What is Co-Wash?
It's an act of washing the hair with only conditioner, albeit, a special conditioner. Because most curly haired gals and guys don't wash their hair daily, co-washing is a definite option. Paul Mitchell's Lavender Mint Moisturizing Co-Wash or Matrix Total Results A Curl Can Dream Co-Wash are brand options Marie's carries. Ideal for coarse, curly and dry hair, you use one product, a co-wash, in place of shampooing AND conditioning, once or twice a week for softer, more manageable hair.
Can't I use a regular Conditioner instead?
You could try, however it doesn't necessarily cleanse the hair and could lead to unwanted buildup. The co-washes are developed as help to replenish essential moisture.
When's the best time to co-wash?
It's most effective between times you normally shampoo. However, co-washes are so gentle and moisturizing they can truly be used as often as you want. Shampooing has it's place however. A good shampoo will remove sweat, dead skin cells, sebum, hair product and dirt-dust-pollutants from the scalp and hair.