In Brazil, we have a hair schedule . We wash 3x a week alternating products 1- moisturizing , 2- nutrition , and 3- reconstruction we call it : "cronograma capilar " and the hair are gorgeous .

My friends think I’m nuts for co-washing my hair every 2-3 days and sometimes times less. I have high porosity hair and it flourishes with this regimen.

My hair has never been the same since I have done the frequent wash and go on my type 4 hair. Completely different head of hair! If you had told me, I would not have believed you 😂 I do seem to get product buildup when I cowash, so I shampoo 2-3 times a week, but my hair is thriving now.

@stephanies3862

22 күн бұрын

When you wash do you let it air dry. Or sit under a dryer. I want to shampoo at least twice a week. With my busy schedule, I don't have time to sit under a dryer, but I also hate going to bed with my hair damp.

@rdejlee9288

14 күн бұрын

I wash early in the morning so my hair dries before bed but If I do sit under my dryer it's no more than 30min, then I let the air do the rest😊..I only do it twice a week right now but would like to do more...With just doing it twice my hair is feeling & looking better 😊

I'm so glad I came across Anthony Dickie and this information! I recently purchased a 5lt bottle of salon conditioner for £9.99 for my daily co-washes

My brother and dad both washed their hair daily with shampoo and their hair grew like crazy and was beautiful my brother was a 3B and my dad was a 4A. I wash my hair every 3 to 5 days, no tangles.

I have been following Dickeys method with fidelity for two months. Straightening my hair was my go to style. But I live in Georgia, and the way this heat is set up, I sweat immediately upon venturing outdoors. So I knew straight styles were not going to work for me this spring/summer. Plus I wanted to give my hair a break from heat styles. I decided to just try this method for a week. Washing my hair everyday seemed tedious, but once I started doing it daily, I realized it gets easier. My hair LOVED being hydrated and nourished with conditioner. My curls popped even more because my hair was so hydrated and elongated. I don't even notice too much shrinkage. It has taken trial and error with the products, but so far I do a combo of UFD and the Doux Mousse def or UFD and Ouidad anti humidity gel. With the later combo, I can go 2-3 days before needing to wash again. Also, I use a blow dryer with concentrator to dry for 5-10 minutes, then I let it air dry. The main thing is you have to be consistent.

@Angelb-dj1od

15 күн бұрын

I'm type 4 too-- what is UDF

I agree with this advice on you can't cowash too much because since I discovered this channel and advice, my hair is much better. Another way to consider the topic/question that may perhaps be asked here isn't "how often to cowash between shampoos", but maybe, "how often to shampoo between the frequent cowashes?" My interpretation has been as I am wetting and conditioning my hair with each shower to use a gentle, moisturizing shampoo once a week...and use clarifying shampoo once a month. However, I almost regret the shampoo days because the results aren't like the others (cowash days). I am thinking about pushing the gentle shampoos to every 2 weeks, and the clarifying to every 6 or 8 weeks. Thoughts???

@latonyajackson4295

15 күн бұрын

​@daughteroftheking9560 , thanks so much for the recommendations and sharing your experience. I actually have purchased the cleanser from hairrules, but haven't used it yet as I was trying to finish using the other brands and get the remainder of it out of my way. Since they are sulfate free, etc., I thought they were also gentle enough, but maybe not. I typically clarify before color or Olaplex applications, so for me it's more frequent than a season. Your tips are good insights to consider. Thanks again.

@daughteroftheking9560

15 күн бұрын

@@latonyajackson4295 you are so welcome 🤗

@suzanneaubin7599

14 күн бұрын

3c hair. Because I hot oil my hair once per week and deep condition on the same day, I find it non-stripping. I use a no sulfate shampoo on those days . Then, co-wash in between during the week. The clarifying shampoo I used to do once per month like you. I can now get away to every two months or until I see my curls no longer spring up. One thing that remains is I always do a hot oil treatment before shampooing and use a deep treatment/masque after. It tends to lessen the drying effects. Other co-washes I’ve tried and loved are As I am JBCO (Jamaican Black Castor Oil), and Zotos Professional All About Curls No Lather Cleanser. Both can be found at Sally’s or Amazon. Added: protein masque once per month, usually after the sulfate/clarifying shampoo. I like to follow that with a moisturizing everyday conditioner because it works for me. Dickey is full of wonderful advice and it works!!!

Mr. Dicky is so,correct I went natural in 2020 and I have a silver crown with tropic dermatitis . As you know this brings on many challenges but I learned I must wash my hair more often the doctor told me this. So I,have been went from 7 -10 days to 4-5 days what a 😅 game changer it has made from moisture retention, definition, and less tangles wow. And I might add very little scalp irritation😮😮 and also less products for styling. I will continue and hopefully get to 3 days but I’m totally satisfied with my progress. I have become a D Head follower ❤️Thank you Mr. D keep teaching…..👍🏾🙏🏾

@rdejlee9288

14 күн бұрын

Just wondering how do you use less products if your washing more..? I totally agree with you on his method has done wonders for my hair but I use more product...

@harriet7676

13 күн бұрын

@@rdejlee9288 I use less product because my hair is became more hydrated. I don’t know how long you have used this method but you will notice after time you don’t use the same amount of product. Also this includes conditioning, and styling. Please remember it’s a process and being patient is the key. …everybody’s journey is different especially with the timeline. It took me 4-6 months to notice a change however that does not mean it will take you that long. I hope this helps and best of luck to you. 👧🏾❤️🙏🏾

@rdejlee9288

13 күн бұрын

@harriet7676 Thank you and your right patience is key...Haven't been doing it long(30days) Already feels so much better tho...Can't wait to use less products 😀

@harriet7676

12 күн бұрын

@@rdejlee9288please hang in there.. I can’t stress this .. I’m still experiencing better hydration, moisture and definition and it’s been 4 years God Bless my sister 👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@irrelevance3859

2 күн бұрын

same has happened to me. I need less product to make my hair look good

Ooh lawd this is a game changer My afro is soo moisturized now and looks so fierce Been doing for 2 months ❤❤❤❤

I struggle with styling. I am 4c and layered. My hair loves water but i have not mastered the skill of a wash n go. The struggle is real. I always wanted to wash daily so im glad you shared this. No one thought it was ok, but you.❤❤❤

I co-wash when I swim in chlorine or salt water. With my scalp and my neurodivergent and active lifestyle, I often don't have the time or energy to co-wash daily. I always use a leave-in conditioner and leave-in detangler daily though. I use a branded co-wash with surfactants because regular conditioner makes my scalp itch.

There is much wisdom in and benefit to keeping the hair hydrated so fundamentally I agree with this guidance. Now for me and my hair I’m currently at weekly washing or cowashing depending on what my scalp needs which has been great for me and my mid back length coils but I think 2x week on the cowashing between shampoos when I’m doing wash & gos could be a happy medium because daily is too much dry time and product use for me 😉 I also like the volume of day 2 & 3 hair. My hair is perfectly hydrated so I don’t see the need to do daily. Daily for shorter hair is easier for sure. 😘

@hairrules

22 күн бұрын

You've found your own regimen! Congratulations!

Anthony, you were my haha moment! Once I followed all the advice that you gave/give regarding hair hydration and moisturizing my hair is something that I know longer fight or worry about! It is thriving thanks to your advice and knowledge…..❤️ you Anthony!

Thank you for continuing to drop the gems!!! I have incorporated your hair care and styling advice and all I can say is WOW!!! It has only been a few weeks and my hair is thriving! Your products are amazing as well!!!

I truly enjoy your video, great information and a giggle or two. ❤

Thank you my Hair Doctor. My understanding of my type 4 hair gets better as I learn from you. Thank you and God Bless.

I like to cowash but I can only cowash for a couple times before needing to shampoo. I start feeling my hair get weighed down

EXCELLENT advise as always. Thank you Mr. Dickey.

if you have oily skin, you cleanse often. If you have dry skin, you use a gentle cleanser, and oils to protect you dry skin. You WONT shower less if your skin is dry, I have never heard of damaged skin from wetting too often. Why are type 4's so afraid of wetting their hair?

@stephanies3862

22 күн бұрын

While that scenario makes sense, for me personally...I have oily scalp but dry hair. So while cleansing my scalp with shampoo, at least every other day would feel nice for my scalp, my hair doesn't seem to like it. It's pretty frustrating. I've tried cowashing just my hair, but it just doesn't work out well for me. 😢

Thanks for sharing this information. I have been doing this since finding your channel. It has been a game changer for me with twist outs and wash n go

All this free everyone! Headed back to Amazon for hair rules no suds cleanser…

Its exhausting trying to convince black women to wash their hair every day 😩😩😩😩

@ariesunicorn8225

23 күн бұрын

I cringe when I see videos of BW showing off that they've not washed their hair for MONTHS!

@hairrules

23 күн бұрын

🤣

@rohlehr

23 күн бұрын

Well, when you’re taught that the only reason to shampoo daily is to remove oil from oily scalps, it’s hard to unlearn that. Also, the styling that non-naturals do is not conducive to daily washing.

@a.leehilliard4716

22 күн бұрын

It is bananas seeing people proudly talk about waiting weeks or months to wash their hair. So many crazy old wives tales. Truly sad.

@candi1904

22 күн бұрын

​@ariesunicorn8225 And yet they are just comfortable with that... and wonder why their hair is dry.

I believe so because my type 4 hair gets very dry after a week and I will have to change the routine . Thank you Mr Dickey

Thank you ❤

🙌🏾🙌🏾 Everything he said...and ya might not need to deep condition eventually!

Question Dickey when rinsing out the conditioner do you use “cool” water like everyone keeps saying to “close the cuticle” or does it really matter because I’ve never heard you say anything about what temperature water should be when rinsing out conditioner? Thank you.

How often should you Shampoo the hair? I wash my hair frequently shampoo (with suds) every 2/3days evidently my hair started breaking after months of this. I now cowash every 1/2 days and breakage has dropped loads. At what point do I use shampoo?

YES,AND IM NOT A WEAVE MY HAIR BUT THATS GREAAT INFORMATION....

💯 ❤

Hi Dickey, thank you for oyur videos.. With the 4c texture... (going based off of one of your previous videos about cowashing) if you have to use a blowdryer every single time [blow the hair straight/stretch it first), for a style like a twist or braid out, thats so incredibly tedious and exhaustingly time consuming to the have to redo it in another 1-3 days with a cowash.... how do girls with that texture just shower..... and go......... there truly must be a way and to still look sexy by the time its all dry... hmmm... ?

@user-vb3fb1rg3c

23 күн бұрын

From my understanding, twists and braids are considered protective styles. So less frequent washing is needed. Frequent co washing is done for wash and go styles.

@tip.just_as_i_am9092

23 күн бұрын

Yes. He's said this in previous videos. If you're wearing a protective style, you don't have to wash your hair every day. Just wash it and make sure you seal in the moisture with hair oils/butters. Then style it in the protective style. Daily washing is more for the people that do wash & go.

When can I get the products in uk

@hairrules

21 күн бұрын

Working on it!

Long hair is not my goal. I keep my hair fairly short. I cowash as often as I feel like. I cowash at least every 3-4 days I only shampoo when my hair feels coated or waxy. And even then, I dilute my shampoo. So I shampoo my hair as little as possible sometimes it weekly other times every 2 weeks. I avoid heavy products, so I don't have build-up. I wanna try stretching out shqmpooa to even less frequently. I have no scalp issues neither do I battle tangles and single strand knots. I put it down to cowashing frequently. If I stretch out cowashing, there are more tangles. So its the Dickey way or no way fo my way for me.

I love your method but my hair does not retain length with this much manipulation over the long run. Is it my imagination?

@namaste348

23 күн бұрын

I notice more hair on the floor in the shower and I'm concerned it's breakage😞

@a.leehilliard4716

22 күн бұрын

​@@namaste348when is the last time you had your dead ends trimmed off professionally?

@nwayoo9559

22 күн бұрын

@@namaste348I have breakage and shedding when I wash my hair. I have been keeping my hair in twists and shampoing every 2-3 weeks and I have length now.

@namaste348

17 күн бұрын

@@a.leehilliard4716 last month

Do you use grease?

@WellBeing999

23 күн бұрын

Using grease in my wash and gos has been a game changer

@TreasureChest0806

22 күн бұрын

On the scalp? OR on the actual hair?