(Co)Wash Day

I decided to go for a quick co-wash since I hadn't done one in awhile and they were working so well for me. I want to try out a cleansing conditioner, but since I haven't picked one up yet, I proceeded like a regular wash day minus the shampoo step. 

{1} Finger detangled and divided my hair into 8 sections.

{2} Pre-poo: Applied Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Moisturizing Conditioner and oil mix (grape seed & coconut) to each section and braided it. Put on a plastic cap & scarf for a couple hours before rinsing.

{3} Towel wrapped my braids to soak up the excess water for about 20 minutes.

{4} Deep conditioned with Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing and Tresemme Naturals conditioners for 2 hours. 

{5} Rinsed with cool water followed by ACV & Aloe Vera Juice, which I did not rinse out.  

So after I towel wrapped my hair again, I totally passed out. I don't know how long I had been sleep before I woke up long enough to put on a satin cap and went right back to sleep. The next morning, I woke up intending to finish my hair as usual, but I was pleasantly surprised by the state of my hair when I started taking out my braids. 

I had THEE softest hair ever!!! Like pillowy soft hair! Aaahhh with NO extra leave ins. An unplanned experiment gone amazingly right! 

{6} My hair was still a little damp so I sealed with some coconut oil and rocked a braid out. 

That was it! Apparently, my hair truly loves the ACV and Aloe Vera juice combo. I never would have guessed that using it alone as my leave in would allow my hair to feel so great. It lasted for a couple days, too. The rinse is officially a staple! Although I probably won't make passing out with a wet head a common practice :) 

How was your wash day this week? Be sure to check out other Wash Day Experiences over at SavingOurStrands and JustGrowAlready!

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