Wash Day: Tahitian Noni and Monoi Pre-poo

I never wash my hair the same way twice, but  I do always try to start off the whole process with a pre-poo to help give my hair a base to start with. Babe and I stopped at Target a few weeks ago and I picked up the Shea Moisture Tahitian Noni and Monoi Smooth and Repair Weekly Scalp Therapy, which I mentioned in another post and said I'd review it. I tried it once before writing this review and again yesterday prior to washing my hair. I'm a bit iffy about the product I like it, but I don't like it. 

One major turn off is the size of the bottle, 4 oz. I understand that it's a strong protein treatment and it shouldn't be used as often as you would a normal conditioner, but the size just isn't cutting it.

After using it one time I was already down to the middle of the bottle and for $9.99 per bottle that's a a bit too steep for my blood. The cream is so thick that it makes it hard to get out the bottle so you end up shaking it over and over and OVER again until the creamy goodness finally comes out or you can leave your bottle sitting upside down to make the process easier. I really, really, REALLY wish this would come in a bigger bottle with a pump it would completely eliminate that problem. SheaMoisture please give us a pump bottle. 

What the product lacks in packaging it makes up for in quality ingredients.

• Water, your hair's #1 moisturizer.
• Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin protein is the strongest of proteins found in hair products. Your hair is made up of 80% keratin. This protein in particular will strengthen the 3 layers of the hair, Cuticle, Cortex and Medulla. 
• Glycerin, a great humectant aiding in moisture.
• Monoi oil, Reparative benefits revive dry, damaged hair.
• Tahitian Noni, Antioxidant Vitamin C helps maintain hair health.
• Peptides, Antioxidant protection help promote healthy hair growth.

I applied this on top of hair that was already doused in my oil blend the night before which helped to add slip. My oil blend is a mixture of:

• Coconut oil (Used as a base)
• Glycerin
• Jojoba oil
• Castor oil
• Macadamia oil
• 6 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• Avocado oil

(My hair with both my oil blend and protein pre-poo applied)

 I'm not sure if it was the oil blend or just the product itself, but the amount of slip I received was amazing in some places it just sat onto of my hair, other places it melted right in and that was only at the initial application. The bottle says to leave it in for 40 mins, but of course I'm hardheaded and left it on for...5 hours. The first time I tried this I followed instructions and actually left it on for 40 mins and I just didn't feel that it gave me enough kick.

(5 hours later and my eczema patch on my neck)

(My hair free of the pre-poo)

Once it was fully washed out my coils popped and my hair was super soft. Will I buy this again? Only when it's on sale, like it currently is at Target (go get you some of that BOGO!). If it's not on sale I can't say I'd readily drop it in my basket. My hair is now pre-pooed and ready to be co-washed, deep conditioned and rinsed with a black tea rinse. 

You can pick this up at/on:

• Target
• Target.com

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