What Is Pre Poo, Why To Do It, And How To Pre Poo Afro Hair

Pre Poo Recipes You May Want To Try

If you’re the DIY type, you’ll enjoy trying out these pre poo recipes. As a matter of fact, they’re so simple you’ll pinch yourself for having not thought of it.

Avocado mask :You’ll need a small ripe avocado so you can use all of it. You’ll also need an oil such as coconut oil, olive oil or castor oil. You can use several oils if you wish.
Olive oil mask :This one is very simple. All you need is olive oil. For best results, use extra virgin oil.
Banana Mask: For this one, blend a ripe banana and an oil or oils of your choice plus honey. This combination adds moisture to the hair and some extra shine.

Coconut oil mask :This one is a definite must try. Mix coconut oil with honey, olive oil and avocado. This pre poo leaves the hair soft, moisturized and shiny.

Best Pre Poo Products

Let’s take a look at some of the best pre poo products:
– Virgin unrefined coconut oil
– Raw Shea Butter
– Castor oil
–Bobeam Stimulate Condish-Peppermint
– Kurlee Belle Banana Nut & Avocado Deep Treatment
– Argon oil restorative mask

Top Tips When Pre-pooing Hair

Oils are the best when you want to pre poo natural hair. Conditioner is also more expensive to buy than oils so it’ll increase your expenses if you use it to pre poo. If you do use a leave in conditioner, choose one that has moisturizing properties to give your hair and an extra boost of moisture. When using a shampoo to pre poo, dilute it with distilled water. You can also add a few drops of warm water if it’s a dry shampoo.

How Often Should I Pre Poo? Does Pre Poo Increase The Amount Of Shampoo I Use?

How often you pre poo your hair is completely up to you. It could be weekly, bi weekly or monthly. Keep in mind that you should pre poo before washing your hair. So, you’ll pre poo as often as you wash your hair.

The amount of shampoo depends on the type and amount of oils you use. When a huge amount of oil settles on your hair, you’ll require a considerable amount of shampoo to get it out. To avoid this, use oils that will get absorbed into the hair shaft and don’t over do the pre poo.

Does Pre Poo Help With Natural Hair Growth?

Yes, pre poo helps with natural hair growth. It does this by moisturizing the hair and helping it preserve its natural oils. This drastically reduces hair breakage. Less breakage means that the hair will be able to grow longer. It’s all about making sure that hair doesn’t prematurely break off. You can read more about this in this article about growing long hair as a black woman.

How To Save Time When Pre-pooing

Black women haven’t fully embraced pre-pooing. Most find it to be a total waste of time. Well, it doesn’t have to be. It actually doesn’t take that long to pre poo. Just take five minutes, apply the oil on your hair, put on a plastic cap and do something to keep you busy. You can also sit under a heat source to fasten the pre poo effect and rinse it out after a shorter period of time. If you’re up for it, you can pre poo before going to bed and let the treatment work its magic overnight before rinsing it out in the morning.

What Is Pre Poo, Why To Do It, And How To Pre Poo Afro Hair

As we have seen, pre poo plays a very important role in the growth and health of black women’s natural hair. Do you normally pre poo your hair? What do you love or hate about pre-pooing? Kindly share your thoughts and opinions on pre poo in the comment section below.