Covoshing hair. What is it, the benefits, reviews, how to do it right, which conditioner and balm is better

In the field of hair care, an alternative to salon treatments has emerged. This hair shampooing is a new-fashioned way to wash your hair without using shampoo, which has received numerous positive reviews in a short time.

Covoshing - what is it and what is it for?

Kovosching is based on the statement about the harm of aggressive sulfates in traditional shampoos, which disrupt the hair structure and deprive them of natural lubrication.

The declared effect of casing is impressive and comparable to the results of salon care. Its supporters argue that if the procedure is carried out in the right sequence and with the help of the right products, the hair will recover, acquire smoothness and shine, stop falling out, and dandruff will disappear.

Varieties of procedure

Depending on the media used, the coaching procedure can be divided into 2 types:

1. Using conventional air conditioners.
2. With the help of special tools.

Conventional conditioner rinses are generally free of cleaning agents and are not designed to remove dirt from the scalp. Their main purpose is to facilitate hair combing by closing the hair shaft, adding smoothness to the hair and removing the electrifying effect.

Therefore, in order to achieve a good result, a thorough mechanical action on the hair is required with the help of a prolonged massage of the skin. Cooking conditioners are great because they include ingredients to cleanse the scalp and remove plaque, so shampooing is faster.

Who suits

Hair cowshing (reviews received on the Internet are mostly positive) best suited for those with the following types of hair:

• dry (withered) and damaged;
• painted (highlighted);
• curly (curly);
• age-related;
• tough.

Covoshing is a gentle method of washing your hair. Dry and damaged hair is gently washed with it, its structure is restored by obtaining the necessary nutrition and treatment.

For dyed and highlighted hair, coowering helps to maintain color, as conditioner absorbs pigment much more slowly than shampoo.

Curly, unruly hair is constantly exposed to styling products, causing it to dry out and become brittle. For such hair, gentle coowing care is especially recommended.

With age, a woman's hair loses the necessary moisture, looks drier and lifeless. Washing with conditioner moisturizes and replenishes them. Coarse hair is unruly, difficult to comb. Shampoo dries them out, and coffering helps them feel soft and silky.

Covoshing hair (reviews can be negative) does not always cope with the removal of sebum, so the hair can look dirty. For oily hair, try a specialized cleaning conditioner for coaching.

Opponents of this method of hair care argue that coowing should not be used for any type of hair, as due to insufficient cleansing, the pores will continue to clog with sebum and hair will not be able to develop and grow in its natural way. This can cause hair loss.

Pros of the procedure

1. The scalp and hair receive nutrients and are not attacked by the lauryl sulfates in shampoos.
2. Hair becomes more manageable and easier to style.
3. With the help of coowing, you can restore your hair at home without resorting to expensive salons.
4. The procedure includes scalp massage, which improves blood circulation, nourishes hair, and stimulates its growth.

Cons of the procedure

1. You have to wash your hair more often because the conditioner contains a minimum of cleaning agents.
2. A large amount of conditioner is required for one procedure, and water consumption for rinsing hair increases.
3. Specialized casing products for maximum effect are expensive.
4. The procedure takes much longer than traditional shampooing.
5. Hair after coowing takes longer to dry, even with a hair dryer.
6. Hair is smoothed out by conditioner.
7. The constant use of cowshing can overfeed your hair and make it look untidy.

Differences between balm and conditioner

Most of the available descriptions of the procedure for coowing do not distinguish between the means for doing it. Some instructions mention a balm, others a conditioner, and still others mention a conditioner balm.

Conditioner is a kind of balm, but with some differences:

1. The purpose of the conditioner is to glue the hair scales revealed during the washing process, and the balm not only glues, but also nourishes the hair.
2. The effect of the conditioner is achieved faster, it does not have to be kept on the hair, and it is advisable not to rinse the balm for some time.
3. It is better to distribute the conditioner over the entire length of the hair, except for the roots, otherwise a voluminous hairstyle will not work. On the contrary, the balm should be applied to the roots in order to obtain nutrients.

In order to understand what is best to use, it is worth trying to alternate both funds.

Means 2 in 1

If you want to approach covashing thoroughly, it is better to use professional modern 2-in-1 products, created specifically for this procedure. They contain soap-free cleansing and conditioning ingredients, as well as a light texture that distributes the product evenly through the hair.

This is especially true for damaged hair, as the additional mechanical friction when massaging the scalp can harm it even more. Modern cowshed products are suitable for daily use. Their main disadvantage is the higher price, in contrast to conventional balms and conditioners.

According to the results of price monitoring for specialized means for covashing, the most inexpensive balm of the NANO-Organik brand (Russia) costs from 350 rubles. for 300 ml. Considering that an average of 40-60 ml of balm is spent on each procedure, such a jar will be enough for only 5-7 procedures.

Types of hair conditioners

1. Conditioners - cover the hair scales and eliminate the electrifying effect. The composition of the rinses most often has a silicone base, which gives the curls a shine and silkiness.
2. Express air conditioners do not need to be washed off, they are applied to both dry and damp curls. Their main ingredients are keratins, proteins and glycerin, which provide moisture to the hair and form a protective film on it. The main purpose of express conditioners is to protect curls from the harm of UV radiation, hair-fixing agents and hairdryers.
3. Specialized air conditioners - products designed for hair care according to their types and solutions to a specific problem.For example, conditioners for colored hair contain UV protection filters, for split ends - moisturizing oils, as well as proteins and keratins for hair reconstruction and nutrition.

Rules for choosing hair conditioners

Based on the purpose of casing, it is better to stop at specialized air conditioners for it.

But here, too, there are some nuances that should be taken into account:

1. Silicone should not be present in the conditioner as it coats and weighs down the curls. After such washing, the appearance of the hairstyle may be unkempt. Products with silicones are everything that ends in _cone: dimethicone, cyclomethicone and others. Silicone gradually accumulates on the hair and if you constantly use such a conditioner, you can only wash it off with a deep cleaning shampoo. Now there are conditioners with water-soluble silicones, which are designated as follows: Trideceth-12, Dimethicone Copolyo, Dimethicone copolyol / HWP, Hydroxypropyl, Polysiloxane, Lauryl methicone copolyol. Choosing a silicone-free conditioner will be the best option.
2. It is desirable that the conditioner is free of mineral oils, wax and paraffin. By blocking the pores of the skin, these substances prevent hair from breathing and growing.
3. The consistency of the conditioner should be non-greasy. It is essential that the conditioner is easily applied and distributed over the entire length of the hair.

Varieties of balms

Cosmetic - these are balms that help to improve the external condition of the curls, adding shine, softness, volume to them and remove the electrifying effect.

These tools include:

• conditioner balm;
• Balsam-conditioner;
• tint balm.

The purpose of the first two of them is similar to conditioners with the only difference that the balms have a thicker consistency and contain concentrated beneficial ingredients that restore hair.

Medicinal - these are balms (masks), the composition of which penetrates deeply into the scalp. They are categorized by hair type and the problem they are designed to solve. For the healing balm to have an effect, it should be left on the hair for 10-30 minutes.

Balm selection rules

It is important to choose a balm according to your hair type.

However, the following should be considered:

1. For thin hair, a light leave-in balm or balm-mask is better suited to use no more than 1-2 times a week.
2. Moisturizing balms work well for colored hair.
3. Damaged and dry hair should be repaired with a moisturizing and nourishing balm containing keratin.
4. Oily hair, as well as normal hair, should choose the lightest balms so as not to overfeed the hair with intense nourishing agents.

Covoshing - step by step instructions

To obtain the desired effect, you should prepare for a difficult and time-consuming procedure:

1. Comb dry hair thoroughly.
2. Moisten curls liberally with water and pat dry with a towel.
3. Squeeze conditioner (balm) into the palm of your hand in an amount about the size of a tennis ball and gradually apply it along the entire length of the hair, carefully distributing it over each strand. The amount of conditioner used depends on the length of the hair. Here are some guidelines for hair below the shoulders.
4. Massage the scalp thoroughly, rubbing the strands of hair together. After 5 min. massage again slightly wet the head and continue rubbing for another 5 minutes.
5. Rinse your head under the shower with a very large amount of water until the characteristic squeak of the hair.
6. Dry your hair by blotting it with a towel. For best results, blow-drying your hair is not recommended.

This is the general procedure for coaching. The procedure may differ depending on the type of hair.

Additionally recommended:

Do not rinse out dirty hair and styling products with the help of casing, and this should be borne in mind before proceeding. The purchase of a conditioner, given your hair type, does not guarantee a successful result.

Therefore, you may not be able to find the perfect air conditioner right away. Hair kovoshing (reviews of the products used help to determine the rating of the best) is grouped according to hair types and the price of a balm (conditioner).

Rating of the best funds

Any other silicone-free conditioner that is marked on the Silicone-Free bottle is suitable for covashing.

Procedure repetition rate

The big disadvantage of co-shading is the accumulation of funds on the hairline. The nutrients from the conditioners are not absorbed into the hair, but are deposited on the surface of the hair, contaminating it.

Hair kovoshing (reviews from professional hairdressers help to get maximum results) is not recommended for permanent use. Approximately every 3-4 co-shading procedures, for prevention, it is better to include a shampoo session.

You can use the following shampoo pattern:

• 1 time - shampoo and conditioner;
• 2 times - only conditioner and nourishing mask at the ends;
• 3 times - shampoo and conditioner;
• 4 times - only air conditioner.

Covashing can be a great addition to your regular hair care routine.

Covashing effect

You shouldn't expect quick results from covashing. But if the hair structure is not damaged, the cosmetic effect should appear immediately with the right products.

As a result, the hair:

• become less confused;
• acquire softness;
• stop electrifying;
• get substantial hydration and nutrition;
• retain color longer;
• get a natural shine and health.

The healing result in the form of hair restoration and prevention of hair cutting will be noticeable no earlier than in a month.

There are many ways to think about covashing. Someone does not get the desired result due to an unsuccessful choice of means, someone simply does not want to waste their invaluable time on this procedure. However, numerous reviews of those who tested this method argue that hair casing replaces a trip to an expensive salon.

Author: Anna Lebedeva

Video about co-casting, choice of means and rules of conduct

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