What high porosity hair looks like?

"The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair. If the hair has high porosity, that means that the cuticle is open and rough. Under a microscope, a healthy strand of hair with low or medium porosity will look like the smooth skin on a snake's back. However, high porosity hair would look more like a Christmas tree."

How do you know if you have high porosity hair?

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.

What does high porosity hair feel like?

You can also test your porosity level by running a finger down a strand of your hair. Low porosity hair will feel smooth, whereas high porosity hair will feel rough and bumpy because the cuticles are open.

What does high porosity hair need?

"High porosity hair usually needs more protein or oil to help seal in moisture. Some conditioners have more protein in them, so look for conditioners with keratin, wheat, or silk protein for added strength," she explains.

What texture is high porosity hair?

Porosity is based around the condition of the hair cuticles, which is the outermost layer of a hair strand. A hair shaft (the part of the hair cuticle that is exposed above the scalp) with high porosity has a raised texture, which allows it to absorb more moisture than it can actually retain.

What High Porosity Hair Looks Like

Is high porosity hair frizzy?

The bottom line. If you have high porosity hair, water and oils can be easily absorbed, but your hair will have a hard time retaining that moisture. This can lead to hair that's dry, frizzy, and prone to tangles and breakage.

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. On the brightside, it's not impossible, as long as you're willing to put in the extra effort.

Should I cut my high porosity hair?

High porosity hair requires regular trims to keep it healthy and to prevent frayed ends from splitting up the hair shaft. If you want to keep your length as well, get the ends dusted every 10-12 weeks. If you have heat or chemical damage, you may want to trim your ends even more frequently.

How often should high porosity hair be washed?

On WASH DAY (Weekly or Bi-Weekly) after washing your hair with a moisturizing and clarifying shampoo, DEEP CONDITION for 15-30 minutes with heat and rinse with cold water to help seal your cuticles thus sealing in your moisture. Style and Protect your style as needed.

Does high porosity hair like coconut oil?

"Hair with high porosity means that the cuticles are open allowing moisture to flow in and out of the strand (sometimes too fast)." Coconut oil is actually great for high porosity hair as it prevents water from flooding into the strands too quickly.

Is 4c hair high or low porosity?

The big reason behind this cloud: 4c's extremely low porosity. Since water cannot easily penetrate or stick to the hair, it's harder for strands to arrange themselves into bundles when wet. Those bundles or clumps are how curl definition happens.

Does high porosity hair mean it's damaged?

High porosity hair just means your cuticles are spaced farther apart. Because of this, hair absorbs oil and product easier—however, it also means the outer layer is easily damaged and can dry out faster with too much heat or too many treatments.

How do I test my hair 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."

Is rice water good for high porosity hair?

Yes, rice water is good to use on high porosity hair. High porosity hair is a hair type with strand cuticles that are further apart than you would find with low porosity hair. This space between the cuticles means that moisture gets into your strands more easily, but it also means it will escape more quickly.

What are signs of low porosity hair?

How do you moisturize high porosity hair everyday?

Is high porosity hair good?

If you have high porosity hair, it means that water, oils, and other types of products can be easily absorbed by your hair, but because your hair is highly porous, it may not be able to retain moisture as well as other types of hair.

Is leave in conditioner good for high porosity hair?

Leave-In Conditioners & Detanglers. Sealers, also known as cream-based leave-ins, are great for high-porosity hair after deep conditioning.

Is castor oil good for high porosity hair?

Castor Oil

Extracted from the castor bean plant, this oil is healing and fortifying making it one of the best oils for high porosity hair. This oil is not only great for sealing strands, it has some benefits for your scalp.

Does high porosity hair look dry?

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.

Is Steaming good for high porosity hair?

Use a deep conditioning treatment while steaming, to help the hair lock in moisture. Steam treatments will make high porosity hair smoother, softer, and shinier.

Is cold water good for high porosity hair?

Only tepid water should be used for washing – hot water makes cuticles even more raised whereas cold water will not rinse the cosmetics. The most important thing about washing high porosity hair is to use gentle motions; no pulling or tearing as it leads to damage.

What causes high porosity hair?

When you deep condition your hair gets moisturized much more deeply and thoroughly than just the outer layer of your strands. Deep condition your hair once a week. Doing this will help you grow high porosity hair and will bring your dull and dry hair back to life.

Is aloe vera gel good for high porosity hair?

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) and aloe vera juice (AVJ) are a high porosity girl's best friend. Rinsing my hair with ACV, which is acidic in nature, will help flatten and seal the cuticle since high porous hair has those gaps and/or chips in the cuticle.

Can I change my hair porosity?

It's important to note that your porosity level is initially based on genetics, but that doesn't mean it can't change over time due to external factors. Cuticles can fuse together, open up or become damaged based on chemical processes (like perms, relaxers and color dye), heat tools or environmental exposures.