How Do You Pre-Poo?

[Lucie]

I tried searching but was not successful. How do you pre-poo? I did it on Saturday but did not use a shower cap. After a few hours I washed my hair. Is there a better way? Thanks in advance!

 

[crlsweetie912]

I pre poo usually the night before a wash, I glop the oils on (amla and castor slap on a shower cap, tie down with my old ratty scarf and then do my regular wash the next day! I do this when my hair is looking particulary dry and raggedy. HTH

 

[Lucie]

Thanks so much!

 

[sareca]

I pre poo usually the night before a wash, I glop the oils on (amla and castor slap on a shower cap, tie down with my old ratty scarf and then do my regular wash the next day! I do this when my hair is looking particulary dry and raggedy. HTH

Me too, me too, but I use amla or kemi, alone or mixed together. The next day I poo then rinse w/ amla tea. Sometimes I do it right before I poo.

 

[cheche]

Hi I had the same question a few weeks ago, and this is the information another LHCF member provided to me (see the link below). I have done this process four times since she gave me the link, and my hair felt really soft, less brittle and I had no breakage. I alternate products using Mane and tail conditioner or Doo Gro growth repair conditioner. The key seems to be putting a plastic bag on your hair after applying the product. I hope this info is helpful.


Co-wash means conditioner only wash. Here is a great link that explains it all
http://motowngirl.com/no_shampoo.php

 

[crlsweetie912]

OT, sareca, how is the biosil? Have you done the Biotin pills? Do you get any breakouts from the Biosil? Thanks!

 

[myco]

I use a grocery bag instead of a shower cap. I like the fact that I can squeeze excess air out of the grocery bag and then twist it in the back like a scarf. That keeps it on my head better without the elastic rubbing all over my ears and forehead. I have so many plastic grocery bags that I can throw it away after one use and it's virtually impossible to run out.

As far as pre-poo product, I make a homemade mayo mix that I apply to dry hair. I leave it on anywhere from a couple of hours to overnight.

 

[caribeandiva]

i don't do them but i've seen some ladies recommended putting oils in your hair, covering with a plastic cap, then sitting under the dryer for 15-20 minutes. after that shampoo and condition normally.

 

[sareca]

OT, sareca, how is the biosil? Have you done the Biotin pills? Do you get any breakouts from the Biosil? Thanks!

I did biotin. I didn't notice any hair changes. So when the bottle ran out I didn't restock. I'm taking liquid BioSil, but I took the pills the last time. I've dramatically cut back on BioSil because I don't want straight hair (no offense, ya'll know I love ya'll). I'm hoping the curl will reform but so far it hasn't. I didn't get any breakouts from BioSil. To date, MSM is the only thing that's made me breakout. But I've even cut back on that too. I thought it might be contributing to the straightening effect. *sigh*

 

[crlsweetie912]

I did biotin. I didn't notice any hair changes. So when I bottle ran out I didn't restock. I'm taking in liquid BioSil, but I took the pills the last time. I've dramatically cut back on BioSil because I don't want straight hair (no offense, ya'll know I love ya'll). I'm hoping the curl will reform but so far it hasn't. I didn't get any breakouts from BioSil. To date, MSM is the only thing that's made me breakout. But I've even cut back on that because I thought it might be contributing to the straightening effect. *sigh*

Do you order your biosil? Do they have it in any stores? Thanks!
ETA: shipping is a mutha! Also, how much does it cost? TIA!

 

[Priss Pot]

I pre-poo with a protein conditioner and EVOO for 15+ minutes and then proceed to wash and condition as usual.

 

[sareca]

Do you order your biosil? Do they have it in any stores? Thanks!
ETA: shipping is a mutha! Also, how much does it cost? TIA!

It was about $18 for the liquid. The bottle isn't even 1/2 empty after 2 months! They say to use use 6-12 drops/day. I used 6drops/day until I realized my hair was straight. Now I use 6 drops 2X/week. I got mine from Wholefoods. The pills are $14 for a 30 day supply. Doesn't even compare.

 

[crlsweetie912]

Thanks sareca!!!

 

[crlsweetie912]

I pre-poo with a protein conditioner and EVOO for 15+ minutes and then proceed to wash and condition as usual.

Girl, you are rocking that bun Go TSU!

 

[Bublnbrnsuga]

I use either LeKair Cholesterol, Aloe, or myhoneychild's Olive You conditioner and pour castor oil over my hair and cover with a plastic cap.

 

[Lucie]

Hi I had the same question a few weeks ago, and this is the information another LHCF member provided to me (see the link below). I have done this process four times since she gave me the link, and my hair felt really soft, less brittle and I had no breakage. I alternate products using Mane and tail conditioner or Doo Gro growth repair conditioner. The key seems to be putting a plastic bag on your hair after applying the product. I hope this info is helpful.


Co-wash means conditioner only wash. Here is a great link that explains it all
http://motowngirl.com/no_shampoo.php

Thanks for all of the info. The link was awesome

 

[PaperClip]

Just out of curiosity... I've been wanting to understand the logic/purpose of the pre-poo. I have run searches as well and did not get a definitive collection of information to help my comprehension....

The one point that does not settle for me is the idea of putting products on "dirty" hair (meaning that the point of shampooing/washing the hair is to clean it, yes? So I'm trying to understand how the pre-poo product(s) are "helping" the hair if it's sitting on top of product/build-up that's already on the hair....

Thank you in advance for your patience in responding.

 

[Priss Pot]

Just out of curiosity... I've been wanting to understand the logic/purpose of the pre-poo. I have run searches as well and did not get a definitive collection of information to help my comprehension....

The one point that does not settle for me is the idea of putting products on "dirty" hair (meaning that the point of shampooing/washing the hair is to clean it, yes? So I'm trying to understand how the pre-poo product(s) are "helping" the hair if it's sitting on top of product/build-up that's already on the hair....

Thank you in advance for your patience in responding.

I used to wonder the exact same thing. I decided to just put my curiosity to the side and try it. I don't know how exactly it works, but it works, lol!!!

 

[sareca]

I think the idea is dry hair absorbs more product than wet hair because wet hair is already saturated with water.

 

[PaperClip]

I think the idea is dry hair absorbs more product than wet hair because wet hair is already saturated with water.

Ok... but isn't the potential for absorption lessened considerably by the fact that the hair already has some product (build-up) on it?

 

[sareca]

Ok... but isn't the potential for absorption lessened considerably by the fact that the hair already has some product (build-up) on it?

Dirt would be a bigger issue because unless you're using a chelating poo, pooing isn't removing product build-up. It's just removing dirt and oil. I can't speak for anybody else, but I poo 2X/week so my hair isn't really dirty and I use a clarifying conditioner once/wk so it doesn't have buildup either and pre-poos have been a Godsend. It made a big difference in the efficacy of my conditioners. There's only one way to find out if it will do the same for you...

 

[PaperClip]

Dirt would be a bigger issue because unless you're using a chelating poo, pooing isn't removing product build-up anyway. It's just removing dirt and oil. I can't speak for anybody else, but I poo 2X/week so my hair isn't really dirty and I use a clarifying conditioner once/wk so it doesn't have buildup either and pre-poos have been a Godsend. It made a big difference in the efficacy of my conditioners. There's only one way to find out if it will do the same for you...

I know the age-old answer is to try it for myself...but it has to have some semblance of reasoning for me so that I understand the purpose of the technique... like what products to use? And for what usage? Not just a hodge-podge of products, you know?

Thanks for rolling along with me in helping me understand.

 

[SparklingFlame]

RR, I have been wanting to understand the purpose of pre-poo as well and I am sitting here with a mixture of Pre-poo Oils from www.queshannaturalhairandbody.com , and Africas Best Herbal Oils on my hair. I will sit under the dryer for 10-15 min and then wash, cond. I'll let you know how it comes out.

 

[PaperClip]

RR, I have been wanting to understand the purpose of pre-poo as well and I am sitting here with a mixture of Pre-poo Oils from queshaun.com, and Africas Best Herbal Oils on my hair. I will sit under the dryer for 10-15 min and then wash, cond. I'll let you know how it comes out.

Thank you for sharing! I do appreciate it!

 

[SparklingFlame]

RR, I have been wanting to understand the purpose of pre-poo as well and I am sitting here with a mixture of Pre-poo Oils from www.queshannaturalhairandbody.com , and Africas Best Herbal Oils on my hair. I will sit under the dryer for 10-15 min and then wash, cond. I'll let you know how it comes out.

OK. Instead of the dryer, I left it on overnight for about 14 hrs. I washed it out w/ CON and cond. w/ VO5 Stawberry Moisture Milk. The results: my hair is soft, but no softer or better than it normally is. I cant really tell if there is any differeance.My conclusion: No more pre-poo for me. I suggest you try it for yourself though b/c everybodys hair is diff. HTH!

 

[PaperClip]

OK. Instead of the dryer, I left it on overnight for about 14 hrs. I washed it out w/ CON and cond. w/ VO5 Stawberry Moisture Milk. The results: my hair is soft, but no softer or better than it normally is. I cant really tell if there is any differeance.My conclusion: No more pre-poo for me. I suggest you try it for yourself though b/c everybodys hair is diff. HTH!

Ok, naturallady.... Thank you for sharing your results....

You know, I just had a thought: maybe pre-poo or pre-treat is beneficial prior to a more intensive treatment than just a regular shampoo (depending on what products are being used).... So say if you're getting color or a relaxer or some kind of heat process, a pre-poo or pre-treatment prior to that particular service is useful....

Does this make sense?

 

[LABETT]

I pre poo using Suave Milk & Honey mixed with Jamaican Black Castor oil for 20 to 30 minutes before shampoo and deep conditioning.
Sometimes I just do a oil mix of Jojoba,castor and evoo works great every time.

 

[victorious]

I pre poo using Suave Milk & Honey mixed with Jamaican Black Castor oil for 20 to 30 minutes before shampoo and deep conditioning.
Sometimes I just do a oil mix of Jojoba,castor and evoo works great every time.

I do something similar for about the same time. I spritz my hair with water, add Suave Coconut Conditioner, and then add EVOO.

 

[BklynHeart]

My hairdresser used to use her hot oil treatments that way; apply to dry hair, under a plastic cap, sit under a heating cap for about 10-15 minutes, then wash with a conditioning shampoo. To me, my hair felt smoother and stronger.

 

[morehairplease]

Me too, me too, but I use amla or kemi, alone or mixed together. The next day I poo then rinse w/ amla tea. Sometimes I do it right before I poo.

hi sareca,

do you mind telling me where you purchase this from? Also, how exactly do you use it?

thanks in advance,
tishee