01/05/2026
1️⃣ Understanding Porosity:
Hair porosity is your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture.
It’s not about how “good” your hair is. It’s about how your hair behaves.
2️⃣ High Porosity (Hyperporosity)
High porosity hair has raised or open cuticles.
This means:
• Moisture enters quickly
• Moisture escapes just as fast
Result: Hair dries out quickly and feels rough.
3️⃣ What High Porosity Hair Needs
Because moisture escapes fast, the goal is retention.
Best approach:
• Start with water or a leave-in conditioner
• Follow with creams
• Seal with oils or butters
This method helps “lock in” moisture.
4️⃣ Maintenance for High Porosity
Consistency is key. You may need to re-moisturize every 2–3 days (or sooner depending on your hair).
Dry hair = more prone to breakage, tangling, and dullness.
5️⃣ Low Porosity Hair
Low porosity hair has tightly closed cuticles.
This means:
• Moisture struggles to enter
• But once inside, it stays longer
Result: Product buildup happens easily.
6️⃣ What Low Porosity Hair Needs
The goal here is absorption, not sealing.
Best approach:
• Use lightweight, water-based products
• Apply on damp/warm hair (heat helps open cuticles slightly)
• Avoid heavy oils and butters
7️⃣ What Happens When You Use the Wrong Products
Using heavy products on low porosity hair:
• Causes buildup
• Blocks moisture from entering
• Leaves hair feeling coated, not nourished
Using too light products on high porosity hair:
• Moisture escapes too quickly
• Hair feels dry again in no time
8️⃣ Expensive vs Affordable Products
It’s not about price, it’s about compatibility.
An expensive product that doesn’t suit your porosity will fail you.
A simple, affordable routine that matches your hair type will outperform it.
Healthy hair is not about hype.
It’s about understanding your hair and giving it what it actually needs.