Should I Co-Wash?
- CURLiD
- Jul 10, 2023
- 1 min read
Before going into whether or not co-washing is appropriate for your curls, let's first break down what co-washing means.
1. What is co-washing?
The definition of co-washing is simply conditioner washing.
The common issues with co-washing is that people will often use a regular conditioner and think that this will cleanse their hair and scalp as effectively as a shampoo.
2. Conditioners explained
When companies formulate conditioners, they incorporate surfactants that smooth out the cuticle and form a protective film around the hair.
If you only co-wash your hair with regular conditioners you can get product build-up on your hair and scalp meaning your hair won't be able to absorb hydration or moisture.
3. Finding the right co-wash products
When looking for products to use in your co-washing routine make sure that it contains a mild surfactant. This will ensure that the product will be able to cleanse your scalp and your hair.
4.CURLiD approved co-washing products
CURLiD Trichologist Samantha Stewart MIT, has done the research for those who are interesting in finding co-washing products that *actually* work and will avoid you getting product build-up.
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