easy tangled hair

[CeaBee]

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u a listen to blackstar

u shoulda know better

[kia027]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: diabolical_Tanya</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> the co-wash method DID NOT WORK FOR ME

tried it for the first time today (I usually wash daily)

I did it at 10:00am and now it is 4:00pm and mi scalp a itch mi and mi scalp juss feel dutty </div></div>

u have more whitegirl hair dan the rest of wi so u gwine haffi try a different ting wid the washing but the detangle ting u can hang wid wi

blackstar the cantu thing arrived today,, gwine try it wid miss thing tonight

[Blackstar*]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: diabolical_Tanya</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic"> the co-wash method DID NOT WORK FOR ME

tried it for the first time today (I usually wash daily)

I did it at 10:00am and now it is 4:00pm and mi scalp a itch mi and mi scalp juss feel dutty </span></div></div>Which conditioner did you use? You have to use a clarifying conditioner or one that is very light. Or if your isn't dry, maybe there's no need for you to co-wash.

[Blackstar*]

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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Hair Tip for Dry Hair – Skip the Shampoo and Wash With Conditioner Instead</span></span>
SAT, 04/28/2007 BY KAREN | POSTED IN: BEAUTY TIPS, DRUGSTORE BEAUTY FINDS, HAIR

It’s usually standard operating procedure to wash your hair with shampoo every day. While this may work for many women, it doesn’t work for me because my hair is thick, wavy and dry. No, I don’t walk around with a stinky head of hair a la Pig Pen. I “shampoo” using a cheap drugstore conditioner!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Why Skip Shampoo?</span></span>
I started skipping shampoo when my hairstylist noticed my hair looked and felt overly dry. She asked what my routine was, and I told her I was coloring my hair, and then on top of that washing and blow drying it straight every day. She suggested skipping a day (even skipping two or three days if I could handle it) between washing and blow drying. That way, my blow out would last longer and I wouldn’t have to subject my hair to the daily abuses of heat styling. Another alternative she mentioned was to skip shampoo entirely a few times a week. She suggested using water to rinse my scalp and hair and then following up with a conditioner.

I did this for a few years until I realized that I hated spending so much time with my hair dryer. If you have thick, long, curly hair and wear it straight, you know it can take from 45-60 minutes to blow it out. If you’re blowing it out at least four times a week that’s four hours spent with your blow dryer! When I had this epiphany I realized, holy crap, all that time I spent fighting to get my hair straight I could’ve been doing other things like learning French or building a better mouse trap.

So about a year ago, I decided to stop fighting nature and embrace my wavy hair. That’s when I learned about the world of conditioner washing.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><span style="font-size: 11pt">How to Use Conditioner to Wash Your Hair</span></span>
I found the Naturally Curly site online and looked up curly hair tips. There were many posts about using conditioner to clean your hair instead of using shampoo, so I decided to try it.

When I’m in the shower I rub conditioner between my palms and then start vigorously washing my scalp with my fingertips, not nails. I add more conditioner to my palms and then wash the rest of my hair in the same manner I’d use shampoo.

My conditioners of choice are cheap drugstore ones – I’ve used Suave Naturals Conditioner in Tropical Coconut and Alberto VO5 Tea Therapy Clarifying Conditioner in Vanilla Mint Tea. I use cheap conditioners because I need to use a lot of the product – about the total of a full palm’s worth – to get my hair clean.

After “shampooing” with the conditioner, I rinse it all out and then follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. Currently I’m using DevaCurl One Condition.

I’ve found this method makes a significant difference in keeping my hair from drying out and leaves it softer and smoother.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Your Hair Will Feel Dirty When Transitioning from Regular Shampoo to Using a Conditioner Wash</span></span>
If you’re going to start skipping shampoo I have to warn you that at first your hair may feel dirty until you get used to not having lather. It does take time to get used to not having bubbles. You may want to transition by alternating the conditioner wash with your regular shampoo for a few weeks, and then going every two days, then three days, etc., and thus slowly weaning yourself off your shampoo as you get used to the feeling.

Also, if your hair is fine and limp this method may not work for you because the conditioner at the roots may way your hair down.

<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'">Working Out When Using a Conditioner Wash</span></span>
I’ve read that some women on the Naturally Curly website skip shampoo entirely and solely use conditioner to wash their hair. I can’t do this – I work out daily, so my scalp starts to feel gross if I don’t use a lathering shampoo at least once a week. What works for me is to shampoo my hair every day with conditioner, and then use a lathering shampoo every third or fourth time.

<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'">Your Shampoo Free Options</span></span>
If you decide to try decreasing your shampoo use or going shampoo free, here’s a summary of your options:

1. Skip a day between washing and blowing your hair dry, or even try skipping two or three days.

2. Skip shampoo entirely a few times a week and wash your hair with water. Follow up with a conditioner.

3. “Shampoo” with a cheap drugstore conditioner and follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.

Source

[Blackstar*]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">blackstar the cantu thing arrived today,, gwine try it wid miss thing tonight </div></div>Good luck with the next detangling session!

And tell little Miss Kia to stop letting people play in her hair.

[kia027]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">blackstar the cantu thing arrived today,, gwine try it wid miss thing tonight </div></div>Good luck with the next detangling session!

And tell little Miss Kia to stop letting people play in her hair. </div></div>

well I was in a rush this morning and she had an open ponytail last night and tried it. It worked very quickly.. I can see where she will have to wash her hair tonight (to get out the other product) but we got it combed out and braided in no time

[diabolical_Tanya]

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today I tried this

and this

The shampoo I give

The leave in...not so much, it did detangle but now that my hair dry it feels trashy

[Gen]

Re: easy tangled hair

Mi gwine mention again how the &quot;sulphates&quot; in the shampoo not good for your hair and is drying on the scalp. It's the harsh sulphates which allow the shampoo to &quot;lather&quot; and is the same as using dishwashing liquid.

Be warned though, that if yuh used to the &quot;lather&quot; in your hair it will take a while to
get used to not having as much.

Tanya-yuh need something else on yuh hair like some olive oil or something to leave on yuh hair for bout 15 mins under one shower cap- mi a guh put likkel pan likkelgen ends dem feel dry

[Gen]

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mi nuh trust that brush at all so far mi can only use a wide tooth comb

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this site?

http://www.tightlycurly.com/welcome/

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Yes, and I'm so jealous!



I've never tried her technique with all the conditioner. I did get a Denman brush like the one she uses and it is the bomb for defining curls. Mine shrink up to my ears though! </div></div>

[kia027]

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I have a denman type brush... it has the cushion in the middle and I use that for detangling- same one my hairdresser uses.

[Blackstar*]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mi nuh trust that brush at all so far mi can only use a wide tooth comb </div></div> You have to get the one with broadly spaced bristles like this one: