I started pre-poo six months after I big chopped. This is because my hair grew and it started getting drier and frizzier.
Since that time I’ve never stopped pre-pooing. This is because it works. After pre-pooing and shampooing, my hair is soft and shiny. I also love applying excessive amount of pre-poo and running my fingers through my hair and detangling the strands. When you detangle your hair under the shower there is more breakage.
So what is pre-poo?
Pre-poo is short for pre-shampoo treatment. It is simply the adding of moisturizing products on to the strands of your hair before you shampoo.
Why Pre-poo?
Shampoos can be harsh on your hair but sometimes you need to shampoo your scalp to remove product buildup. Product buildup can stop hair from growing. The pre-poo will protect from drying out.
What products you can use pre-poo?
There are a wide variety of products to use to pre-poo. It will depend on cost, how creative you want to get and what makes your hair happy. Naturalistas can pre-poo with
- Commercial pre-poo products on the market
- Conditioners
- Conditioners mixed with oils
- Leave-in conditioners
- Avocados (blend and strain first)
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Honey
- Mayonnaise
- Egg
I pre-poo with a warm mixture of coconut oil and honey or conditioner that is mixed with oil.
How do you pre-poo?
- Set up your products
- Wear an old t-shirt. It could get messy-depending on the product you are using.
- Use a water bath to warm the product. When pre-poo is warm it opens the hair shaft and allows more moisture penetration.
- Start by separating into 4 sections or more. This is where butterfly clips come in handy.
- Apply your pre-poo in individual sections.
- Detangle with fingers or a brush.
- Put on a shower cap.
- Give the pre-poo time to penetrate your hair shafts…10 mins at least.
- Shampoo after.
If you follow these steps, no matter what shampoo you use, your hair will be soft, moist and clean.
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Do you think a pre-poo would be effective with raw shea butter?
yes…although i wouldnt put too much because it is a thick butter. warm it and add a tablespoon of oil to keep it slick and detangle 🙂