Types of Hair Porosity
Low Porosity |
Normal Porosity |
High Porosity |
Cuticles are tightly clamped down, preventing moisture from entering the hair. It often takes longer to saturate with water, including natural oils. As a result they sit on the hair, causing buildup. |
Balanced between low and high porosity, this type of hair can hold moisture for an extended period of time. Therefore, it holds styles well and accepts color more easily and evenly. |
Highly porous hair has raised cuticles, allowing moisture to go in and out quickly. This type is often characterized by frizzy, straw-like hair. |
Float on the surface when dropped into a glass of water |
Sink slowly when dropped into a glass of water |
Sink Quickly when dropped in glass of water |
Hair porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. While porosity is mostly genetic, factors such as heat, environmental stress and chemical treatments ( dying or permanent relaxers) can cause hair to age and significantly alter its structure.
Glossary
Pre Poo means to treat the hair with oils or conditioners before washing it in order to restore moisture in the hair and prevent it to escape. In pre poo, we could use Coconut oil, Avocado oil, Olive oil, Argan oil, Shea butter and Mango Butter. |
Hot oil it's a step between shampoo and cond. to nourish, moist., seal and protect the dry, brittle, split ended hair. |
Co Wash or conditioner washing, is a recommended cleansing alternative to harsh shampoos because it cleans hair while maintaining the natural oils that keep hair hydrated. |
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Determine Hair Type and Shortfalls
Hair stretches and returns to its original form |
Balanced Hair. |
Hair stretches and doesn't return to its original form |
Hair is lacking Protein. |
Hair doesn't stretch at all |
Hair is lacking Moisture. |
Hair stretches and breaks |
Hair is lacking Moisture and Protein. |
Hair feels stringy, limp or sticky |
Hair needs Protein. |
Hair feels tough and hard |
Hair has too much Protein. |
Hair feels and looks tangled, dry or brittle |
Hair needs Moisture. |
Hair is soft but is breaking and won’t style |
Hair has too much Moisture |
Wet Stretch Test for Hair Method
-Gather about 10 strands of hair from different areas of the head, such as the front hairline, nape and crown and spray with water.
-Hold hair firmly with both hands between the thumb and finger.
- Lightly stretch hair away from the head.
Types of Hair Texture and Density
Defining Hair Texture
Coarse Hair has the largest circumference it feels heavy and rough. (Low or Thin Density)
Medium Hair it indicates a middle range of the hair shaft size with normal texture.(Medium Density)
Fine Hair it has the smallest circumference its texture is soft and silky.(Thick Density)
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High Porosity Hair Regimen
Natural oils which suits this type |
Heavy Oils to seal the cuticle and retain moisture (olive, castor, avocado, linseed, wheatgerm,coconut, grape seed and marrow oil. |
Pre Poo (weekly) |
This process nourish the dry hair and restore moisture. |
Shampoo (weekly) |
Should use nourishing and moisturizing shampoo not just clarifying one. |
Conditioner (weekly) |
Contains heavy oils & butters to moisturize and seal the hair shaft (Softening effect) |
Deep Conditioner (Hair Masks) Monthly |
It Contains Hydrolyzed proteins, vitamins and more able to penetrate the shaft and repair the damaged hair. |
Avoid |
Heat, narrow teeth combs, comb while dry or wet. |
Tips to do |
Comb when damp, use heavy butters styling creams. |
Low Porosity Hair Regimen
Natural oils which suits this type |
Light Oils Which penetrate the shaft to moisturize the hair without forming greasy buildup on the surface. |
Example for this oils |
Argan, jojoba, sesame, pomegranate, green tea, sweet almond and grape seed oil. |
Shampoo |
Clarifying |
Conditioner |
Light Cond. just to keep the hair moisturized |
Rinse monthly |
A solution of diluted apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil |
Tips to do |
Comb when damp, apply the styling product evenly and use small amount |
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Oils Promote Hair Growth |
Hair Fall |
Vegetable oils & Essential oils for Hair |
Hair Dandruff |
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