Co-Wash Gone Wrong

I've been a natural off and on for about 10 years.  This last BC, I decided to do it right and really take care of my hair.  Thanks to sites like http://www.curlynikki.com/ I have found some good stuff.  I started doing co-washes about 2 1/2 months ago and my 4b type hair responds really well.  I  co-wash and DC every 1-2 weeks depending on my energy level. This process usually happens on Sunday....and Sunday came and went :)

It has been a humid summer here in Chicago and my commutes home have been a hot sticky mess.  Monday was one of those days where I felt extra blah.  I thought I really needed to clarify, so I used shampoo.  Soon after rinsing my hair it felt like a brillo pad.  I know! Shame on me (tsk,tsk).  I decided to do a serious deep condition and let it sit over night to combat that super dryness.  I had to learn  the hard way.  On a positive note I was forced to do my first wash n go.  I loved it...What do you think?