tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post2638113033610267197..comments2024-03-19T11:57:07.317+00:00Comments on THE NATURAL HAVEN: Before You Shampoo: Conditioner or Oil?Jchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-61869448404212955592017-01-20T05:46:31.302+00:002017-01-20T05:46:31.302+00:00I am natural and trying to fine a routine for wash...I am natural and trying to fine a routine for washing and conditioning.just subscribed to Nappyfu and will be trying her methods Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596255756356673867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-41152644275558781732012-09-24T17:41:58.092+01:002012-09-24T17:41:58.092+01:00I have been using olive oil as my pre-poo. I'm...I have been using olive oil as my pre-poo. I'm going to switch up to coconut oil for a while and see what that does. Olive oil makes my hair so soft tho...AtlantaJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026886117072081629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-77573335519144478552011-12-23T19:13:08.889+00:002011-12-23T19:13:08.889+00:00Hi, I just found your blog. I've been natural ...Hi, I just found your blog. I've been natural for 10 years but only now realise that there is a large natural hair community out there. Now I can finally do this thing right. My question is.. after reading this article and the ones where you explain about pH and its efect on the hair...wouldn't it be correct then to say that in the pre-wash and washing stages that one should use a "substance" which would open the cuticle to allow the hair itself to get clean, ie something with a higher pH, then in the conditioning stages and daily routine use something else which would close the cuticles ie lower pH? Secondly, if I am making my own mixes at home does EVERYTHING need to be pH checked and if so how does using vingegar or baking soda to get to the "correct" pH affect the hair itself? <br />I thank you for answering...waiting with bated breath.lpwantednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-9264418272915307072011-12-04T09:07:43.718+00:002011-12-04T09:07:43.718+00:00I always wondered about whether or not prepooing w...I always wondered about whether or not prepooing was effective. I used to prepoo with only oil, but then I switched to a conditioner with oil. Now, I use a greek yogurt recipe that includes apple cider vinegar and my hair loves it. The recipe acts as natural detangler and it's awesome! Thanks for the insight on this matter. It's very enlightening.The Melanistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024838821371913405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-27636116213093524412011-11-21T09:02:48.050+00:002011-11-21T09:02:48.050+00:00Thanks Adelina, I have actually referenced that ar...Thanks Adelina, I have actually referenced that article several times on the blog! That particular journal is packed with plenty of hair science articles, isn't it!!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-32543750799609419352011-11-21T08:23:31.691+00:002011-11-21T08:23:31.691+00:00I thought you'd find this journal article inte...I thought you'd find this journal article interesting: http://journal.scconline.org/pdf/cc2003/cc054n02/p00175-p00192.pdf<br /><br />It's a scientific article about pre-wash hair oiling called<br />"Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage". I hope you get a chance to read it, it's pretty cool. :DAdelinahttps://sites.google.com/site/roscatahair/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-47209307313135279332011-10-28T22:15:54.294+01:002011-10-28T22:15:54.294+01:00I have tried putting olive oil in my hair overnigh...I have tried putting olive oil in my hair overnight and putting a plastic cap over my hair. <br /><br />When I washed the nest morning my hair felt so soft. <br /><br />Now this pre-poo treatment is ofter part of my routine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-57241161730702885532011-09-04T06:01:28.148+01:002011-09-04T06:01:28.148+01:00I am thinking about doing a honey and olive oil mi...I am thinking about doing a honey and olive oil mix tratment. Is this done before washingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-52579403385729904312011-07-18T21:37:04.863+01:002011-07-18T21:37:04.863+01:00I have done the pre-poo and all it did was make it...I have done the pre-poo and all it did was make it less dry and oil dripping all over the place. I gave it a try, it was ok.Sannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619032496340038921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-75855587815697364932011-05-20T20:33:06.238+01:002011-05-20T20:33:06.238+01:00Thanks so much for this post! Im looking into this...Thanks so much for this post! Im looking into this pre-pooing myself and just bought some Almond and coconut oil from the indian store to use as a pre poo before my ayurvedic application tommorow. <br />Slowly Im building a regimen that has some scientific backing to support my methods to my hair journey madness<br />Thanks again!!Carmen's Kinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234431771201027484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-45079959091598504952011-05-16T22:42:39.904+01:002011-05-16T22:42:39.904+01:00What about doing the same treatment with silicon c...What about doing the same treatment with silicon containing serums?. Dimethicone can also reduce hygral fatigue right?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-86340609928843174172011-05-15T02:28:24.524+01:002011-05-15T02:28:24.524+01:00I used to Prepoo all the time with Coconut/olive o...I used to Prepoo all the time with Coconut/olive oil and for some reason, laziness has taken over and i stopped lol. Using olive or coconut oil really DOES make a difference.. <br />Love this post<br />xoJenn. J (jemy1415) https://www.blogger.com/profile/05135772368215311238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-52349555960632028982011-05-08T13:59:05.658+01:002011-05-08T13:59:05.658+01:00I don't why I didn't commit on this blog b...I don't why I didn't commit on this blog before but I have to say your explanation of the prepoo method is GREAT!!! I love your blog and I wanted to say keep up the good work!Kreyolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619672775022342035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-592252927539610772011-05-08T02:44:49.200+01:002011-05-08T02:44:49.200+01:00Digital ribbon - No i don't think water is bad...Digital ribbon - No i don't think water is bad. I think when hair feels dry it is perhaps better to correct that first before adding oil<br /><br />Napptural Triplet Mum - Try reading the fingertip coconut oil recommendation (just search the blog). The crunchy feel is sometimes due to using too much or weather related as coconut oil gets harder in cold weather/air conditioning. <br /><br />Courtney - I leave it overnight as recommended by the scientific articles<br /><br />Anon - Coconut oil is the only known and researched oil. Olive oil has been suggested due to composition in a scientific paper. Castor oil, babasu oil, argan oil have not been shown to penetrate hair (i.e the research has not been done).Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-58129965988198576332011-05-07T23:57:37.133+01:002011-05-07T23:57:37.133+01:00JC, how long do you leave on coconut oil as a pre ...JC, how long do you leave on coconut oil as a pre treatment?Courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-90820936933328549542011-05-05T11:28:13.179+01:002011-05-05T11:28:13.179+01:00No wonder i get so much darn build up no more cond...No wonder i get so much darn build up no more conditioner pre poos for me ( i do it more for detangling purposes), i'll tell my sister too.<br /><br />When i use coconut oil i wet my hair a little before applying it, is that ok?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-38164874958143148572011-05-05T09:06:37.492+01:002011-05-05T09:06:37.492+01:00Coconut oil has a tendency to make my hair feel dr...Coconut oil has a tendency to make my hair feel dry and crunchy when I've applied it to my ends. Do you know if this would still have the same effect if I use it as a pre poo? Also would adding ingredients such as honey to the oil provide any extra benefits or take them away?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759298266240046502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-20308369915643803792011-05-04T15:58:27.497+01:002011-05-04T15:58:27.497+01:00Are there any other oil that prevent Hydral fatigu...Are there any other oil that prevent Hydral fatigue? <br /><br />I read in an article that Babassu oil has the same properties as Coconut oil, what do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-82739094032454821842011-05-04T01:40:08.364+01:002011-05-04T01:40:08.364+01:00I use a mix of oil and conditioner before shampooi...I use a mix of oil and conditioner before shampooing my hair but I mainly use it for detangling, not necessarily as a prepoo. I also try to rinse all of it out before shampooing. I don't care if my hair feels stripped after I wash because I'm going to use a rinse out conditioner, then a leave in. I've found that my hair feels too oily if I don't rinse it completely then put more product on it.Cosmoludehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987873569762438663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-67425611664025029892011-05-04T00:44:15.827+01:002011-05-04T00:44:15.827+01:00Gerlinde - olive oil is suggested to have the same...Gerlinde - olive oil is suggested to have the same properties as coconut oil based on its composition.<br /><br />I personally almost always (99%) go for coconut oil. I did olive oil once but it was too messy for me and I did fall in the bath too (not really the oil's fault, I sort of have two left feet). <br /><br />I do switch up to shea, castor or avocado butter somethimes but not as a pre wash. Pre wash is always coconut for me.Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-39051360970107631892011-05-03T23:32:07.775+01:002011-05-03T23:32:07.775+01:00And what about Olive Oil? I think, JC, once you wr...And what about Olive Oil? I think, JC, once you wrote you splashed olive oil on like there was no tomorrow right before shampooing, or am I imagining? :/<br />I like coconut oil too, but I don't sleep well and find it even more difficult to snooze away in a cloud of coconut.Gerlindenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-56181415825538615302011-05-03T22:12:01.926+01:002011-05-03T22:12:01.926+01:00J - Yes, the direct mixing of shampoo and conditio...J - Yes, the direct mixing of shampoo and conditioner can create build up.Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-81110263775154891342011-05-03T19:46:07.951+01:002011-05-03T19:46:07.951+01:00So adding a little conditioner to the hair before ...So adding a little conditioner to the hair before rinsing out the shampoo to prevent the "stripped" feeling can lead to build up as well?Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709007986979801091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-2138329278279476712011-05-03T10:36:17.713+01:002011-05-03T10:36:17.713+01:00Thanks all for all the comments and contributions!...Thanks all for all the comments and contributions!<br /><br />DIY hair care - lol! Yes a prepoo is like making your hair dirty before you wash it and hoping to leave some of this dirt behind. The difference is that the dirt you put on is 'good dirt' lol.<br /><br />Mo - have you ever tried doing it the other way, like prepoo with a conditioner, wash then deep condition with AOHSR? Just wondering if your hair would feel the same compared to deep conditioning first. <br /><br />Cubelixa - I do not know if using the same brand would avoid the problem. It is more a question of chemistry and I could not possibly give an answer because there are so many different product combos out there!<br /><br />I think the best way to avoid build up is simply to rinse off between each stage and in the event that it is still present to change one of the products that you are using.Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-63996191080463171002011-05-03T07:18:30.675+01:002011-05-03T07:18:30.675+01:00Thanks for your answer JC. Can the build-up proble...Thanks for your answer JC. Can the build-up problem be avoided by using matching products (same brand for shampoo and conditioner) as Anonymous said?Cubelixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238648239647796524noreply@blogger.com