I used a mostly CO routine for years. (Inspired by this forum, in the old incarnation!) I saw immediate results when I switched to mostly conditioner. My hair really needed the moisture! Instead of a frizz-head, now I had soft shiny waves that behaved.
I continued to use shampoo, but I'd only use a small amount - like the size of a dime. And I only shampooed my scalp, not the hair. Sometimes I'd skip the shampoo, it just depended on how my hair felt. Because I used so little shampoo, I didn't see much difference between brands, but I usually used baby shampoo because it was mild on my hair and skin.
Then I applied lots of conditioner. Like a whole handful, sometimes two. I used a coney conditioner - the non-coney ones just didn't moisturize my hair enough. I didn't have any build-up issues for a few years. Then I'd use baking soda or dish soap (just a little!) to clarify and the cones would work again.
I've always used towels. As long as you pat and scrunch, not rub, any old towel is fine. Did you know that microfiber is even more drying and static inducing than towels? Anything's OK as long as you don't rub and scrub!
Now I'm attempting to ditch all the shampoo and conditioner and use water and oil instead. I think the CO method has been a great transition between shampoo and WO.
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