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Wash Day: Double Up On A Pre-poo

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Last week, I discussed the last bits of roughness from using henna the other week. There are a few methods to pre-poo hair and this week I used two: oil only and oil and conditioner mixed together. Why two pre-poos? Adding two pre-poos gave my hair what it needed to get back to normal.

I can normally reverse the dryness with one or two wash days but this time I needed a third. Yes, third times a charm and my hair is back to feeling soft and luscious. I did not add as many oils to my henna mix this time and I believe that caused the extra dryness.

I am currently at 14 weeks post and the shampoo process is a little different now because of the massive amounts of curlies hanging out at my roots. My methods of minimizing breakage and tangles is completing my entire wash day process in plaits. Yes, just call me Celie if you like because that’s how I roll.

Pre-Poo Hair On Wash Day In Celie Plait To Minimize Breakage

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Let’s chat about my wash day process.

Two Methods to Pre-Poo Hair and Restore Moisture During the Wash Day Process Using the Products Pictured
Pre-Poo: I coated my hair with grapeseed oil and left it on for a few hours while I did house work.
Detangle: I created small sections and sprayed each with Silk Elements Silken Child Detangler. I then braided each of the sections.
Pre-Poo #2: I mixed my last little bit of Elasta QP DPR- 11 with a heaping teaspoon of honey, and a tablespoon of EVOO. I covered my hair and sat under my bonnet dryer for 25 mins.
Shampoo: I wanted to use something mild and I went with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo. I followed it with a quick wash using my Shikakai bar.
Deep Condition: I mixed another teaspoon of honey with a tablespoon of Hemp Oil and EVOO into Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. Oh that’s my boo thang! Anywho, I steamed for 30 mins. Next, I covered my hair with a plastic cap and a hair wrap to deep condition overnight.
Leave Ins: Giovanni Direct Leave In and sealed with Myra Aso’s Marula Coconut Hair and Scalp Oil.
I let my hair air dry for a bit and I took the plaits out. I then put my hair in two ponytails to finish air drying in my Curly Tee Towel.
The next day I needed to get some recording done. I applied Agadir 450 Heat Protectant, did a light blow dry, and rolled my hair using my Remington Hot Rollers.
My Hair After I Pre-poo my Hair During My Wash Day Process
My hair is back to being soft and I couldn’t be happier. Be sure to check out my video on how to pre-poo hair. Now, it’s time to go edit these vids that I recorded. Don’t forget to subscribe to me on YouTube.
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How was your wash day? What is your wash day process?

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    • Tiki

      My hair normally dries fast. However, if I’m in a hurry I use an old school bonnet dryer. The wattage is so low that it doesn’t do any damage.

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  2. ronnita

    love this!! beautiful results, I always need encouragement on the regiment, grapeseed oil is my go to for years!! I use it as a heat resistance to flat iron my hair.

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