Lessons I've Learned from Locking Hair

71)  Co-Washing - should I?

I am meeting so many people who are opting to "co-wash" their hair.   Co-washing is defined as using conditioner to shampoo your hair; you are not using soap.  Many feel the shampoo soap is drying out their hair.  

If you are a person who is considering to co-wash your hair only, I would respectfully ask you to review and consider the following points:

• Conditioners are not designed to clean your hair.  (So how are you cleaning you hair?)
• Shampooing your hair is the only way to remove product build up.  If you only co-washing your hair,  then how are you removing all the products that you've added to your hair and scalp?
• You can "over condition" your hair.  One sign of over conditioning is weak and brittle hair. 
• A clean scalp is a key factor to beautiful hair
• If shampoo is leaving your hair dry, then you should reconsider the products you are using.

These days, I meet folks who swear by co-washing. Also, I meet folks who are only co-washing but can't understand why their hair is breaking off.    Ultimately, it's your hair.....and your decision.

In the end, my only words are.......Hey, I'm just saying!  Think about it.  :)