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The Pre Poo Revolution: How to Get Shiny, Strong Hair

Last updated Sep 27, 2023

Pre-pooing is a hair care technique that involves applying a conditioning treatment to your hair before shampooing. This technique has become increasingly popular among people with all hair types, especially those with low porosity and high porosity hair, and those with curly hair, as it helps protect hair from damage caused by shampooing.

Read on to learn how to pre-poo and how this can make your hair healthier and less dry, Get Your Hair Game on Point with Pre-Pooing

What is pre-poo?

What is pre-poo?

Pre-poo stands for "pre-shampoo" and as the name suggests, pre-poo is something done before shampooing, it is also known as a pre-wash treatment and is a hair care technique.

This method has two main purposes: moisturizing and clarifying.

Moisturizing pre-poo keeps your hair hydrated and purifies your hair and scalp while you cleanse it. Shampoo and conditioner work well once dirt and product buildup is removed. Today, more and more people are trying this technique, not only for people with curly hair but also for people with straight hair.

Why pre-poo?

A simple pre-poo can hydrate thirsty hair, smooth it out, and help straighten it out. This trendy treatment will soften and repair your hair, making it easier to manage and removing knots and tangles. It also protects your hair from breakage and promotes length retention.

A pre-shampoo treatment can benefit anyone. This treatment can help restore dry, tangled, and damaged hair. The benefits of pre-shampoo treatments include:

●Adds extra moisture to dry hair.

●Promotes softer, more vibrant hair

●Makes hair easier to comb.

●Adds shine.

●Reduces frizz.

●Protects hair follicles.

●Prevents hair breakage.

●Makes tangling easier.

●Restores the natural oils on the scalp.

●Enhances your shampoo and conditioner.

How to pre poo?

How to pre poo?

Step 1. Divide and conquer

Apply pre-poo to your hair in sections to make it easier. Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, divide it into 4 to 8 sections. This allows you to distribute the product more evenly throughout your hair. Apply the product to your hair from the roots to the ends.

Step 2. Detangle the tangles

After applying the product to each section, comb through each area with a wide-tooth comb, paying special attention to the ends and dry or damaged areas.

Step 3. Leave on for at least 30 minutes

Once you have applied the conditioner, leave it on your hair for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight if you have time. This will give the treatment time to penetrate the hair and work its magic.

Step 4. Wash your hair

When you're ready to wash your hair, rinse it with warm water to remove the conditioner. After that, you can wash and condition your hair as usual.

Type of pre-poo

There are no hard and fast rules for selecting a pre-shampoo product. Pre poo with oil is an effective way to add extra moisture to hair.

Oils aid in the restoration of dryness and damage caused by heat, chemicals, or hair coloring. Because oils do not easily rinse out after shampooing, most oils will remain in your hair after shampooing, providing a significant moisture boost.

Pre-wet your hair as often as necessary with either product, depending on the overall condition of your hair.

Pre-poo oils:

Pre-poo oils

●The oil of coconut

●Shea nut butter

●The oil of almonds

●Moroccan oil

●Aloe vera gel 

Another option for dry hair is to pre-wash with aloe vera gel, which adds moisture. Aloe vera can also aid in the treatment of dandruff. Aloe vera not only reduces dandruff inflammation and itching, but its antifungal properties can also help prevent dandruff.

Pre-shampooing creams

Conditioners like shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter, and hemp seed oil help to strengthen the hair shaft and prevent breakage from heat, coloring, or chemical treatments.

These products also help to repair damaged hair follicles while also encouraging hair growth and volume. These butters strengthen hair while also increasing moisture for shinier, softer hair.

Recipe for Homemade Hair Conditioner

You can make your own pre-poo with common household ingredients. Here are two of our personal favorites.

1.Banana pre-poo

Banana pre-poo

Bananas are high in potassium, which can help to prevent hair loss. They also have natural oils in them that soften and moisturize the hair. This pre-poo recipe will aid in the prevention of frizz as well as the repair of split ends and other hair damage.

Instructions

① First, mash or blend 1 ripe banana.

② Combine the banana and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a mixing bowl.

③ Stir thoroughly before applying Banana Pre-Conditioner to pre-separated hair.

④ Allow at least 30 minutes for the pre-poo to sit on the hair before shampooing and conditioning.

⑤ Perform this treatment 1-3 times per week.

2. Eggs pre-poo

Eggs pre-poo

This pre-shampoo formula contains eggs, which act as a protein treatment to strengthen weak, brittle, or damaged hair. The protein protects the hair strands from breakage, repairs damage, and strengthens them.

Instructions

① Depending on the length of your hair and how much pre-poo you need to cover it, beat 1-3 eggs.

② Combine the eggs, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a mixing bowl.

③ Separate your hair and evenly distribute the mixture through it.

④ Allow at least 30 minutes for the pre-poo to sit on your hair before washing it.

⑤ This treatment should be done at least once a week.

Pre-poo products

Pre-poo products

If you don't have time to make your own pre-poo products, you can always buy ready-made hair care products.

Key Takeaways

In conclusion, pre-pooing is a simple but effective technique that can help to keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and free from damage. Healthy hair starts with a good hair care routine, which includes not only shampooing and conditioning, but also a pre-shampoo conditioner or pre-shampoo treatment.

Whether you are trying to repair dry hair, over-processed hair, or brittle breakage, a protective pre-shampoo treatment will result in stronger, softer hair.

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