Does anyone here use coconut oil as a pre poo?

[vevster]

If so, could you share your technique, Please? I mean do you liquify where you apply etc?

Thanks!

 

[ravenmerlita]

I sometimes use coconut oil as a pre-poo. I liquify a dime-size amount in my hands and run my hands through my hair from root to tip. I do this about 3-4 times until my hair is covered. Sometimes I will also lightly massage my scalp with the oil. Once I'm finished oiling my hair and scalp, I pin my hair up in a bun, sleep with the oil in overnight and wash out in the morning. HTH.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

I use the Coconut oil as a pre poo, I use the one called Vatika which has coconut oil,amla oil, henna & lemon extracts, I apply the oil on my scalp and then I apply some throughout my hair and put a plastic bag on and let it sit for about an Hour or 2. Then I shampoo out with my Shampoo bar and apply a herbal hair rinse and let me tell you, my hair and scalp feels good

 

[halee_J]

I do. I use it overnight on damp hair....my hair is very easy to detangle and I'm transitioning...me likey

ETA: I rinse my hair with water and then towel blot dry (this givs my hair the optimum 'wetness' spritzing with water doesn't cut it)

Then I apply enough so that my hair is saturated but not dripping (I live in the Caribbean so my coconut oil is always liquid) cover with a plastic cap and go to bed

 

[BrooklynSouth]

Yes, I do..mixed with PARVENU LEAVE-IN. I then add mustard oil with a heat cap covering the plastic cap for 30 minutes or more or just the plastic cap for hours. I rinse well, squeeze out the water, apply Capilo milk/honey conditioner layered with QP-reconstructing moisturizer for as long as I can; gentle comb under shower then honey/milk rinse {$7.00 a 1/2 gallon at local BSS}-rinse out next shikaiki/tulsi water rinse. NEXXUS leave-in, whatever oils I'm feeling, single back braid and air dry. I've found this gives my hair shine and a nice, behaved look.
The process takes hours but well worth the time.

 

[HoneyA]

I do too. I apply it at night after I moisturize from root to tip but I do concentrate on the ends. I'll put on a satin scarf and cap and wash in the morning. Or I'll apply it the morning I'm going to wash for about 2 -3 hours and then wash. Either way it works.

 

[vevster]

Thanks for the tip, ladies! I will def try this!

 

[Lilakoi’s_Sister]

I use a mixture of coconut oil and conditioner everytime I prepoo. If it has solidified I will place in the microwave for like 30 seconds and then slather in on after putting on my conditioner. I have tried to use it when it's still solid but it's kind of hard so I just microwave it.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

There's so many ways to do this. If you're stretching, I like to warm up the coconut oil, then add shikakai and alma oils to a nice conditioner. Mix the ingredients and add to the hair. Put a plastic cap on. I either sit under my heating cap or use my hot towel wrap. I allow to marinate for 30-1 hour.

Sometimes I pre-poo overnight with oils only.

Then shampoo/oil wash/deep condition/air dry or rollerset

Coconut oil is great because it helps stave off breakage.

OT: By the way, Vev, I'm really loving the Alta Silica brand. I have bad Runner's Knee. I know it's probably too soon to notice any meaningful difference. Maybe it's just the placebo effect, but I'm feeling much better... Thank you so much! Good luck with the coconut oil.

 

[vevster]

There's so many ways to do this. If you're stretching, I like to warm up the coconut oil, then add shikakai and alma oils to a nice conditioner. Mix the ingredients and add to the hair. Put a plastic cap on. I either sit under my heating cap or use my hot towel wrap. I allow to marinate for 30-1 hour.

Sometimes I pre-poo overnight with oils only.

Then shampoo/oil wash/deep condition/air dry or rollerset

Coconut oil is great because it helps stave off breakage.

OT: By the way, Vev, I'm really loving the Alta Silica brand. I have bad Runner's Knee. I know it's probably too soon to notice any meaningful difference. Maybe it's just the placebo effect, but I'm feeling much better... Thank you so much! Good luck with the coconut oil.

Woo hooo!!!!!! I'm so happy! I saw additional benefits with my teeth etc. I love the alta silica!!!