September 8, 2010
Regimen Update: Co-washing
As you may already know, I take horseback riding lessons once a week. I love taking lessons but I realized last week that the helmet, low ponytail, and humidity are taking a toll on my hair. Specifically, the humidity causes my hair to revert back being to curly, and the low ponytail rubbing on my shirt lead to knots on the ends of my hair. To mitigate any future damage, I started wearing a low bun secured with my claw clips and I've decided to try co-washing after my riding lesson.
Co-washing or conditioner only washing is a great option if you exercise often or prefer to limit your use of shampoo. Today was my first day co-washing and so far so good. It took me only 1 hour to detangle, braid, co-wash, shower, apply leave-in and re-braid. I used Tresemme Moisture Rich Conditioner for my co-wash. My regular conditioner, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner, is a deep conditioner so co-washing would not be the best way to use it. I will try other conditioners for my co-wash and write reviews on them also.
Usually when I do a braidout, I wait for my hair to be about 90% dry and then do cornrows. To save time and minimize manipulation, I rebraided my hair in the sections I use to wash and added perm rods to the ends. I will show you the results tomorrow.
Do you co-wash? If yes, what conditioner would you recommend?
Co-washing or conditioner only washing is a great option if you exercise often or prefer to limit your use of shampoo. Today was my first day co-washing and so far so good. It took me only 1 hour to detangle, braid, co-wash, shower, apply leave-in and re-braid. I used Tresemme Moisture Rich Conditioner for my co-wash. My regular conditioner, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner, is a deep conditioner so co-washing would not be the best way to use it. I will try other conditioners for my co-wash and write reviews on them also.
Braids secured with perm robs and end paper
Usually when I do a braidout, I wait for my hair to be about 90% dry and then do cornrows. To save time and minimize manipulation, I rebraided my hair in the sections I use to wash and added perm rods to the ends. I will show you the results tomorrow.
Do you co-wash? If yes, what conditioner would you recommend?
September 3, 2010
I've been busy...
Hi friend!
Sorry for the pause between posts. The past few weeks have been busy: hubby's birthday (30 is the new 20), hubby passed the bar exam (woohoo!), and this weekend is our first wedding anniversary (aww) lol. We're going to the mountains this weekend for our anniversary. We got married in the mountains and both love it up there.
Quick update on my hair - I washed today for the first time in 2 weeks and had excessive shedding. I suspect that its partly because I haven't detangled in 2 weeks...that's bad, I know. I lightly blow dried and lightly flat ironed after my wash and it doesn't seem that I've lost thickness. But the only way to tell is when I do a regular blowdry and flat iron.
I got a little carried away with the Sally's 25% off online coupon and have lots of goodies to show you. I'll do a haul video when I return.
Some upcoming product reviews on Mizani moisturizer, Mane 'n Tail Detangler, and Curlformers...so stay tuned.
Have a safe holiday!
Sorry for the pause between posts. The past few weeks have been busy: hubby's birthday (30 is the new 20), hubby passed the bar exam (woohoo!), and this weekend is our first wedding anniversary (aww) lol. We're going to the mountains this weekend for our anniversary. We got married in the mountains and both love it up there.
Quick update on my hair - I washed today for the first time in 2 weeks and had excessive shedding. I suspect that its partly because I haven't detangled in 2 weeks...that's bad, I know. I lightly blow dried and lightly flat ironed after my wash and it doesn't seem that I've lost thickness. But the only way to tell is when I do a regular blowdry and flat iron.
I got a little carried away with the Sally's 25% off online coupon and have lots of goodies to show you. I'll do a haul video when I return.
Some upcoming product reviews on Mizani moisturizer, Mane 'n Tail Detangler, and Curlformers...so stay tuned.
Have a safe holiday!
