Products like hair milks or mists/sprays are for you. Try using steamers to help open those cuticles up! Lightweight, liquid-based products are recommended for low porosity hair. Warm temperatures will help open those tight cuticles for moisture to seep through. This could hurt your hair in the long run, so warm temperatures are best. I caution you to not go overboard with the heat with too high temperatures. Use warm water when washing your hair and warm air when drying. ![]() Recommendations: Heat (in moderation) is your best friend. Another sign is that it takes your hair a long time to dry. The biggest sign of low porosity hair is excessive product buildup. Ever noticed that your hair seems to be over-saturated with water or product all the time? This is because moisture sits on the top of your hair caused by not being able to enter your hair shaft correctly. This makes it hard for moisture to penetrate through to get into the hair shaft. This is because the hair cuticles are always sealed closed tightly. Low porosity hair has an extremely hard time absorbing moisture, but once it does, it can retain it easily. The products will help make up for the lack of protein in the scales of your hair. Lastly, it is recommended to wash your hair regularly with deep conditions and protein treatments. Some examples are coconut, avocado, or Jamaican castor oil. Anti-humanants oils are also a great way to trap in moisture and block heat from the sun and humidity from entering your hair shaft. The thickness of these products will trap moisture longer. It’s ideal to use thick leave in conditioners, creams or gels to help seal over areas of the cuticles that are broken. Less heat and more-cool is the key! As far as products, thicker/heavier leave ins are the best to use. Colder temperatures will help seal your cuticles shut to keep moisture in longer. Recommendations: It’s best to use cool water when washing your hair and cold air to dry it. ![]() Even though this true, you can have healthy hair that is naturally high porosity. Ever noticed when washing your hair that you have a hard time keeping it wet? You may have high porosity hair! Those who have any type of heat, color, or chemical damage typically have high porosity. Some other characteristics are your hair tangles very easily, humidity is your worst enemy, and it weighs down easily. This makes the hair dry out quickly and prone to fizziness. The cuticles are always open or broken off, which allows moisture in but will not allow your hair to hold it. High porosity hair means your hair can easily obtain moisture however, it has a hard time holding it in. HAIR POROSITY 101: What is Hair Porosity? To see how this test is done more information on porosity tests, you can watch my video on it below. And if your hair is floating in the middle, you have medium porosity. Hair strands that sink to the bottom are high porosity. If it sits at the top of the water, that means you have low porosity. Observe where your hair floats in the water. Walk off for about 3-5 minutes and come back. It is probably best to do this when your hair is freshly washed and free of product. Next take a strand of clean hair and drop it into the water. Grab a clear bowl and fill it with water. There are several tests to determine your hair’s porosity, but the most popular is the water test. Let’s discuss each porosity and their characteristics to determine which one you may have. There are three types of porosities: high, low, and medium. In a nutshell, the set up of your cuticles determine your hair’s porosity. The cuticles in your hair open and close, allowing moisture in and out. Hair porosity is your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. So let’s discuss hair porosity and what yours could be! This will make your natural hair journey easier when it comes to choosing products, techniques, styles and more. Although curl pattern is important, it is also essential to know about all aspects of your hair. ![]() Whenever people ask me about natural hair and I ask them what their porosity is, I usually hear “What the hell is that?” It is amazing how many naturals are uneducated about porosity because most tend to focus only on curl pattern.
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