Purpose of Pre-Poo'ing?

[Janet']

Why would a person pre-poo? I understand why one would choose to no-poo, but does pre-poo'ing make shampooing less harmful to the scalp? If so, what do you use to pre-poo? I'm asking because I'm in a transitioning state, so every bit of advise can help me for the road to come...

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[Champagne_Wishes]

Pre-pooing is beneficial to some because some shampoos tend to be stripping and with the pre-poo, the shampoo strips less of the natural oils. I started back up with pre-pooing and I can tell a difference with my hair. My hair is softer, stronger, and better condition compared to when I took a break in pre-pooing. I can't seem to give up shampoos that contain sodium laureth sulfate.

 

[MomofThreeBoys]

EVOO warmed up in the microwave with any cheap conditioner is my pre-poo. I like to leave it on for about 40 min - 1 hour.

 

[Champagne_Wishes]

I too use extra virgin olive oil but I use something extra. I add honey and recently rosemary extract to add moisture and shine.

 

[baglady215]

I pre-poo for moisture. I usually either do a hot oil treatment (I like Hot 6 Oil the best for this) or a honey/EVOO mixuture with Suave Milk & Honey cond. to thicken it up a bit. I leave them on for about an hour. Sometimes I'll put a hot, wet towel under my cap for a homemade steam treatment.

 

[Janet']

Thanks ladies, slowly but surely, I'm going to have me a hair regime to die for