Pre-wash and pre-poo oils, treatments, and conditioning masks that protect natural hair from the harshest step in any hair routine: shampooing. Even sulfate-free shampoos temporarily disrupt the hair's lipid layer and open the cuticle aggressively. A proper pre-poo softens the cuticle before it's opened, fills porous sections before shampoo strips them further, and reduces the friction of wet detangling by 40 to 60 percent.
To pre-poo correctly, apply to dry hair in sections from scalp to ends, cover with a plastic cap, and leave on for a minimum of thirty minutes, or overnight for maximum benefit. Shampoo as normal without rinsing out the pre-poo first, since it protects through the wash. For hot oil treatments, warm the oil slightly before applying and use heat to open the cuticle for deeper penetration.
Batana Oil, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, and coconut oil are the most effective pre-poo options for natural hair, and every option in this collection works in this protocol.
