Otherwise known as "pre-pooing", a pre-shampoo treatment is a protective remedy designed to add extra nourishment to moisture-starved locks.
What is a Pre-Shampoo Treatment?
Typically found in the format of oils, balms or butters, pre-shampoo treatments are applied to dry hair before shampooing with your regular cleanser.
They help to lock in moisture and hydration to keep hair healthy, soft, strong and shiny.
How Long Do I Leave a Pre-Shampoo Treatment In for?
A pre-shampoo treatment can be left on as little or as long as your hair needs. Normal hair will benefit from a 30 minute treatment, while very dehydrated or afro-textured locks could need a full day before your regular cleanse.
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Which are Our Favourite Pre-Shampoo Treatments
There are lots of pre-shampoo treatments to choose from depending on how much moisture and care your hair needs, but these are some of our favourites.
- Hair Syrup Watermelon Milk Pre-Wash Treatment
- Phyto Detox Pre Shampoo Purifying Mask
- Lazartigue Purify Pre Shampoo Propolis
- STARSKIN Coco-Nuts Nourishing Hot Oil Hair Mask
- Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil
- Color WOW Dream Filter Pre-Shampoo Mineral Remover
1. Hair Syrup Watermelon Milk Pre-Wash Treatment 300ml
Surge your hair with moisture for silky-soft tresses using Hair Syrup’s Watermelon Milk Pre-Wash Treatment. This nutrient-rich pre-wash treatment is formulated with watermelon seed, cherry and argan oils that work to deeply nourish your tresses, whilst vitamin E works to add a radiant, glass-like shine to the hair. This indulgent hair treatment is the perfect step to add into your routine for ultra-glossy locks! 2. Phyto Detox Pre Shampoo Mask 125ml
Detoxify polluted scalp and hair with the
Phyto Detox Pre Shampoo Purifying Mask. As the first step of your haircare regimen, the pre-shampoo treatment works to absorb suffocating impurities (like pollution, dust, limescale and product residue) from the scalp to improve the efficacy of further hair treatments.
Powered by mineral-rich Ghassoul clay that boasts strong absorption power to draw out pollutants and toxins, the hair masque harnesses the refreshing properties of Eucalyptus essential oil and Burdock extraction to deeply cleanse and refine asphyxiated roots and tresses so they can shine again with health.
- Suitable for: Dull, lacklustre hair
3. Lazartigue Purify Pre Shampoo Propolis 75ml
One of the brand's most famous products, the
Leonor Greyl Pre-Shampoo Treatment is free from all manner of nasty chemicals including parabens, silicones and SLS, making it ideal for those with coloured hair or sensitised locks.
It has a variety of benefits, including natural UV filters to shield against environmental damage, as well as luxurious oils to soften and repair dehydrated and damaged hair fibres.
- Suitable for: Colour damaged hair
4. STARSKIN Coco-Nuts Nourishing Hot Oil Hair Mask
This amazing and innovative conditioning treatment from STARSKIN heats up as it treats the hair, making it great to use if you suffer from tension headaches and need a relaxing treatment after a long day.
The
Coco-Nuts Nourishing Hot Oil Hair Mask contains a blend of natural oils and fruits to repair damage deep within the hair-shaft for long-term improvement. Not only that, it's made from 100% organic ingredients and is suitable for vegans.
- Suitable for: Damaged hair
5. Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil 111ml
This
multipurpose hair oil from Redken can be used in 6 ways to keep locks soft and healthy, but we love to use it as a pre-shampoo treatment the most.
Formulated with the brand's exclusive Keratin Enrich Complex, the oil helps to restore the hair's own natural protein structure to not only improve moisture levels and hydration, but also manageability and strength.
- Suitable for: Brittle hair prone to breakage
6. Color Wow Dream Filter Treatment 200ml
Color WOW Dream Filter Pre-Shampoo Mineral Remover. The breakthrough pre-shampoo treatment filters out minerals, typically found in hard water, that could destroy the intensity and beauty of your hair colour. Traces of copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, chlorine and other minerals and metals found in tap water can build up in your hair over time and distort your colour making it appear yellow, brassy, greenish and dull.
- Suitable for: Colour treated hair
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