Understanding your hair porosity is key to effective hair care. It helps you choose the right products and treatments tailored to your hair's unique needs. 💁♀️✨
Hair porosity refers to how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. 💧 It can be categorized into three types:
– Low Porosity 🐢 – Medium Porosity 🦋 – High Porosity 🌊
The Water Test:
1. Start with clean, dry strands of hair (a few from your brush). ✂️ 2. Fill a glass with water. 🥤 3. Place the hair strand in the water. 🌊 4. Observe what happens: Sinks Immediately: High Porosity ⬇️ Sinks Slowly: Medium Porosity ⏳ Floats for a While: Low Porosity 🐠
Knowing your hair porosity helps you: – Choose the right oils and conditioners. 🧴 – Determine how often to wash your hair. 🛁 – Understand how to style without damaging your hair. 🎨
Once you know your hair porosity, adjust your hair care routine accordingly. For example: – Low Porosity: Use lightweight products. ☁️ – Medium Porosity: Enjoy a mix of moisturizing and protein treatments. 🥛💪 – High Porosity: Focus on heavy oils and deep conditioning treatments. 🛁🧴