If you have curly, coarse, or wavy hair, co-washing is an excellent option because it gives you smoother and softer strands. Though your hair won't feel as squeaky clean as with a shampoo wash, it will feel more like second-day hair, and your strands will retain more natural oils, according to Real Simple. Second-day hair means that it's easier to style, with fewer flyaways but enough texture to still look clean and healthy. As Health explains, your hair may feel greasier when you first begin co-washing — but it will adjust within a week or so.
Since you're saving money by skipping shampoo altogether, it can be a good idea to invest in a cleansing conditioner. CNN recommends a host of products, including Lush's Happy Happy Joy Joy cleansing conditioner, which works especially well on bleached and over-processed hair. It also contains ingredients like glycerin and jojoba oil, which help moisturize your strands. Whatever your preference for cleansing conditioner, Healthline recommends that you look for ingredients like emollients, proteins, humectants, and moisturizers. Another good option can be Pantene Pro V's Gold Series Deep Hydrating Co-Wash with Argan Oil, per CNN. "The argan oil in this drugstore mainstay goes easy on dry curls, moisturizing and boosting shine, while keeping them bouncy," the outlet writes. Anyone struggling with frizzy, coarse, or thick hair might find some relief by giving co-washing a try.
