Conditioner only

Persephone_Mulberry

I'm going to try conditioner only. It makes sense as I wash my hair in the bath so only get one go at a rinse. I gather it can also be good for your hair and have bought the advised non silicone conditioner.

A bit nervous though! Has anyone else tried it? If it works for me I will try it on my three year old too, as she hates having her hair washed more than once a week anyone so no-poo might be a good thing for her

Persephone_Mulberry

Oh dear, is it just me?

nouveaunutrition

Hi there,
No it's not just you!
Although I'm currently washing hair with some near-natural shampoos, I have done coconut oil only for months at a time before. Makes the hair look beautiful.
My 9 year old twins have long hair and very rarely wash it (except when it gets food in it). They use a combi of natural conditioner and coconut oil and their hair is AMAZING :-)
I have a fab link for discount organic virgin coconut oil and natural organic conditioners, but not sure if I'm allowed to share it here...?
I guess you could message me if you'd like further detail, I don't want to break any rules!!

MoonJelly

I do mostly conditioner only. The only reason I use shampoo once a week or so is because I am using minoxidil and I like to wash out the buildup. In between washes I do conditioner only. Being on a budget and thinking I don't want my cond full of cons I use Vo5 conditioners (the American version) which I got from Pounland a few years ago and I stocked up.

I have also used Mane n'Tail conditioner (fab) and Herbal Essences Hydration (I love the smell).

@nouveaunutrition: "natural conditioner and coconut oil". How do you combine conditioner and coconut oil? And, doesn't it leave hair greasy?

cashewnut

I do the opposite and only use shampoo. My hairdresser recommended this. I rub a bit of argan oil on after, which makes my hair feel soft.

teddysmum

A hairdresser told friend that shampoos are too strong and that diluting is a good idea.


I also find that diluted shampoo lathers more easily for my own hair and the dogs' (though their shampoo bottle suggests that it must be diluted) .

cbrown372

I don't use shampoo or conditioner on my hair, just wet it when in the bath or shower. Started three years ago when I had a frozen shoulder and couldn't lift my arm up to put shampoo on my head.

Fortunately I have what is probably normal hair in that its never been greasy or particularly dry. It was two years before I told my hairdresser that I hadn't washed it and she was amazed. I get a wet cut at the hairdresser not so much that I don't want shampoo on it but because I don't like her back wash

System

Ive tried CO. If you can get through the first few days youve probably cracked it.

My hair was lovely when i CO'd only it. Only problem was it really did need washing every day as my hair is quite fine.

sammyjammy

I use it now and then, i think you might struggle with rinsing it in the bath as one of the key points is to rinse, rinse and rinse.

DUKE

I've tried using conditioner only but it's like I never washed my hair :eek:

happy35

I have tried it and my hair loved it but my scalp didn't. I know use a sulphate free shampoo and intensive masque with every wash, I use Shea moisture raw Shea.

I have thick,curly/frizzy and dry hair though so would have liked to get on better with co-washing.