Porosity is the measure of the hair's ability (or inability) to absorb moisture. This is determined by the condition of the hair's cuticle layer (the overlapping scales of the hair shaft – see picture above). There are 3 levels of porosity - LOW, NORMAL, and HIGH. Ideally you’d want your hair cuticle to be somewhat compact and allow the penetration of the hair shaft by moisture - both moisture going in and out.
Consider this…
Do you feel like your hair soaks in moisture, but never feels moisturized?
Is your hair chronically dry?
Does your hair get puffy, frizzy, and feels just brittle and rough?
Guess what darling? You (and me) are in the LOW Porosity category. When the cuticle is overly compact, it prevents moisture from penetrating the hair. Our hair is harder to process, especially when coloring.
Less porous hair requires products rich in moisture and products that contain humectants, i.e. honey, which attracts moisture to the hair and KEEPS it there. If your hair becomes dry for some reason, it can be more difficult to restore proper moisture balance to it. Hence why DC treatments with moderate heat IS A MUST (definitely for me) to ensure the cuticle is sufficiently opened up to allow moisture to enter in.
Here’s a simple homemade recipe we can try and if it works add it to our hair routine monthly:
Consider this…
Do you feel like your hair soaks in moisture, but never feels moisturized?
Is your hair chronically dry?
Does your hair get puffy, frizzy, and feels just brittle and rough?
Guess what darling? You (and me) are in the LOW Porosity category. When the cuticle is overly compact, it prevents moisture from penetrating the hair. Our hair is harder to process, especially when coloring.
Less porous hair requires products rich in moisture and products that contain humectants, i.e. honey, which attracts moisture to the hair and KEEPS it there. If your hair becomes dry for some reason, it can be more difficult to restore proper moisture balance to it. Hence why DC treatments with moderate heat IS A MUST (definitely for me) to ensure the cuticle is sufficiently opened up to allow moisture to enter in.
Here’s a simple homemade recipe we can try and if it works add it to our hair routine monthly:
2 Eggs
3T of Coconut Milk
2T of Olive Oil
2T of Honey
Your Fave Conditioner
Whip 2 eggs with 3 tbsp. coconut milk, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. honey and a squirt of conditioner
Apply to wet hair, adding extra mixture to the drier ends
Leave on for 30-plus minutes and shampoo out. The coconut milk and olive oil are moisturizing, and the honey acts as a humectant — drawing moisture to your hair
What other methods do you have for dealing with your less porous hair?
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