Low porosity hair can be resistant to chemical or color treatments.
There are three types of hair porosity: low, medium, and high. Understanding your hair porosity can help you determine which curly hair products to use and what techniques to incorporate into wash day and beyond. Hair porosity is determined by the shape and size of the cuticles in your hair and how well your hair strands penetrate the cuticle layer of the hair shaft. Hair porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Knowing what type of hair porosity you have is going to be a game changer in elevating your hair care routine and maintaining the health of your hair. You might’ve heard the term “hair porosity” used within the natural hair community, but maybe there’s more to learn. If you’re new on your natural hair journey or want to learn more about your hair porosity and type, stay tuned to get all your hair porosity questions answered.
Let’s explore the differences between low porosity hair and high porosity hair, how to care for each hair type, and find out whether your hair’s porosity can change over time. Do you know your hair porosity? Understanding your hair porosity will help you better treat and care for your beautiful curls and coils.