So I was inspired to write this post from an interaction I had with a fellow YouTuber: TellmeBeauty (go check her out your guys. She is awesome! and let her know I sent you). I responded on her video, as she was asking peoples suggestions for natural hair. I shared with her my pre-poo process, and she had no idea what pre-pooing was! This got me to thinking that maybe it wasn't just her. Several people, even naturals that have been in the game years, have no idea what the pre-pooing process is! So I felt compelled to create a post for it!
What is Pre-Pooing? Pre-Pooing is the process of allowing oils and conditioners to penetrate the hair shaft on dry hair. This process is done on dry hair prior to washing.
Can it work for all hair types other than NATURALS? ABSOLUTELY! It is an amazing process that works for everyone, as it is helping to build the hair shaft from the inside! Relaxed ladies...Yes this means you too!
What do you use to Pre-Poo? I use coconut oil, Tresemme Naturals conditioner, and 1/2 can of a small can of coconut milk, and 4 elastics
Why these products? Coconut Oil easily penetrates the hair shaft, unlike other oils that just coat the hair and sit on top. Tresemme Naturals conditioner contains no sulfates, or parabens. It also provides major "slip" which allows me to easily detangle my coils. Coconut milk easily penetrates the hairshaft, and softens my hair. It also elongates my coils!
Tools used in Pre-Pooing process? Fingers, Towel, Elastics,Wide tooth comb, and a shower cap!
What is the Price of Pre-Pooing? Tresemme Naturals: about $4 Coconut Milk: $0.59 Coconut Oil: I ordered my large bucket from Amazon, but you can get a jar from Walmart for about $8 Shower caps: $1 Elastics $1 Wide Tooth comb about $2 Fingers $FREE Towel $Hell if I remember
Can I alter the products I use from the ones you use? YES! Pre-Pooing, as with many hair processes, can be tailored to your liking. You can even just Pre-Poo with an oil only if you choose!
Here are some photos for you!
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| I start by dividing my hair into 4 sections with my Elastics. I then take each section and apply, in this order, Coconut Oil, Tresemme Natural Conditioner, Coconut milk. After applied to each of the 4 sections, I then detangle by combing with wide tooth comb and retie with elastic. |
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| Look at those curls! POP! |
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| Pre-Poo ingredients applied and entire head detangled! |
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| Last step is to place on shower cap, and allow the ingredients to penetrate hair for a minimum of 1 hour. You can Pre-Poo as long as you like, but as the natural heat from your scalp heats the mixture, the milk can begin to run. I Pre-Poo for 2 hours, and proceed with my wash routine!
I hope you all enjoyed this post! Dont forget to comment and let me know your thoughts. Also, here is my YouTube link for you to start following: Shades of Allure Lots of new videos coming!
Until the next post, Muuahh!
~Nixx
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