Cowash or no poo is a method of washing your hair gently with conditioner to reveal the beauty of your hair. Here are all the tips for finding healthy hair!
What if you give up shampoo in favor of a conditioner to wash your hair? This method called "cowash", contraction of English "conditioner wash" – either wash your hair with conditioner, can be scary. And yet, it is a very good alternative for finding beautiful healthy, radiant hair. Also called "no poo", again English contraction of "No shampoo" for "no shampoo", this technique consists of only washing your hair gently with conditioner or washing cream. Less aggressive, the hair is simply re-boosted from the roots to the ends. In addition, the cowash saves time and money. So there is more to be tempted by the experience!
Why test the cowash ?
The cowash or no poo is a method of washing hair that gently cleanses and therefore does not dry out the scalp. This technique acts as a real hair detox, because it cleanses the hair while retaining the natural oil they produce, sebum, which keeps the hydration of the hair and protects the scalp. The cowash preserves the hair fiber, which makes hair more supple, softer, silky and easier to tame when styling. This method reduces knots and frizz. So the cowash will allow you to use less styling products, often aggressive to the scalp and lengths.
The cowash for all hair types?
The cowash is particularly beneficial for dry, frizzy, curly, curly or wavy hair because this method will allow them to regain natural hydration. A dry hair is effectively a hair which lacks water and which is particularly weakened by external aggressions, but also by styling products. The hair lacks shine, has frizz and is difficult to style. It is therefore urgent to restore hydration, the hair fiber and to pamper your hair gently.
Those with colored hair will also appreciate the technique of no poo. Not only will the conditioner preserve color pigments more than a traditional shampoo. But in addition, as the colors tend to weaken the hair and make it drier, the technique of no poo so it's a good idea to reinvigorate them.
The cowash is also to be preferred for blond, gray or white hair whether natural or colorful. Thanks to this method of no poo, much softer than using a conventional shampoo, they will be less likely to turn yellow.
For those who have a type of fine or straight hair, it is possible to proceed to the cowash but using very light products so as not to weigh down the hair.
On the other hand, those who have an oily scalp or who suffer from dermatitis should avoid using this method, because the cowash does not address these two problems. It could even make them worse by overloading the scalp and thereby causing itching.
What conditioner should I choose for my hair type?
If you have thick hair, you can continue using your regular conditioner. However, we recommend that youavoid products containing silicones. They certainly cover the hair, making it softer and silky, but this is only an illusion because in reality, they weaken the hair and prevent it from breathing. The hair then becomes dry and brittle. And that, of course, is the complete opposite of the desired effect! Silicones are easy to spot in your hair care because they end in -thicthicone, -thiconol, -siloxane or –Silane in the list of components of hair products (inci list).
If your hair is rather fine, it is better to use a treatment specially designed for the cowash. These products contain more cleaning agents than conventional conditioners, usually in the form of natural ingredients like aloe vera. These washing creams then cleanse as well as a shampoo, but are much less aggressive.
How to do cowash well?
The cowash is ideal for finding healthy hair but for this, the method must be well executed!
Before proceeding cowash, we choose care adapted to our hair needs. Then, you untangle your hair well, starting with the tips. This will allow a more uniform application of hair care products and throughout the hair and will maximize their effect for better results.
Once in the shower, it is important that all the hair is soaked in water, as this helps to detach impurities, but also to better distribute the conditioner strand by strand. A sufficient amount of care is then applied. The product should cover the entire hair from the roots to the ends. We must not forget that we do not just nourish the hair with care, we also do the washing. However, care is taken not to saturate the hair with the conditioner in order to avoid the greasy effect. So we opt for the happy medium!
Remember to massage your scalp well with the product to remove any impurities. Good hair growth starts with a clean, healthy scalp! The treatment is then left on for approximately 5 minutes. If your hair is very dry or damaged, you can leave the conditioner on for a little longer so that it acts as a mask and deeply nourishes the hair. For better absorption of the product, you can wrap the hair in a towel.
Now is the time to rinse the hair. This is a crucial step, rinse thoroughly for several minutes to remove all residue. All you have to do is dry your hair and do your usual hairstyle.
To let the scalp breathe, you don't wash your hair every day. We can alternate the method of cowash to space out shampoos. We then start with a cure of no poo for 1 to 2 months and you gradually reintegrate the shampoo into your beauty routine. In this case, we choose an ultra-soft formula based on nourishing active ingredients such as oats.
If you prefer to stick to cowash, still use a clarifying shampoo once every four weeks to get rid of all the residue that prevents hair from breathing, growing and revealing its beauty.
Where to find the products ?
Lemon washing cream, € 35, Christophe Robin available at Sephora
Condition nourishing and hydrating coconut milk, € 9.17, Maui Moisture available on Amazon
Low Shampoo, Delicate washing cream, € 7.60, L'Oréal Elsève
Intensive Hydration Conditioner Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil, € 10.35, Shea Moisture available on Amazon
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