RossBoss
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Okay, see, I thought cleansing conditioners and cowash conditioners were the same thing. After all we cowash to cleanse as well as moisturize. The hair industry is getting too confusing. lol.
Are Cleansing Conditioners Worth The Cost?
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Okay, see, I thought cleansing conditioners and cowash conditioners were the same thing. After all we cowash to cleanse as well as moisturize. The hair industry is getting too confusing. lol.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
RossBoss
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LOL, I'm leaning towards this all being a bunch of marketing hype as @shortdub78 said upthread. A cleansing conditioner I believe is really just a conditioner with a smaller ratio of a gentle soap added, maybe castille soap. If this is true then the shampoo bars made by independent sellers on Etsy and other natural sellers would do the job of a cleansing conditioner at a fraction of the price.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Used: Texture Me Natural's Cleanse Me Gently Cleansing Conditioner today.
NaturallyATLPCH
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I look at ingredients. If it does not contain cocomidaprobyl betaine, a gentle cleansing agent derived from coconuts, then I'm not getting it. It does become an overpriced conditioner which is not really cleansing your hair to me.
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RossBoss
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Yep. I decided that any mild shampoo bar could pass as cleansing conditioner. Because I use such a heavy pomade during the day(Olde Jamaica JBCO pomade), I shampoo each night then coat my hair in EVOO, then rinse in the morning with a cheapie Suave conditioner. So far, so good.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
RossBoss
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@RossBoss
I bought that product once.
That black stuff got all over my Pillowcases!It seeped through my scarf/satin. cap
Are you getting good results from it?
Yes, I love it. I have not experienced it getting all over my pillowcase but then again I wash it out every night because it has beeswax in it and beeswax attracts dirt like you wouldn't believe. I only have 2 little strands of gray hair in my entire head so I am not an authority on gray hair (yet), but I can see this being benefical for people trying to hide the grays.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
JJamiah
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I still use Wen (Pomegranate), HairOne (olive oil or coconut oil), Shea Moisture Cleansing conditioner and Miss Jessie Cleansing conditioner. I honestly don't use shampoo but a few times a year when I get color.
I am currently getting back on the ball with taking care of my hair. I got real lazy.
I am currently getting back on the ball with taking care of my hair. I got real lazy.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
JJamiah
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I actually loved 613, fig caused me some hair loss, I only use the fig drops and will repurchase. I use the Pomegranate because I have a gluten allergy. I haven't found any cleansers that are worth leaving Wen
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@JJamiahI actually loved 613, fig caused me some hair loss, I only use the fig drops and will repurchase. I use the Pomegranate because I have a gluten allergy. I haven't found any cleansers that are worth leaving Wen
Loved the Pomegranate. Haven't tried the Fig (yet).
Been using the Oils for HOTs, I have quite a few of the Oils. I used the Tea Tree last Wash Day. Or Sweet Almond & Peppermint?
Evolving78
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I will say ladies that I broke down and used Eden’s BodyWorks cowash, and it felt nice. I only used it once last month. I don’t know if I will use it again, but it’s nice to know something is out there.
divachyk
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Agreed
Rocky91
NYE side boob.
I tried the shea moisture one and the consistency of it just frustrated me. Mentally I wanted so bad for it do some foaming but then it still didn't have that thick/silky feel of my regular degular conditioners that I use to cowash. It's not for me. It did make a very nice shaving cream though, silky smooth legs.
Jade Feria
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Back in my early LHCF days, co-washing simply meant washing with a regular conditioner.
If anyone remembers Creme of Nature's Detangling Conditioning Shampoo (green label - one of the best, most gentle shampoos I've ever used and I'm still mad they discontinued it), which contained cocomidaprobyl betaine, I would expect for most "cleansing conditioners" that have this ingredient to behave the same way.
Anything that doesn't have that ingredient, or doesn't produce much foam or suds, I would use as a regular, actual cowash.
If anyone remembers Creme of Nature's Detangling Conditioning Shampoo (green label - one of the best, most gentle shampoos I've ever used and I'm still mad they discontinued it), which contained cocomidaprobyl betaine, I would expect for most "cleansing conditioners" that have this ingredient to behave the same way.
Anything that doesn't have that ingredient, or doesn't produce much foam or suds, I would use as a regular, actual cowash.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Yes!!! I remember that poo. Why, oh WHY was it discontinued?
Loved that shampoo. My hair was always clean . Then they revamped the whole line SMH
Cheleigh
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I have been using a cleansing conditioner for a few years now-- DevaCurl No Poo. The consistency is different than the Deva Curl conditioner, so I wouldn't use the conditioner in lieu of the No Poo. I no longer cowash though.
I use a build-up buster every six weeks or so to minimize product build-up (although I don't use silicones, beewax, or other heavy products).
I use a build-up buster every six weeks or so to minimize product build-up (although I don't use silicones, beewax, or other heavy products).
Honey Bee
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Me too, but I'm thinking that maybe I could condense the first two steps of MHM if I make a 'cleansing conditioner' that contains both ACV and deep cond ingredients.
Heard of that method but know nothing about it lolMe too, but I'm thinking that maybe I could condense the first two steps of MHM if I make a 'cleansing conditioner' that contains both ACV and deep cond ingredients.
Honey Bee
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All I can say is, it eliminated my ssk's. I'm willing to put in work for that kinda reward.
From what I saw it's time consuming and too much manipulation for meAll I can say is, it eliminated my ssk's. I'm willing to put in work for that kinda reward.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
My cleansing conditioner doesn't rinse clean enough for me. It coats my hair, so I only use it every couple of months. I use Kerastase Curl Ideal Cleansing Conditioner. It's pricy, but it is very gentle on my hair and scalp.
Before that I would use Vo5 Kiwi lime clarifying conditioner with a few drops of castille soap. Cheapie, but it worked great!
Before that I would use Vo5 Kiwi lime clarifying conditioner with a few drops of castille soap. Cheapie, but it worked great!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I think cleansing conditioners are worth it depending on your wash cycle.
For example:
They are not worth it to me since I only wash every 2 weeks or so and by the time I get to it, I'd much rather just use shampoo to ensure a super clean slate.
However, I use a cleansing conditioner in my son's hair. I wash his hair on average every 3 days so I don't want to strip it every time by using shampoo. I love Curl Junkie Daily Fix. It removes enough dirt and sweat without leaving his hair dry. You only need a little to make it work too. I just replaced a bottle after using the last one for 2 years. Plus it doesn't burn should it get in his eyes. Win! I still wash his hair with shampoo but only after he gets a haircut (every 2-3 weeks) so a cleansing conditioner is not his only source of cleansing but it is his main source.
For example:
They are not worth it to me since I only wash every 2 weeks or so and by the time I get to it, I'd much rather just use shampoo to ensure a super clean slate.
However, I use a cleansing conditioner in my son's hair. I wash his hair on average every 3 days so I don't want to strip it every time by using shampoo. I love Curl Junkie Daily Fix. It removes enough dirt and sweat without leaving his hair dry. You only need a little to make it work too. I just replaced a bottle after using the last one for 2 years. Plus it doesn't burn should it get in his eyes. Win! I still wash his hair with shampoo but only after he gets a haircut (every 2-3 weeks) so a cleansing conditioner is not his only source of cleansing but it is his main source.
Alma Petra
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I think it depends on how heavy the products you use on your hair are, and whether you leave them on long enough and reapply them multiple times before you decide to wash. If you don't get a lot of buildup then a shampoo might be too stripping for you and a cleansing conditioner should theoretically be better for your hair.
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