tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post2776165652276325376..comments2024-03-19T11:57:07.317+00:00Comments on THE NATURAL HAVEN: Does co-washing really clean your hair? A scientific experiment!Jchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-39166214944572568952016-11-20T00:06:57.541+00:002016-11-20T00:06:57.541+00:00Many hair, what do u do to get rid of sweat and po...Many hair, what do u do to get rid of sweat and pollution from hair when u wash only once a week. I travel a lot and at the end of the day I feel I need to wash my hair like I shower daily to clean my body as both get equally dirty. How do I get rid of sweat and dirt from the hair daily without washing it. The dry shampoo just makes it look nice but it does not remove any dirt. Swatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03170175353535283634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-18012749147425118542014-10-02T23:26:38.852+01:002014-10-02T23:26:38.852+01:00Thank you for sharing your experiment, JC. I have...Thank you for sharing your experiment, JC. I have been alternating between co-washing and washing my hair with African Black Soap (bar and liquid). I found that water alone was good to rinse my hair after working out or in the garden just after a hair wash - basically to rinse out any unseen bugs or plant debris). I co-wash my hair for 2 washings, then wash with the soap (i.e. shampoo). May hair does not do well with any sulfates, propylene glycol, or any other "chemical byproduct" or synthetic cleanser (they all dry my hair terribly). With one of the co-washes, I do a final rinse with ACV. This seems to really stimulate my scalp and my scalp feels clean afterwards. I wear locs. I stopped conditioning the full length of my hair and condition only the roots. To rest of my hair, I use a moisturizer that I put together using organic raw shea butter, organic raw cocoa butter, organic raw coconut oil, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, tea tree oil, and a little (very little) organic raw neem oil. My scalp and hair are thriving with this moisturizer. <br /><br />Even though the answer about co-washing cleaning the scalp is not clear; I find that co-washing works so much better for me than using a separate shampoo and conditioner. The co-wash that I use is by Shea Moisture and it includes a cleansers. <br /><br />So for now, I will stick with my current regimen.<br /><br />Blessings to all!ArizonaBornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241551070905083447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-30375148546124193692014-06-25T21:21:33.180+01:002014-06-25T21:21:33.180+01:00That's exactly why I do it, to leave some oil ...That's exactly why I do it, to leave some oil there! I think we have it for a reason. We are probably too obsessed with being squeaky clean in general. It's just a matter of finding routine that doesn't go too far one way or the other re: the oil. I do a combo of no/low detergent shampoo and co-washing, and I often must tweak the balance and frequency depending on hormones, weather/seasons/humidity, etc.Pete and Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13781202225913573988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-53091058764469246092014-04-08T05:42:04.391+01:002014-04-08T05:42:04.391+01:00Wow! I loved this....sharing!
www.goodlooknout.co...Wow! I loved this....sharing!<br /><br />www.goodlooknout.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400582616871212956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-63242182786825139502014-04-03T09:28:12.838+01:002014-04-03T09:28:12.838+01:00Thanks for this, JC; quite informative. It definit...Thanks for this, JC; quite informative. It definitely confirms the experience I have when I've tried each of these methods to cleanse my hair:<br /><br />Water: nothing but a more intensified, yucky feeling (because the hair stays oily)<br /><br />Co-wash: relatively clean (I even see the dirty water run from my hair into the tub, ewww... but at least that tells me that it's definitely washing out the product buildup). BUT, if I've used my shea butter mix (shea butter + various oils) heavily during that week between wash days, then my scalp & hair strands will NOT get completely clean with just co-washing (because I'll still feel the shea butter when I touch my freshly co-washed hair)<br /><br />Shampoo: A must-have; gets rid of everything (clarifying shampoos are even better at this than regular moisturizing shampoos)<br /><br />From my experience, it has been best for me to shampoo wash one week & then co-wash the following week. I was 1x per week, so alternating between these two methods has helped me find a nice balance between maintaining moisture and having clean hair &scalp. <br /><br />M.H.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952588755978138159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-59884247148217123162014-02-27T15:15:25.466+00:002014-02-27T15:15:25.466+00:00Hi, I wondered that if any studies have been done ...Hi, I wondered that if any studies have been done on co washing and its effect on the scalp. i have heard to clogged follicles and hair shedding due to the chemical and repeated massaging causing the roots to soften and fall out?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-79030097437095483372014-02-27T14:30:24.161+00:002014-02-27T14:30:24.161+00:00Great article! I like the others also wonder abou...Great article! I like the others also wonder about the scalp issue. I have a very itchy scalp and shampoo is the only thing that calms it down a little bit. Thanks!tryingtostayyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06353452204114126827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-44104267134516002842014-02-25T22:28:24.203+00:002014-02-25T22:28:24.203+00:00I have seborrheic dermatitis so I have to use an a...I have seborrheic dermatitis so I have to use an actual cleansing product on my scalp. My hair, on the other hand would love it if it never saw shampoo or a cleasing conditioner again. I'm curious to see the results when you repeat the experiement with silicone. However, I'm even more curious to find out how you're able to wash your hair 3 times a week given your texture and length. I presume that you don't do WNG's but I beg beseech and implore you to share how that is possible for you. My dermatologist is always encouraging me to wash more than once a week but I don't think that I have the time. Thanks a bunch. zoopathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338154428020265756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-66811955121069610412014-02-25T04:48:01.000+00:002014-02-25T04:48:01.000+00:00Awesome Post. Makes so much sense. Awesome Post. Makes so much sense. Nappyfuhttp://www.nappyfu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-38185810602031139282014-02-25T04:13:17.167+00:002014-02-25T04:13:17.167+00:00Yes, I was going to say, Too bad this doesn't ...Yes, I was going to say, Too bad this doesn't show the effectiveness of conditioner on the scalp.easyBlakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-48808817806042493772014-02-24T17:49:42.655+00:002014-02-24T17:49:42.655+00:00I cowash during the winter, and find my hair is cl...I cowash during the winter, and find my hair is clean and my scalp is moisturized. Otherwise, if I shampoo every week during the winter, my hair is dry and my scalp is itchy. I low-poo/shampoo once every six weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-80647866095400820552014-02-24T16:09:12.618+00:002014-02-24T16:09:12.618+00:00Ditto that. Would love to see the experiment with ...Ditto that. Would love to see the experiment with a clay mixture. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-33957601999217016782014-02-24T15:50:50.742+00:002014-02-24T15:50:50.742+00:00Excellent experiment ideas Milan and JC! I would ...Excellent experiment ideas Milan and JC! I would also be interested in knowing how effective an ACV rinse is as well. Lavendarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244511500141603211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-68502316996799468172014-02-24T05:02:02.191+00:002014-02-24T05:02:02.191+00:00Great Post! Well done experiment. I now know that ...Great Post! Well done experiment. I now know that it is okay to co wash once in a while. I swear by shampoo!<br /><br />http://scarletgoal.wordpress.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232749851544739025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-44995788623328929332014-02-24T04:52:51.771+00:002014-02-24T04:52:51.771+00:00Awesome post. Very interesting. For me it's co...Awesome post. Very interesting. For me it's cowashing and shampooing every other week. <br /><br />Abbi of http://belowthawaist.blogspot.jp/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608381432290061450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-38715458310037766602014-02-24T00:38:21.797+00:002014-02-24T00:38:21.797+00:00This was a wonderful post. I have long been a ske...This was a wonderful post. I have long been a skeptic about the thoroughness of co-washing but I can see that, while not perfect, it does do a pretty good job. Thank you for that. As others have stated, I would love to see the difference between clays and shampoos. Your voice is an important one in the blogosphere and I hope that you will continue to provide this scientific angle on natural hair and its care. Thank you so very much.JazzWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014191734801781940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-32589021415066899442014-02-23T21:41:40.716+00:002014-02-23T21:41:40.716+00:00wow, this was a great post, thanks for sharing! I ...wow, this was a great post, thanks for sharing! I wish I had a microscope. <br />some girls also believe using conditioner on your scalp works as a milder cleaner, I think someone should experiment that too.<br /><br />http://pocahontas-secrets.blogspot.com/Yahyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373646372722718010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-55117668487733750072014-02-23T21:00:24.376+00:002014-02-23T21:00:24.376+00:00I may be wrong but I thought that the reason many ...I may be wrong but I thought that the reason many people co washed is because they don't want all the oils to come off. They want to leave some in so their hair is never dry and they are never starting completely over. That is why I co wash. So to me, this proved that it worked. Pretty clean with a little bit of oil left.lashannasmall@yahoo.comhttp://www.wellnessfrominside.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-26864261851085004482014-02-23T18:48:52.973+00:002014-02-23T18:48:52.973+00:00Thanks for sharing your experiment with us. I usua...Thanks for sharing your experiment with us. I usually co-wash 3xs a month and shampoo once a month. Before reading your piece I was anxious in my thinking that I would have to change my routine. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09261426392628562841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-57510464952155114422014-02-23T16:44:48.661+00:002014-02-23T16:44:48.661+00:00My issue with co-washing is that it doesn't ge...My issue with co-washing is that it doesn't get the scalp clean. I realize that's a harder experiment to carry out, but I would be interested in any scientific information on whether it removes build up from the scalp.Briannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-63904819148969784812014-02-23T12:14:24.359+00:002014-02-23T12:14:24.359+00:00I'm more concerned with how well conditioner c...I'm more concerned with how well conditioner cleans the scalp. I use very moisturising shampoos because they clean my scalp without making my hair feel dry and I actually like the feeling of having a lather. I also don't put anything but braid spray (basically water and glycerin) on my scalp and I found that since doing that my scalp never flakes from dryness and I never get product build up which I used to get. What are your thoughts on how effective conditioner is at keeping the scalp clean and not just the hair strands. Thanks! :-)Nini Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227273326952724227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-32533096557281570022014-02-23T11:35:05.811+00:002014-02-23T11:35:05.811+00:00Great experiment!!! I can't do co washing beca...Great experiment!!! I can't do co washing because I feel like my scalp in still dirty when I use that method... But I'm glad it cleans the hair mostly! Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475559911394028061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-21574603198654125152014-02-23T09:52:32.277+00:002014-02-23T09:52:32.277+00:00It is a great idea. I have never purchased clays b...It is a great idea. I have never purchased clays because I am wary of blocking my drains but this is a pretty good reason to do it! I also thought too about buying some silicone serums and seeing if co-washing on its own could remove the serum layer. Experiments! Yay!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-21573396187156766802014-02-23T04:28:18.448+00:002014-02-23T04:28:18.448+00:00Great post! I've wondered a lot recently if m...Great post! I've wondered a lot recently if my hair would get clean with co-washing, and this helps answer that question.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03744015485236749341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-7167872238262494362014-02-22T23:08:12.545+00:002014-02-22T23:08:12.545+00:00I'm very pleased you did that experiment.Thank...I'm very pleased you did that experiment.Thank you so much JC! Great post.It answered my doubts.Kamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468718882935816544noreply@blogger.com