Before we shampoo, we PrePoo!
I know that when I first started trying to figure out my Natural Hair Regimen, I ran across this thing called PrePoo. I remember thinking “what the heck is PrePoo? What does that even mean??” Of course, I was down to try a new hair experiment so I followed the directions and my hair loved it!
So what is a PrePoo?
Prepoo’ing a treatment that comes before shampooing your hair, hence the words PRE- SHAMPOO. It involves adding oil to the hair to prepare it for the washing process which can be harsh on your hair. It also aids in retaining moisture, adding shine, and detangling and softening the hair, along with other additional benefits that come along with the oil of your choice.
Steps to PrePoo
- Pour the oil of your choice into an applicator bottle. This is your PrePoo.
- Divide your dry hair into sections and detangle with a wide toothed comb.
- Take a section and apply a generous amount of oil to your hair until it is saturated.
- Twist or braid down the saturated section. Continue on to the next section, repeating the process until done.
- Cover hair with a plastic cap.
You can leave this in for as little as 30 minutes or overnight before continuing on with the rest of your Wash Day regimen. The choice is yours!
Trials N Tresses has a few pre poo recipes for the naturals who like to make their own hair recipes. The involve different ingredients that will help you based upon your hair needs.
Check out AfroStory‘s PrePoo routine below:
