I'm bumping this super old thread to ask if anyone prepoos before clarifying??
is that stupid?
Asking the question isn't stupid, nor is pre-pooing before clarifying.
I've been using coconut oil before I clarify with bentonite clay. It seems redundant to do so since clarifying removes everything, but I'm already in the habit of doing it so I do it anyway. If you have products you're trying to get rid of, doing a pre-poo is a great way to use them up.
I always "pre-poo". Anytime I'm going to get my hair wet (swimming, cowashing, or washing/clarifying) I make sure to put coconut oil on my hair before I wet it. I usually leave it on for at least 30 minutes, but it could be hours depending on when I decide to wash. Coconut oil is highly penetrative and it has a lot of great properties for the hair, which is why I use it. It also really helps me detangle.