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Despite the fact that my washdays take entirely too long to end, the Pre-Poo is definitely the best part, especially creating your own recipes or drawing inspiration from others. I love the fact that this treatment is applied prior to shampooing. It helps the hair retain moisture which means I won't walk out of my shower looking like a Chia pet when I'm done - Thank you Jesus!

A Pre-Poo (Don't forget to Pre-poo!) is a simple treatment that is applied to the hair before shampooing to prevent your hair from drying out too much.

Check out some fun DIY recipes below! Included are some of my faves, as well as recipes I plan on trying. Enjoy!

1. Coconut Oil, Mayo, avocado, vodka, & honey

Listen, vodka isn't forever one; a perfect substitute is apple cider vinegar. Vodka mixed with avocado and mayo = a perfect mixture for shiny hair! Go Vodka! Both apple cider vinegar & vodka remove buildup and brighten the hair - but which ingredient sounds more exciting...humm?

Instructions:

1 shot vodka or apple cider vinegar to a blender

Half an avocado

One tablespoon of mayo

Two tablespoons of honey

Two tablespoons of coconut oil.

Mix well and apply to your hair.

30 minutes after application, shampoo and condition as you usually do.

2. shea butter, mango butter, honey and olive oil

I love this mixture it smells like heaven...well, if Heaven had a smell...maybe it does, I don't know. BUT this mixture is everything. For this recipe, you can melt all of the hard butters - shea and mango, in a double boiler (if you're fancy enough to have one) or a microwave oven. For each ingredient you will need two tablespoons, if your hair is fairly long then you'll need just a touch more.

If you want to spice it up to get a fresh tingly feeling, add a few drops of peppermint oil - who doesn't love peppermint? Apply the mixture to your hair and cover with a plastic bag or cap. You can either wrap a dry towel around your head to help produce your own body heat, or you can sit under a heat source. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.

This is an awesome hot oil treatment, it smells yummy and the oils coat the hair, which protects it from any stripping agents that might be found in your shampoo.

3. Banana, yogurt, wheat germ oil, honey, condensed milk

Anyone who knows me knows, that I hate bananas - they smell weird and taste even worse. Despite my weird banana dislikage (yes, I made that up) this Pre-Poo is pretty effective.

You will need

1 medium to large banana or banana baby food - just get the fruit it'll be cheaper.

4 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons yogurt (full fat)

3 tablespoons condensed milk (every Jamaican has at least 4 cans in the pantry lol #bullet)

2 tablespoons wheat germ oil

Warning: Do not, I repeat DO NOT use a spoon to mix. Blend everything in a blender until the mix is completely smooth. If not, the annoying chunks of banana in your hair will ruin your pre-poo high! Make sure you mush those things up!

As for the condensed milk, it tastes GREAT and is an awesome conditioner and adds moisture and shine, the same goes for regular milk.

Wheat germ oil is pretty cool also, it is known for its vitamin B, which increases circulation to the scalp and thickens hair. It also helps the cracks in your cuticles - which means stronger hair!

4. Greek Yogurt

Who knew that your hair could benefit from yogurt. This recipe doesn't seem as exciting as the others, but when you're done that's when the excitement happens.

Take your Greek Yogurt, section your dry or damp hair and apply. This magical Pre-Poo will continue to save your strands for days after application. You will notice how easy it is to detangle and your hair will be softer and shinier, because of the protein in your yummy yogurt...the possibilities are endless.

All you need is some Chobani or Fage - put it in the fridge and give it a whirl! If you need an extra boost you can add olive oil of honey.

Enjoy the recipes!!

Don't forget to share and comment. Let me know about your pre-poo experiences!

Love,

-Sassy ' N' New York

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