A PRE-POO.!

What is a pre-poo?

A pre-poo is when you apply a conditioning treatment to the hair prior to shampooing or washing so as to add moisture to the follicles.
Pre-pooing is basically a guard that we use to block any damage that may occur during the washing process.

How does the pre-poo affect your hair?

Yes, it's true that everything that you put on your hair before a shampoo will be washed away. It may be hard to see the point of doing this step in the first place. Let's remember that the process of washing the hair can be very stressful on the hair, especially if you are still using a sulfate shampoo. In fact, there tends to be a ton of manipulation during the washing, deep conditioning and styling routine. Doing a pre-poo conditions the cuticle and gets it prepared for the manipulation to follow.

Which products are best for a pre-poo?

What you use as a pre-poo is solely up to you (your choice)
Generally oils and humectants such as honey and conditioners are all great options for pre-poos.

DIY Pre-Poos

If you would rather mix your own pre-poo instead of buy, there are a ton of recipes out there to get you started. Eventually you will get a feel for what your hair likes and doesn't like, but here are some easy recipes that work for every hair type.