Last Updated on September 11, 2022 by The Blessed Queens
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what does low porosity hair need in order to thrive? That is one question that many naturals have! So today we are looking into some helpful ways to find out what your low porosity hair needs.
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What Does Low Porosity Hair Need In Order To Thrive?
What Does Low Porosity Hair Need In Order To Thrive?
When it comes to low porosity hair you need to know what is it and what causes it. So let’s get into it:
The Basics of Caring for Low Porosity Hair
With low porosity hair, remember, cuticles are compact so you want to avoid heavy butters or oils that do not absorb into the cuticle. Those products will just further dehydrate the hair – no thank you.
A low porosity hair routine should consist of water-soluble products to reduce build-up.
When conditioning low porosity hair, apply conditioner to hair that is already wet, then work it into the hair in sections, while continuing to add water. Diluting the conditioner this way, helps it get more easily absorbed by the cuticle.
Keep in mind, you may want to stay away from protein-heavy treatments and conditioners since protein tends to sit on top of low porosity strands, and can cause them to feel more brittle. Instead, opt for more hydrating and moisturizing treatments.
You can and should do the same with stylers. Apply them in sections with plenty of water, cream-based stylers will likely be your best bet.
To finish, use a hooded dryer or steamer – as these methods utilize heat, which keeps the cuticle open, allowing more hydration to feed into the hair. But the key here is to slow down the drying process as much as possible – the longer your hair is wet, the longer it has the opportunity to absorb more moisture, which in turn, lets your wash and go last longer.
Your hair is basically a collection of dead cells that are arranged in a distinct, three-layer pattern:
- The cuticle is the outermost layer of your hair. It comprises individual cuticles that overlap each other, like the tiles on a roof.
- The cortex is the middle and thickest layer. It contains fibrous proteins and pigments that give your hair its color.
- The medulla is the central, innermost layer of the hair shaft.
With low porosity hair, the cuticles tend to overlap each other and are tightly packed together. Because there are no spaces between the cuticles, it makes it harder for water, as well as products like oils and conditioners, to deliver moisture to the hair shaft.
Usually, if you have low porosity hair, it’s due to genetic factors.
Using chemicals and heat on your hair typically doesn’t cause low hair porosity.
When heat or styling does damage the cuticle layer, it’s more likely to result in high porosity hair. That means the cuticles are raised and have spaces between them. This can makes it hard for the hair shaft to retain moisture.
Here are some characteristics of low porosity hair:
Products sit on your hair
If you have low porosity hair, you may find that, hair products tend to sit on your hair instead of being absorbed.
For instance, you may apply an oil or moisturizer to the ends of your hair. Half an hour later, you may notice that the product is still on the surface of your hair. It may even come off on your fingers if you touch it.
Your hair probably absorbed very little, if any, of the product.
Washing and drying takes longer
With low porosity hair, washing and drying can take longer than you’d expect. Because water isn’t easily absorbed, you may find it can be difficult to get your hair really wet and for the water to fully penetrate your hair.
Then, once your hair is wet, it can take a long time to air-dry. Even using a blow dryer may take longer than it does for others who have hair that’s the same length and thickness as yours.
How to test your hair
If you’re not sure what type of hair porosity you have, here’s an easy way to find out. Just follow these steps:
- Shampoo and rinse your hair well to remove any product buildup. Clean hair will give you the most accurate results.
- Dry your hair as usual.
- Take a strand of your hair and drop it into a clear glass of water.
- Watch the hair strand to see where it floats.
When you have low porosity hair, you may be tempted to apply a larger quantity of a product, or more than one hair product at a time, in an effort to saturate your hair.
But because the cuticles are so close together, not much product will penetrate, no matter how much you apply.
The key is to find products that have the right formulation for low porosity hair. These products will have ingredients that can more easily penetrate your hair.
Another important tip is to apply products when your hair is wet and warm. Heat can lift the hair cuticle, allowing oils and moisture to more easily penetrate the hair shaft.
If you want to know what types of ingredients and products tend to work well for low porosity hair, here are some suggestions.
What Does Low Porosity Hair Need In Order To Thrive?
There you have it, What Does Low Porosity Hair Need In Order To Thrive?
What is something that your low porosity hair have craved for?
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