Road Warriors/Travel Demons and Co-washing

[s_terry]

Hi ladies, I was wondering if we have any ladies on the board that travel extensively and co-wash? I really would like to try the co-washing thing, but am in a different state/place almost every week (no it's not glamorous!)

I have a shower filter at home when I wash/deep condition every week. I wonder how much hair stress I risk if I wash in unfiltered water in various places? Anyone travel and co-wash successfully? Any special things you do to make sure your co-wash/hair isn't effected by different water (hard/soft metals etc)?

TIA

 

[taz007]

You rang??!! jk

I travel extensively and I used to have a suit case just for my hair products (until they started charging for baggage)!

Anyhoo, I co-wash just about daily when I am on the road and I do it at night. I then either bun or braids. In the morning my hair is either flat for the bun or wavy for the braid out.

It took a while to master this, but it can be done.

Oh, and I only bring 2 small containers. One for the conditioner and one for the olive oil.

As far as the hard water, no problems there. If I feel that the water is hard, I apply olive oil before I do the co-wash. The filter at home is nicer, though.

HTH

 

[Keen]

I used to co-wash once a week in the hotel last year. I was wearing a phony pony so it wasn't a big deal. Now I only wash once a week when I'm at home so I don't have to wash at the hotel. Every now and then I would co-wash in the evening at the hotel and dry my hair using the hotel blower. I go to the same state every week for an extended period of time so I leave my hair and skin goodies at my desk over the weekend. I hate checking my bag.

Taz007, if you fly the same airline all the time and get status, they won't make you pay for bags. Beside, If I do get charged for checking bags, I can expense it.

 

[soulie]

I usually co-wash daily and I travel for work. I just take my Wen and do my usual routine with no problems.

 

[Platinum]

I am an over-the-road truck driver . I've been trucking for almost 9 years now . I cowash 3-4 a week when I'm on the road. I also cowash at home on the weekends. I love to use a moisturizing conditioner like Suave Humectant, I also use a chelating shampoo (Mizani Chelating and Neutralizing) atleast every 2 weeks to remove build up and mineral deposits since I'm in several different states in a week.

I definetely use a moisturizer after cowashing and I seal with castor oil.

 

[s_terry]

Ok,so it can be done without too much drama. Thanks Ladies for responding. I have truly had reservations worried about hair shock or something! Ya'll know we serious about the hair so better safe then sorry!


Anyone else? Are you doing anything special to ensure positive results. I bun it everyday as well so styling isn't a issue while working.

Thanks Ladies!

 

[beans4reezy]

I usually co-wash daily and I travel for work. I just take my Wen and do my usual routine with no problems.

Same here. I travel a lot for work and I WEN IT and go!