Enter the world of pre-pooing, a term that’s often thrown around in the curly community but may leave some scratching their heads. If you’re new to the concept, fear not! This article is here to demystify pre-pooing and uncover its wonders for your hair.
So, what exactly is a pre-poo? It’s the practice of treating your hair before shampooing, essentially giving it a head start on moisture and protection. Some opt for oils like coconut oil, while others prefer a deep conditioner. And yes, in the curly world, shampoo is affectionately abbreviated to ‘poo’.
Now, let’s delve into the benefits:
1. Shields Hair from Cleansers: By pre-pooing, you create a barrier (especially with oils) that protects your hair from feeling stripped after shampooing.
2. Prepares Hair for Washing: Pre-pooing moisturises your locks and preps them for the washing process, minimising stress on your cuticles and reducing breakage.
3. Weightless Moisture for Low Porosity Hair: For those with low porosity hair, pre-pooing prevents product buildup and maintains curl definition.
4. Eases Detangling: During your pre-poo routine, you’ll detangle your hair, making the washing process much smoother and reducing fallout.
5. Time Saver: Pre-pooing streamlines your wash day routine, allowing you to multitask while your hair gets pampered.
For Low Porosity and Fine Hair:
If you have low porosity or fine hair, deep conditioning after shampooing might leave your curls feeling heavy and lacking definition. Pre-pooing with a deep conditioner can counter this, ensuring your hair is prepared for the washing and styling process.
Now, let’s get to the how-to:
To pre-poo with Boucléme’s Intensive Moisture Treatment deep conditioner, follow these steps:
1. Wet hair or apply to dry hair.
2. Section hair and apply the deep conditioner generously, detangling as you go.
3. Detangle hair thoroughly.
4. Squish to condish to ensure even distribution.
5. Add more product if needed and smooth flyaways.
6. Tie hair up and cover with a shower cap.
7. Leave for 30-60 minutes.
8. Rinse out and proceed with your wash day routine.
9. Voilà! Moisturised, hydrated, and defined curls await you.
With the knowledge of pre-pooing and its benefits, you’re equipped to give your curls the TLC they deserve. Give it a try and watch your curls thrive!
