Nothing adorns a woman like a beautiful hairstyle. Shiny, healthy hair is eye-catching and boosts self-esteem. But in the pursuit of beauty, the opposite effect often occurs. Hair loses its shine and becomes lifeless and dry.
There are many reasons - constant coloring, curling, styling, blow-drying and even shampooing! It's no secret that shampoos contain substances that take away the natural moisture of the hair. A way out was found by African-American women, in order to somehow cope with the coarse and unruly shock of hair, she began to wash them with conditioner.
How it works?
Co-washing (Conditioner Washing) is a technique for cleansing hair with conditioner, without using shampoos. You need an air conditioner, or balmsilicone free! These substances dry the hair and prevent oxygen from entering. When using shampoo, along with impurities, the natural fat layer, which is necessary to protect the hair, is also removed.
The conditioner allows you to keep this protective film. With a regular procedure, the hair becomes elastic, resilient and retains its color longer after dyeing. It is worth noting that to prevent oversaturation with nutrients, it is recommended to wash your hair with a cleansing shampoo once every 2 weeks.
How to wash your hair using the Co-washing technique?
When buying an air conditioner for the co-washing procedure, you should not chase professional series and expensive brands. The most common air conditioners will do, at the most reasonable prices. The main thing is not to forget before buying, to study the composition for the absence silicones! The expense will be quite large, this is the main argument in the direction of an inexpensive tool.
The sequence of the procedure:
- Dampen hair with plenty of water.
- Apply conditioner starting at the roots and spread over the entire hair surface, adding as needed.
- Massage your head for about 5 minutes.
- Wash off the conditioner with warm water. This should be done very carefully so as not to get the effect of dirty hair.
Believe it or not, hair and skin really do get clean! Drying with a hairdryer is not recommended, and the amount of styling products is best kept to a minimum. If it is impossible to do without a hair dryer, then it is worth switching it to cold air mode.
You don't have to spend large sums of money on fashion stylists and expensive treatments. A careful attitude and systematic procedures are enough. A little care, and the hair will become manageable, soft and will shine with natural shine.
Read also: why you should use sulfate-free shampoos.
