Mischo Beauty: pre-poo

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Mischo Beauty Pick: Rene Furterer's KARITE Collection

So it's clear that we're Rene Furterer fans here! If you follow us on Twitter, then you know our signature hashtag is #BEAUTYisTRUTH, and so with that said it's our goal to bring you the latest and greatest on the beauty products we absolutely love. We've reviewed the Myrrhea, Okara and Acanthe Perfect Curls collections and so it's only right that I introduce you to the Karite collection, which my naturally dry, Type 4 hair loves!

It includes the following:

- Rene Furterer Complexe 5 Regenerating Extract
- Rene Furterer Karite Intense Nutrition Oil
- Rene Furterer Karite Shampoo
- Rene Furterer Karite Nourishing Conditioning Cream
- Rene Furterer Karite No Rinse Nutritive Concentrate

The Intense Nutrition Oil isn't pictured above because I dropped it on my bathroom floor (it comes in a glass bottle), but it along with the Complexe 5 Regenerating Extract make an excellent pre-poo treatment. I'd have to say that my favorite product from this regimen is the Nourishing Conditioning Cream, which I'd fallen in love with years ago while apprenticing, and it does not disappoint.

I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've tried this regimen, or are thinking of trying it!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty: Dream Cholesterol Conditioning Cap

So the last time I talked about "pre-pooing", I mentioned the steps- covering my hair with a plastic cap, sitting under a hooded hair dryer for about 30 minutes, and then shampooing. Well, while packing for my trip to St. Lucia, I decided to take time out to pre-poo, shampoo and deep condition. And, guess what happened? My hooded hair dryer decides to break down. Now I remembered buying a conditioning cap during my last visit to the beauty supply store, and so this ended up being the perfect opportunity to test it out.

The way it works is that it's "self warming", so it traps your internal body heat which helps with the conditioning process. Now I don't want you to think that this cap gets hot, because it doesn't- well unless you're running around or decide to workout with the pre-poo treatment in your hair. Anyway, this back-up didn't fail me because I loved my finished results. Bouncy, shiny hair was the goal, and that's what I ended up with!

Mischo Beauty Loves Shu Uemura Art of Hair's Essence Absolue

Those of you who've been following my blog for the past year or so already know how much I love the Shu Uemura Art of Hair product line. My best beauty advice is to always, always, always buy for your hair, skin and nail type/needs/issues, and so not only did I love the Shu Uemura haircare line after using it, but it includes a product for just about every need! And, of course I love that!

Shu Uemura's newest product, Essence Absolue, is multitasking - which is perfect in this economy! You can use it as a pre-poo/pre-shampoo treatment, blow drying serum, leave-in conditioner, hair polisher, add it to dry ends before bed, and the list goes on and on! It's key ingredient is "Camellia Oil"- which I've discussed before, and I love the light scent. The beauty lover/product junkie in me WILL be using this up to the very last drop, and definitely making hair cocktails with it!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Do You "Pre-Poo" (Pre-Shampoo)?

I'm the queen of mixing up a "hair cocktail" and recently shared with you all what I'm currently using as my pre-poo treatment. After reading various hair forums on the internet, I'm amazed at the variety of products people are using...

So my question for you today is: Do you "pre-poo" (pre-shampoo)? And if so, what do you use and why?

Mischo Beauty: My "Pre-Poo" Hair Treatment

So I wanted to share with you all one of my "pre-poo" or "pre-shampoo"/hot oil treatments. And I'll admit, it's somewhat of a "hair cocktail" (yes, I made it up!) but it works for me- and of course, I do enjoy experimenting. So basically it's just a mixture of equal parts Desert Essence's Jojoba Oil, Wella's Keratin Oil and Elixir Vital by Kerastase.

I section my hair into small sections, and apply the treatment from roots to ends using the brush pictured above. I then cover my hair with a plastic cap, sit under a hooded hair dryer for about 30 minutes, and then shampoo!

It's very simple to make, and very easy to use- and very necessary during this cold, dry winter season. Simply put- it's a great nourishing treatment for the hair. Any questions? Love your hair.