How do I know if my hair has high or low porosity?

Take some strands of hair from your brush or comb (be sure to use clean hair as products can alter the results) and drop them into a glass of water. Let them sit for a few minutes, and if the strands float after the time is up, you likely have low porosity hair. If it sinks, the hair is likely to be high porosity.

How do you know if your hair is high porosity?

Another way to check your hair porosity is to drop hair that's been shed as a result of combing into a glass of water. If it floats, your hair is low porosity. If your hair sinks slowly, it has normal porosity, and if it sinks immediately, your hair is high porosity.

Do I have high or low porosity?

"Start by combing your hair to release strands that are shedding, and then take those stands and drop them into your glass of water," says Groover. "Hair that is low porosity will float. Hair that is 'normal' porosity will float and then begin to sink slowly. Hair that is high porosity will sink immediately."

How do you find your porosity level?

Simply take a clean, product-free strand of loose hair and put it in a glass of water. If the hair floats at the top then it is low porosity, if it sinks slowly or settles in the middle it is medium/normal porosity, and if it sinks straight to the bottom then it is high porosity.

Is frizzy hair low or high porosity?

In layman's terms, hair porosity is the hair's ability to retain and absorb moisture and affects how your hair responds to products and styles. Frizz and dryness are clear indicators of high porosity hair and can put a damper on the two-strand twist out you worked so hard to achieve.

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Does high porosity hair look dry?

Because the cuticles of high porosity hair are open, moisture can easily escape. High porosity hair's ability to retain moisture is low, so it is constantly thirsting for hydration. This can make hair look and feel dry.

Can you tell hair porosity by looking?

Watch closely, if the water beads up on the hair, it is low porosity. If the water absorbs quickly, the hair is high porosity. If you notice the water sitting on the hair for a couple minutes before absorbing in, the hair is medium porosity.

Is low porosity hair healthier?

And there you have it — low porosity hair isn't as bad as you think. Thanks to fewer pores on its cuticles, it's the closest thing to undamaged hair fibers (aka relatively healthy hair) and can do well on a low-maintenance routine.

What type of hair has poor porosity?

Lower porosity is more common in straight hair. Curly or coily hair is more likely to be highly porous. People can test the porosity of their hair at home by seeing how quickly a clean strand sinks in water. It is not possible to make low porosity hair more absorbent in the long term.

Does high porosity hair grow faster?

High porosity hair is notoriously tough to grow. It's typically a pretty slow process, since high porosity hair often breaks off faster than it grows in.

How do you moisturize low porosity hair?

Use heat. What does low porosity hair need? It needs heat so that moisture can penetrate the hair shaft and stay locked in. That means indulging in hot oil treatments and applying gentle heat using your hair dryer while deep conditioning.

Is high porosity hair healthy?

One aspect that's important to your hair health but not talked about as often is your hair's porosity. Hair porosity can affect the way your hair looks and feels and its overall health. Having high porosity hair can lead to damage, but proper care can give you happy and healthy hair.

Does high porosity hair need oil or water?

Using liquid or leave-in conditioner, cream and oil (LCO) in that order, is the best way to apply products to high porosity hair. Angela Stevens, celebrity hairstylist said about this: "Oils are the best way to lock moisture into your hair. Argan oil, jojoba oil, and other oil blends help to seal moisture."

Does high porosity hair need protein?

Those with high porosity hair do not have a lot of protein in their hair strands. Because of the low protein, the hair strand is not very strong. Causing it to feel dry and un-moisturized. Incorporating protein in your hair routine with products such as conditioners and protein packs, is very crucial.

Can my hair be both low and high porosity?

There is plenty of variation in every head of hair. You may have both low and high porosity strands, and it's also possible to have medium porosity.

Is oil good for low porosity hair?

Yes. Some lightweight oils suitable for low-porosity hair can also function as a “sealing oil” because they have the properties to lock in moisture. Grapeseed oil, apricot oil, jojoba oil, and even argan oil can be used as sealing oil to make sure your hair stays hydrated longer.

Does low porosity hair grow slower?

If you have low porosity hair, you may feel frustrated with the amount of time it takes for your hair to grow or even feel like it doesn't grow at all. You can rest assured your hair is growing; however, there may be some things inhibiting its growth and causing it to grow slower or break off before it can grow long.

Does low porosity hair need protein?

Low porosity hair requires protein but it needs to be used with caution. Protein-based products can give your hair some added strength, but too much protein can leave you with a dry, brittle mane. The trick is finding the right protein balance for your individual hair type.

What do low porosity curls need?

Use a lightweight leave-in conditioner

Low porosity hair needs a lightweight leave-in conditioner that contains humectants (substances that help draw in water and moisture) like, honey, aloe vera, and glycerin to give your hair the hydration it needs.

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