Porosity check your hairs inability to absorb product and react well to them could be as a result of other things besides low porosity, such as damage and product build up. Porosity is your hairs capability to retain and absorb moisture. I have low porosity hair and this is an excerpt from my livecurlylivefree hair analysis. Because your hair porosity is low, you may need to raise the cuticle of your hair with an alkaline substance, such as a baking soda scrub, or with a heat application to successfully help the product absorb into your hair shaft. Aug 26, 2016 tika sumpter reacts to chimamanda adichies controversial claims about michelle obamas natural hair the actress firmly says how she felt. Check out denimpixie on yourtube she has low porosity hair but does very well with it. Just an idea, im clueless as well, but perhaps itll be good to try. Though you cant change the porosity of your hair, you can accept it and learn to work with it.
Lol but, its been a work in progress over the last several days. Sleepin rollers can also be used as a prepping tool in the morning. Watch as curlygaisha shares an alternative for your cleansing routine. Top products guides and resources for easy product selection ingredients learn how to read your hair product labels diy products easytomake recipes for all your haircare needs editors choice our editors share their top hair and skincare products best of the best community member favorites make up this coveted list giveaways enter to win products we all love. I would also recommend switching from mousse to a cgfriendly gel. When it comes to your curls, the more you know, the better. Both books are good however, i feel i learn more about natural on curly nikki s site. The science of hair can get deep real quick, so many naturals choose to focus on the look and feel of their hair rather than the nittygritty details of such topics as. As the seasons change, you might need to make some changes to your regimen due to lower temperatures and dew points. Easy, effective and economical tips on caring for low porosity hair. Knowing the hair type and porosity of your hair can lead to a better understanding of what products to use, what styles to try, and overall care techniques for your best head of curls. I feel as if no matter what i do my hair still has a halo of frizz in it. Bentonite clay mixed with acv is a great way to cleanse, and clarify the. Hair can have high and low porosity and some are a mix between the two, usually the hair that is more damage had a higher porosity.
Generally, all curly hair should not only retain moisture but hold moisture over time. Sleepin rollers are designed to flatten like a sponge, so that it is easier to sleep with them in. Redken brews is a line of products with the modern male in mind. Maybe try keeping your routine to a minimum just cowash and s2c and evaluate your need for the other products in your routine. Dec 08, 2015 hair porosity is a huge topic when it comes to natural hair. I purchased the book the science of black hair and it was much better. I attempted to use the background accessory vintage bookcase but received a notification that this piece is not. High porosity has gaps and holes in the cuticle, which allow it to quickly absorb moisture and chemicals while also quickly releasing them. Hair porosity is a huge topic when it comes to natural hair.
Both books are good however, i feel i learn more about natural on curly nikkis site. My curly hair product collection i have built up quite the collection over the years and i am proud to say that all of the products i use on this shelf are sulfate, silicone and paraben. Your hair is actually growing all the time, but with damage in the way, your hair is breaking off at the same rate it is growing, which is why there will appear to be no growth progress. Signs of low porosity characteristics 2019 kinky curly solution. Ive been doing more and more research and im realizing i have 2c3a hair and i have very low density and very low porosity. The original recipe, which comes from famed youtube personality kim love, contains. Many of the products come in neatly designed beer bottles and boast malt as hairhealing ingredient. Even when i was locked, i could apply some qhemet root butter cream to my sons locs and mine and get instant, soft, dreamy locs. Low porosity girls should actually shampoo gentlemedium shampoo or beginner clay because were more susceptible to buildup. The work wasnt writing it it was getting all the pics onto my computer camera which died at the event and cell phone, then resizing them and deciding which ones to include. So to find out if your hair is really low porosity, test it by getting a shed hair from your head, brush or comb right after cleansing and a glass of water. I started seeing folks taking their locs down on youtube and i got the bug. So find a good cleanser and use cowashingoilingprotein more sparingly.
While lonnice brittenum bonner book was based more on her personal experience and horror stories of chemically damaged hair. Designing, inspiring, coaching and training for more than 30 years. Jan 17, 2019 hair with low porosity tends to resist the absorption of hair color, chemicals, and heat, and is much more difficult to process than hair with normal porosity or high porosity. Aug 04, 2016 diy extreme hair growth deep conditioning butter for natural hair grow your 4c hair to waist length duration. It a sisterhood of women yearning to know more about caring for natural black hair and transitioning from chemically processed hair to natural hair. Damage is a barrier that will prevent you from seeing hair growth.
The curly nikki forums natural hair meetups curl to curl. That be curly product looks like it has cones in it so you may want to avoid that if youre planning to go full cg. Mane man a modern mans lifestyle guide to hair, health. I do use sheamoisture products the masque, the smoothie, and the restorative conditioner which works great on my braidouts. If the strand takes forever to sink to the bottom, then you are a lowporosity natural. More naturals will be protective styling or adjust their spray bottle concoctions, but naturals with high porosity hair will also need to find ways to.
I saturated conditioner and detangled under water for added slip. To me it seems that nikki waltons book was based on natural dyes and children hair. Typically i wash my hair in 4 sections, but i tried a method i read about on curly nikki. Low porosity low porosity hair is typically much harder to moisturize since it is more difficult for moisture to penetrate the hair shaft. After cleaning your hair, grab a shed strand from your head, brush or comb, and drop it in a glass of water. I just recently went natural, im so excited about my hair journey. Malt and hops are known to nourish hair by providing extra protein which helps repair hair tainted by heat and exposure to the elements. Hair with low porosity tends to resist the absorption of hair color, chemicals, and heat, and is much more difficult to process than hair with normal porosity or high porosity. Bekijk meer ideeen over haarspoeling, haarbehandeling en gevlochten paardenstaart kapsels. Is there a reason that certain items are banned from competition. This natural hair expert just put all her hair care tips. Low porosity hair often has trouble absorbing moisture, while. Medium porosity hair is easily moisturized and retains its moisture level well.
With the best articles on caring for natural hair, curly nikki is your source for inspiration and advice. Top products guides and resources for easy product selection ingredients learn how to read your hair product labels diy products easytomake recipes for all your haircare needs best of the best community member favorites make up this coveted list giveaways enter to win products we all love. Tika sumpter reacts to chimamanda adichies controversial claims about michelle obamas natural hair the actress firmly says how she felt. This leavein left me with frizz, white residue and dry hair.