Is PRE POOING really necessary

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2022
  • Let’s talk pre-pooing. Do you need it, or can you skip it?
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  • @GreenBeauty
    @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +135

    The products we use shouldn’t put out hair in a state where we need to pre-poo. There is nothing wrong with pre-pooing … there is something wrong with our hair products.

    • @SharlaTally
      @SharlaTally 2 роки тому +6

      Yes! so true

    • @SharlaTally
      @SharlaTally 2 роки тому +13

      Can you make a video on your current REGIMEN and what you are using on your hair?

    • @politereminder6284
      @politereminder6284 2 роки тому

      True

    • @politereminder6284
      @politereminder6284 2 роки тому +7

      I prepoo using an ancient Ethiopian recipe of avocado and ghee. I add banana, red palm oil and cocoa powder to the mix. It does wonders for my detangle, strength and moisture. There are very few commercial conditioners that I love, so this concoction serves as a help to my fine, fragile, high -porosity strands. It adds extra steps though, so can see why people would skip it

    • @Shrimp459
      @Shrimp459 2 роки тому +1

      @@politereminder6284 I'm have fine High porosity hair as well. What is the full recipe please if you don't mind. I have been wanting to try an avocado recipe

  • @SheReaDelSol
    @SheReaDelSol 2 роки тому +444

    We prepoo to detangle these days. I don’t think most folks are worried about hygral fatigue.

    • @MotiA.
      @MotiA. 2 роки тому +53

      Same. Its my detangling time. Pre-pooing is just a side effect of my detangling.

    • @andieanna7567
      @andieanna7567 2 роки тому +26

      We're really not. It's the detangling.

    • @adwoamk8918
      @adwoamk8918 2 роки тому +38

      Yep, I have tried detangling my hair wet for 6mths and I get more breakage, my thin strands are just so much more fragile when wet, I have gone back to prepooing.

    • @Shrimp459
      @Shrimp459 2 роки тому +15

      @@adwoamk8918 same here...fine strands

    • @MotiA.
      @MotiA. 2 роки тому +22

      @@adwoamk8918 Detangle with gel sis, not water. Life changer!

  • @techno31
    @techno31 2 роки тому +520

    I don't pre poo to coat my hair, just to detangle and twist into big twists before washing. It makes my shampoo session less tangled and quicker.

  • @mesidye
    @mesidye 2 роки тому +165

    When you only wash your hair once a month, pre-pooing to help detangle before shampoo is low key a necessity.

    • @MsAdreaL
      @MsAdreaL 2 роки тому +18

      High key! 💯

  • @gracepotts
    @gracepotts 2 роки тому +410

    I pre-poo every week. I’ve found it actually shortened my wash day. It’s a short step that saves me about an hour of detangling later in the process.

  • @ChocolateQueen225
    @ChocolateQueen225 2 роки тому +293

    I prepoo every wash day for the sole purpose of detangling and getting shed hairs out before I wash my hair. Definitely makes the rest of the wash day easier. I always thought hygral fatigue wasn’t real.🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @kefilwesebolai1007
      @kefilwesebolai1007 2 роки тому +33

      Yeah, I agree with this, especially if you are coming out of a long-term protective style, those tangles post protective style are no joke!!!! But this hydral fatigue phenomenon reminds me of the whole "air-drying is bad for your hair" that is also not true.

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому +1

      Because I am using a prescription oil now for my alopecia, I became more worried about hygral fatigue because it requires that I dampen the scalp in hair prior to putting the oil on and then where the plastic shower cap included all night long and then shampoo it out the next day so I looked at that dermatologist and said not this hair . I work. So I just dampen the area where there's missing hair the point being I don't want my hair wet all the time and it would be crazy for me to shampoo daily there's no time and it's unhealthy for textured hair I believe, and I use a grocery store bag with my Bonnet on for no more than four hours because doing that also remoistens your hair which made me concerned about Hydro fatigue so watching but don't even know if I would recognize it if I got it

    • @onetallgirl1369
      @onetallgirl1369 2 роки тому

      I am the exact same way!

    • @Serenityblu23
      @Serenityblu23 2 роки тому +5

      Try just oiling your scalp with the med as if it were a regular oil. Oil it enough so that your scalp isn't soaking wet.

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому +3

      @@Serenityblu23 okay, thanks for the tip! Enjoy your weekend! And Valentine's Day! :-)

  • @Nille0212
    @Nille0212 2 роки тому +191

    Once I began to prepoo, it made a huge difference in my hair's health. I use auyervedic masks, mostly fenugreek and aloe vera combined with a few other ingredients, and it's really helped my hair grow. I don't use commercial prepoos because they don't have the same benefits as my DIY recipe. I leave it on overnight and wash the next morning. My hair's not just benefited by this, my scalp is as well. I've been able to correct the breakage in my crown section using the fenugreek/aloe vera combination. It strengthens and moisturizes my hair at the same time. I've been doing it since the beginning of quarantine and almost all of my hair's grown back in fuller than ever in that area! I don't ever see myself stopping this process in my wash day. It's really helped me reach my healthy hair goals.

    • @honeychile7658
      @honeychile7658 2 роки тому +13

      May I please have your recipe 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @Denise_Cocoa
      @Denise_Cocoa 2 роки тому +8

      Yup. I’m literally about to prepoo with aloe Vera. I also make my own shampoo

    • @shondaa
      @shondaa 2 роки тому +2

      The plant? Gel? Or juice? Would love to hear your recipe. Having the same issues with my crown

    • @shionajoseph3248
      @shionajoseph3248 2 роки тому +2

      Aloe/fenugreek prepoo👌🏾❤️. I love it!

    • @realreviews4017
      @realreviews4017 2 роки тому +12

      Amen to the fenugreek which I started using a month ago. The amount of slip and conditioning is real and my crown which is the driest and most likely to break is thriving and even looks more moisturised on it's own before the next wash day. I have also used a small amount of fenugreek/amla and olive oil and honey mask as a pre poo after my tea trea quick scalp steam (takes 5 mins) and it made my hair very easy to manage when washing. Then used a lot of the mask under the dryer. The auyervedic route has saved my hair and it is thicker and stronger, nearly as strong as it was as a teen. Enjoying the journey and it doesn't cost a lot. My routine is to wash twice a month, slipped and left my hair for four weeks, but will be going back to two deep conditioning twice a month which helped me before I found the auyervedic system

  • @DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES
    @DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES 2 роки тому +64

    This is why I am still subscribed to your channel. You take out time to do SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH before you make any videos, which makes you so reliable. Hope the baby is thriving. Thanks for sharing this is us.

  • @josannewinchester640
    @josannewinchester640 2 роки тому +122

    I have low porosity hair which was prone to breakage and since I added the extra step of pre-pooing I have seen a tremendous difference in the overall health of my hair. The additional step initially was a hassle but when I saw the results it's now a part of my routine religiously. I should also mention that I don't pre-poo with coconut oil, I use carrier oils like argan, jojoba or grapeseed (whatever I hv on hand) combined with some essential oils sometimes peppermint, rosemary etc. This is what works in my low porosity 4c hair.. I do agree, however, do what works for you as we are all different and our hair may have different needs

    • @adeola1919
      @adeola1919 2 роки тому +2

      do you have fine hair? and what pre poo did u use

    • @j.planningpro7838
      @j.planningpro7838 2 роки тому +5

      @@adeola1919 She told you already : "I don't pre-poo with coconut oil, I use carrier oils like argan, jojoba or grapeseed (whatever I hv on hand) combined with some essential oils sometimes peppermint, rosemary etc." That's her way to pre poo. She uses oils and essential oils only. I have low porosity hair too, and I do the same. You warm the oils in double boiler, you damp you hair with warm water before spreading the oil in it, and then you finger detangle your hair. Do all of this section by section. Low porosity hair are not necessarily fine

  • @ladystormhealing
    @ladystormhealing 2 роки тому +89

    I've noticed when I pre-poo with coconut oil my mostly high porosity hair is softer and doesn't dry up as fast when I get out of the shower, giving me time to moisturize and prepare for styling. Days I do not pre-poo I notice the difference.

    • @STP255
      @STP255 2 роки тому +12

      Same here - I’m mostly high porosity too - and following the pre poo wash and style - my hair shines more and appears to look healthier

    • @niquefarrington5940
      @niquefarrington5940 Рік тому

      Same here it’s and extra step but for Me it helps my hair.

  • @itsbritt9155
    @itsbritt9155 2 роки тому +102

    I just starting pre-pooing with coconut oil and I felt a difference when washing my hair . It was more pliable , easier to style . Both the curly chemist (a cosmetic chemist) and dr.dray (dermatologist ) on UA-cam say that there’s benefits to using coconut oil specifically on your hair before you wash .but I don’t prepoo to prevent hygral fatigue , I mainly prepoo with coconut oil to prevent the loss of excess protein from my hair since I have fine hair.

    • @brittanywilliams8653
      @brittanywilliams8653 2 роки тому +22

      Indians who have some of the longest hair also pre poo before washing. They dont call it pre poo however, they call it heavy oiling and they primarily use coconut oil.

    • @carencurrybeauty
      @carencurrybeauty Рік тому +1

      Question: does fine hair lose more protein than thicker strands?

    • @vastya.3255
      @vastya.3255 Рік тому +1

      @@carencurrybeautyprotein loss depends on how rough you are with your hair, since fine hair is naturally weaker, protein loss rates increase. I recently started protein treatments and it’s only now that my fine ends thrive

    • @Kim-ok5tn
      @Kim-ok5tn 6 місяців тому

      You don't want to lose EXCESS protein...why not. It's excess

  • @klite5957
    @klite5957 2 роки тому +25

    I've noticed a difference. Since I've started pre pooing I noticed the health of my hair improve.

  • @BelwillCoily
    @BelwillCoily 2 роки тому +81

    I pre-poo the night before hair spa day with extra virgin olive oil. A couple of years ago, I skipped applying pre-poo for several months. I started seeing those tiny and small c-shaped or o-shaped hairs in the bottom of my shower. And length retention became at a standstill. Plus my hair felt…”off” after I washed it; like something was missing. I started doing pre-poo again and my hair feels much better. I am back to retaining length consistently; I see no more of those little hairs in my shower. I don’t know the science behind it, I just know pre-poo works for my hair (4B/4C mix, medium to fine strands, high density; mid shoulder blade length). 👍🏾

    • @chere3695
      @chere3695 2 роки тому +6

      I like that you call it “hair spa day.” I’m going to start calling it that too 🤗
      It’s so good to look at wash day/wash hours etc as a self care beauty thing 🌸

    • @carencurrybeauty
      @carencurrybeauty Рік тому

      Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @nickynatro
    @nickynatro 2 роки тому +28

    I don't prepoo either. Thank you so much for the facts. That's why I don't jump on these band wagons. Sometimes I can't even find the sources from which these practices come from. I love your channel. Keep up the great content.

  • @msslick2000
    @msslick2000 2 роки тому +20

    I pre-poo with a cheap conditioner to assist with detangling. I thoroughly Shampoo afterward. If I jump straight to using Shampoo, my detangling process is a lot worse.

  • @cfoster6804
    @cfoster6804 2 роки тому +64

    Man, we have to be careful with these terms and processes we use. I tried pre pooing several times in the past and never stuck with it because 1) I don't have time for extra steps 2) I just found myself using MORE shampoo to get the extra product I just rubbed all over my head out 3) I never saw a difference. Thanks for bringing it, GB!

    • @cyanoxicrose
      @cyanoxicrose Рік тому +2

      I'm glad you mentioned these points. I don't understand point 2. People put product in their hair, only for it to get washed back out. That's the part that confuses me.

    • @MK-hh1vo
      @MK-hh1vo 6 місяців тому

      ​@cyanoxicrose It's just like rinsing out conditioner. Where's the confusion? My DYI oil and aloe vera pre poo has done wonders for my hair!

  • @kiki1573
    @kiki1573 2 роки тому +38

    I thought my hair liked pre poo. Especially using deep conditioner mixed with oil. Now I realize my hair likes deep conditioners period. Pre pooing is a "to each its own" kind of thing. For me it just adds more time on wash days which is already exhausting fo me. Great video, give baby beauty a big hug for me♥️

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому +1

      You could pre poo overnight. Although I'm not doing that overnight right now I do detangle a day or two before I plan to shampoo.

    • @MsMockingbird06
      @MsMockingbird06 2 роки тому +1

      Prepooing with oil made my hair feel too oily after wash day 😣

  • @_theblackswede6376
    @_theblackswede6376 2 роки тому +12

    They key is to know what & why you are adding a step or a product to your hair.
    Knowing and paying attention to your hair goes a long way.

  • @idsmomtube
    @idsmomtube 2 роки тому +21

    I have high porosity hair, so pre pooing with coconut oil helps my hair. I do notice a difference in the manageability of my combination 4 hair. I notice less shedding and tangles.

  • @SharlaTally
    @SharlaTally 2 роки тому +84

    Great video! Pre pooing is very beneficial for me, personally. Definitely helps in moisture retention and reducing breakage.

  • @silver-phoenix
    @silver-phoenix 2 роки тому +22

    Couldn't click on this video quick enough lol
    Love all the info and appreciate your time making them.
    Thank You!

  • @georgiatl6088
    @georgiatl6088 2 роки тому +11

    Prepoo has been a game changer for me. I totally love to prepoo my hair.

  • @geerowr.6666
    @geerowr.6666 2 роки тому +53

    My hair used to break profusely without pre pooing. My hair has grown consistently with little breakage since I added that step. As my hair grows longer, I will back off a bit. I also add a tsp of coconut oil to my henna and sidr Ayurveda products.

    • @tmariek2
      @tmariek2 2 роки тому

      Same. I have retained more length with prepooing. My hair would break a lot in the washing process. I had so many tiny hairs in the shower on wash day

    • @geerowr.6666
      @geerowr.6666 2 роки тому

      @@tmariek2 So did I. My strands were brittley. Breaking in pieces.

    • @rutholusegun9328
      @rutholusegun9328 2 роки тому +1

      I can relate. My hair also grew longer when I was consistent with pre poo

    • @EA-rt3pi
      @EA-rt3pi 2 роки тому +4

      As someone who got lazy pre-pooing as my hair got longer, dont back off!!. Its actually more necessary when you have more hair cause tangles/ knots up easily. Detangling was like waging war with a forest before i started prepooing again

    • @geerowr.6666
      @geerowr.6666 2 роки тому +1

      @@EA-rt3pi You know what. I have rethought my comment and i agree with you. After all pre poo is not that time consuming. I also don’t need to have setbacks, from being a bit lazy. Thank you for comment. ✌🏾

  • @Bnkoomen1
    @Bnkoomen1 2 роки тому +65

    I am a lazy natural so I never got into prepooing because it seemed to me that the very nature of shampooing just made the process redundant. Also the fact that we are using oils to potentially lock in previous product buildup, dirt and debris instead of washing them off just didn't sit right with me. I prefer to use my oils after shampooing and conditioning. Like you rightly said its a choice.

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому

      Oh I hope not. I always thought of coconut oil as a non sealant oil.

    • @niyoleo
      @niyoleo 2 роки тому +8

      @@sable7114 it IS a non sealant oil. It's a penetrating oil.

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому +5

      @@niyoleo exactly, that is why I didn't understand why Betty above thought that it would lock in product build-up. It's not a sealant so I would think that would not happen.

    • @jjpetroleum31
      @jjpetroleum31 2 роки тому +4

      @@sable7114 she didnt specify coconut oil. so she probably wasn’t talking about coconut oil… a lot of people don’t use it. she is clearly talking about sealants

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому +3

      @@jjpetroleum31 if you are talking about Betty, it never occurred to me that someone would use a sealing oil as a pre poo. You're right she never specified what kind of oil but the video spoke primarily about coconut oil, mineral oil, and conditioners being used as pre- poos.

  • @umayaswellcallmejesus1489
    @umayaswellcallmejesus1489 2 роки тому +21

    Hey! No, I’ve never pre poo’d , I like simplicity, if I followed all of the UA-cam trends I’d never leave the house, lol especially the maximum hydration (🧐) process. Lol I’d demand an hourly wage from someone 😆!

  • @IamCynDoll
    @IamCynDoll 2 роки тому +5

    Finally someone other than me is saying this!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @naturallydunn3325
    @naturallydunn3325 2 роки тому +16

    Pre pooing is a must for me. This is the time I detangle my hair and get all the shed hair out. When I skip this step my hair gets matted and I end up having more hair come out but in clumps. 😀

  • @jayzeem14
    @jayzeem14 2 роки тому +1

    I am so impressed by how you explain the science around hair treatments. This is so important for someone's understanding and better and informed choices. Thank you.

  • @nesserrr
    @nesserrr 2 роки тому +1

    OMG that’s me in the gif that says DEFINITELY! I legit love your channel it’s so informative.

  • @PackofDiscos
    @PackofDiscos 2 роки тому +10

    Pre-pooing is absolutely essential for MY hair health. I appreciate the video like all the others, but I'll be sticking with it.

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +3

      Fully support you doing something that you find beneficial for your hair. Thanks for watching.

  • @bjmorgan3092
    @bjmorgan3092 Рік тому +6

    I started prepooing because of a video you made that showed the benefits of prepooing with coconut oil. I will stick with prepooing. It helps with detangling and I have less breakage. I work with Indian women who prepoo with coconut oil and amla over night. They truly believe in the process for healthy hair.

  • @Keturah-Abigail1
    @Keturah-Abigail1 2 роки тому +9

    I pre-poo before even watching this video. I rubbed aloe Vera into my scalp and then coated my hair with raw coconut oil. I notice pre-pooing my hair makes it more soft and manageable.

  • @shionajoseph3248
    @shionajoseph3248 2 роки тому +9

    I “prepoo” with aloe vera to give it a light detangling & to help with dryness. I tried prepooing with oil in the past and it made my hair hard. I stopped prepooing altogether to shorteb my wash day but my hair felt really dry. Since I started with the aloe vera the moisture has improved greatly

  • @len546
    @len546 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video, I am in the process of picking out my micro locs and I am attempting to develop a natural hair care routine after 6 years. Caring for my locs was so simple so I am looking to make this routine as simple as I possibly can. This definitely made me look into deleting this step!

  • @theresawilks9426
    @theresawilks9426 2 роки тому +13

    I have been Pre pooing for about a year I doi for detangling purposes I use the African Pride Pre shampoo with Coconut water and aloe vera I love the slip it softens up my hair and makes wash day a little quicker. See you next Video

  • @rochellewilkins4687
    @rochellewilkins4687 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve been pre pooing for over 8 years… it’s changed my hair for the better and I’ve had moments during the years when I didn’t prepoo. I think everything in moderation should be the rule of thumb. But I can understand the thought process of over doing a good thing. Thanks for the info as always! ♥️✌🏾

  • @STP255
    @STP255 2 роки тому +7

    It was a god send for my tangles and high porosity hair. I believe high porosity hair needs the pre poo and detangling prior to getting wet. My hair shed is minimal and the tangles are more manageable prior to the wash process. I still love your video and agree with it :)

  • @Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers
    @Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers 2 роки тому +13

    I can definitely see that something isn't connecting here. However, I also noticed before I'd even heard of HF that my hair got sort of worn out when I deep conditioned for too long, spent an extended period rinsing/having it wet, and went without incorporating protein products into my routine.
    Hygral Fatigue seems to be poorly researched, it may even be the incorrect term for the issue a lot of us are experiencing, but we are experiencing it. It does exist.
    When I heard the symptoms of Hygral Fatigue explained, they resonated with me. When I heard its causes, I found I'd been doing a lot of them. And when I learned about the ways to treat it and tested them out on myself, they worked.
    We could call this a moisture imbalance, and for the sake of being as accurate as possible I think I'll do so, but even without the studies, we're still onto something here.
    I also don't believe pre-pooing is necessary for everyone at all times, but I don't think it's pointless either.

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +6

      Well said

    • @fayedixon677
      @fayedixon677 2 роки тому +2

      @@GreenBeautywell im gonna say that pre-poo was never done by our mothers of years ago, they just washed our hair with shampoo, and did not even use conditioners. Well... my mom only used shampoo to clean my hair, then she would grease my hair and scalp, brush it all in, and braided my hair so it could air dry, and styled it later after it was dry. We never had moisture overload, split ends too much shedding or any of todays hair issues. Our hair thrived from being only shampood and greased. this was done every week. like you said, do what works for you.

    • @politereminder6284
      @politereminder6284 Рік тому +1

      @@fayedixon677 Africans prepoo. It's an ancient practice. Ethiopians use ghee, for instance.
      Maybe you mean the generation directly above us, but not the ancient cultures.

  • @catherinebutler3003
    @catherinebutler3003 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video in which I definitely agree on. When I went natural again 7 years ago, I looked for information on UA-cam and eventually started prepooing and tried other unnecessary things. I noticed the negative effects it had on my hair so I stopped. Later down the road when thinking, it didn’t make since to me to put oil on top of the moisturizer and oils that are still on the hair. And as a child, my mother didn’t prepoo our hair. Back then we used hair grease/ hair dresser, which kept our strands from drying out and our hair was always in stretched styles which helped to keep the moisture in. Also, when I went natural prior to 2015, I didn’t prepoo. Decades ago as a young adult I washed my natural hair at least twice a week because of exercising, and although I would hot curl it my hair never dried out to need a prepoo. Now because of chronic pain I don’t stick to a regular routine and most times don’t put anything on it after washing. Of course that leads to dehydration so now I do prepoo. Once I get back to a regular routine in keeping my hair well cared for, I won’t have to prepoo. It’s not needed if you’re properly caring for your hair on a regular basis. Spritzing the hair with a little water is enough to help with detangling. With natural hair we should be able to use less products period, than when we were relaxed. I didn’t do deep treatments of any kind until my hair got relaxed at 18 years of age. I’ve gone natural twice before 2015, and when I did it became simple again using less products. And throughout I’ve maintained a head of near high density healthy, fine, and long hair with no single strand knots, split ends, protein or moisture overload. I never had single strand knots until I went back natural in 2015. Now I realize it’s because ages ago we wore our hair in stretched styles which didn’t allow the hair to wrap around itself. But because of physical challenges it’s easier to do a “wash n go” and then as it get old I wear high puffs, so it I get the knots now. Once my scalp and hair is fully healthy again, I’m gonna have my daughter blow it out and cut all the knots out. I’m gonna go back to twist-outs and braid-outs 2 days after wearing my “WNG” to keep knots at bay or at least a bare minimum. I’m sure there may be some exceptions especially due to porosity but, along with a healthy diet and a clean scalp, curly hair just need to be kept hydrated and moisturized on a regular to keep it healthy. 🙏🏾❤️

  • @pameladavis895
    @pameladavis895 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this vlog! Love your explanations. Thank you for educating all of us. I stopped pre-pooing a while ago. My hair is doing just fine without it!

  • @christine1962ful
    @christine1962ful 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad you have called this out. I stopped doing this a long time ago and always felt 'hygral fatigue' was more about keeping hair wet for hours as more damaging to hair (my unnscientific thoughts!). Since I've stopped using raw oils and butters and not leave my hair wet, my WnGs have come on leaps and bounds. I now use heat to dry my hair, and used glycerin all this winer: I'm in the UK . So many compliments on my 4C curls.

    • @Kim-ok5tn
      @Kim-ok5tn 6 місяців тому

      Why do you use heat may I ask?

  • @sharonlewis8631
    @sharonlewis8631 2 роки тому +1

    Love your information, I am a green beauty student.
    For me pre-pooing is a part of me really paying attention and caring for my hair. The data going only helps.

  • @andieanna7567
    @andieanna7567 2 роки тому +4

    Prepooing is definitely a must in my routine. I hate detangling in the shower, I don't know how others have the patience to do it; getting wet and cold at the same time. So I prefer to prepoo with moringa oil, took the itchiness right out of my hair so that was another bonus for me.

  • @patricia-ik3gw
    @patricia-ik3gw Рік тому +2

    I think doing a hot oil treatment from time to time or using conditioner before washing is a good alternative to pre pooing as these processes makes the hair stronger and more manageable

  • @tireshekastewart913
    @tireshekastewart913 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this update. When first I went natural (2016), I was so concerned about hygral fatigue. Over time, as I heard less about it, I just forgot about the fear of hygral fatique and did what worked for me.

  • @cspann33
    @cspann33 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always! I prepoo in the past. I stopped to simplify my routine. I also used to deep condition overnight thinking it would help with moisture. I just started clarifying for two weeks now because I’ve been suffering with severe dryness and breakage. I even thought about doing another big chop.

  • @Glittcee
    @Glittcee 2 роки тому +9

    No prepooing here either.
    (1) shampoo, and use a deep conditioner. OR (2) shampoo, and use a regular conditioner. I just pick from one of the two.. and my curls survive just fine☺ keep it simple.

  • @tmariek2
    @tmariek2 2 роки тому +13

    I prepoo because it has significantly reduced my breakage. I have retained alot more length with prepooing. I have noticed less tiny hairs (breakage) during wash day

  • @Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers
    @Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers 2 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video. I can't believe you've been back for a whole dang year!

  • @maijennasis
    @maijennasis 2 роки тому +1

    I just know you put so much effort into these videos, thank you for sharing!

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤

  • @Shmoopyn
    @Shmoopyn 2 роки тому +4

    You are right, prepoo is just an extra step but for me an extra step that i need cuz my hair tangles alot (I lose more hair if i do my detangling after shampoo, during conditioning) and with my new routine, my wash days are every 2 weeks. And even during prepoo i dont do alot. Interesting video, I will keep some things in mind!

  • @naomiW983
    @naomiW983 2 роки тому +7

    When I first went natural, I pre pooed with coconut oil. Now I just use the curl peace pre shampoo product to detangle. I find that really helpful and easier to prevent long detangling sessions.

  • @tintamanengu
    @tintamanengu 2 роки тому +4

    I'm learning a lot from you and share my journey on my channel as I'm trying to grow healthy hair. Also I never pre poo and was trying to understand if it's something I should try.

  • @TB-vj8ie
    @TB-vj8ie 2 роки тому +5

    i tried pre-pooing for the first time on my last wash day and it made such a huge difference. Ive been losing my hair recently and noticed alot less loss after prepooing. It didnt take long to do. There are mixed reviews on it because everyone is so different. I love to see different videos on these topics because i see in the comments the different results. I say
    try it once or twice and see how ur hair reacts. My hair absolutely loved this extra step. I didnt think it would but i figured it couldnt hurt to try

  • @GinaJonesStillettoQueen
    @GinaJonesStillettoQueen 2 роки тому +8

    I still do it with conditioners depending on how tangled my hair is. I finger detangle a little bit but mostly in the shower. Not a trend follower much, it makes it easier to manage ☺

  • @speerrituall1
    @speerrituall1 Рік тому +2

    Glad to hear you speak on this. I’m 4C, and have never believed in pre-pooing. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

    • @Kim-ok5tn
      @Kim-ok5tn 6 місяців тому

      4c doesn't mean drier hair.

  • @denamcdonald6346
    @denamcdonald6346 2 роки тому +2

    You definitely did some research! Thank you!

  • @demi5378
    @demi5378 2 роки тому +4

    I considered my pre- poo to be my detangling & shed hair session. However, my hair is thick and always very wavy from my two strand twist. &
    I now find it easier to section in 6 sections get into the shower & let the warm water melt my waves aways with conditioner. I then wash, deep conditioner...etc...this has actually worked out really, really well for me.

  • @prissNcurlss
    @prissNcurlss 2 роки тому +14

    Hi! Always appreciate your content. I initially started prepooing so that I could detangle my hair before shampooing to avoid more tangles. Wellllll….for me, unless my hair is extremely matted I don’t see the benefit for me anymore bc I wash weekly and while I shampoo every time, I’ve found ones that work perfect for me end don’t cause my hair to knot up. ALSO….letting running water penetrate my hair for about 5 mins while massaging my scalp and releasing shedded hair-I don’t have tangles and the next step (shampoo) is a smooth one. So I’m short-there are ready made prepoos that I have in my stash and love how they feel but no, for my hair I’ve learned unless matted, I don’t NEED this step-I just like it.

  • @ramahh979
    @ramahh979 9 місяців тому +2

    Love the way you always come though with the science! 💥💥💥 thank you! 💥💥💥

  • @rumis.dollsss.15
    @rumis.dollsss.15 11 місяців тому

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS INFO!
    I was trying to find out more about pre-pooing. I at first thought it made sense because of how I moisturise my skin sometimes before I enter the shower since I have dry skin, but this video is a very nice explanation. Thank you.

  • @victorialopez9291
    @victorialopez9291 2 роки тому

    Prepooing was the only things that saved my hair when i had moisture overload also known as higral fatigue . Thanks for the info .💕💕💕

  • @Mande30
    @Mande30 2 роки тому +6

    I always questioned this. I pre poo for the purposes of removing knots and shed hair and to prepare my hair (sections) for shampooing.

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 2 роки тому +1

    Good instruction. Kind, sweet voice!. Thank you!

  • @luciaescobarz
    @luciaescobarz 2 роки тому

    Soo interesting! I’m so happy you made this video! Pre-poo’s with oils really help me 🥰✌🏾 Your voice is so calming btw

  • @GreenBeauty
    @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +36

    What’s your experience with Pre-pooing? Did you pre-poo in the past and stop. Did you recently start pre-pooing? Either way, did you notice a difference in your hair?

    • @HumbleWifeandMom
      @HumbleWifeandMom 2 роки тому +6

      Yes, I remember prepooing once when I was pregnant, my hair felt so soft. I don’t know why I stopped. Now, I went back to it and my hair LOVES IT! It’s so soft and manageable!

    • @Kharizmah
      @Kharizmah 2 роки тому +6

      I occasionally pre-poo with African Pride Pre-Poo, but only when I feel like my hair has started dreading and I need it to detangle. I also "heard" that pre-poo is a good alternative to deep conditioning, which I never do. I don't feel like deep-conditioning really does anything for me but waste time. I generally stick to a very quick simple wash day of Shampoo and Condition. I feel like all the other stuff is propaganda.

    • @ADOS_TNT
      @ADOS_TNT 2 роки тому +8

      After learning from I am black girl curls on Instagram. I went from making a salad on my hair 😂🤣😂 to wash hour & now I no longer prepoo. I've since recovered from the you tube trends. I use the recommended products that Black girl curls recommended, stop using raw oils/butters and my hair is thriving 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thanks for your informative videos & always doing your research 🤗💖

    • @reneee.6076
      @reneee.6076 2 роки тому +1

      I use to do hot oil treatments in the 90s, early 2000s. Wasn’t a big fan of prepooing. I am a little lazy.

    • @1021BabyJ
      @1021BabyJ 2 роки тому

      I’ve tried pre pooing a few times but it just added to the time for my wash day. And it was only if I had a long time protective style with weave which I no longer do

  • @lanubienne2883
    @lanubienne2883 2 роки тому +4

    I do pre-poo and I do notice a difference in my high porosity, 3c hair. My hair holds moisture for longer periods of time which results in my having to refresh once a week as opposed to every other day. And yes, I do seal with oils but, if not pre-pooed then it won't matter. My hair dries out quicker without it. I use olive oil, castor oil and fenugreek seeds.

  • @tcoleman6167
    @tcoleman6167 2 роки тому +1

    You're a phenomenal researcher/scientist!

  • @ellenmarques9923
    @ellenmarques9923 2 роки тому +2

    My hair never responded well to pre pooing with oils.
    However ive been pre pooing every wash day for the past 2 years with an ayurvedic pre poo/treatment and my hair is been the healthiest!
    Thanks for your insight 🤎

  • @ZeeNaturalCare
    @ZeeNaturalCare 2 роки тому +2

    You have a great point 👍👍👍 but I will continue to prepoo because it makes me detangle without stress and just makes my hair soft after covering for 15minutes
    if prepoo is to detangle easily and just cover for some minutes then please don't stop it
    Thanks for this Green beauty

  • @solarsister5228
    @solarsister5228 2 роки тому +20

    I just recently started pre pooing and honestly I can't say I can see any benefits. My best defense against tangles is weekly hair washing. Not letting my hair go long periods of time without detangling prevents excessive tangling. I think I will skip this step going forward.

    • @tiaramartin5657
      @tiaramartin5657 2 роки тому

      Can you elaborate on not letting hair go long periods without detangling? I mean I get it lol just wondering what techniques you have. Really struggling with this and I’m thinking about going back to relaxers cause of it

    • @sable7114
      @sable7114 2 роки тому

      @@tiaramartin5657 I know you didn't ask me but hair is shedding everyday and the longer you wait, particularly if you're keeping it in a twisted or braided Style, the more buildup you will get. I am guilty of waiting too long because I think the more manipulation of the hair for more likely you are to get breakage. Some people have to moisturize their hair everyday other day at which time I think they probably detangle as well. I might do this in a week or even two weeks time but what works for me is rubbing a light oil like jojoba oil just a little bit on my hair and then Spritz it with a light layer of water an oddly if I started from the roots, I can gently slide the shed hair out but the technique is starved from The Roots and you can feel a little bundle of hair then go underneath that and start pulling some of the strands downward and then above again. I use a wide-tooth comb and sometimes my hair maybe a little bit thinner at the end so I will take a fine-tooth comb to gently remove that birthday, spread some more if needed but don't saturate your hair and oil and then retwist or moisturizer whatever you need to do after that depending on what your next step is shampoo or just going to work.

  • @Tjeane18
    @Tjeane18 2 роки тому +3

    I prepoo for detangling only not for hygral fatigue. Once I drench my loose hair in water without removing shed hair first it shrinks immediately and tangles. Those hairs knot and hang on to my growing hair that even conditioner won't help. Damp hair with oil gets the shed hair to slide right out😊

  • @chypraise4693
    @chypraise4693 2 роки тому +13

    When I started my natural hair journey, I pre-pooed regularly. But then the process was very tedious and time consuming so I stopped. Going straight into the shower with my shampoo didn't hurt my hair, so I gave up pre-pooing

    • @genevaxo
      @genevaxo 2 роки тому

      Omg literally same. I don't have time to detangle then wash then detangle again. I save everything for after I wash my hair.

  • @msafful
    @msafful 2 роки тому +1

    This was soooo clarifying!

  • @sherribryant7934
    @sherribryant7934 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video it makes so much sense because I don’t notice any difference in my hair from when I didn’t prepoo to when I tried it😊

  • @hometowngurl96
    @hometowngurl96 2 роки тому +3

    My experience with coconut oil pre-poo is that it works! Without relying on technical definitions, my first experience with 'hygral fatigue' (or so I thought) was when I would wash my hair for long periods of time, and after some hours, my hair would start to feel soggy and weak to the touch. While I wouldn't say the damage was permanent, it was something that took my hair about a few days to a week to get over that "weak" feeling. Once I started pre-pooing, I didn't have to worry about how long I stayed in the shower to wash my hair. Considering how kinky textured my hair is, this really helped my anxiety on wash days cause hair that is dirty + tangled + soggy is an absolute nightmare lol .

  • @clariselimbola2286
    @clariselimbola2286 2 роки тому +2

    I recently started prepooing and it's been helping my hair alot thou it makes my wash day extremely long but it's worth it

  • @halagaafar9448
    @halagaafar9448 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info! I used to prepoo my hair with several different things like an egg, yogurt and olive oil mask, just olive oil overnight, and our local animal fat based hair grease (this one gave me the best wash results)
    I noticed a difference at first since my hair was always too dry and stiff after airdrying no matter how much oil I use afterwards. I tried leave-in conditioners like Cantu and Shea moisture but couldn't keep us because their prices are getting more and more unreasonable with our economy. Prepoo then pretty much stopped making a difference and now I don't do it mostly because I don't have the time, I just switched to washing my hair with African black soap which really helped with the dryness and using a cheaper oil replacement, any oil (mostly olive oil) and detangling when my hair is still wet and keep it in bantu knots. Occasionally I use that local grease on my ends but very sparingly. Looks like prepoo is good every once in a while but not necessarily every time you wash your hair kind of thing.

  • @thecure3982
    @thecure3982 2 роки тому

    I notice no one has any questions about using pH unbalanced products but that is probably the best part of the video for me and something that a whole video can be made on. The use of high pH products to me is something professionals need to deal with not people at home and they need to be handled in a way where the hair's current health is considered.

  • @HeartBreakHigh
    @HeartBreakHigh 2 роки тому +4

    Pre-pooing is a game changer for hair breakage. I have only done it once and the difference in preventing breakage and the improved condition of my hair is noticeable and measurable. I don’t know about that hydra fatigue malarkey, but to help with detangling, pre-pooing is a winner! 👍🏾 🙌🏾 😉
    Thanks for the very interesting video though 😁.

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you watching and sharing. Am always happy to hear when someone has found something that works well for their hair.

  • @kaceyrae8946
    @kaceyrae8946 2 роки тому

    Thanks. This video helps with my current struggles.

  • @maiwasekumwenda4186
    @maiwasekumwenda4186 2 роки тому

    I was really waiting for this information💃🏾😊

  • @calendulam.5126
    @calendulam.5126 2 роки тому +1

    I prepoo everytime before washing and my hair loves it, it's a very efficient way to define curls as well

  • @RoyaltyAC
    @RoyaltyAC 2 роки тому

    Thank you for talking about hygral fatigue. I looked it up several years ago and like you I didn’t see any real evidence to suggest that hygral fatigue was an actual thing.

  • @justKKB
    @justKKB 2 роки тому +3

    I pre poo with aloe vera each wash day. My hair and scalp both love it. It helps to nourish my scalp, and detangle and stretch and section my hair for wash day so that all my different textures and get the cleansing and treatment that they need during wash day.

  • @ashkeniasims1840
    @ashkeniasims1840 2 роки тому

    I have to say I love your VOICE! 🥰 & your videos are always so informative!
    I like to prepoo primarily to detangle my hair to make it easier for shampooing. I feel like I can detangle my hair at my own speed while I’m prepooing causing me to lose less hair (at least that’s what I keep telling myself 😂) I have been natural (stop relaxing & did my big chop) almost 2yrs ago & 90% of the time I prepoo.. a few times I didn’t & I ran out of hot water in the middle of my shower… not fun! Hahaha!

  • @redrose14152
    @redrose14152 3 місяці тому

    Whenever I need clarification about something, I always come here 💕.

  • @diadiaa892
    @diadiaa892 2 роки тому +6

    I never bought into the pre-poo trend when it first popped off on YT. I suppose it was the lazy natural in me -- I didn't want to do the extra step to an already LONG wash day (my hair's incredibly dense!). I always just made sure my hair was in 4 sections and well saturated with water before focusing on my scalp. I would have one hand stretch my hair as the other massaged my scalp to minimise tangles and then focus on finger detangling with conditioner next.

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +3

      Wash days can be time consuming so I am totally for keeping it simple. Keep doing what works for you and thanks for watching.

  • @lashondadevaughn303
    @lashondadevaughn303 Рік тому +1

    Prepooing for me is a MUST!

  • @PandoricaLost
    @PandoricaLost 2 роки тому +4

    I never prepooed until I decided to start taking better care of my hair and I do notice my hair is more moisturized and I can get 4 days between washes instead of my usual 3.

  • @bazagirl402
    @bazagirl402 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your educational videos, I truly enjoyed and so much from them.

  • @tracywilliams1484
    @tracywilliams1484 2 роки тому

    Prepooing is a win for me. It has definitely helped my hi po hair.

  • @bbmj804
    @bbmj804 2 роки тому

    Thank you dear. Very informative.
    You are a sight for sore eyes

  • @AndMar87
    @AndMar87 2 роки тому

    Appreciate your channel so much 💜

  • @cutenobi
    @cutenobi 2 роки тому +3

    I love prepoo’ing because I see results. It’s especially important when my hair needs a moisture boost.

  • @tommiespriggs9606
    @tommiespriggs9606 2 роки тому +4

    Hi! I pre-poo before I shampoo because it helps with detangling my hair. I use to use oils for my pre-poo but for some reason it started to be less effective, so now I use conditioner.

  • @marvettesb9609
    @marvettesb9609 2 роки тому +2

    My prepoo helps hugely with detangling & deshedding before shampoo, it will stay in my arsenal for those reasons. The whole prepoo to prevent hydro fatigue is new to me BUT nonetheless another great informative video, as always💜

    • @GreenBeauty
      @GreenBeauty  2 роки тому +1

      I firmly support you in doing what works for your hair. Thanks for watching.

  • @LK-mg8pn
    @LK-mg8pn 2 роки тому

    I only pre-poo to detangle before shampooing and it helps. Thanks for the video! This was great knowledge.

  • @venaetheartist8067
    @venaetheartist8067 2 роки тому

    Great topic! I appreciate the hype in why some choose to do it but since the only product I use throughout the week is oil and aloe, my hair is already coated and I don't see the need add more right before I wash it.

  • @kimkillett4895
    @kimkillett4895 2 роки тому +1

    I prepoo with aloe Vera gel. But I do it to detangle before I shampoo. Which makes my hair much more manageable through the whole process of washing. Doesn't take me hours to do my wash and go. Never prepooed to prevent hugral fatigue. Thanks for this video. OneLove❤️✌️