how to Scritch & Preen your hair

it's finally here! how to scritch and preen your hair!
scritching and preening is an essential part of natural hair care. it uses your scalp's oils as a natural conditioner, to make your hair stronger, more moisturized, softer, and shinier!

let me know how scritching and preening goes for you guys!

and don't forget to ask your pressing questions for the upcoming "crunchy questions" video! if you have a question about hair care, skin care, going all natural with kids, or just plain ol "how do i do this?", leave your comments here or on the blog :)

love AR

[TheSolitary]

I love how this method is so natural and simple. I have african american kinky hair but I am 2 months in with this technique and my hair is so soft

[alsharp]

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed! I've been no poo for eight months now and just switched from BS/WDV to rye flour/ACV. I seem to been transitioning all over again and I really need to do something to condition my length and extend my time between washes. :)

[AB.-zq]

You look like Olivia Wilde. Thanks for the video!

[florencebl]

Very good video, thank you so much for the explanations !

[dadsfavor]

absolutely adorable! thanks for the demo!!

[invader]

Thank youu for this

gratitudes all the way from the Philippines :)

[BunnaySango]

Travel size Tangle Teezer is fantastic for scritching. Very satisfying.

[JenLynnDoyle]

Hi! great video!!! Should you still shampoo and condition your hair, and if so how often? I have dry hair and wash it too often. Although they are clean products I would like to start doing this daily. Thanks again!!!!

[niellalien]

So _that's_ scritching and preening. Is it possible to only use a boars hair brush to preen? And you say it's best to scritch and preen everyday; you don't need to wash your hair everyday, right? I only "scritch" on wash days. Thanks for this!

[MindOverSin]

Why do you only bring it a few inches down?

[aiseruchaan]

I notice that my hair falls so much every time I shower. I only use natural plant-derived shampoos. Is it normal to lose so much hair while showering?

[jennifer-louisehurlebaus]

Hii, I've asked around to many no poo-ers and so far no answers but maybe u can help me. I've been doing no poo for about 6 months and my hair is kinda gross lol. Like my ends are super dry and sticky so it is hard to comb through and then I cant go 5 minutes without them getting grossly tangled right back up. And I use coconut oil but that only seems to make them sticky as well. Can u help me :)

[stephaddiction]

I'm worried about getting dandruff doing no poo. Do you get that?

[poljmmn]

But wouldn’t touching your hair so much make it more greasy?

[mauricepowers]

sounds like the same as the old 'brush your hair every night 100 strokes'.

[yami_mami]

how do I cure bad scalp smell, while going no poo and all, ive been reading your blog and you inspired me to do the same. you look like you smell clean lol, idk why after a long day under the sun, my scalp smells like sun? please lmk

[SLAxo]

i've been scratching for years and didn't even know it

[ourlittlefamily]

with scritching, do you lightly use your fingernails?

[soflonds]

hey, that was great - & just like the commenter below has said - you are adorable!

[carolynscott]

To scritch, do you use your fingernails or just finger tips?