Daily Washing and Long Hair?

[Amerie123]

I believe in the often washes. LOL. I discovered this when i was like, 8 yrs. old, but i didn't stick with it because... well, i don't know. So, the only reason why i even started doing this when i was 8 is because i saw the caucasions do it, and their hair was nice and straight, so i wanted my hair like theirs. LOL. so, i washed every other day. and man, my hair was sooo nice. LOL. So, recently before i joined LHCF, i flashed back on that time and said, hmm, lemme wash my at least 2x a week. more than just every two weeks, and I'm telling ya'll, very healthy looking hair.

My only problem now with that is: I have short hair going through that in-between stage and i work out three times a week, so, i wouldn't know how to style it without using heat ! on top of that, trying to stretch! but im definitely down when the hair gets a little longer.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Since washing more frequently, I've noticed a substantial difference with my hair and it's good.

 

[ydnic90]

I like this thread...

 

[ElizaBlue]

Dear Ladies,

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

I wonder if using a spray bottle everyday to spritz your scalp when you cannot actually wash would help.

I remember too, the summer I decided to take my exercise routine to the pool. My hair was past shoulder length. I didn't shampoo everyday but did rinse and condition every day. I also wore simple styles like clips up or ponytails because I knew I would be getting it wet again.

Everytime I come in this post I just want to go get in the shower and co-wash again.

 

[ElizaBlue]

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...​

Henna weekly...hmmm.. will this keep your color from fading with frequent washing? That is my dilemma right now. How do I keep my rinse from turning that ugly yellow if I continue to co-wash daily.

There are some conditioners that are just not color friendly.

 

[FluffyRed]

To the op - this is why I am looking forward to bun-length hair. Cowashing is the best source of moisture for my hair

 

[Mis007]

Henna weekly...hmmm.. will this keep your color from fading with frequent washing? That is my dilemma right now. How do I keep my rinse from turning that ugly yellow if I continue to co-wash daily.

There are some conditioners that are just not color friendly.

ElizaBlue I do the henna weekly for conditiong purposes, I have found that my colour is the same even with my frequent co washing. I have read that henna is not that easy to fade don't quote me though...​

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

Since washing more frequently, I've noticed a substantial difference with my hair and it's good.

Co-signing.

 

[Miss Monae]

I absolutely believe in co washing at least 3-4 times a week. During the summer, I co-washed everyday, sealed my ends with coconut oil and used activator gel to smooth my hair into a ponytail. Last month I started to come out of the ponytail phase and when I got my touch up (stretched for 12 weeks) my hair grew 3 inches. I have stretched before and washed once or twice a week, and have not gotten results like this.

Also, my hair is very much hydrated and my scalp is very clean. Think about it. Those jherri curl wearers gain length in a short period because of the constant moisture. The key is to cleanse, condition and seal. I make sure to detangle in the shower so that I can air dry without manipulation. Also, washing everyday has not removed my relaxer one bit.

I will be keeping this as a daily routine...especially now that I am working out more...

 

[joyandfaith]

Does anyone find that their hair has started shedding more with more washing?

 

[aribell]

Yes, I have noticed more shedding, though it's still not a lot. Since I know it's shedding and not breakage (white bulb at the end of the hair), I figure it means that my scalp is being more stimulated than it used to be. I experienced something similar when I experimented with peppermint oil as a scalp stimulant, so I think it is about the stimulation.

 

[scarcity21]

any SL natural 4b cowash daily...if so, what product do u use to moisturise and how do u style afterwards?
thats my problem since my hair shrinks over 50% and causes massive tangles and knots if i try to cowash n go

 

[sugaplum]

I voted for once a week. I do protective styling Monday though Friday. On Saturday I oil my scalp and hair with any of my Indian Oils. On Sunday night I do Indian Herbal Tonic with various powders and I follow with my homemade deep condition treatment. Pull my hair back in a bun and it's back to protective styling. So far this regimen has helped retain moisture and growth.

 

[Mynappturalme]

any SL natural 4b cowash daily...if so, what product do u use to moisturise and how do u style afterwards?
thats my problem since my hair shrinks over 50% and causes massive tangles and knots if i try to cowash n go

Hello, I do the same thing to my hair now as when I was sl.

Every morning and most nights (due to spin classes), I wash/cond and sometimes co-wash (a good moisturizing shampoo that I like to use has been Dabur Vatika -Henna Cream Conditioning Shampoo $3.99) It leaves my hair so soft, silky, and moisturized. I was using the Mega Tek shampoo, but there is nothing like that Vatika and believe me, I have Chi, you name it shampoos in my stash just sitting.

As a leave in moisturizer, I use Suave Conditioner and my oil mixture of several oils warmed together: olive, amla, coconut, almond, vit e, avocado, *Red Palm Oil* from Whole Foods, Maha Bringaraj oil -The bottle with the flowers on it doesn't smell as bad as the other bottle, stops shedding dead in it's tracks) and a few others to seal. (oil my scalp with MT=Mega Tek)

For me, I bun my hair daily and then use the Mane Clip with a weft of wet and curly to match my waves (I keep it wavy with pink lotion, no water). But I am not revealing my hair until December so it works for me.

My hair has grown considerably and is so healthy considering the rx that I take is known for some people to loose hair.

I hope that helps some.

P.s. I detangle in the shower, the shampoo makes it so much easier to do.

 

[aribell]

any SL natural 4b cowash daily...if so, what product do u use to moisturise and how do u style afterwards?
thats my problem since my hair shrinks over 50% and causes massive tangles and knots if i try to cowash n go

This describes me. I usually cowash in the mornings with Tresemme Remoisturizer Conditioner. Then while my hair is still damp I spray an S-Curl moisturizer concoction on it (though plain S-Curl works fine, too), and then use EVOO or EVOO + Shea Butter on the hair to seal in the moisture. Then I tie a scarf around my head like a headband, shape my fro the way I want it, and go.

I find that if I've conditioned and oiled well enough, knots and tangles aren't a real problem.

 

[Lucia]

I wonder if using a spray bottle everyday to spritz your scalp when you cannot actually wash would help.

I remember too, the summer I decided to take my exercise routine to the pool. My hair was past shoulder length. I didn't shampoo everyday but did rinse and condition every day. I also wore simple styles like clips up or ponytails because I knew I would be getting it wet again.

Everytime I come in this post I just want to go get in the shower and co-wash again.

I've done the spritz bottle thing, daily or every other day when it's too cold outside for me to co-wash when I had braided weave in it, and it worked. But what really worked was over the summer I was swimming almost every day for 1 month and rinsing after, my hair had a major growth spurt.

 

[scarcity21]

Hello, I do the same thing to my hair now as when I was sl.

Every morning and most nights (due to spin classes), I wash/cond and sometimes co-wash (a good moisturizing shampoo that I like to use has been Dabur Vatika -Henna Cream Conditioning Shampoo $3.99) It leaves my hair so soft, silky, and moisturized. I was using the Mega Tek shampoo, but there is nothing like that Vatika and believe me, I have Chi, you name it shampoos in my stash just sitting.

As a leave in moisturizer, I use Suave Conditioner and my oil mixture of several oils warmed together: olive, amla, coconut, almond, vit e, avocado, *Red Palm Oil* from Whole Foods, Maha Bringaraj oil -The bottle with the flowers on it doesn't smell as bad as the other bottle, stops shedding dead in it's tracks) and a few others to seal. (oil my scalp with MT=Mega Tek)

For me, I bun my hair daily and then use the Mane Clip with a weft of wet and curly to match my waves (I keep it wavy with pink lotion, no water). But I am not revealing my hair until December so it works for me.

My hair has grown considerably and is so healthy considering the rx that I take is known for some people to loose hair.

I hope that helps some.

P.s. I detangle in the shower, the shampoo makes it so much easier to do.

Thank you so much for the response...the problem is My hair is not long enough for a real ponytail and i dont like the clip on pony/buns...im scared theyre gonna fall off in public...my best bet at this point if i wanna cowash daily would prob be to co wash at night and put in 15 or so minitwists to stretch out by AM....i do have Maha bang oil....i need to start using it tho...right now im on a MT, BT, MTG kick so i do not wanna overdo it with the oils...i did howeve notice detangling in the shower is the way to go but i only detangle with the denman once a month...i just cant wait to get to a length where i can bun my hair...maybe this cowash daily/every other day would give me the growth spurt i need!!!

 

[scarcity21]

This describes me. I usually cowash in the mornings with Tresemme Remoisturizer Conditioner. Then while my hair is still damp I spray an S-Curl moisturizer concoction on it (though plain S-Curl works fine, too), and then use EVOO or EVOO + Shea Butter on the hair to seal in the moisture. Then I tie a scarf around my head like a headband, shape my fro the way I want it, and go.

I find that if I've conditioned and oiled well enough, knots and tangles aren't a real problem.

i tried the scurl thing after wash n go...my hair laughed at it....maybe cos i didnt seal with EVOO/shea butter...i may have to give it another try...i just whipped up some shealoe mix....i cowashed and twisted my hair with the mix....my hair normally doesnt respond to shea butter so im anxious to see what my hair feels like in the AM when i unravel my twists!

 

[Mynappturalme]

Thank you so much for the response...the problem is My hair is not long enough for a real ponytail and i dont like the clip on pony/buns...im scared theyre gonna fall off in public...my best bet at this point if i wanna cowash daily would prob be to co wash at night and put in 15 or so minitwists to stretch out by AM....i do have Maha bang oil....i need to start using it tho...right now im on a MT, BT, MTG kick so i do not wanna overdo it with the oils...i did howeve notice detangling in the shower is the way to go but i only detangle with the denman once a month...i just cant wait to get to a length where i can bun my hair...maybe this cowash daily/every other day would give me the growth spurt i need!!!

LOL... I used to have that fear, but I love my clip, it hasn't failed me yet.

No problem, cowashing is the one thing that I do consistantly, I have gone from sl to apl w/i 4 mths finally with no setbacks. I'm sure you will be able to bun with your own hair in no time.

 

[yuriko]

Hello, I do the same thing to my hair now as when I was sl.

Every morning and most nights (due to spin classes), I wash/cond and sometimes co-wash (a good moisturizing shampoo that I like to use has been Dabur Vatika -Henna Cream Conditioning Shampoo $3.99) It leaves my hair so soft, silky, and moisturized. I was using the Mega Tek shampoo, but there is nothing like that Vatika and believe me, I have Chi, you name it shampoos in my stash just sitting.

As a leave in moisturizer, I use Suave Conditioner and my oil mixture of several oils warmed together: olive, amla, coconut, almond, vit e, avocado, *Red Palm Oil* from Whole Foods, Maha Bringaraj oil -The bottle with the flowers on it doesn't smell as bad as the other bottle, stops shedding dead in it's tracks) and a few others to seal. (oil my scalp with MT=Mega Tek)

For me, I bun my hair daily and then use the Mane Clip with a weft of wet and curly to match my waves (I keep it wavy with pink lotion, no water). But I am not revealing my hair until December so it works for me.

My hair has grown considerably and is so healthy considering the rx that I take is known for some people to loose hair.

I hope that helps some.

P.s. I detangle in the shower, the shampoo makes it so much easier to do.

doesn't the palm oil just stain everything? Traditionally in nigeria, you can use the top portion of the oil for hair and skin, but it can sure stain everything. I did not know they sell Palm oil in whole food, got to check that out

 

[Mynappturalme]

doesn't the palm oil just stain everything? Traditionally in nigeria, you can use the top portion of the oil for hair and skin, but it can sure stain everything. I did not know they sell Palm oil in whole food, got to check that out

I've never had it stain anythiing of mine. I heat up the palm oil so that it's liquified and mix it with my other oils and warm them and then apply. I love this stuff!

 

[betty-boo]

Does anyone find that their hair has started shedding more with more washing?

I have found that when I put the conditioner on my scalp, that I get shedding. From what I've been reading here, I've learned that shampoo goes on the scalp and conditioner goes on the hair. Conditioner on the scalp has been known to cause some mild shedding for some.
Even when I co-wash, I just put the conditioner on my hair and I use the water from the shower to 'cleanse' my scalp. This way I don't get shedding anymore!

 

[scarcity21]

LOL... I used to have that fear, but I love my clip, it hasn't failed me yet.

No problem, cowashing is the one thing that I do consistantly, I have gone from sl to apl w/i 4 mths finally with no setbacks. I'm sure you will be able to bun with your own hair in no time.

thanx...i hope so...what was ur growth rate b4 u started with the consistent cowashing?

 

[hurricane]

I've been CW daily for a couple years now w/ great results. However, I tend to CW in the morning, moisturize and then put the hair in a low pony w/ a turtle shell clip (the kind that has plastic on the inside so your hair doesn't touch the metal). I noticed that over the past year, my hair grew to MBL all except for the spot where the turtle shell clip goes. Because of it, in November I had to chop off all the hair to make it even which brings me to just about APL. The hair was awfully uneven and there was nothing I could do. If I put the hair in a braid you'd still see that something weird about it. It was embarrassing actually.

Anyway, since November I've been CW every other day at night and just braiding. In the morning I just brush and gel the sides of the hair put the rest in a bun. I'm so sick of this. I miss my daily CW. Plus my hair seems to be growing at snails pace since I stopped CW daily.

Besides a braid or a bun, what style is everyone doing? I miss my ponys so much! I have noticed that since I stopped w/ the turtle clip on wet hair (I think the hair got so heavy that it was just so much weight and broke off) the spot that was broken off is showing some promise. It seems a bit more thicker, like a patch of hair just sprung up or something. So it was definitely the weight of the wet hair that broke it off. How are you containing your hair in the mornings? I hate not wearing some of my hair pulled back in some way. My relaxed by the way but my hair still retains it curls/waves.

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I have had this same problem. I was not wearing a ponytail. I would take my wet hair and make a big pin curl and pin it in the back. Guess what my hair has thinned out in the middle lower part of my scalp.

Today I co-wash, used coconut oil on my scalp and hair and used a clip to hold my hair on the side. Don't know what else to do. If you have a suggestion let me know.

 

[chebaby]

i am back to co washing everyday and i love it. after i put my leave ins in and seal with oil i put my hair in one braid and pin it up. its not cute but i dont care. when i was transitioning (i went 11 months) it was all i could do but since i am relaxed again i can go days with the same co wash and one braid and it wont be hard to detaingle. i love it.

 

[twilight80]

When I first joined this site, co washing was the first thing that I started doing. I noticed a lot of growth in the first month. (The first picture in my thread is when I started on this site and the second picture was a month later, I had not been using growth aids at that point.) I love co washing and still do it. I try to do it every night but I usually do it at least 5 times a week. I haven't used shampoo in a long time. I use the Aubrey Organic Rosemary conditioner. I know co washing has helped in my hair growth.

 

[soonergirl]

Still cowashing daily, I love it... Used HE ltr today, put in a little cantu shea butter, and used some vatika oil, and put it in a clip, love it!!

 

[Encore]

im new i finally gave in and gave up my 6.50!

nowww to business... do you have any tips on what i should do because im here in Queens NYC and it is getting COLD. Those WnG's dont work with me anymore im currently getting over a headcold i got while trying to do one
i wash my hair 2 times a week and i try to rollerset it or dry it with a blowdryer before going out. I believe that washing is key to health and growth because many people have told me its growing and it made me feel like ... any tips will be greatly appreciated anything will help

TIA!

 

[tschizum]

I used to wash daily but then I started shedding like crazy, I miss it though.

 

[almond eyes]

The whole purpose of the 'daily' hair washing, co-washing, shampooing, rinsing is to keep the scalp clean and to keep the hair moist. Most black hairdressers recommend to wash afro-textured hair at least twice a week. The issue with the daily washing for some is that as the hair gets longer, it becomes harder to detangle and to dry properly.

Best,
Almond Eyes