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jpmiyuka VIP


Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Posts: 938 Location: Houston
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Posted: 3-31-09, 10:10 am Post subject: What exactly is a Pre-poo? |
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I see its something you do before you actually shampoo, but what does it do exactly and what a are good products to do it with? _________________
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angeeE5 VIP


Joined: 28 Mar 2009 Posts: 1859 Location: Philadelphia
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Posted: 3-31-09, 10:20 am Post subject: What exactly is a pre-poo? |
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A pre-poo is a moisturizing or clarifying treatment that you do before you shampoo your hair. Okay, now that I have stated the obvious , you can use one of the following or a combination of both to achieve that perfect clean scalp before shampoo.
Nutiva's Organic Coconut Oil. I purchased the 54 oz jar. I usually use 2-3 oz on my hair. I mix this with 1 oz of lemon juice and two tablespoons of aloe vera juice. I microwave until melted. I make sure that the mixture is warm, not lukewarm or hot, before I put it into my hair and scalp.
Apply the mixture using an applicator bottle to your scalp first. Then, pour a small amount of the mixture into your hand and apply to the hair, first on the ends, then work your way up to the root.
You can also apply essential or carrier oils to your mixture. I would suggest using only a 1/4 teaspoon of the oil because you do not want to overpower the clarifying properties of the lemon juice, aloe vera juice or coconut oil.
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jpmiyuka VIP


Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Posts: 938 Location: Houston
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Posted: 3-31-09, 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Ooh, thanks. So I do that every time before I shampoo or every now and then. Also where do you get those products, like the Nutiva's Organic Coconut Oil. _________________
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angeeE5 VIP


Joined: 28 Mar 2009 Posts: 1859 Location: Philadelphia
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Posted: 3-31-09, 10:35 am Post subject: Pre-poo treatment |
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You can purchase the Nutiva Coconut oil at http://www.nutiva.com, or you can visit one of the following locations: Wholes Food Market, or Vitamin Shoppe. I purchased mine at Vitamin Shoppe. If you decide to go to the Vitamin Shoppe, ask for a savings card. For every dollar that you spend in the store, it equals one point toward your card, which means that if you spend over 150 points, you will automatically receive a $5 voucher in the mail. 7500 points equals $500. I have spent over $100 dollars there within the past two weeks. It is amazing what that store has!
You can use your pre-poo shampoo every time you shampoo and condition your hair. Is is mandatory that you do so? Of course not, but I suggest that if you have extreme hair breakage, or any breakage at all that you perform the pre-poo treatment.
If you have the time, could answer my question in the shampoo category. It is titled Miss Jessies vs Kinky-Curly?
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arrowwalker VIP


Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 5266
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Posted: 4-1-09, 7:34 am Post subject: oil |
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| Pre-poo is also great if your hair is extremely oily too |
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jpmiyuka VIP


Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Posts: 938 Location: Houston
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Posted: 4-1-09, 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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My hair is naturally dry for some reason. It's hard to get and keep moisture in it. This seem like this will help though. _________________
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mzkea Enthusiast

Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 98 Location: MPLS,MN
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Posted: 11-3-09, 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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??? Do you rise the oils out with water or do I use my shampoo?? Could you try multiple oils together? I have some proclaim nature 7 olive oil and coconut oil at home which I could use. I keep running across this topic alot and I want to try it today. Please help im so confused!  |
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arrowwalker VIP


Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 5266
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Posted: 11-4-09, 6:54 am Post subject: |
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Yes Mzkea you can use multiple oils. _________________ We are all related!
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mzkea Enthusiast

Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 98 Location: MPLS,MN
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Posted: 11-4-09, 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. Another ?, I read alot of comments about co-washing a couple times a week. I would like to do this but when wetting/washing my hair I have to apply heat in order to get it straight again. I have tried letting my hair air dry and then doing a braid out, but it ends up being puffy( I have a relaxer) to where I have to flat iron it to get it straight again.
I find it impossible to wet my hair and not hair to apply heat, just looking for some techniques since applying heat 1-2 times a week in a no no for me. I only use heat 2 times a month when going to my stylist, but now I will be doing my own hair and find co-washing might be impossible for me Please help!  |
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arrowwalker VIP


Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 5266
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Posted: 11-4-09, 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Mzkea you hair sounds just like mines. I feel your pain. What I do is to do a treatment the night before I actually wash my hair. I cannot stand my hair wet so I refuse to leave it that way but I will leave it wet (if I am staying home) and then the next day wash it. Believe you me it really makes a difference too. Perhaps this will help you. Good luck _________________ We are all related!
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ACE VIP


Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 2163 Location: MI
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Posted: 2-12-10, 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF THE SPECTRUM BRAND OF COCONUT OIL BOUGHT FROM MEIJER?WELL,THATS THE COCNUT OIL I BOUGHT.WOULD THAT BE OK FOR ME TO USE ON MY HAIR? _________________ HOW YOU DOOOOOIN' |
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Shortyee Enthusiast


Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 64
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Posted: 4-4-10, 12:34 am Post subject: |
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Pre-poo or "pre-shampoo" is when you apply something such as an oil to your hair before you wash with regular shampoo.
Some people use this to protect their hair from the drying effects of regular shampoo
Coconut oil is the best oil to use for this. It is the only oil that your hair actually absorbs, other than just coating the hair strand like the other oils. |
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ACE VIP


Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 2163 Location: MI
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Posted: 5-3-10, 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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those pre=poos are o sooooo nice! _________________ HOW YOU DOOOOOIN' |
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jedc53 Newbie

Joined: 17 May 2010 Posts: 4 Location: USA
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Posted: 5-17-10, 3:51 am Post subject: |
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The pre-poo is basically a hair conditioning treatment.It often help protect our hair from the harsh shampooing process.It is better on dry curly hair.They absorb better and there's less mess.It is when you put conditioner and moister on your hair and let it sit for 30 min to an hour before you shampoo your hair.There are a variety of things that can be used like different types of oils. _________________ 16gb micro sd card |
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Joined: 03 May 2010 Posts: 210
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Posted: 5-18-10, 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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I can attest that pre-poo is one of the best things I did for my hair. My new growth is so soft and manageable since I started doing it. I will let you ladies know what its like when I am 12 weeks post. _________________ Currently: NL
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