As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner has been on the market for a while and a staple in my regimen for some time. I use it every 2 – 3 weeks depending on how my hair feels.
As I Am was founded by a hair care chemist and entrepreneur. The line boasts over 15 products formulated for curly, kinky, and coily hair.
Their products are widely available online and in selected offline stores. The As I Am Curl Color Collection is especially popular.
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner Review
This natural cowash gently removes the residue from other products without stripping the hair and making it feel like straw.
This is one of the best things we expect from a cowashing product.
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner has a smooth and creamy yogurt-like consistency and distributes evenly on hair without clumping.
How to Use As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner
- Wet hair slightly and apply in small amounts to small sections of hair at a time.
- Work the product through hair and distribute evenly.
- Detangle with your fingers or a suitable detangling tool.
- Rinse out with lukewarm water after detangling.
- Follow up with a good deep conditioning treatment. Read Top 10 Deep Conditioners for Treating Dry and Damaged Hair
Pros of As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner
1. Great Detangler
In addition to cleansing without stripping, it also acts as a great detangler. Tip: After applying, leave in hair for about 15 minutes then detangle before rinsing out.
2. Softens Hair & Increases Moisture
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner leaves hair soft and maintains moisture levels while you follow the rest of your regimen.
3. Cleanses Without Stripping
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner doesn’t leave behind a film on the hair. You’re left with squeaky-clean hair minus the dryness.
4. Excellent Slip
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner provides excellent slip which makes finger combing and detangling much easier.
5. DIY Braids Cleanser
You can dilute 1 – 2 tablespoons of As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner in an applicator bottle and apply it to your scalp for cleansing while in braids.
Don’t get too heavy-handed with this and be sure to rinse braids thoroughly after application.
6. Promotes Hair Growth
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner also contains saw palmetto, an excellent product for fostering healthy hair growth.
Consistent use over a few months is required for this benefit to come through.
7. Relaxes Senses
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner smells wonderful and provides a relaxing sensation to the senses during application. This is due to the citrus ingredient.
8 Promotes Elasticity
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner contains ingredients that leave hair supple as it promotes elasticity and prevents breakage.
9. Suitable for Curly, Coily, and Kinky Hair
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner is suitable for all type 3 – type 4 hair types. Type 4 hair particularly loves this product.
Cons of As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner
1. Not Suitable for All Hair Types
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner is not suitable for all hair types. It may make type 1 – type 2 hair greasy.
2. Can Get Expensive
If you have hair longer than shoulder length, As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner can get expensive quickly.
Even with being light-handed, the 16 oz jar didn’t last very long on my SL hair.
3. May Cause Build-Up
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner may cause build-up after using it for a few weeks.
At some point, you will still need to clarify your hair so it’s not a complete replacement for shampoo.
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner Ingredients
Aqueous (water, aqua purificada, purified) extracts: cocos nucifera (coconut) and citrus reticulata (tangerine)¹, cetyl alcohol², cetrimonium chloride, cetearyl alcohol², peg-40 castor oil, stearlkonium chloride, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil², ricinus communis (castor) seed oil¹, phytosterols¹, serenoa serrulata fruit extract¹, quaternium-18, potassium sorbate, fragrance/parfum, limonene, methylisothiazolinone. source: 1-natural, 2-coconut source: 1-natural, 2-coconut.
Where To Buy As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner?
As I Am Coconut Cowash Conditioner comes in a 16 oz jar or a 32 oz pump bottle.
Other As I Am Hair Care Products You May Like
- As I Am Curling Jelly
- As I Am Leave-in Conditioner
- As I Am Double Butter Rich Daily Moisturizer
- As I Am Hydration Elation Intensive Conditioner
- As I Am Curl Clarity Shampoo
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It works for me, but only in certain instances. It’s better when I pre-poo with an oil and then use it. Otherwise, my hair gets dried out. I never would have thought a co-wash could do that. But I certainly agree with you on the con! I have a pump bottle that I may transfer the contents of the jar to. It’ll be much easier that way.
Side Note: Did a Newsletter about the new posts go out? Just checking because it looks like I didn’t receive it.
Adding oil before cowashing with it is a new method. Offhand, it sounds like that could lead to oily hair but then it depends on hair type so I understand why this method would work great for curly hair.
Re newsletter, latest will go out today or tomorrow. I’ve been having some issues with mailchimp which I just resolved today. Thanks. :)
Ok. I thought I had missed it somehow because of the new articles posted.
I use an AIA gel. I’ve been thinking of giving this a try for some time.
I have the gel and something else – pudding I think but I haven’t tried this yet. Might be a good replacement for that super expensive ouidad cowash. lol.
I love this. The smell is to die for! Plus it’s super moisturizing.
The smell is divine. :p