Ever notice that the moisture you hoped would penetrate your curls (or scalp) only seems to sit on top of the surface? Does it often feel like you have more product build-up versus actually nourishment? Then you may have low porosity locks!
Hair with low porosity can often feel limp or waxy because the cuticle does not properly retain moisture on its own. Want to know where your curls fall on the scale? Try the water test!
Just fill a clear glass with water, place one strand of hair in the water. If it floats,your hair is considered “low” or less absorbent to water. If it sinks to the bottom, your hair has a higher porosity, and it if it stays in the middle, consider your strands “normal.”
We tend to follow a list of reocurring guidelines—like skipping protein or using lightweight formulas—when searching for suitable products, but the process can still be difficult.
Check out these must-have products for low porosity hair, save yourself some time (and money) and give your strands the proper nourishment they’ve been craving.
Nourishing your hair couldn’t get any easier or feel more luxurious than with Carol’s Daughter’s Nourishing Hair Mask. This damage repairing deep conditioner can be used up to once a week for faster results.
Ouidad Curl Immersion Triple Treat Deep Conditioner
Give your hair the luxury treatment it’s been searching for with this conditioner that not only hydrates, but also de-frizzes and encourages natural curl definition.
SheaMoisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Hair Masque
Weightless is always the best way to go when dealing with low porosity hair. Use this mash up of fruits to deeply hydrate without weighing the hair down.