation of a clean scalp, etc. and because it helps me use up products quickly thus preventing PJism- PJs take note As for the style, I do the Pocahontas with two loose braids that I finger comb every other day with conditioner or use my Jilbere detangling comb once a week. Then I wear a loose stylish scarf as a headband to hide the roots.

Also since I got a fulltime job telecommuting for my company in January, I don't even wear the headband unless I go out! I don't have to worry about the winter cold and you don't even want to know how many meetings I've had with a deep conditioning treatment on or my hair steamer on full blast~

 

[glam-]

I am relaxed and I have been cowasing/daily washing for about a year now- maybe not every day but every 1-2 days unless I feel like wearing it straight or rollersetting. As others have said, I enjoy the feeling of water and the sensation of a clean scalp, etc. and because it helps me use up products quickly thus preventing PJism- PJs take note As for the style, I do the Pocahontas with two loose braids that I finger comb every other day with conditioner or use my Jilbere detangling comb once a week. Then I wear a loose stylish scarf as a headband to hide the roots.

Also since I got a fulltime job telecommuting for my company in January, I don't even wear the headband unless I go out! I don't have to worry about the winter cold and you don't even want to know how many meetings I've had with a deep conditioning treatment on or my hair steamer on full blast~

Okay, I am so jealous of you right now. Congrats on the telecommuting gig. That is great.

I tend to cowash every 2-3 days. It;s probably good for my hair, but I think I really do it because I'm addicted to the sensation of water running through my hair.

 

[ebonylocs]

I feel like my nappy hair prevents me from washing my hair! I honestly cannot draw any other conclusion but that my hair is nappier than most people's.

Mwedzi, I don't think so. A lot of people have trouble with washing daily. I haven't been able to get my hair wet daily since I had short (above shoulder) natural hair. My hair definitely used to mat when I washed it in twists / braids.

If your hair responds badly to something, then just don't do it. Especially if it's benefits have not been proven.

 

[aribell]

So, now I'm wondering if I co-wash/wash my hair more often, will I produce these same results? Has anyone else benefitted from washing more often? If so, let me know what you do and how you replenish the moisture in your hair afterwards. Thanks.

Over the past couple of months I've been figuring out my regimen, and have happily discovered that co-washing everyday helps my hair greatly. How to replenish the moisture. While it's still damp, I put in a spray moistrurizer, then seal with EVOO or Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey, or some other good oil. Then, since I'm natural, I put a headband around my head and shape my afro puff, and my hair doesn't feel dry until late afternoon/early evening.

The combination of moisturizer + sealing oil on my damp has worked wonders for me. The texture is much better now, and it's really growing out. But everyone's hair is different. My hair type is 4c and pretty thick.

 

[aribell]

...I co-wash as often as I can. Meaning, when I am not being lazy, I'll do it daily. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. The feeling of water on my scalp has become addictive (I'm excited just thinking about it).

I know what you mean! Ever since I started co-washing, I couldn't imagine stopping. Washing my hair every really feels great...and it makes styling easier for me, too (4c natural).
Now I just need to figure out how often to shampoo...

 

[CurlyMoo]

bumpxzzzzzzzzz

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

When I first vistied this board I cowashed everyday from January to March. If you look at my comparison pics in my fotki....my hair grew like 2-3 inches because if it. Once I slowed down my cowashing, my growth also slowed down. I felt that I didn't have enough time to be doing all that, but because of the excellent health my hair was in and the amazing growth....I think I'm going to start back definately!

 

[almond eyes]

Dear Ladies,

I have to agree with this frequent washing/rinsing theory. When I was in South Africa 8 years ago to participate in a programme bringing black women all over the disapora, my roommate had waist length hair. She had the longest hair of everyone including the Arab woman from Morocco whose hair was chewed up with highlights. She was African-American. Everyone was in absolute awe and thought she was mixed with Indian (South East Asian) (She was not). She was the sweetest person and really could not understand why everyone was making such a fuss over her hair, she said that anyone could achieve the same thing if they would just keep to a simple regiment. Her simple regiment included washing her hair everyday with conditioner and then moisturising it and putting a light oil. She was a relaxed head. She told me that she used to have very short hair and it never grew past a certain length and that it was always breaking and looking limp and dry until she just started experimenting with the daily washing thing and she started getting extreme results.

When I returned from South Africa (those eight years ago), I tried to do the same method after a disasterous texturiser and my hair came out (obviously because I was still doing other things wrong and my hair was damaged at that point). My mother told me, these African-American girls have soft hair, they don't have the thick hair like ours (though my hair is acutally fine), they can wash their hair more. Years later, my mother who is still natural washes her hair daily and her hair grows like crazy, I said, "Mum, I thought you said don't wash your hair everyday?." Her reply was, "Not with shampoo" Duh!!!!!. Lightblub moment for me. Mummy and I have still have this debate over the issue of African-American hair versus African hair. I tell her "Mummy, its all the same hair. It's about technique and products." And actually, when I came home to the States on break, she was beginning to see my point.

Out here in the Central Africa, I don't have the time and energy to do any daily washing and besides, there are many days that the water is not even working or there is not hot water at all. I am hoping to take a long haitus from here soon and will be implementing the co-washing frequently and see if that makes any difference with my natural hair.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[Mis007]

yes I co-wash daily as I work out everyday...that is my fitness/hair regime if I work-out I co wash. I clarify wash 1x weekly but i don't use poo..its all about the AVC and baking soda, DC 3x weekly, henna weekly, hennadigo fortnightly. And yes my hair is thriving this is a turn around for me...the girl who didn't wash her hair for months whilst in weaves or braids because i believed hair grew faster and better...it just goes to show...​