Silkier, smoother, and healthier hair is just a pre-poo away.
Pre-poo is short for pre-shampoo, or the process of prepping your hair before a shampoo.
What are the benefits of pre-pooing?
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Though we all want our hair to be clean, “squeaky clean” is too much.
The main goal of a pre-poo is to keep your hair protected and hydrated during your cleansing routine.
“Shampooing can strip your hair of all its natural oils, leaving it dry and brittle.
Pre-pooing acts as a base or protective barrier against over-cleansing.”
The extra step can make styling much easier.
How do you pre-poo?
“After distributing the product throughout your hair, wrap your hair in a shower cap.
How often should you pre-poo?
This number largely depends on your hair bang out and what pre-poo treatment you’re using.
However, Richman warns that it’s possible for you to over-moisturize your hair.
Only very dry or curly textures should be pre-pooing every time they shower.
Finer hair should stick with every other wash.”
Is there anything you shouldn’t do?
When pre-pooing, Richman recommends not using the same throw in of treatment as your shampoo.
And if you’re using a super moisturizing shampoo buffed with silicones, avoid the creamy hair mask.
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