Review: As I Am CoWash Cleansing Conditioner

 

I recently purchased the As I Am Cowash from Walmart a couple of weeks ago. During one of my wash day session I decided to use the product to see if my hair would feel any different from a regular wash and condition set. My thoughts are the product are as follows:

1. Product has a great smell.
2. Product is a great detangler because it provides a lot of slip
3. Product is an okay to use in between "major" wash days with actual shampoo. (meaning if you need a quick wash and you do not have a lot of build up of product on your hair and scalp then this is great product to use to help eliminate using a sulfate shampoo)
4. Hair retains a lot of moisture which makes your hair very soft to the touch.

Now this is my opinion if you do have a lot of build up of product on your hair and scalp then the As I Am CoWash is not the product that will help "clean" your hair. In fact any conditioner you decide to use as a co-wash will not "clean" your hair and scalp. Conditions were made to add moisture back into the hair not clean it like a shampoo. If you are looking to stay away from shampoos, or go a long period of time before washing your hair with a shampoo then it is best to get/use a natural product that will clean the scalp with harming the cuticles. The most common recipe out there is for the Apple Cider Vinegar mix. Remember a clean scalp with promote hair growth. Dirty clog pores are not good for healthy hair growth ladies. So please keep that in mind when it comes to Co-washing your hair.

Sorry about getting off subject everyone. In the end I would recommend this product to all of my naturalistas. Plus it is very affordable, a 16 oz. jar will run you between $6-8 bucks depending on where you go to pick it up. So check it out ladies and gentleman.

Twist out results after using As I Am Co-Wash

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Protective Styling Challenge

Hey guys!

I have decided to go on a protective style challenge for at least the next 6 months. I have realized that on my natural hair journey for healthy hair protective styling is a must. From just my personal experience I am realizing that protective styling helps my hair thrive and grow. Keeping my hair exposed to the elements only caused my hair to break and have split ends. So I have decided to get back on my protective style kick...when I first transitioned into being a #curlgirl that is all I wore were full sew-ins not leaving any hair out at all. I would simply take down one sew-in, wash and deep condition my hair and hurry up and get another one put in. My hair definitely grew a lot from that process, but once I started wearing my "natural" hair out in twist outs and other styles where my ends were not covered I noticed a difference in the state of my hair. I started giving myself more hot oil treatments and it worked a little bit but I still was not seeing the results I wanted to see. So that is what lead me to go back to the beginning of my hair journey; back to the basics and what I know works for me. My first month and half I decided to wear box braids or what some people are calling poetic justice braids and they are doing great! It is an easy protective style to keep up with and low maintenance. I have pics posted below and I think once I take these down I get another full sew-in just in time for my birthday! lol Oh and I promise to start posting my updates on this blog.

Natural Hair Update

Day 2 twist-out, retwisted at night with Olive Oil Hair Lotion

Ok guys I am finally back with another small update about my #naturalhair regimen. Not to much has changed, my staple/go-to products are still the Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In conditioner, and my Tresemme Naturals shampoo and conditioner. But I have added the Shea Moisture Rich Smoothie styling creme. I love it because it really helps define my twist-outs and does not cause any frizz.

I have even mastered the process of making my twist-out last for 7 days! From watching some #naturalhair gurus on YouTube I have learned different things I can do at night to help maintain my twist to make it last longer. I have learned to listen to my "hair" and know what my hair needs in order to thrive. In the pictures above and below you will be seeing Day 1, Day 2 and Day 6 hair.

Day 1 Hair Twist-Out Side Puff

Decided to do a side puff b/c my hair was not fully dry and I had a major frizz. LOL





Day 6 Twist out- front Curly puff in the back