HAIR POROSITY
What is Hair Porosity
The measurement of the hair's ability to absorb and hold moisture.
How to Test Your Porosity
The Float Test
Take a strand of clean shed hair. Drop it into a glass of water for 3-5 mins.
- Low Porosity: Hair stays at the top of the glass
- Medium Porosity: Hair floats in the middle of the glass
- High Porosity: Hair lays at the bottle of the glass
Types of Porosities
Low Porosity
Medium Porosity
High Porosity
Porosity Characteristics
Low Porosity
- Hair takes time to dry
- Water beads up on hair
- Takes a long time to get wet
- Prone to Build Up
- Can be difficult to moisturize
Medium Porosity
- Hair doesn’t take too long to air dry
High Porosity
- Hair gets wet very easily
- Hair tangles easily
- Absorbs products very easily
- Hardly gets greasily
Best Treatment For Your Type
Low Porosity
- Steaming
- Deep Conditioning
- Apply Products by L.C.O Method
Medium Porosity
- Co-Washes
- Apply Products by L.O.C Method
- Protein-Rich Products
High Porosity
- Leave In Conditioner
- Protein Treatments
- Apply Products by L.O.C Method
Hair Care Tips For Your Type
Low Porosity
- Avoid Heavy Oils and Butters
- Avoid Protein Products
- Use light, water-based Products
- Use Products with humectants (Glycerin, Honey)
- Protein Hair Mask
Medium Porosity
- Avoid Heavy Oils and Butters
High Porosity
- Use Heavier Oils and Butters
- Deep Condition Regularly
- Avoid High and Excessive Heat