I use my hot oil treatments as pre-poos. I liked B's Jamaican Castor Oil, and Vatika oil (which contains coconut oil, lemon, henna and amla oil), and amla oil. I like these the best. After I hot oil during hte pre-poo stage, I shampoo with Keracare Hydrating Shampoo or use Shikakai (low ph) and then I do a deep conditioner.