What is a Final Wash?

The Final Wash is NOT the last time you'll ever wash your hair.

It's the last time you'll wash your hair with sulfates.

Sulfates (particularly Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / SLS) is a nasty bugger - which I'll talk about in a future post. But, you will need it for your final wash before you start the CGM. This will clear your hair of any particle sticking to it so you can bring hydration and health back to your thirsty curly locks.

Why do we do this?
The products that you've been using until now are loaded with silicones, waxes and other nasties.

And once you go Curly Girl (CG), the cleansers you will use will not be strong enough to remove them.

So, a strong sulfate wash will strip them all away!

Here are some popular ones:

Suave Essentials Strawberry Shampoo
Herbal Essences Naked Volume Shampoo
Tressmé Perfectly Undone Weightless Shampoo
Dish soap (I used Blue Dawn)

Look for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in the ingredients.

And give yourself a good condition with silicone free conditioner afterward.... like, a palmful!

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