Last weekend, I tried to see what would be a better pre-poo for my hair using eggs and aloe vera. I was recommended it after my friend with type 2B hair recommended egg. I typically use aloe vera because I have type 3C hair that needs as much moisture as possible, and the natural ingredients in fresh aloe vera have helped improve my growth and hair health. I tried eggs to see what else is out there because sometimes it takes work to find good aloe vera in local supermarkets.
Preparing the egg treatment
To make the pre-poo for your hair, it is best to crack the eggs in a bowl and remove the yolk if possible. You must put your eggs into a blender and allow the mixture to blend for a minute. Afterward, you will section off some of your hair and begin placing the mixture in your hair in each part. You will then clip your hair back, put a plastic cap on your head, and let it sit for 30-45 minutes. After, you may begin your curly hair wash day routine and wash out with cold water.
Preparing the aloe vera treatment
An aloe vera treatment follows the same procedure as an egg treatment. Slice the aloe vera stem, cut out parts of excellent gel-like quality, and avoid pieces with black spots. These spots are typically an indicator that that part of the aloe vera stem is dying and should be avoided so that it does not cause a bad reaction. Blend in your blender and put the mixture on your head with a plastic cap for 30-45 minutes.
The results
So, while my hair was a little shiny, because of my hair type, I did not get as much moisture as I am used to with an aloe vera treatment. My hair also felt a little more dry and looked slightly thinner. I had to put more leave-in conditioner that week than average. It did not cause any hair damage, but given my hair type, it needs more than an egg treatment can do.
Conclusion
An egg treatment is ideal for people with hair types that fall in the 2A to 3A category because it is a light treatment that can help detangle large knots and help add shine to the amount of protein from the eggs. If you have a curl type that is 3B or higher, then an aloe vera pre-poo treatment is best with its more elevated amounts of vitamins A, C, E, and B12.
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