Women are always looking for new ways to make their hair more moisturized, shinier, and healthier. Pre-shampooing is catching on and becoming a trend, but it is a practice that has actually been around for a long time. Many women who have curly hair use pre-shampoo treatments to keep their curls moisturized and in good condition. The treatments can be used in many hair types.
Pre-shampoo, or pre-poo, is a conditioning treatment that you put in your hair before you shampoo it. Hot oil treatments are one type of pre-shampoo. A pre-shampoo treatment can be a conditioner that is applied to hair before shampooing, sometimes with an oil. It can also be a butter or mask treatment.
The purpose of using a pre-shampoo treatment is to reduce or prevent damage to your hair that could be caused by detergents in shampoo, particularly sulfates. These chemicals can strip moisture from hair. Pre-shampooing can restore your hair and help it retain moisture if you shampoo and condition it daily. A pre-shampoo treatment can rejuvenate damaged hair and make your locks shinier and more hydrated.
Several companies sell pre-shampoo treatments, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money on a product. You can use a deep conditioner, hair mask, or a mixture of conditioner and olive, coconut, or avocado oil. You can even make your own pre-shampoo treatment.
Put the pre-shampoo treatment on your wet hair and let it soak in. The treatment should be left on your hair for 15 to 30 minutes. Then shampoo and condition your hair like you normally would. You can rinse out the pre-shampoo treatment before you shampoo your hair or while you are shampooing. The way you do it will depend on the condition and characteristics of your hair and the kind of shampoo you use.