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Can you pre-poo and Co wash at the same time

Can you do a pre poo and co wash...or pre pooing only for clarifying shampoo?
I only say this because I shed a lot when I wash my hair...and I'm trying to figure out ways to reduce the shedding. So I'm going to try the "Co-wash" method but I've been pre-pooing every time I wash my hair (once a week) and it has worked for me (a little). I just don't know if its going to create buildup on my scalp. I've been watching videos and reading post from this site no one has touched based on this. Thank you for your advice.
I only say this because I shed a lot when I wash my hair...and I'm trying to figure out ways to reduce the shedding. So I'm going to try the "Co-wash" method but I've been pre-pooing every time I wash my hair (once a week) and it has worked for me (a little). I just don't know if its going to create buildup on my scalp. I've been watching videos and reading post from this site no one has touched based on this. Thank you for your advice.
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I know that I can remove a good amount of light oil from my hair through cowashing. However, I do not know if it washes all of the oil away since I've always incorporated shampoo in my regime.
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Some people follow with an apple cider vinegar rinse. I haven't tried it yet but I do plan to try it to see what the difference is.
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Co-wash: Deva Decadence No Poo
Conditioner: Deva Decadence One Condition
Leave-in/Styling: Deva Decadence One Condition and Deva Heaven In Hair
Others: ACV rinses and protein treatments
However, if you are trying to reduce shedding, check out this article on the Sciency Hair Blog: Scientifically tested, over-the-counter treatments for thinning hair
Under bullet (2) she recommends using caffeine spray to reduce shedding. I have been using a tea spray for a little over a month, and this reduced my shedding to less than half what it used to be. I tried a black tea spray and green tea. I brewed them with 1 black tea bag/quart distilled water and 1 green tea bag/pint distilled water for approximately the same concentration she recommends in the article, and have had good results with each, but I feel like the black tea felt a little more astringent...the green tea felt a little more gentle. I just spray my scalp in the morning, brush my teeth (to give it the two minutes) then shower as usual. Another member here at Curltalk used just the caffeine spray as mentioned in the article, and also got good results.
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Co-wash: Deva Decadence No Poo
Conditioner: Deva Decadence One Condition
Leave-in/Styling: Deva Decadence One Condition and Deva Heaven In Hair
Others: ACV rinses and protein treatments
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3B
Co-wash: Deva Decadence No Poo
Conditioner: Deva Decadence One Condition
Leave-in/Styling: Deva Decadence One Condition and Deva Heaven In Hair
Others: ACV rinses and protein treatments
3B
Co-wash: Deva Decadence No Poo
Conditioner: Deva Decadence One Condition
Leave-in/Styling: Deva Decadence One Condition and Deva Heaven In Hair
Others: ACV rinses and protein treatments
As a side note, the next step for this is to work it into a prepoo to help detangle in the shower, rather than combing my hair before showering. So, I'll start with a marshmallow root infusion, brew my tea with that but I'm still thinking about what other herbs to add.
Clarify: Kinky Curly Come Clean
Rinse-out: Alaffia Coffee & Shea Revitalizing Conditioner for Fine/Thin Hair (summer), Alaffia Everyday Coconut Ultra Hydrating Conditioner
DT: Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Leave-in: As I Am Leave-in
Styler: Lily of the Desert 99% Aloe Vera Gelly
Treatment: Daily tea spray; Coconut oil overnight treatment; Citric acid rinse for hard water; 2-step Henndigo w/ amla to cover gray
2C, fine, low porosity, low/medium density, protein sensitive
Looking for styling products and tools
iHerb Code KQS149 for 5% off your order
3B
Co-wash: Deva Decadence No Poo
Conditioner: Deva Decadence One Condition
Leave-in/Styling: Deva Decadence One Condition and Deva Heaven In Hair
Others: ACV rinses and protein treatments