Pre-pooing? Sounds weird, but trust me, it’s the game changer you probably didn’t know you needed in your wash day routine! I never thought it was necessary until I tried it a few years into my natural hair journey and I’ve never looked back.

As the name suggests, pre poo is simply short for pre-shampoo treatment. It’s essentially a conditioning treatment that helps prepare and protect your hair during washing, making it a great first step in your wash day routine.

Shampoos tend to strip your hair of nutrients and oils, leaving it with an unpleasant, squeaky, sticky feeling (this is exactly why you don’t need to wash your hair too often). Incorporating a pre-poo treatment helps form an outer layer that will act as a barrier to protect your hair during the washing process.

But wait, there’s more! Pre-pooing also makes your hair feel softer, making detangling much easier! It also adds moisture to your hair, which means less breakage. Sounds great, right?