What Are Pre-Shampoos?

What's Your Take on Pre-Shampoo Treatments?

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Before you shampoo, do you pre-shampoo? While formulas vary to address specific needs, most of these before-you-cleanse-type products are designed to enhance the benefits of your shampoo and conditioner. They often have an oily consistency, and when used in conjunction with a massage, they can be quite soothing.

But are they necessary? No, but many people love to use them because of the soft and shiny results these treatments provide. Do you like pre-shampoo treatments, or do you pooh-pooh the idea?

10 Comments

A lot of people of African descent pre-shampoo because our hair is so dry. I'm transitioning to my kinky hair from a relaxer (I'm 4c/b) and I pre-poo (pre-shampoo) with coconut oil because it penetrates the hair shaft. You don't need fancy products just by the oils that penetrates the hair shaft in bulk.
bellazmom bellazmom
I was super excited to try the Burt's Bees Avocado Butter, but is is kind of sticky and doesn't smell very pleasant. Now, Philosophy's Marinating Oil, on the other hand, is lovely, but Philosophy has just discontinued it. So very sad... :(
KerryS87 KerryS87
i have dry, wavy hair so luckily i don't have to shampoo all that much. so to me its a huge waste ov money
bellaressa bellaressa
I never thought of using one before; however, I got an Ojon kit and it had the Restorative Pre-Shampoo cream in the kit. I absolutely love it, it makes my hair shiny and the condition of my hair has improved with each use. I use it especially if I am going to salon to have my hair blow dried out.
GummiBears GummiBears
I have super dry, chemically relaxed hair that I am trying to grow out and for me, it really helps to maintain moisture in my hair. Is it necessary, not really but I do like the results. Anyway this step is not for everyone.
POPSUGAR Beauty POPSUGAR Beauty
Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
sarasonne sarasonne
I love the results I get from using the original VO5 hot oil treatments before shampooing, I just don't use them enough!
MsTyque MsTyque
I have super-dry, colored, relaxed hair so yes I believe in pre-poos! I'm currently using Philosophy's Marinating Oil but when I'm out of it< I'd love to try the Burt's Bees Avocado Treatment as a less expensive alternative. They are just an effortless way to condition, I usually sleep in it and wash my hair in the morning like normal.
MsTyque MsTyque
I have super-dry, colored, relaxed hair so yes I believe in pre-poos! I'm currently using Philosophy's Marinating Oil but when I'm out of it< I'd love to try the Burt's Bees Avocado Treatment as a less expensive alternative.They are just an effortless way to condition, I usually sleep in it and wash my hair in the morning like normal.
I have curly, really dry hair, so I use coconut oil on my hair and let it soak in for a half hour or so before I shampoo. It makes my hair really soft and manageable and keeps it healthy to stretch out my time between cuts.
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