Our Take
The As I Am Co-Wash is one of the products that helped define the CGM co-washing category. A conditioning cleanser that removes dirt and light buildup without lathering, leaving hair soft, moisturised, and tangle-free. Formulated with coconut oil, shea butter, and phytosterol complex. Protein-free, making it safe for daily co-washing on moisture-loving hair. Best suited to medium, thick, or coily textures (3b–4c) that need regular hydration without stripping. Fine or low-porosity hair may find it too heavy for frequent use.
Who is this for?
Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
Free From
Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Cetyl Alcohol
A classic fatty alcohol (C16) that conditions, softens, and adds body to formulas. One of …
Cetrimonium Chloride
Cationic conditioning agent for detangling. CGM-approved.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.
Balsam Fir Resin
Free From
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How to Use
Wet hair thoroughly. Apply a generous amount and massage through hair and scalp in place of shampoo. Rinse thoroughly. Use 2–3 times per week or as your regular cleanse. Alternate with the Curl Clarity Shampoo once a month or when hair feels weighed down or product-coated.
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