Black Hair Care Forum

[jpmiyuka]

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]

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]

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]

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?

THANKS and GOOD LUCK!
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[arrowwalker]

Pre-poo is also great if your hair is extremely oily too

[jpmiyuka]

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]

??? 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!

[arrowwalker]

Yes Mzkea you can use multiple oils.
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[mzkea]

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!

[arrowwalker]

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
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