Stop Cowashing to Avoid Hair Loss

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Embrace Natural Beauty

Embrace Natural Beauty

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As a professional, licensed cosmetologist I express my views on cowashing as a replacement for shampoo. The natural hair community fear of shampoo as a cause for dryness overlooks the neglect to the scalp that can lead to bacteria, infection and hair loss.
Cowashing in between routine shampoo cleansing is ok. But to completely remove shampoo from the wash routine can lead to irreversible consequences.
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@skoorbjax
@skoorbjax 8 жыл бұрын
I never understood "cowashing" to me it's like washing your body with lotion every time you take a bath.
@amaude
@amaude 8 жыл бұрын
exactly 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏
@quietstorm6710
@quietstorm6710 8 жыл бұрын
+Jacqueline Brooks I picked up Tresemme because for some insane reason everyone loves it. My hair itched so bad after trying to "cowash". It was a what tha.....moment for me. I sometimes put conditioner in my hair in between washing but I will continue to wash my hair with shampoo. Whatever shampoo I love. I am not so obsessed with my hair (only 4 months into natural) that I will ever consider cowashing again.
@LID-1212
@LID-1212 8 жыл бұрын
+Jacqueline Brooks Me neither. It just doesn't feel right and doesn't do anything for me. I like for my hair to be clean, and conditioner does not remove any of my buildup.
@skoorbjax
@skoorbjax 8 жыл бұрын
+Dawn Ins Yep! To me it's kinda like a fad...kinda like the maximum hydration method. I jumped on and bandwagon and regretted it every since. My hair changed from low porosity to high porosity. Now it is so hard to keep my hair moisturized.
@amaude
@amaude 8 жыл бұрын
Exactly and people are like conditioner is enough to wash your hair. Ok but thats not it's in job. You can tell in the name. Shampoo isn't even meant to moisturise your hair😂😂
@nancymonroe7326
@nancymonroe7326 8 жыл бұрын
I alternate between shampoo washing and cowashing each week. It works for me.
@KingChameleonsEye
@KingChameleonsEye 8 жыл бұрын
Same here. In fact my hair is healthier sinse I started Incorporating Co-Washing. I see it as "co" - "with" not Sólo. you feel me!? Co- washing Between shampoo days adds Much needed moisture and protection to my hair 😌
@nancymonroe7326
@nancymonroe7326 8 жыл бұрын
+AfroHairAddictions AHA Yes, indeed!
@KingChameleonsEye
@KingChameleonsEye 8 жыл бұрын
Nancy Monroe 🙌😆
@doryenariel4298
@doryenariel4298 8 жыл бұрын
+Nancy Monroe how often should i cowash in between shampoo cleansing?
@nancymonroe7326
@nancymonroe7326 8 жыл бұрын
+DoryenxBeauty It's up to you. I just alternate each week between cowashing and shampoo washing. Cowashing is just a way to refresh your hair without making it squeaky clean with shampoo. I can't just do cowashing only; that causes build up on my hair and scalp. So alternating is the best of both worlds for me. You don't have to cowash at all, if you don't want. You should do what works for you.
@BklynBabe
@BklynBabe 8 жыл бұрын
I agree with you that everyone's hair is different. My hair does best when washed frequently. I like using non sulfate shampoos, my faves are the SM JBCO and the Palmers Shea Formula. My hair also likes overnight prepooing. My hair does not like the LOC method. My hair does not like sectioning and shingling. I've had the worst setbacks trying to follow rules like wash once a week and pineappling. I can't have a week of tangles and dryness for my hair. The best rule is to know your own hair and what works best, because we are all different and we have different hair goals. :)
@r4eofsun
@r4eofsun 8 жыл бұрын
I agree with that as well but it also depends on the products you use. I cowash once a week and do a acv rinse once a month. I have been doing this for two years and my hair is in a phenomenal stage right now. However I use all natural products with no petroleum or mineral oil. So I think that makes a BIG difference of why I can successfully cowash. If you use chemicals in your hair. You most likely have to use chemicals to wash your hair.
@MonCheriLynn
@MonCheriLynn 8 жыл бұрын
Girl... you just preached!!! #KnowYourOwnHair
@onyinoyi_o
@onyinoyi_o 8 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. when I decided to go natural, I watched literally all the videos on youtube. The constants were shea moisture products, loc method, sulphate free shampoo etc. Before I even grew out a lot of hair, I bought the entire shea moisture line coupled with an array of combs, brushes, gels, oils, spray bottles and literally anything I had seen being used. I spent so much money! My hair does not like shea moisture products at all lol! It doesn't make my hair soft. It actually makes it more stringy. After trial and error, I found out that my hair literally needs only shea butter (raw) after adding water/ just after a wash with any basic shampoo and conditioner. All my many products have been sitting on the shelf ever since... So know your hair and what works best for you, is the message!
@ChideraStephen
@ChideraStephen 5 жыл бұрын
BklynBabe that’s true
@DestinyC1020
@DestinyC1020 5 жыл бұрын
@@onyinoyi_o I agree! My hair does not favor Shea Moisture products either. :( I have bought SO many of their products over the years, but have not finished not ONE bottle or jar of their products in the 8 years of me being natural. THAT should tell you something lol. I think there is such a thing as TOO MUCH shea butter lol. I think washing more frequently actually is GOOD for the hair. Co-washing can be fine, as long as you use the right products, and as long as you also SHAMPOO your hair at least once a week....at the VERY least once every 2 weeks.
@TheLillianYoung
@TheLillianYoung 8 жыл бұрын
This explains why after shampooing, my curls popped big time. It's great to see a professional (with awesome hair, by the way) giving professional advice.
@Kenken77733
@Kenken77733 7 жыл бұрын
It's ok to cowash: just make sure you wash your hair with shampoo once a month, every two weeks or every week; if you do that it's perfectly fine to cowash. You can cowash every other day or every 3 days depending on your hair needs, but cowashing your hair is great
@SHORTYDANCE
@SHORTYDANCE 5 жыл бұрын
It's Bigz I AGREE WITH YOU!!👍😀...💃 I didn't know what co washing was but I've been doing it...Aussie Conditioner is my "bestest friend" 😀and my hair has grown past the middle of my back... I use pure virgin oil on my scalp and hair once in awhile... But wash it out weekly or after 3 days... I also use different leave-in conditioners once in a while I use a wide-tooth comb and also detangle with my fingers... I do not pull a brush through my hair... I stopped doing the afro puffs because that causes knots that will no matter what your hair will break off... hair banding is what I do 2 a ponytail, when my hair grows waist length that's when I plan to leave my hair out:-)BTW..I DID CUT MY HAIR UP TO MY NECK IN 2017...AWAY WITH RELAXERS in 2016!!!!😊
@Dolly351
@Dolly351 4 жыл бұрын
Wash your hair once a month??? Gross
@aiyanasworld1436
@aiyanasworld1436 4 жыл бұрын
Dolly Joseph she’s talking about with shampoo but with during that mont wash your hair with co wash 2-3 times a week depending on your hair type, and everybody has different hair so not gross.
@Dolly351
@Dolly351 4 жыл бұрын
Aiyana’s World oh ok. I thought she only wash her hair once a month....with no cowash what’s so ever. Just only put her head under water once a month. Your hair would be stinking
@flowerrchild5395
@flowerrchild5395 8 жыл бұрын
this has nothing to do with the video.. but i just love how many people in the comment sections have their natural hair. its so beautiful to me
@dominiquelafontant2597
@dominiquelafontant2597 5 жыл бұрын
I tried co-washing at the beginning of my hair journey, and it was a catastrophe. I tried not washing my hair bi-weekly, and my hair was a catastrophe. I tried avoiding using heat, and you guessed it. My hair was a catastrophe. Now 2 years later I wash my hair bi-weekly and get Dominican roller sets blow out. and my hair has grown by leaps and bounds. Healthy voluminous and strong. A long story short. Don't believe the hype. half these people on youtube are just like me and you. searching and trying to figure it out. I have such a love for the original hairdressers of the world. You know the ones that can wash your hair, hot oil treatment, clips end better that they can do a quick weave. The ones that have stuck the basics and will help your hair grow versus throwing some tracks in your hair. I love watching your videos and I follow your tips and tricks in between my salon visits and it has helped my hair tremendously.
@Yungakhi89
@Yungakhi89 5 жыл бұрын
So you shampoo every 2 weeks?
@dominiquelafontant2597
@dominiquelafontant2597 5 жыл бұрын
@@Yungakhi89 Yes I do. Bi-weekly Dominican blowouts. Deep condition with either a cream base or a hot oil treatment. and protein treatment monthly.
@kaylaollivierre6952
@kaylaollivierre6952 8 жыл бұрын
Thank the lord someone else to talk about this "co-washing" all it's doing is just building up product on your hair over a space of time. Go wash your skin with lotion if you think it's logical. In all honesty I think cowashing should only be used in between washes just for LIGHT refreshments if your a very active person.
@Brains-vb9yl
@Brains-vb9yl 8 жыл бұрын
I agree, I've noticed that co washing just creates more build up. BUT I've realized that this happens with thick conditioners. light or watery conditioner such as v05 is light enough to wash your scalp without the build up. That's a better alternative for a hair refresher.
@danadane561
@danadane561 6 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%! I knew co-washing did not work for me the 1st time I tried it. My scalp was itching so bad. Yeah, because conditioner doesn't clean. It conditions.
@a.j.3088
@a.j.3088 8 жыл бұрын
thank you for making this video. made me think back to 6 years ago when my hair was it's strongest, longest, shiniest, and healthiest. I was then doing 4 things: washing with regular shampoo and conditioner, doing protein treatment once a month, trimming every 3 month, and moisturizing every2 to 3 days with Ms. Jessie's baby butter cream. now that I keep trying all these new natural ways/products my hair is terrible. I'm going back to my old ways. it'll save me a lot of money and hair woes
@c.compton9680
@c.compton9680 8 жыл бұрын
I agree. I'm gonna do the same thing!!!
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
Ok. Please see that I have a response to many inquiries I received about this video on a separate video uploaded today. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ58npuQx9rLYGg.html
@OmanOman-or2fm
@OmanOman-or2fm 6 жыл бұрын
A. J.
@missladyzee44
@missladyzee44 6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna try your regimen. I fell in love with the Aloe Vera Leaf so I been using it as a pre-poo before I wash my Hair & I just found out about Okra so I'm gonna combine the two & dampen my Hair with Rosewater 1st. I'm gonna write down your process on a calendar & research this Cream that you mentioned
@curlyvseedstar2108
@curlyvseedstar2108 5 жыл бұрын
I thought I was alone. I've always being a curly head lol always love my curls BUT I've been dying my hair since age 15 and I'm 42 so I'm trying all the new co washing ALL NATURAL products with no success on freeziness my hair is growing a lot Yes I'm happy about that but it's definitely freezier and less shinny since I'm going all natural😒😕
@IEntrepreneurTV
@IEntrepreneurTV 8 жыл бұрын
I do not believe it is necessary to use a shampoo with sulfate to cleanse hair if you do NOT use products containing silicone. Silicones in products like conditioner and other styling products (unless it is labeled silicone free) can build up on the hair if consistently used. Sulfate is necessary for the removal of silicone build up. However, if you use silicone free conditioner and other silicone free products, you do not need to use a sulfate shampoo, which can strip the hair more than necessary. Sulfate-free shampoos are cleansing. AND if you use silicone free products, you do NOT need sulfate to strip that product. a sulfate free shampoo should cleanse regular dirt and oils, and there are clarifying products for more intense cleansing (be sure to deep condition after these). Bottom line: with other cleansing sulfate free products available, sulfate is not necessary UNLESS you need to remove silicones. I do not think this is clear in this video.
@sopriyebeverly5947
@sopriyebeverly5947 8 жыл бұрын
+Hazel Gayle I actually tend to agree with you. I have LP hair and I decided to stay off silicones like a plague and miraculously, my hair came back to life. I used a sulfate shampoo to start afresh and then just carried on with a sulfate free shampoo and I find that to be sufficient. I still keep some sulfate shampoo handy bcos the brand i have has chelating ingredients as the water is hard. I chelate/clarify every 2 months and shampoo with sulfate free shampoo every other time I shampoo.
@aliciabrillante
@aliciabrillante 8 жыл бұрын
This is true. I do not use any products with silicone and my water washes and sulfate free shampoo gets all of the products I use out of my hair completely. Shampoos with sulfate dry my hair to the point that it takes weeks for it to recover.
@maurinar9117
@maurinar9117 7 жыл бұрын
Hazel Gayle okay that makes sense. Bc sulfate shampoos really do strip my hair. Like its pretty terrible lbs
@lisaeleanor8559
@lisaeleanor8559 4 жыл бұрын
I am currently following the CG method after yrs of using silicones. I'm happy now and will be doing the CG method at least for 1 yr.
@c.compton9680
@c.compton9680 8 жыл бұрын
You video saved my hair-life. I was wondering why I was having excessive shedding despite my deep conditioning regimen. And also, my hair was mushy but brittle at the same time. I followed your instructions and I can honestly say it worked. Now my hair has body and my curls are more defined. THANK YOU!!
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
Great! Please see that I have a response to many inquiries I received about this video on a separate video uploaded today. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ58npuQx9rLYGg.html
@doThatGWalk
@doThatGWalk 7 жыл бұрын
C. Compton Try adding a protein treatment or MegaGrowth Anti-Breakage Cream to your regimen
@MiracleRevival90
@MiracleRevival90 8 жыл бұрын
Sulfates are man made. God gave us hair, but man gave us sulfates for hair. They're ok but not necessary to have healthy scalp and hair. Natural products can cleanse our hair and scalp just fine. Thank you for the info, though. I will continue to watch.
@cfoster6804
@cfoster6804 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but most people use man made styling products and moisturizers so gotta use those man-made sulfates to get 'em out.
@yuna1322
@yuna1322 4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I washed this video a long time ago and implemented shampoos back into my routine. It just made sense to at least shampoo and wash your hair occasionally. Now all these influencers who have been using DevaCurl Cowash products for years have bald spots, hair falling out and loss of their overall hair health. Anyway I’m so sick and tired of all these hair trends smh. One day it’s no relaxer, texturizer this, rice water that, cowash this, etc. we need to go back to basics : wash (shampoo), condition, and moisturize. lol that’s my little rant
@blue-ck9ns
@blue-ck9ns 8 ай бұрын
You don’t need to use shampoo or conditioner in Afro textured hair. The hair is dry because shampoo destroys the natural sebum production and dries it out. If you used conditioner only, it will eventually clog the cuticles. That’s why you should only use water. Historically, water has always been used to clean the hair and scalp. After rinsing, all you need is some type of water soluble gel to hold the water in the hair to prevent dryness and dehydration. The reason why it needs to be water soluble is because it needs to completely rinse out with water. No oils, no butters, no heavy products that can’t be washed out with water only. Nurture Water Locking Gel has all water soluble ingredients and works great.
@mama41141
@mama41141 7 жыл бұрын
Sulfate shampoos leave your hair and scalp feeling sooooo clean:)
@shellisa04
@shellisa04 8 жыл бұрын
I think more and more naturals are realizing how important shampoo is now because more of them are using it again.
@Sweetnatural79
@Sweetnatural79 7 жыл бұрын
I would first like to give a shoutout to you. Haaay! 👋🏽I'm from the Bronx. NY as well, the Pelham Pkwy area. I now live in MD with husband and children. Secondly, I am a registered nurse of 17 years and I vouch for everything you have said. There is a movement of hair care regimens on KZfaq that do not give the full story. You have given the "full story" what happens after a period of time when you are following wrong advice. Thank you for taking the time to explain "proper" hair care regimens and helping women of color (black, Latino, mixed) obtain and retain length. Kudos!
@satulubinda5193
@satulubinda5193 7 жыл бұрын
love this woman,talking sense...shes professional indeed
@DDORNE01
@DDORNE01 7 жыл бұрын
I've been natural my entire life...when I heard that some of my friends only co-washed, I couldn't figure out WHY! My scalp needs to be CLEAN. I tried co-washing and I couldn't stop itching. It was not for me.
@ashirahh
@ashirahh 6 жыл бұрын
Shampoos really strip my hair. Ever since co-washing with TRESemmé about three years ago, my hair has been thriving very well. I co-wash every morning whilst using my fingertips to give my scalp a good scrub. Since I've started, I've observed oh so little hair left in my comb whilst combing. After combing my hair with conditioner in it, I apply vaseline to my ends (whilst conditioner is still in my hair) and then I rinse to then apply a leave-in conditioner and curl cream (no gels). I only wash my hair with regular shampoo every two to three months, if that. I really think it depends on the products we are using and if our hair tends to cling to everything as opposed to my resistant hair. We have the same hair texture :) You are so so beautiful!! I'm subscribing.
@silentj624
@silentj624 8 жыл бұрын
I didn't know people stopped shampooing. I've always cowashed midweek and shampooed on Sunday
@PB-xr6yi
@PB-xr6yi 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@JadeDior
@JadeDior 8 жыл бұрын
I love the way you explain things in detail. U don't just speak you know what you are talking about and I really appreciate that.
@naimasrael6829
@naimasrael6829 8 жыл бұрын
i think everyone better do what works for them... if you have years of good healthy hair growth... best to do you... Wholeness n Love ((-;
@marlenehellings4958
@marlenehellings4958 8 жыл бұрын
In all my years of watching KZfaq videos, this is the very first time I felt the need to post a comment. I would like to praise you for your very informative well thought through videos. It’s truly a breath of fresh air, to watch and listen to someone who really knows what she is talking about. Regarding the shampoo/co-washing topic, I fully resonate with your reasoning - it makes total sense to me. Keep up the good work, hopefully you can break the hype of co-washing and save a lot of us from hair damage in the long run :-) On another topic - Do you have any thoughts about caring for natural hair that has been color treated with permanent hair dye. My hair texture and length is similar to yours, and I also have the low porosity areas at the back of my crown. I also wear wash n go's for 90% of the time. I dye my greys (every month or so), which makes my hair even drier than it already is. Any tips most welcome ... Btw, love your periscopes, and the fact that you know you get side tracked, it’s quite funny to see some of the followers 'bring you back on point' LOL :-) I applaud the work you are doing very much. Best wishes, Marlene (from the Netherlands)
@Hotgurl53
@Hotgurl53 6 жыл бұрын
When I wear my curly hair I co wash and deep conditioner on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s I wash my hair . I found my hair 💕 lovesss water and it grows like a plant . Idk 😐🤷🏾‍♀️ I only notice he only time I lose a lot of hair is putting braids in my hair. Which I stop doing .
@classykisses9654
@classykisses9654 8 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right!! I lost so much hair from cowashing. It's just coming back with a process. Head n shoulders 2-n-1 has been very nice to my scalp.
@fifibg
@fifibg 8 жыл бұрын
wow, you've done your research. it's interesting and refreshing to see someone who has a perspective outside of the "trend", especially one from a professional background. very informative.
@tiffany4091
@tiffany4091 8 жыл бұрын
Love the way you broke this down !!! I thought that the "roughness " of shampooing my hair was because it was drying out but boy was I wrong .... I didn't think about the whole cuticle opening process and the closing process it makes perfect sense !
@DIAMONDGIRL57
@DIAMONDGIRL57 8 жыл бұрын
I would like to add . . . I deep condition weekly after cleansing with a shampoo 💜
@angeleyes9565
@angeleyes9565 8 жыл бұрын
+April Jackson Me too
@janicehollman5791
@janicehollman5791 8 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video. You answered and covered some questions I have been wondering about shampooing and co-washing. I cannot wait to meet you at the Natural Hair Show next weekend and get some other questions answered.
@cccherri
@cccherri 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this very informative video, you have literally answered every concern that I had for hair, I will definitely be following your advice! 😁
@dajah12341
@dajah12341 7 жыл бұрын
i think of shampooing my hair I think of washing my feet : if i dont clean then I will stink or skin wont shine lol
@MSEDzirasa2015
@MSEDzirasa2015 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for educating us sis; how fortunate that we have you to professionally guide us towards, healthy hair care and growth. :)
@toniques7
@toniques7 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I truly believe that what you're talking about was actually happening to me, the shedding and thinning of my hair. This was spot on...I was beginning to think I had alopecia, but this was the answer I needed and it makes perfect sense. Thanks again
@njokiwaweru2158
@njokiwaweru2158 8 жыл бұрын
This video needs to go viral
@mahajames4192
@mahajames4192 7 жыл бұрын
Njoki Waweru nooooo no it doesn't🙄
@naturallyawesomefitness1738
@naturallyawesomefitness1738 6 жыл бұрын
I believe it should go viral, I fell into the cowash trap during my first 12-15 months post BC in 2014. That’s one hair habit I regret doing and had not listened to the famous KZfaq product junkies. Not everyone who has an extended regimen and super long hair is right - do what works for you, yet (sulfate shampoo is not the devil at all). Sulfates clean the hair and scalp appropriately for hair and scalp health!
@t.g.7875
@t.g.7875 5 жыл бұрын
OMG you know what you are talking about. I was just up there in the Bronx area for a little while. Why didn't I see this video before? I would definitely love to get a consult. You are too good. Much ♥. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
@bmw81187
@bmw81187 8 жыл бұрын
I will stick with sulfate free because it doesn't irritate my scalp, sensitive skin, or my allergies...and my hair and scalp is clean.
@jowright7448
@jowright7448 3 жыл бұрын
You are awesome, you are such a blessing to my life. I am so glad the lord lead me to find you as I searched for low porosity help. I hear your voice as I do my hair. You are operating in your gift and calling. Praise God 😘
@jeanb.7963
@jeanb.7963 7 жыл бұрын
Amen and thanks so much for this video. I never believed in the whole sulfate issue. I'm 60 years young and i have been natural for seven years. When I had a perm for all of the previous years I never had a problem with my hair. Of course it helped that i had the same hair dresser for 25 wonderful years. When i moved to Arizona I decided to go natural. This was such an uplifting video. I wish i could reach thru my monitor and hug you. Stay blessed.I'm so glad i accidentally found your channel. I will definitely keep watching. Your expertise was very informative.
@coolingwinds
@coolingwinds 8 жыл бұрын
I thank you for allowing your conscience to speak out about this subject. Like many, I too had a beautiful full head of hair growing up. I went from having my hair pressed every 2 weeks, to relaxing most of my adult life, to braids, to now wearing my hair "natural". I'm going to be 50 next week and I have gradually become more and more thinner especially in the top of my scalp area. I have just about given up because I thought that I was finally doing the right thing. But I see that I have been misinformed yet again. I will go back to washing my hair weekly with a sulfate shampoo, but styling is still a point of frustration. Thank you again.
@nicolewilliams9175
@nicolewilliams9175 4 жыл бұрын
I would first like to say that I appreciate your overall approach to this video. This is a touchy subject for a lot of natural's as you know, and I appreciate your educating the community in a respectful and gentle approach. Facts are facts, but the delivery helps it stick imo. I am still learning how to properly care for MY natural hair and have been considering the cowashing method. As of now I still plan to proceed with trying cowashing alternating every week with a clarifying shampoo/conditioner regimen. My hair must be clean clean clean :) Thank you!
@amyb3036
@amyb3036 8 жыл бұрын
This was so informative -thank you for sharing this information.
@davinehill3448
@davinehill3448 7 жыл бұрын
I'm a fairly new subbie and I just want to say I LOVE the information you share with your audience, especially in this video. You are so right when you mentioned how much many of us have forgotten since returning to our natural hair. I, personally, have never had an issue with sulfate shampoos or hair grease. My hair has always been long and thick. Even during my relaxer days so all the newly embraced hair trends and taboos are tripping me out, none more so than the trend of cowashing in particular. So thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
@judithjohnson2155
@judithjohnson2155 8 жыл бұрын
I agree with you totally! This is one of the best videos that I have heard. Very informative.
@caisme
@caisme 8 жыл бұрын
I am glad you decided to upload this. My tablet had died last night on perescope.
@deidred304
@deidred304 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information! I learned so much😊
@CandieMDP
@CandieMDP 8 жыл бұрын
I love this video!! Extremely informative and I will definitely be paying more attention. I have experienced some thinning and maybe for me I need to use shampoo more often than I am. Thank you so much!! I'm subscribing to your channel! 😊
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
+CandieMDP Hair Adventures Hi, I am glad you find this helpful. I just want to make sure you are ok with the frequency of cleansing. As with anything, it's always best to find balance. Excessive shampooing will cause dryness. Once per week should be fine.
@CandieMDP
@CandieMDP 8 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@FlairelleNet
@FlairelleNet 8 жыл бұрын
Wow such important information from a professional. Thank you
@carolyn1grogan
@carolyn1grogan 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm listening! I'm currently in school for cosmetology and what you're saying makes sense! I'm currently on a healthy hair journey and I see progress after one year! I always shampoo my hair not co washing my hair hates it! You have helped so many of use out here with your videos! I want to ADD to your helpings! Keep up the great work Abena! Your teaching alone is heartfelt! Look forward to your next video soon. ...........
@mh20767
@mh20767 8 жыл бұрын
I don't believe in just co washing. You have to clean your scalp and hair. I co wash every once in a while but I put a little shampoo in it.
@NaturelDeese
@NaturelDeese 7 жыл бұрын
mh20767 what I do
@juicycoutureee
@juicycoutureee 8 жыл бұрын
Straight and to the point! Thanks for the video!
@FineNaturalHairandFaith
@FineNaturalHairandFaith 8 жыл бұрын
so happy you made this video because its been a hot button in the natural hair community for the longest time. what do you think of regular cleansing with just cleansing conditioners to wash the hair? Also, if one doesn't want to use shampoo, would clay washes be effective? thanks so much! (still watching the video so forgive me if I asked questions too soon!)
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
+Fine Natural Hair and Faith Yes, clays can be effective. Some people alternate between the clay and sulfate free shampoo.
@iambritv112
@iambritv112 8 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for providing this information. it was very informative!
@jadroslyn
@jadroslyn 8 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel, I have a similar texture hair to yours but my hair is very fine and I have less density, my curls also used to looked similar to yours before i got a scalp condition that created fungus in my crown, because i used to co wash, do the GHE technique, stopped using shampoo and wore buns with wet hair which was one of the main culprits!! This was such a traumatic and stressful time, over time my whole crown area thinned and fell out to about an inch and was very thin and dry, while the rest of my hair was healthy and and near BSL. I could no longer have my hair down because my crown was short, fried, dry and crusty because of the fungus. I used medicated shampoo, It took me over a year to get it back into a growing pattern because it would always just fall out because of the condition on my scalp the follicles weren't strong enough to grow past an inch. After 3 years it has improved, but moisturising this section is impossible and its still a little thin an very frizzy, its still not 100% i'm worried it will never go back to how it was, i would love to wear my curly hair again. I have low porosity hair all over but especially in crown area and the top section is extremely frizzy and holds no curl anymore, I will try heating my conditioner and see if that works. Could you recommend products or techniques i could use to get my scalp and top section less frizzy and dry? I'm so close to shaving my head and starting again. I feel like nothing works, i would love to get my curls back!
@rosaquinones7090
@rosaquinones7090 8 жыл бұрын
Love it terrific information!!!! To me make a lot of sense I being doing the shampoo follow up for the cowash to soft the hair and then proceed with the rest of the moisturize process...Love your channel! You are my guru in natural hair!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
@donnagaither1418
@donnagaither1418 8 жыл бұрын
excellent information and your presentation/delivery very professional. Thank you!
@TiffanyIma
@TiffanyIma 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I'm currently combing my loca out and have been doing lots of research about haircare. Good to know about the sulfates :)
@peterjameslee2084
@peterjameslee2084 8 жыл бұрын
lovely hair auntie schooling all of us who thought cowash was the way to go. thanks for showing me the light!!! you're so knowledgeable and wise.. thank you :)
@KinkyMe4b4c
@KinkyMe4b4c 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I've found that a lot of the natural hair tips that are out there do not work for my texture. for example, I've recently discovered that my hair doesn't like being sealed with an oil. I have had success leaving rinse out conditioner (specifically, joes tea tree tingle) as a leave in. what is your opinion on using rinse out conditioners as a leave in?
@None-of-yours22.
@None-of-yours22. 8 жыл бұрын
Whenever I seal with oil it automatically makes my hair poofy It also makes my beautifully defined curls frizzy.
@shereemorgan1430
@shereemorgan1430 8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your candor! I have 3 shampoos and 3 different co washes on my shower. I follow the same routine, 2 washes, with shampoo, then 1 co wash. I tried in the past, just using co wash products, my scalp, never felt clean. I have less shedding now and I am very happy! Thank you.
@ArabaApau
@ArabaApau 8 жыл бұрын
This was the most informative video I've ever seen on KZfaq
@symihope
@symihope 8 жыл бұрын
This was really hard for me to hear but I'm glad I heard it. It's great to be informed
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Please see that I have a response to many inquiries I received about this video on a separate video uploaded today. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ58npuQx9rLYGg.html
@Glad89_
@Glad89_ 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Very educational and factual!
@athneefrancis-ononiewu9240
@athneefrancis-ononiewu9240 8 жыл бұрын
I washed this video a while back and I also washed the follow-up one where you answered questions. I want to give you a great big interest hug! I waited two months to reply because I wanted to test out your theory first. I absolutely love how you explained the use of a clarifying shampoo. Since following your advice I have seen HUGE improvements in my hair. It is softer, stays clean longer and no more itch etc.... You are brilliant. Thanks.
@JMarieTaylor
@JMarieTaylor 8 жыл бұрын
1st let me say that I am so glad that your channel was suggested on my feed. I just wanted to say thank you for this informative video. What you said about not cleansing your scalp made so much sense. I have only been natural for 4 yrs but my 16y/o daughter has been natural all of her life and she has always had long healthy hair taken care of by me or our stylist. When I began doing my journey I began to use tips that I read about on her hair and I've noticed that she's been that her hair seems stuck and stopped growing. But now you have made me realize that the regime I had been using on her hair all of her worked. This included washing her hair biweekly with shampoo, deep condish, moisturizing daily and greasing her scalp. Her scalp was stimulated because I styled it in several ponytails daily but never pulling to tight. Her hair had always grown up until we began cowashing and a few other things. So now it's back to what I did all those years which was basic hair care.
@beeadivaalltimes_2144
@beeadivaalltimes_2144 8 жыл бұрын
Embrace Beauty, OMG thank for sharing this information. You talked about co-washing last year I think it was in October and immediately stopped co-washing with in month you see the visible difference in my hair. My edges were thinning and now they have grown back. Thanks so much sharing.
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
+NITA BRAD Awesome! So happy to hear of your improvement.
@EmpireNurse
@EmpireNurse 8 жыл бұрын
You are a very caring person. Thank you so much for this video.
@indriadrayton1132
@indriadrayton1132 5 жыл бұрын
God bless you. I am from New Vision church, and I am grateful and happy to see you thrive!!!!!!
@roseemerald1106
@roseemerald1106 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being honest and being passionate about your profession...
@phoebegodiva-adeniyi5315
@phoebegodiva-adeniyi5315 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video. I have been natural for 10 years, I stopped straightening about 6 months ago after suffering hair loss from medications and a horrible scalp psoriasis breakout. It wasn't a lot, I cut about 6 inches of hair and really started to enjoy just washing and being able to go. I have dryness and was considering co-washing or shampooing without clarifying. Using sulfate free shampoo made my scalp bleed from the psoriasis. The dermatologist suggested I use a clarifying shampoo at least every 4-5 days. I was thinking he has no clue what he is was taking about, he doesn't know how black hair works. So, your video was confirmation, I need to follow his advice and make sure I add the moisture back into my hair. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I figured this video wouldn't go well with the natural hair community. I'm so thankful you did it anyway! All the best to you! I'm definitely subscribing.
@Mollyyyyyyyyyyyy
@Mollyyyyyyyyyyyy 8 жыл бұрын
I love this video! I just never felt like co-washing only was for me, never concerned myself with whether a shampoo had sulfates but sooo many people do it and seemed like the norm lol. So many great points.
@CoolBreiz
@CoolBreiz 7 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful and I love ❤️ your channel. I have noticed then when I go to the stylist that she uses a clarifying shampoo it does make sense, I think I'll be adding one to my wash day routine and she how it works.
@finecurls2291
@finecurls2291 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information 🌸 I finally don't have to feel uncomfortable using sulfates. I was wondering which shampoo do you recommend for protein sensitive hair?
@bibleshortstoriesforchildr2091
@bibleshortstoriesforchildr2091 6 жыл бұрын
I thank you for your wisdom. I am one of those people who can eat and eat whatever I want and have a high metabolism. Great analogy. However, eating healthy now is KEY for me. My hair is the same way. I became incapacitated w/everyday, ongoing migraines and COULDN'T function to wash or do ANYTHING to my hair. It didn't itch, had no dandruff, etc. I am always "leery" of fads. Also, looking at YOUR hair on your vid is the best form of physical truth. It's super gorgeous! The SAME well meaning women who go against what you say, will grow hair to waist length and it gets thin, straggly and dried out. So they do the BIG CHOP! While these hair supply companies are getting richer and richer. I wish I had you for my stylist.
@evebowman4375
@evebowman4375 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! you always give the best advice
@BeanChick-nh7uh
@BeanChick-nh7uh 8 жыл бұрын
Love your information. Please do a video on how you get your hair defined. Thank you!
@simonel1534
@simonel1534 4 жыл бұрын
You have a new subscriber. Thank you for the much needed information.
@ChantelBMason
@ChantelBMason 8 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% I have been told by many people that I should only co wash. I refuse! My hair loves a good sulfate free shampoo
@bilalbou9173
@bilalbou9173 6 жыл бұрын
Chantel B. Mason girll you are right bitchh
@angeleyes9565
@angeleyes9565 8 жыл бұрын
I just did the 2 washes using a sulfate shampoo and 1 wash with a moisturizing shampoo technique before I conditioned my hair. . . . AMAZING RESULTS. My hair is more receptive to oils and live-in conditioners and is soft to the touch. I wash my hair once a week and am going to do this in every wash day. Thank you so much for sharing this.
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
Hey, I am so happy to hear of your positive results. Now that you are using a clarifying shampoo on a weekly basis you can do once with the claryfier and once with the moisturizer unless you feel you did not get all the build off. I do two washes in the salon for clients who have a lot of build from not using shampoo.
@angeleyes9565
@angeleyes9565 8 жыл бұрын
Embrace Natural Beauty Yesss!!! Thanks!!! That totally makes sense.
@tbabybroadway4693
@tbabybroadway4693 8 жыл бұрын
+Embrace Natural Beauty is it okay to use products with dimethicone in it?
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
Sure. As with anything that can cause buildup, it's best to clarify. Please see that I have a response to many inquiries I received about this video on a separate video uploaded today. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ58npuQx9rLYGg.html
@tbabybroadway4693
@tbabybroadway4693 8 жыл бұрын
Embrace Natural Beauty, thank you and your video's are educational! I appreciate all of your hard work😂
@michellewise6942
@michellewise6942 8 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for the information. I needed to hear it.
@shannonl9312
@shannonl9312 5 жыл бұрын
This video is more than helpful. I definitely will follow this
@clautcia
@clautcia 8 жыл бұрын
Omg thanks a lot for the tip ! I have been experiencing severe itchiness and sore scalp ever since I started this regimen ! I thrived with it because my moisture retention is the best it's ever been and my curl definition as well ! I am going to try the clay alone and pay close attention to my scalp ☺️
@shibhonm.2059
@shibhonm.2059 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos and especially for this one! I have started using shampoo 3 weeks ago and I can see a tremendous change. This is the first time ever that my hair is moisturised, well defined and shiny! I guess with co-washing, I used to clog my pores and create build-up. What a relief! Thank you again!
@twinqlez1
@twinqlez1 5 жыл бұрын
thank you for the very great information, clear and concise
@WILSONMEDIALYNN
@WILSONMEDIALYNN 8 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you for sharing this information!!!
@TanisaNadira
@TanisaNadira 8 жыл бұрын
Girl, I agree! I have noticed a build up on my hair and scalp where the hair feels waxy from co-washing with conditioner. So I have to use a clarify shampoo to remove the build up. I was thinking about going back to using shampoo too and now you convinced me! Thanks!!
@thatlovelydancerIlao
@thatlovelydancerIlao 5 жыл бұрын
Mercy. I was looking at my cowash and was about to use it yesterday but some said don't you want clean hair. So I will connect to use my sulfate shampoo and moisture shampoo and conditioner and moisture process. You are helping so many I'm sure. Thank you
@michellegreen4526
@michellegreen4526 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abena, this video was very informative.
@EMBRACEtheCurl
@EMBRACEtheCurl 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an awesome explanation! My one questions is do you feel all hair braiding is a cause of hair loss, or is it just braiding too tight?
@bobbydylansgirl
@bobbydylansgirl 8 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much! This was so informative. I have 3B hair (with 3C and 3\A sections) which is prone to extremely dryness. I've been on my hair journey for 9 months now... and I haven't co-washed yet. I rotate between gentle non-sulfate shampoos with actual cleansing agents and cleansing conditioners with cleansing agents. I recently bought a 'Clarifying Conditioner' so I'm curious to see if this is a no-go or not. Once again: thank you so much for always putting out so much information to the world! You've really helped me with hair; especially the 3C section! 💖
@kehinderowland6232
@kehinderowland6232 7 жыл бұрын
Everyone's hair Is different tho...I recently washed my hair with a shampoo that has sulfate and the way my hair was so tangled and brittle.
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 7 жыл бұрын
Kehinde Rowland how was your hair after conditioning, detangling and deep conditioning?
@kehinderowland6232
@kehinderowland6232 7 жыл бұрын
Embrace Natural Beauty It was slightly manageable after conditioning but I had followed up with a protein treatment afterward because I had never done one before
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 7 жыл бұрын
Kehinde Rowland yikes...that must have a very dry hair day...not at all what i had in mind when I advised you all to stop cowashing in place of regular shampoo cleansing. You really need to ease yourself into a new regimen. The protein treatment on the same day as the sulfate was way too much. Give your hair a chance to restore moisture. Make sure you're deep conditioning every wash day.
@kehinderowland6232
@kehinderowland6232 7 жыл бұрын
Embrace Natural Beauty Ah okay thank you I'll keep that in mind. Do you have any tips on how to grow your hair faster?
@cfoster6804
@cfoster6804 3 жыл бұрын
🤦🏾‍♀️ Ya'll doing the absolute most and then want to blame it on the shampoo. 99.8% of the time it's user error!
@shininglightllc
@shininglightllc 8 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this is why my hair seems to be thinning so much! Intuitively I felt like I needed to start shampooing again. I've done conditioner only washing for nearly 2 years! So, I'm glad I received this confirmation. New Subby! Thanks!
@Jmars58
@Jmars58 8 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! You are so right :)
@reneeparker2559
@reneeparker2559 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for sharing your professional tips!
@navachijackson8317
@navachijackson8317 8 жыл бұрын
I love your hair.. & thanks for you knowledge and this very important information.
@Tomina30
@Tomina30 8 жыл бұрын
I really love your channel. I love how you explained the co-washing. You said at the most every 2 weeks you should cleanse, I know you meant at least. How often should we be washing at the most? What about just clarifying with apple cider vinegar vs a sulfate shampoo?
@MoMo-sf5tj
@MoMo-sf5tj 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, You're very clear and convincing. Thanks for your help.
@KLT828
@KLT828 8 жыл бұрын
Great information. I use shampoo weekly and co-wash only if I wet my hair in the middle of the week..I know many girls that won't touch shampoo. I keep telling them that's not healthy for their scalp. I am so happy you are on KZfaq giving factual information. Ppl need to follow your advice and not get so hooked up on some of these so called natural hair guru's that have no knowledge or training in hair care. Love your video's. Please keep making video's to keep Us informed.
@far6311
@far6311 6 жыл бұрын
I rinse and massage my scalp very well every morning with just warm water and my scalp massager (the vanity planet groove), and once my scalp feels clean and oil-free I proceed to condition ONLY MY STRANDS, and avoid getting it on my scalp at all costs. Every wash day (Sunday) I clarify with bentonite clay or just use my favorite sulfate free shampoo depending on how I coated my hair throughout the week. I’m a 4b/4c combination twa (about 9 months post big chop) and this has really began to help me retain so much moisture and softness. Since I clean my scalp every morning I am free to apply hair growth oils and fertilizers every night, it’s working like a charm
@carneathadavis6626
@carneathadavis6626 8 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I'm so very glad I saw this vid..you are the only one whose addressed my concerns and issues. Been natural for over a year and just now noticed my hair falling out and patches of bald spots. I thought (and I believe I do) it from "candida". So have to address that. But in researching, nothing was said that the hair falls out when you have candida...so I was still not sure of why my hair was falling out. Thank you...thank you. Now can you please tell me how to deal with over moisturizer hair. So on top of candida, I have to deal with hair loss and over moisturizer hair. I'm a mess. But thank you for answering why, when so many never addressed this issue. I may have been headed to total baldness if I had not came across ur vid... THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!!
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty
@EmbraceNaturalBeauty 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm glad it helped. Please see at Trichologist. Also, please see that I have a response to many inquiries I received about this video on a separate video uploaded today. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ58npuQx9rLYGg.html
@bva5362
@bva5362 5 жыл бұрын
Your hair is beautiful. Will gradually go through your videos to see if you have something on transitioning out of perm without the big chop.
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