If you didnt realize already, moisture plays a critical role in overall hair health.
Its extremely flat cuticle layer also makes low porosity hair less likely to absorb water and nourishing hair treatments.
Keep reading for their tips on how to care for low-porosity hair on wash day and beyond.
Meet the Experts
What Is Hair Porosity?
It contains keratin, which provides strength and elasticity to the hair.
The cortex also determines the color and texture of the hair."
The health and condition of the cuticle also affects the hair’s texture and appearance."
What Is Low Porosity Hair?
Low porosity hair has a tightly sealed cuticle layer, making it resistant to moisture absorption.
“Such hair often feels smooth and can seem resistant to styling products,” says Park.
How to Determine Your Hair’s Porosity
Curious how to test your own hair’s absorbency abilities?
Test with a Spray Bottle
Next is the spray bottle test.
“You’ll simply mist a section of the hair and closely watch,” instructs Rullan.
Remove tangles starting at the ends and work your way up."
Lock in Moisture with a Deep Conditioner
As for styling, Rullan says moisture-locking products are best.
“We want to trap in as much water as possible.
Squeeze out excess moisture before applying product, but don’t towel dry.
With low porosity hair, steam from the shower is helpful, so use that to your advantage.”
Hardges recommends using adeep conditionerin lieu of a regular conditioner as they “are thicker and more concentrated.”
This strengthens the strands and makes for a shinier finish," says Hardges.
Rest assured, the work is worth it for happier, healthier hair.
You get out of it what you put into it."
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