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HIGH POROSITY HAIR CARE Have you ever washed your hair and noticed that it quickly soaks up the water and feels dry within minutes? If so you are most likely to have high porosity hair. This happens because the cuticle is raised thus allowing water to come in without hindrance but makes it challenging for moisture retention. The cuticles can be raised due to hair damage from heat styling, chemicals and from manipulating the hair too frequently. High porosity hair is either a natural characteristic of hair or caused by damage. Because the hair cuticles are highly raised or chipped, high porosity hair absorbs and loses moisture quickly. This can make it difficult to care for hair and keep it moisturized, but there are some tips that can help: 1. Use heavier moisturizers and sealants:  High porosity hair benefits from using heavy oils and butters that help to prevent moisture loss by creating a protective barrier. Opt for creamy leave-ins, and seal with heavy oils and b...

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF LOW POROSITY HAIR  Hi Beauty! Have you ever set your hair in twists or rollers only to wake up and find out that your hair is still super wet? You may very well have low porosity hair. Low porosity hair can take hours to dry. When you have low porosity hair you will have issues absorbing moisture so it ends up just sitting on top of your hair. The good news is that once low porosity hair absorbs moisture it’s in there to stay. Low porosity hair has tightly sealed cuticles making it difficult for water to even penetrate the hair. It's also prone to build-up since products cannot penetrate the hair shaft. To effectively care for low-porosity hair, check out the tips below. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF LOW POROSITY HAIR: 1. Limit Protein, Silicones, Heavy Oils and Butters: Because low-porosity hair is prone to build-up, you'll want to avoid all this protein, silicones, heavy oils and butters. Make sure you read the label before purchasing a product to e...