Listen there are general hair care tips that every curly girl should follow. But to truly care for your hair, you need to know what your hair-porosity is. Most of us don’t focus on that or even know what it is. Moreover, we spend most of our time learning our curl pattern, hair density, etc, and ignore hair porosity completely. But hair porosity can help us with many things like selecting the right products for our hair. So by now, you’ve probably heard of the strand test. If you’ve tried that and still are unsure, keep reading to get more insight. Here you will learn some characteristics of highly porous hair and the best ways to take care of this hair type.
Characteristics
- Frizzy
- Tangles Easily
- Dries Very Quickly
- Absorbs Products Faster
- Requires More Moisture
Caring for High Porosity Hair
- Minimal Heat Styling: Heat can cause more damage to the hair cuticles of HP hair. Because of this, it is advised to stay away from heat styling as much as possible. If you do decide to use thermal tools, make sure to always use a heat protectant.
- Protein: Protein treatments are a must for highly porous hair. The protein molecules act as a “shield” to fill in and protect the hair shaft. This strengthens the hair and makes it less prone to breakage.
- Less Tension: Since this hair type is prone to breakage it is recommended to be cautious when choosing what styles you do. Hairstyles that cause tension on the hair such as tight ponytails, braids, etc can lead to further damage.
- Cold Water Rinse: After cleansing your hair on wash days, rinse it with cold water. This will close the hair cuticles and seal in the moisture from any previous deep conditioner or hair masks.