When pre-pooing what oil/ conditioner should you use

[Matty4eva]

What ingredient should I look for in a conditioner that has a lot of slip. And is a good idea to use the same conditioner for co washing and pre poo

 

[Froreal3]

You can use the same conditioner for prepoo and cowashing. I'd look for things like BTMS (behentrimonium methosulfate), marshmallow root, irish moss, cetyl alcohol, etc.

I like to add coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I've been using EVCO lately for a Pre-Rx before cowashing. I've also used EVOO.

I like and will buy a pre-packaged Pre-Rx. There are a few out there specifically marketed as a Pre-Poo Rx.

b.a.s.k., SheScentIt, BlueRoze Beauty, Shi-Naturals, and several others have a Pre-Rx.

 

[krissyhair]

I think EVCO is the best prepoo there is. My jar of coconut oil even has recommendations on the label to use an hour or 2 before shampooing.

I massage it into my scalp and let it soak into my strands. After I shampoo, there's no dryness or stripped feeling.

 

[NappyNelle]

Vatika Oil is my favorite as it is just herb infused coconut oil. My hair loves it.

 

[susanzmorg]

Coconut Oil and recently Avocado Oil.

My hair loves Coconut Oil better. Avocado Oil makes my hair a bit hard.

 

[charmtreese]

I use mostly EVCO, with a moisturizing conditioner (my favorite is TIGI Moisturizing conditioner because I can get it in gallon size), and a little EVOO. My mixture is really oily. I also add brahmi and amla powders to my pre-poo. Because I like to cut down on steps I use my pre-poo to cleanse my hair/scalp as well.

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

I prefer oils or conditioner/oil mixtures for my prepoo.

I love Vatika oil, Hairveda Vatika Frosting, Evco and hemspseed oil

When i do a conditioner/oil mixtures i usually add one of the oils above,castor oil, a ceramide oil to Vo5 conditioner

 

[so1913]

I've been using oils like Mahabhringraj/Mahabhringaraj which are sesame/coconut oil base oils infused with ayurvedic herbs. If I wasn't using this, I would use pure coconut oil. I do overnight oil treatments before wash day or apply the oil on wash day and leave on 2 or more hours before cleansing.

 

[emada]

From what I've read it's recommended to use penetrating oils for pre-pooing to prevent hydral fatigue, mainly EVCO, olive, and avocado oil. I use EVCO on my hair and also another oil specifically on my scalp since it can get dry and itchy.

I used to use VO5 moisture milks, but mainly as a way to detangle my hair before washing.

 

[PJaye]

The best pre-poo I've ever experienced came from using babassu oil - highly emollient and similar to EVCO without the stiffness and the risk of protein overload

 

[Aviah]

I tend to use EVOO to Prepoo, EVCO I can imagine being really good too.

Some people use the same conditioner for prepoo and cowashing without a problem. I don't prepoo with a conditioner but I can't see any harm in it.