A great added benefit of pre-pooing especially when you or your child has worn a loose style is that detangling the hair becomes easier because the hair has soften and the tangles usually loosen due to the slip from the oils. Why not make the process of detangling as easy as possible.
Some popular oils used for pre-pooing process include:
- Coconut Oil (my favorite!)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Homemade mixtures of any of these oils and other oils (such as Grapeseed, Castor)
Other natural products such as honey, bananas, and yogurt can be used along with store bought masques and treatments. The options are plenty.
Pre-pooing can be done on either loose hair that has been sectioned into 4-6 smaller sections or directly over a hairstyle such as braids, cornrows, or twists.
The steps to pre-pooing are very simple and does not require much time.
- Dampen hair with water (preferably with distilled water)--optional especially if using a water-based product
- Generously apply pre-poo product (oil and/or natural/commercial product) to each section of hair, focusing heavily on the ends (the oldest parts of the hair).
- Cover hair with a plastic cap for 15-30 minutes
- Remove cap and proceed with regular cleansing routine (braids, cornrows, twists, etc can be removed at this point)
And that's it! After the pre-poo treatment, you should notice improvement in the texture and feel of your hair.
Have you noticed any improvement in moisture retention and hair texture from this technique?
