2024 2025 Pre Poo Challenge

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I randomly oil my scalp with it. But what I have isn’t solely batana oil. It’s blended with pumpkin oil. I got it from Natures Ego because I’m in braids all year and wanted a reputable brand I’ve bought from before.

@demlew

 

[demlew]

@IDareT'sHair @Bette Davis Eyes

Thank you both for the info. I opened the jar, sniffed it, then closed it bc of the earthy/smokiness of it then said "Hmmm...how I'mma use this?!"
I think I'll use it as a HOT.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I opened the jar, sniffed it, then closed it bc of the earthy/smokiness of it then said "Hmmm...how I'mma use this?!"
I think I'll use it as a HOT.

@demlew
That's how I'm using it. As a Pre-Poo. I'll also try it as a HOT in the future.

Umm...yeah....I know what you mean .....

 

[TamaraShaniece]

@demlew

I agree w/ the smell. It’s like smoked-earthy smell.

This is my winter/colder temps preferred oil treatment. Since I keep my hair in protective styles, I wear wool scarves & coats… I prefer not only giving myself hot oil treatments on wash day but I apply this oil 2x a week to help reduce breakage and damage my hair is exposed to.

 

[demlew]

@demlew

I agree w/ the smell. It’s like smoked-earthy smell.

This is my winter/colder temps preferred oil treatment. Since I keep my hair in protective styles, I wear wool scarves & coats… I prefer not only giving myself hot oil treatments on wash day but I apply this oil 2x a week to help reduce breakage and damage my hair is exposed to.

Thx for this. Would you say the oil is more strengthening than moisturizing? I’m protein-sensitive and have experienced ‘overload’-like effects from shea butter, coconut oil, etc. Yeah…I didn’t research enough before I added to cart lol

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Bette Davis Eyes @TamaraShaniece
Thank you Ladies!

 

[TamaraShaniece]

Thx for this. Would you say the oil is more strengthening than moisturizing? I’m protein-sensitive and have experienced ‘overload’-like effects from shea butter, coconut oil, etc. Yeah…I didn’t research enough before I added to cart lol

It makes your hair stronger not harder in my opinion. Very identical to hard pressed coconut oil. You gotta scoop it out once hard, melt it between your hands, it makes for better manageability.

If you’re sensitive to coconut oil, you’ll be sensitive batana oil. I have high porosity hair.

 

[demlew]

It makes your hair stronger not harder in my opinion. Very identical to hard pressed coconut oil. You gotta scoop it out once hard, melt it between your hands, it makes for better manageability.

If you’re sensitive to coconut oil, you’ll be sensitive batana oil. I have high porosity hair.

Thanks, sis!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I still have that Batana Oil in - since Tuesday

Will wash it out later on this evening.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will Overnight tomorrow with:
Pure Batana Oil

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will Overnight tomorrow with:
Pure Batana Oil

Just now doing this!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Innersense Clay Detox Hair Mask

 

[mzteaze]

Last night I tried 1 wash with a clarifying shampoo (Elucence) and then pre-poo with a mask of Amla, fenugreek, Moringa and Hibiscus.

 

[snoop]

Pre-pooed last night with babassu oil.

I used to buy it from New Directions Aromatics, but this time I decided to buy from 3Cayg. I think my original oil was deoderized. It was white and it didn't have a scent. It reminded me of coconut oil, but without a scent. This stuff is brown and smells like coffee...? With this one, when I use it, by the next morning it has completely soaked into my hair. I can't remember, but I feel like the other one was still somewhat greasy the next day.

When I apply this one to my hair, it leaves my hair feeling soft.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Today:
Batana Oil Pre-Poo

 

[snoop]

Yesterday: Babassu oil

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Used Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil before clarifying today

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Today:
Batana Oil (Under Plastic Cap)

 

[snoop]

Babassu oil

 

[mzteaze]

Massaged in batana and castor oil last night then put on a cap. Got lazy and wound up washing it out today.

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Clay Detox

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

Clay Detox

 

[mzteaze]

I used the Verb Ghost Exfoliating Scalp Nectar. That will definitely be in my weekly hair routine now. Very easy to use and I liked the scent. It also seemed to make my clarifying shampoo go better.

 

[25InchesStarting'25]

To save time for posting will be posting daily here https://longhaircareforums.com/threads/spring-into-summer-braid-hydrate-2025-challenge.857192/

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Batana Oil (Under Plastic Cap)

 

[Angel of the North]

I have a couple of oils I'd like to use up and plan on mixing them into conditioners, I want to make a DIY detangler for use before washing, I suppose that'll equate to prepooing. I'll come in and update once I get started.

 

[ScorpioLove]

I think I need to join this challenge but want to do so with the right prepoo mix. For tomorrow’s wash day I’ll just use whatever oils I have and then heat up my head for 10 minutes.

I’ve been doing research on a few oils and their affect on tensile strength of hair fibers. I would like to source some Abyssinian oil and Brazil nut oil to see how well they work for my strands

Some interesting studies below:
https://ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk/id/eprint/16710/1/210218 Protection of Africal hair (final) clean copy.pdf

https://www.researchgate.net/public...WQiLCJwcmV2aW91c1BhZ2UiOiJwdWJsaWNhdGlvbiJ9fQ

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ScorpioLove


And thanks for sharing your Research

 

[ScorpioLove]

I must have ran out of my oils except argan oil, Camille rose cocoa nibs and a bit of castor oil. I didn’t have any coconut oil in my stash which means I completely forgot to repurchase ages ago and just noticing now (speaks to my consistency the past few months).

I want to make an Abyssinian oil, coconut oil and Brazil nut oil mix for future prepoos. I typically like the vatika coconut oil as it has some Indian herbs as well.