I Co-washed With Honey And My Hair Loved It

This magical find stemmed from pure laziness. My hair was still parched after a faulty “cleansing co-wash” and another product had betrayed me, and I need a moisture “pick me up.” Usually I add warm honey to my conditioner for a boost of moisture in my deep conditioning routine, but I didn’t have the time to do a full on deep conditioning treatment with J pulling at my pant legs. I decided to try a honey rinse, or co-wash, and I’m kicking myself for not trying this sooner.

As of late, I’ve been weary of techniques and products that I add to my “love” list, because first impressions can be deceiving. I also feel like forming a conclusion after one use is iffy because there is too much room for human error (Was the product applied to freshly washed hair? Did it counteract with another product in my hair? The list goes on and on.). With that being said… I am in strong LIKE with this method.

To start, I co-washed with Aussie Moist. I lathered, swooshed, sang, and detangled. Before rinsing, I applied the pre-warmed honey and massaged a bit, then removed the delicious concoction from my hair. As I stood under the shower stream, I felt the weight of my hair as the water passed through the curls. Kind of a weird concept to explain, but this was the first indication that honey rinses and I would get along just fine.

As my hair dried, I was nervous that this feel good moment would pass, but it was actually quite the opposite. My curls were juicy, soft, moisturized- and the shine was out of this world. I touched my hair, and it loved me back. I was delighted.

Take a look. The pics below are immediately after the honey was rinsed, before any product was applied to my hair.

Why honey?

Honey is known for its powerful punch and healing powers, but its also awesome for fighting frizz, keeping split ends at bay, and adding MOISTURE to your hair.  As a humectant, it helps attract and retain moisture, helps promote shine and leaves hair silky soft.

Why warm it up first?

As a low porosity curly, I know that most if not all of my hair treatments require heat to penetrate my hair cuticle. Warming the honey first also gives it a smooth consistency so you’re not fighting against your hair and left with a sticky mess. Its actually not sticky at all when warm.

Ok, I’m going to go there… I LOVE this method. I will be incorporating a honey rinse in my routine at least once a month if not more, to combat dryness and help lock in as much moisture as possible. I’m so excited I found another holy grail that didn’t break the bank. (Less than $5 for my honey!) Winning.