Diary of A Hair Addict

If you are a true hairologist, I mean read forums, watch YouTube videos and read hair blogs and such, you probably have read and or heard a lot about cowashing, (But just in case you are not I will give you the easy breezy definition.) Cowashing is basically washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. What this does is clean your hair in a more gentle and moisturizing manner. Many shampoos on the market today have harsh sulfates and detergents that can strip your hair, causing it to become dry and brittle over time, and whether you wearing your natural hair or hair extensions, that is not a good thing. So instead of using shampoo on a regular basis, many hair-nistas substitute their shampoo for an inexpensive conditioner such as Suave or VO5. Depending on your hair type, hair style or preferences the number of times you co wash changes. Since I have been wearing my curly install, I have been cowashing every other day or every three days. I rotate the conditioner I use depending on what scent I am in the mood for and whether or not I feel my hair needs clarifying (did you know that VO5 has a clarifying conditioner). Doing this routine and following up with a richer moisturizing conditioner keeps my curls moisturized and my leave out soft.

Right now at CVS, VO5 is on sale for $0.77, yes that is $0.77, so for less than a dollar you can try it out and let me know what you think.

**Don't forget to follow your co-wash with your regular conditioning routine.
*** I would not recommend using a volume conditioner for your hair extensions, you do not want the cuticles to swell.

Here are the two I picked up today. (Well i actually purchased a total of 8 bottles).