My great grandmother used to put aloe Vera in my scalp when she’d braid up my hair. I used to sit between her legs on the on the balcony in Costa Rica waiting patiently for my pretty hair style. I miss that lady so much.

Can someone explain the point of watching someone's routine and complaining to them that it's excessive even though they obviously love it and will continue to do it...? If you don't like or want to do something you could just like....... not do it? Lol. Everyone loves to say how they're entitled to have an opinion but that justification only goes so far. There's no point in being negative about something that isn't even affecting your life... but anyway thanks for the vid Whitney! Pre-pooing has been a life saver for me so I'm always open to any new tips and tricks

This aloe treatment was amazing!!! I'm from The Bahamas so I decided to grow some aloe in my backyard just to be able to do this all the time. The aloe completely transformed my hair even before I added the oil. My hair was super moisturized, my hair was jet black and my curls were popping. Nature really does give us everything we need. I def recommend this to all naturals!

As a gal with European hair it’s so satisfying seeing healthy bouncy dark hair ah!! It’s so beautiful. Also I love how you mention the more scientific reasons why you use each product. I’ve for sure learned more from these videos about hair than any of the women in my life ✨💕

Ohhhhhh snap!! I feel sorry for my aloe plants on my porch 😂 they bout to be butchered! Good thing I have about 5 mama size ones and they all have babies growing out to turn into mama sizes eventually! Gotta love living in FL

You should have a series on your channel where you try out different hair practices from around the world and see if they work. That would be fun!

Ok so I've tried…🤔so many things I've seen on KZfaq I lost count. I've only commented on results once in the past. So here goes my second…after watching this video I went out to the store for what I needed and began the process. I must say this has been the least greasy, and least messy prepoo I've ever done!!! By the time my hair was twisted in parts (which btw I loved using a comb to make straight parts) my hair already felt good, I had the least amount of shedding I've ever seen (my hair sheds like crazy, still don't know why). The next day me and my sister decided to spend the afternoon at a bath house that had a steam room. I packed up my hair products and spent the day chatting, laughing and deep conditioning with some serious steam. I washed my hair and was so happy with how it felt. My hair has been restored instantly. Never have I ever enjoyed the results the first go around without adding or taking away from the original (I did however use coconut oil because I only had light extra virgin olive oil in house) thank you thank you for sharing your hair experiences. If not for KZfaq I would not be curly and loving it. 🤗

I like to cut out the aloe jelly, blend it, and strain out the pulp. You can freeze the aloe gel in ice trays and use them when needed (thaw it out, put in an application bottle and use in hair... with out the aloe chunks getting stuck in your hair)... you can also save the pulp and use it for your facials. It applies a lot easier... and save in the fridge. Aloe is the best!

Aloe vera is an incredible medicinal plant. I used to spread fresh aloe vera on my pregnant belly to avoid/minimize stretch marks. It worked!

You can even scoop out the gel and blend it so you can put it in a squirt bottle for easy application

During my journey on trying to simply get my hair to just GROW, I stumbled across your many amazing how-to videos! They are extraordinarily phenomenal!!! But, the one statement you made to encourage us newcomers during this journey was, in the beginning of creating our hair regimens, "simply focus on the processes until we get comfortable with everything, and the rest will come together." YOU WERE SO RIGHT!!! That comment was always in the back of my mind whenever I was pre-pooing, washing, deep conditioning, etc. Those wonderful words of advice truly helped me stick with it, and has helped me get this far in my hair journey. Thank you SOOOOOOOO much! You're the BEST!! :)

Straight savage! My hair went crazy over this prepoo method! Especially after I took out my protective style (Senegalese twist). I didn't even have to sleep in it, I'm doing the other half of my hair and the half I just did is already dry! My poor hair and scalp was dehydrated! Using this FOREVER!

You're so neat. 😒 I would've had the product on my face, the wall, and my dog. 😂

I do this every wash day and it's really helped with my eczema! I cut a chunk and place it in my magic bullet to get it more liquified and I put this in a spray bottle to spray onto my hair. Also every night I cut a piece and rub it onto my skin. This helped to remove discoloration ☺ thanks for the video

I'm from the countryside of the Dominican Republic, and I kid you not when I say that we use sabila (aloe) for EVERYTHING. It's amazing! I never thought to use it for hair! Thank you for the idea!

Yeah, I'm watching this almost 3 years after you did it, but I'm going to try it on my daughter's hair and my hair. Thank you!

This is so satisfying to watch 😂

My lazy self would just blend up the aloe vera and pour it all over my head all at once! haha

I tried ur pre-poo with the aloe vera, my hair is loving it, l never pre-poo before , but now l do it everttime l wash my hair, thank u for sharing that Happy mother's day

OMG!! My scalp has never been so clean!! I have terrible dandruff issues, I can wash my hair, part it and there will still be dandruff on my scalp. But not this time, I followed the tutorial exactly and wow. I will be doing this everytime I wash my hair, it's definitely worth the time it takes.

Lol I bet a lot of y'all about to learn how to care for an aloe plant now 😂

you and nappyfu are my go to natural girls. I love the great suggestions 🤗🤗🤗😊😊

omgosh..... I did my daughter, son and my hair. .......and I did not want to wash it out. ..... it was so moisturizing .. .. our scalp loved it.. the roots of our hair loved it .. I even squeezed some out and put it on the ends.. this was life.... I want to do this literally every other day. ..

After watching this and a few other videos, I have to say, you must have the healthiest hair on the planet!! :0)

I wish people would be more creative with their own hair routine instead of whining and complaining. She's sharing a method. You don't have to follow to the T. Take the tips, work something that works for Your hair and on your bike you go.😆 Pure aloe gel can be bought ready made you just need to be prepared to pay the price for it because apart from that it takes the same time as any other prepoo for those who already do prepoo so I really don't get the negativity from some peeps on the comments section 🤔

Hi Whitney great video. A tip we use in the islands for centuries is we blend or crush the aloe until its jelly / liquidy and Then strain it. Makes it easier to apply to your scalp.

I LOVE THIS PREPOO. Ive incorporated it into my wash day routine. My hair and scalp drinks this in and I definitely see and feel the difference. My hair is softer, holds moisture better and my scalp feels clean with no flakes or dry patches. My afro is blossoming as I move closer to my 2yr anniversary. wooohooo. thank u. you are the best. love your videos.

Thank you Whitney! I have been doing this for a few months now and I have no scalp problems this winter for the FIRST time!

Naptural85 I have to say in the last 4 years I've learned the most from you. You provide great tips and DIY options. I take what I need from them within what I find is reasonable to my lifestyle. This is a great pre-poo option. I'll simplify it and make it my own. As always thanks for sharing your learnings!

I tried this pre-poo today and I must admit that my hair absolutely LOVED it!!!

5 years later, I am trying this out, I will tag you on it.. My hair feels so good after and well moisturised.

OMG! I just did this pre-poo routine for my very first time and I can not believe the difference in my shedding just in the steps of putting the Aloe Vera gel and natural oils on my hair, to the no shedding when detangeling with conditioner. This is amazing, I also left mine in overnight and my hair loved it. This will be my routine from now on. My hair is so soft and feels amazing, thank you for sharing this pre-poo routine with us. Now I have got to go buy a very large Aloe Vera plant 😊😊😊

i used to do this back in the 80's when my scalp was irritated. it worked so well. It soothed my sore scalp and reduced dandruff. It corrected whatever problem with my scalp. Now I Use the Lilly of the dessert aloe gel and juice as a leave in once I cleanse and condition my hair. You helped remind me that aloe is the best thing for the scalp and hair health. Thanks again for another awesome video @naptural85

It's wash day tomorrow and I already don't have the energy or soul to do it. Jesus, help me 😂

I just recently took my locs out and came back to your page. I used to be on your page every day when my hair was loose. This vid was right on time because my scalp hasn't been free in over two years and my strands needed this love :)

i was the 1 millionth subscriber !!!!!!!! YAY !!!!

Am I the only person who can't do a clean part on their own? If I can't see it, it's not a clean part.

I am most definitely going to try this. I have been slacking in my natural hair routine and I need to get back.

Ok so this just gave me the easiest wash day I have ever had in my life. As soon as I started putting the aloe on my hair I could tell it was going to be phenomenal. I guess it doesn't work for everyone but if you hav extremely dry hair the aloe just calms everything all the way down. It feels so manageable and soft and prefect. I vote to rename aloe the true relaxer cuz it just soothed my soul in a way I thought it never would. THANK YOU SO MUCH for continuing to experiment and explore for those of us who don't have the time. I love what you do!!!!! Besos!

I love all your videos. They are so detailed and informative. I love the way you break it down step by step and demonstrate what you're doing. Your hair is amazing! Thick, full, long, and shiny! Simply fabulous and flawless!

I've been using fresh aloe gel as a pre-poo for a while but differently to your method. I blend it with conditioner and coconut oil and apply it to my hair and leave for about 15mins. it reduces the amount of knots that I used to get and keeps my hair soft and shiny after I wash it all out. Amazing!!!

I can't wait to try this pre-poo. love ur videos

Ive not prepood in years. This looks a very healthy regimen Whit. I might give it a try.

Thank you so much adding this to my wash routine has made my hair so soft. over the past 4 weeks I have seen my hair get softer. my ends are not dry. my style last longer and is not all frizz after 3 or 4 days. since I have gone natural 4 year ago you have been my natural hair go to person to help me learn to love and care for my hair. Thank you so much. congratulations on the baby

You are so smart! I love watching your creative videos because they are so helpful and informative. Thanks for sharing Whitney!

What a blessing was meant to wash my hair today but spent all day washing Desperate housewives, going to try this next week just need to find where I can buy this in London. P.S we are grateful for your video Whitney, I've been following your video since I was 19 now 23, you've helped me so much being confident with my 4c hair. Always grateful for your videos. P.s congrats on your pregnancy

AMAZING!!! I absolutely adore this pre-poo. I've tried it 2Xs now and my hair is responding beautifully. So what it takes a little longer than I'd like. The time spent is totally worth it. Whitney, thanks for offering what has become clearly a MUST DO in my hair care regimen.

Just wanted to say thank you so much for all that you do. I did this along with the wash routine using all the products and it has done wonders on my hair and scalp. My hair was so soft after the last step of washing. Also not using coconut has been such a blessing. So thankful!!!!

Ughhh I just finished washing my hair too!! Will have to try this next weekend

I kept staring at her eyebrows the whole time...they look amazing!

If you have tighter curls I.e. 4c don't rub the aloe to hard because the meat of the aloe will rub out into your coils. It will be hard to wash out the meat of the aloe.

watched this a while ago , but finally trying this during quarantine !

I was literally just searching pre poos because I'm about to wash my hair and BAM

Whitney, we fighting! I just spent like 3 months developing a complete monthly hair routine, then you go and post this. I want to try this so bad.

I tried your pre-poo routine and so far I'm loving it. My curls were so defined and soft, I co-washed after. I can't wait to see your updated wash day.

Hi I’ve recently did my big chop and I’m every where looking for someone with my type of hair to learn how to maintain my hair. And I’m in love with the way you deal with your hair. I’m very encouraged now thank you

This pre poo looks so official. I can't wait to try. I've done hot oil treatments for pre poos in the past with coconut oil by itself, olive oil by itself, avocado oil by itself or on rare occasions, a mixture. Lately my hair's been telling me to do a little more than just one oil for a pre poo and now I know exactly what I'm going to try. Thanks!

This makes me want to massage some aloe vera gel on my head

I have used this technique twice now and I absolutely love it. My hair is definitely softer and more moisturized. My hair has been super dry this winter and I am so glad to find something that actually helps.

I love this treatment! I have been doing it for a few months now and I can tell the difference in my hair! Love love love it and I passed it on to friends as well 😊

Did this yesterday, my hair loved it...curls popping and the shine 🙌🏾😍👍🏾

I'm not going to lie; I probably won't do this because I'm too lazy, but I love watching you do your hair. #blackgirlmagic

I just want to say many, many thanks for this tutorial. I am trying to repair shedding thinning hair. This has done wonderful things for my hair in the first use. Again thank you.

I tried this last weekend. It is truely AMAZING !!! Instead of using the oils suggested I wanted to use up the Alikay's 7 oil blend I have along with my beloved hemp seed oil and fresh aloe from the balcony. I have seborrheic dermatitis the aloe worked wonders in my scalp. I also rubbed some of the gel on color treated ends. Thank you for introducing us to this and the young lady!

*walks outside to cut an aloe leaf to pre poo now* thanks girl for this

oh WOW, Now I must go but an Aloe Vera plant!!.....if they aren't Already Sold out!! lol!! Let the Search begin!!

I watched the same video you did, and was doing this over the summer. This method feels AMAZING on the scalp!! I got lazy with it and stopped. I will get back to it.

I just found this video a month ago and have already tried this twice. I have noticed a difference. Initially I only used on my scalp but recently used all over my hair and chiiiile my hair is loving it! Thanks for this video!

I was thinking about incorporating fresh aloe Vera gel in my routine and now I'm definitely doing it after seeing how your hair drank it up! -Govna

I'm soo happy to see this video! My Mother and Grandmother have always kept Aloe Vera plants in the house since I was a child, and I never thought to use it on my hair! Thank you

I found this video way after your posting date. My hair is going through it's typical winter shedding . It's almost alarming how easily and often the long strands shed. I mean literally if i touch it later after oiling and removing the shed hair there is more!! It's not as noticeable when wraring curly, but in the winter I cannot keep soaking it to detangle at so I blow it out once every two weeks. I'm going to try this overnight method and pray for reduced shedding. Thanks for sharing

In case anyone had doubts this works! It's absolutely amazing! I love it! My hair feels so soft and moisturized after doing this. 😄😊

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That looks so soothing😌, think I will go buy me an aloe vera plant🌱so I can try this method. ❤️

I just did this pre poo! What a huge difference! I have never had such an easy shampoo with no breakage. Thank you!

I now use this method and love how much easier wash day is and how healthy my scalp looks

I just imagined when Olivia goes to college living in her dorm with sticks of aloe in her mini fridge just for wash day lol.

Your hair is looking so healthy and growing so fast -- thanks for the share!

I tried it and I love it! I used my own oil mixture and I'll probably try yours once I'm out of mine. I also used the aloe vera gel from the bottle, but plan on getting it directly from the plant once I finish this bottle. My hair is so moisturized, soft, and crazy easy to detangle. I'm telling all my friends about it! Thank you for sharing this!

I love it! Used the aloe plant last night and baby! My hair never felt so good. Moisturized with crazy definition! Definitely a permanent prepoo for life!!

Love your eyecolor and thank you for this awesome video!

Girl, I've been pre-pooing with conditioner for a couple of years now because of YOUR recommendation! It's changed my life and my detangling sitch. My hair is happy. I've also recently started using green tea as an anti-shedding treatment. It's only been three treatments, so far, and my shedding is reduced by at LEAST 60%. I've gone from losing about a mouse sized ball of hair per week to a WALNUT sized ball of hair. This is stunning. I'm not sure if I can add this labor intensive process to my routine, but lord knows, I trust your judgement more than just about anyone when it comes to hair care. You've earned it. Thanks!

I tried this 2wks ago and fell in love. For the first time I had hardly any shedding and breakage. My hair was sooooo soft and manageable I was in awwww. It has never felt so moisturized since I have been natural and it stayed moisturized til my next wash day. Oh, and yes I'm repeating this process every wash day which is about every 2 week now that I have this routine. It use to be once a month. Thanks Whitney.

this method has worked WONDERS to my hair. It’s much more softer and manageable. Thank you so much for this tutorial! ❤️

I've been doing this for the past month for my prepoo excepting the almond oil. I have to agree that this method is good. Super great that my icon is doing the same

I tried this and it's AMAZING my hair soaked it all up and loved it my curls are poppin, I really suggest this especially because u don't use a lot and aloe is very cheap as it comes to hair products. A tip though, instead of stabbing the leaf I find you get more by scraping it because it doesn't get the chuncks you can get with puncturing it. I used two one inch slices and had plenty

Someone recently gave me an aloe vera leaf and I thought of this video, however as soon as I applied it my hair responded so well I didn't just put it on my scalp but slathered it all over my strands. I could even detangle with it! The other surprise for me was the smell- all the years I've kept aloe juic around I didn't expect much of a smell, but cutting into the leaf smelled like chicken soup! Quite strange, but totally worth the result. Thanks as always Whit!

I just tried this and it is the first time in MONTHS that my ends​ haven't been all dry and crispy. I thought I was just going to have to trim them off! Thanks for this!

Jesus,watch the video and move on,she never said you have to do this method. Enjoy the video and pick up some tips,and go about about your day,no need for unnecessary rants.🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

I have tried this pre-poo routine twice and loved it. It made detangling much easier, shed hair was significantly reduced and massaging my scalp was the fresh gel and oils was amazing! ! Definitely doing this again regularly.

Thank you so much of showing me how to take care of my natural hair. Perms and tight braiding ruined my hair. After being natural I really didn't know how to take care of my hair. Going through many products oh try this or try that didn't work for me seem like using all those products changed my hair texture. Since I found something that works for me and some advice from you my hair is doing GREAT thanks!!!

Thanks for sharing this!! I included aloe plant to my olive oil prepoo and it has worked miracles for me!! zero fairy knots during my entire wash day routine. This step is a true life saver for my HP 4c strands :0)

I gotta try this. My hair has been so dry lately! 😩

My hair loved this along with my mayo/honey DC after. Great shine and manageability! Thanks again!

Absolutely one of the best videos I've seen. Thanks for sharing. Changing my routine from today!

I tried this and it helps my hair so much . . . my curls pop more my hair is soft and moisturized . . I love it thanks so Much for sharing

Tried this out for my wash day yesterday and really loved it. There's a lot of steps, but honestly that what makes it so wonderful. It's like giving yourself a spa treatment. My hair was very moisturized and my scalp feels soothed. Thanks so much for sharing!

Hey! So I just tried your pre poo method! I followed the steps and I enjoyed it! My hair did look hydrated when I twisted it and my curls were popping from the oils and detangling. I'm excited to see how it'll look once I rinse it out for wash day. Thanks for the video! I loved watching it

You seriously rock. I'm so lazy lately with two little kids I'm stressing over wash day. But my hair is not looking good so I need to get it together. I'll try your routine. Got myself your kind of hair so must maintain it good

Great pre poo routine, Whitney! I need to do clean parts on wash day, from doing my pre poo to styling, so that I reduce breakage. I will start practicing this today when doing my pre poo. I need to do a hot oil treatment today too, since I haven't done one since sometime last year, and my scalp & hair could use it right now.