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Pre-Poo With Coconut Oil Overnight [How To & Benefits]

Do you want to pre-poo with coconut oil overnight, yet, not sure if it’s beneficial or how to do it? No worries hun, NHP has ALL THE INFO for you, including recipes!

There is a lot of chatter about coconut oil pre-poo and it is likely you have wondered if you should do it overnight. You should know that there are multiple schools of thought on this practice.

Some natural hair mavens are for it, and others are against it. In this article, we will discuss why coconut oil makes a tremendous pre-poo treatment and how to do an overnight coconut oil pre-poo.

We will also share a few popular recipes for coconut oil pre-poo treatments that work great for 3C-4C hair.

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What is Pre-Pooing, and Why Should I Do It?

Pre-pooing entails applying a hair treatment to your natural hair before shampooing. A pre-poo treatment helps to protect your hair from the harshness of shampoo and adds extra moisture and shine.

Coconut oil is an excellent pre-poo treatment because it is natural. Coconut oil contains fatty acids that help to nourish and moisturize your hair.

It also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which can help to keep your scalp healthy.

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How Do I Pre-Poo With Coconut Oil Overnight?

Overnight coconut oil pre-poo is a great way to give your hair an extra boost of moisture and shine and even helps permed hair.

Apply coconut oil to your hair and scalp before bed, and then shampoo and condition as usual in the morning.

You can leave the coconut oil in for as long as you like. Most users agree eight hours offer the best results for a pre-poo with coconut oil overnight.

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Coconut Oil and Honey Overnight Pre-Poo Treatment

If you want to try an overnight coconut oil pre-poo, we have some great recipes for you to try. NHP's favorite is the Coconut Oil and Honey Pre-Poo Treatment.

• Mix equal parts coconut oil and honey, and then apply it to your hair and scalp.
• Leave the coconut oil and honey mixture for at least eight hours, then shampoo and condition as usual.

This pre-poo for 4C hair treatment will leave your hair feeling soft, shiny, and healthy!

Coconut Oil and Avocado Overnight Pre-Poo Treatment

Another great option is the Coconut Oil and Avocado Pre-Poo Treatment.

• Mash up one ripe avocado and mix it with coconut oil until you have a smooth paste.
• Apply the avocado mashup to your hair and scalp and leave it for at least eight hours.
• Shampoo and condition as usual in the morning.

This treatment will leave your hair feeling soft, hydrated, and healthy!

What are the Benefits of Pre-Poo With Coconut Oil Overnight?

There are many benefits of pre-pooing with coconut oil overnight. Coconut oil is a natural way to add moisture and shine to your hair and known to be a health booster for hair & skin.

It also helps to protect your hair & scalp from the harshness of shampoo and can keep your scalp healthy.

If you want an extra moisture boost, try a pre-poo with coconut oil overnight, it's also a good pre-poo for transitioning hair!

How Can You Get the Most Out of Your Overnight Coconut Oil Pre-Poo Treatment?

You can do a few things to get the most out of your overnight coconut oil pre-poo treatment.

• First, ensure your hair is clean and free of any products before you start.
• Second, apply the coconut oil evenly to your hair and scalp.
• Third, leave the coconut oil in for at least eight hours - overnight is best!

Finally, shampoo and condition as usual in the morning.

Bonus Healthy Hair Tips To BOOST Your Overnight Pre-Poo Results...

In addition to pre-pooing with coconut oil overnight, you can do a few other things to keep your hair healthy.

• First, use a high-quality and gentle shampoo + conditioner combo that won’t strip your hair of its natural oils.
• Second, avoid heat styling as much as possible. If you must use heat, be sure to use a heat protectant.
• Third, get regular trims to keep your hair looking its best.

We hope you found this blog post helpful! If you have any questions about coconut oil pre-pooing, or if you want to share your favorite recipe, please leave us a comment below. Happy pre-pooing!

What are your thoughts on pre-poo with coconut oil overnight? Have you tried it before? Let us know in the comments below!

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