How To Make Your Own Co-Cleanser

I try to love shampoo. I really do. I've only found one shampoo that I think is decent (Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie Hydrating Shampoo) but that still leaves 4-5 full bottles of shampoo that won't get used any time soon. Recently, I used the Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream, this cute little co-cleanser that claims to hydrate whilst still cleaning your tresses. Although, I didn't know what to make of the product, I do know one thing- I liked the way that my hair felt afterwards. No tangles. No stripped feeling. Slightly moisturized. I mean, seriously what's not to like about that? So, I'm on the co-cleanser bandwagon, but refuse to buy another shampoo. What should I do? Go kitchenista:

How to Make Your Own Co-Cleanser:

1. One part Shampoo: a good co-cleanser still needs a little something something to clean your tresses. I keep that something something to a minimum. Use as much as you want.
2. Two parts Oil: Nothing revives my hair from a tangled bird's nest like coconut oil. Be proactive instead of reactive by adding a bit to your mix. 
3. Three parts Conditioner: In order for this mix to work, you've gotta have more conditioner than shampoo. Choose one that's cheap, but effective and does a decent job of lightly moisturizing your tresses. 

Troubleshooting: 

1. Don't expect suds- This mix won't lather well or give you that sudsy feeling like regular shampoo. It will however gently clean without tripping your tresses. 
2. It's thick- Yes, it's going to be thick. Yes, you'll want to store it in a jar or a narrow tip applicator bottle. Yes, youll definitely use more than a dime sized amount to wash all that thick hair on your head. Yes, you still need to deep condition afterwards. 
3. Make a little at a time- Do not go and make a gallon tub of co-cleanser if you're not going to use it straight away. Ha-ha! I guess-estim
   ate that a batch will last about 2 weeks before you might want to trash it. Keep it in the fridge just in case.

Rats! Your first Kitchenista co-cleanser was a fail. Well, don't fret. Try again with more of whatever it was lacking. Reach for more conditioner if your tresses weren't quite moisturized enough. Maybe add a little Aloe Vera Juice if it's too thick. Cut out the oil if you felt like your hair was greasy or coated.

Have you ever used a co-cleanser? What characteristics are you looking for it in?

Besitos!
KLP