HAIR POROSITY (PT. 2)

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Hey guys!!! Oh how I've missed you *cyber hug* I mean I really feel like I just deserted y'all :....( just awful.

Now on to business...

Consider this:

Do you feel like your hair just drinks up water and conditioner?

Does your hair "feel" wet?

Do you notice little water pellets lying on top of your hair?

If you've answered yes, then you have a HIGHLY porous head of hair. High porosity is generally caused by heat and chemical damage, be it coloring or previous relaxers or whatever. The cuticles of the hair have lifted so much that water, conditioners, basically everything that isn't heavy just seeps right through. Your hair is fragile and heavy manipulation (excessive brushing/combing/detangling) can be damaging.

For this type of hair PROTEIN IS YOUR FRIEND!! I repeat PROTEIN IS YOUR FRIEND!! Incorporate routine protein treatments in your hair regimen. This is exactly what is needed to repair the "holes" in your hair, but of course don't forget to moisturize afterwards or your hair will be stiff as a board, lolol.

I'M COMING BACK..I PROMISE

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Don't dismiss me yet!! Stress level has been at an all time high between working 12hrs days and grad school :( I'll return with a vengeance I promise.

HAIR POROSITY (PT. 1)

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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:

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?

TRANSITIONING DIVA KIT FROM CURLS

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Need help Transitioning? Why not take some assistance from the 'CURLS' brand? They have a Transitioning Diva Kit to help you along the way.

These kits include:

Step #1 - Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream ~ sulfate free cleanser to gently cleanse without stripping essential nutrients

Step #2 - Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea Conditioner ~ the deep conditioning treatment designed to moisturize, condition, and strengthen your hair

Step #3 - Quenched Curls Moisturizer ~ Keep your tresses moisturized daily to prevent breakage by restoring elasticity

Step #4 - Curl Souffle ~ This rich curl cream is designed to hyrdate, define and lock in moisture to prevent breakage during your transition.

Go head Transitioners :) This kit gives you all the basics you need to help you on your journey!!

TUCK AND ROLL ~ PROFESSIONAL REMIX

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Does your work environment not support the free spirit of your afro? Remember this post? Well I found a remix that I just had to share with y'all. It's something you can definitely rock in a corporate setting.

FALL PROSTYLES

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Speaking of Fall, here's a couple of protective styles from one of my favorite YouTube Naturalites, SimplYounique.

WORLD'S LARGEST AFRO

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Hey guys! The Natural hair world is buzzing about this so I just had to post....take a look at the owner of the World's Largest Afro

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It's a whopping 4ft and some change!! Now I swear I have seen bigger and maybe the pic isn't doing it much justice, but nonetheless it's still a beautiful head of hair and the color compliments her skin flawlessly *iDIE*

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!