@@beyondview it doesn't take into effect the texture (fine, medium, coarse) of hair. Coarse hair weighs more than fine hair. I have super fine and very high porosity hair. When I did the float test the hair took longer than 10 minutes (which is "low porosity according the the test). However, I know, for a fact, I have high porosity because for the last 20+yrs every stylists has told me this. Hair porosity and texture are very important to know since they determine how to get and keep healthy hair, which products to use and how to use them. Curl type is the least important especially since everyone has varying types all over. Beyond knowing if your hair straight, wavy, curly or coily the actual, specific "type" (3a, 3b, 3c) doesn't matter.
That can also be bad for your hair depending on how much protein is in the conditioner and how often. I almost ruined my hair conditioning every two weeks and sitting under the dryer too long. Also, it’s important to rinse good using very warm water to reduce buildup on the hair afterwards. Now if I use a protein conditioner it’s once every 2-3 months.
@@bdestiny I’m not. But you can look it up. Our hair tends to be highly porous. That’s why it’s frizzy and dries out fast, which cause breakage. We can moisturize it and a day or two later it’s dried out and needs moisture again. There is this thing in the natural hair community where everyone believe they have low porosity hair but that not a characteristic of curly hair especially kinky Afro curly texture.
@@bdestiny This person is right. It’s research on this. Most black people are born with high porosity hair. When we get product build up and even hard water build up it makes it hard for water to absorb into our hair. A good chelating shampoo can fix that
Can anybody gives tips on how to regain moisture to low porosity hair? I been trying new products.. curl definers, conditioners, etc and it’s helped a little but I still experience hella frizz and dryness. I rarely oil my hair anymore because it feels like it glides over my hair if that makes sense. I need a gamer changer hunny lol, any advice?
Maybe try hair cream instead of a conditioner or hair definers. I like to use anything with honey in it. Try using a hair cream specifically for moisturizing hair. Also since you’re low porosity like myself, use warm water to wash/rinse your hair first then use the hair cream in sections. You can then use a light oil to seal the moisture. Hope that helps!
I have 4c hair and I have a lot of breakage and I have low prosperity, what shampoo and conditioner should I use and should I wash my hair every week, I need help on growing it please
I have thick fine and thin strand 4c hair and noticed Type A avocados for hair masks, aloe Vera juice and gel and the yellow shea butter my hair LOVESSSSS and finally get the best twists outs when wetting my hair and then twisting with shea butter or castor/or canola oil. Also noticed that water matters a lot to our hair type and good ph water. Washing or rinsing my hair at home afterwards my hair strands feel dry and feels like I have to instantly add conditioner but after going over someone else’s house and using their water I forgot my hair products but my hair was soft, manageable and soft the next day after staying over (after being in twists) and WITHOUT my regular hair oils and conditioners and that was when I noticed I don’t need them as much as I thought. They had really good and soft water. So I started to think of I can’t afford a shower filter I need to wash my hair under a big bowl or the sink with water bottle water with a good ph. If I can drink it so can my hair. I just need to have the right water that is not hard water that may give off high deposits of iron, calcium, lead and God knows what it in going into my hair while keeping it stretched with twists that have lest tension then when braiding my hair with loose braids. That or doing the rubberband and method to keep my hair stretched and surprisingly when doing that I can wear my hair out in a fro throughout the day when it is dried from my morning rinses and notice that it doesn’t knot up.
@@jannymaria3367 porosity isn't a sign of health. Just like curly or straight hair, porosity of your hair which is affected by genetics. Dye won't change porosity but bleaching (lightening, highlights) will. Dye lays on top of hair, bleach opens hair shaft to remove natural color. Hot water will temporarily open hair shafts however excessive heat (straighteners, hairdryers) will open it but it causes damage. Consistently washing hair in very hot water will also damage.
@@1ppriiincess high porosity hair gets tangles more easily than low and medium porosity. It's because the hair cuticles are sticking out while low and medium cuticles are laying flatter.
@@bdestiny i need to find to right products for my hair, its so hard to keep it looking good, ive used everything and its just very kinky and couse and very dry water barely makes it to the scalp, it looks ok in the AM when apply gel or mousse but 2-3 hours later while at work it starts to look like a fro the curls dissappear and i end up cutting it and rocking the low cut i have on my profile pic
@@higherharoldelliot.r4182 Hey! I used to struggle with this until I created a regimen (hair routine ) for my hair on wash days. I would say to find out your hairs porosity (your hairs ability to absorb moisture) whether it may be high, low or medium. It’s important to know because it helps you to be better able when styling your hair. I learnt that I have low porosity hair, so I try not to use too much heavy creams and butters light weight leave in conditioners instead. Then, I apply gel using the shingling method. I also make sure my hair isn’t too wet (but damped) when applying the gel. This keeps my hair more defined and it lasts longer.
Use a clarifying shampoo with chelating and deep conditioning right after. That’s how I fixed mine. I used it for two wash and I didn’t use heavy products and no oils for about 14 days then went back to normal routine besides using oil and I’m no longer low porosity. I’ll use oil on my scalp though from time to time, but not really. Now I use a chelating shampoo about once a month
This can also be a sign of build-up on the hair if someone’s shampooing routine is irregular.
Facts!
How often do you shampoo?
Thank you. I'll be linking this to everyone who *thinks* they have low porosity due to the bullsh*t "float test".
Omg!😂😂
You’re welcome.
LMFAO😭
Why is the float test BS?
@@beyondview it doesn't take into effect the texture (fine, medium, coarse) of hair. Coarse hair weighs more than fine hair.
I have super fine and very high porosity hair. When I did the float test the hair took longer than 10 minutes (which is "low porosity according the the test). However, I know, for a fact, I have high porosity because for the last 20+yrs every stylists has told me this.
Hair porosity and texture are very important to know since they determine how to get and keep healthy hair, which products to use and how to use them.
Curl type is the least important especially since everyone has varying types all over. Beyond knowing if your hair straight, wavy, curly or coily the actual, specific "type" (3a, 3b, 3c) doesn't matter.
@@tuttyfatwait so how can u know if your hair is low or high porosity??? is asking a stylist the only option or is there another way?
girl you got my hair type i don't even know what the type is classified as
how can you tell if it's low porosity hair or high? because if you have product build up then tht can also happen too
Yes, I use conditioner under a dryer on low , game changer
Omg, facts!
Do u wash the conditioner out after the dryer?
@@texassunflower yes, with lukewarm water
@@itzurgurlElenorewith Cantù good?
That can also be bad for your hair depending on how much protein is in the conditioner and how often. I almost ruined my hair conditioning every two weeks and sitting under the dryer too long. Also, it’s important to rinse good using very warm water to reduce buildup on the hair afterwards. Now if I use a protein conditioner it’s once every 2-3 months.
Even if my hair is 2b /2a it becomes like this bc i have low porosity
And I'm completely the opposite 😢
Oh the struggles 😪
Dang! I can only imagine.
Can we get a Maximum hydration method tutorial
Ooooh 😯 so that's how you do the test! I'm a do that rn cause I'm not sure which one I am, thanks 👍
All 4 type hair will be porous some way more than others
This is not how you do the test…. The test involves a cup, water, and one single strand.
Yep that’s me and my fine 2b hair
How often should you shampoo and condition your hair with low porosity?
I shampoo once a week.
Thank you
Can we see a good porosity ? Or medium to know the difference
Hmm kinky curly and curly hair is usually high porosity and low porosity is common in straight shiny hair.
I’ve never heard of that. Are you a licensed cosmologist? Even if that were true, there’s always an exception(s) to the general rule.
@@bdestiny I’m not. But you can look it up. Our hair tends to be highly porous. That’s why it’s frizzy and dries out fast, which cause breakage. We can moisturize it and a day or two later it’s dried out and needs moisture again. There is this thing in the natural hair community where everyone believe they have low porosity hair but that not a characteristic of curly hair especially kinky Afro curly texture.
@@breenicole4205 Again, this is my hair and it’s low porosity. Maybe you should do more research.
@@bdestiny This person is right. It’s research on this. Most black people are born with high porosity hair. When we get product build up and even hard water build up it makes it hard for water to absorb into our hair. A good chelating shampoo can fix that
I've did the porosity test many times just to make sure, and it always turn out that I have low porosity.
Can anybody gives tips on how to regain moisture to low porosity hair? I been trying new products.. curl definers, conditioners, etc and it’s helped a little but I still experience hella frizz and dryness. I rarely oil my hair anymore because it feels like it glides over my hair if that makes sense. I need a gamer changer hunny lol, any advice?
Maybe try hair cream instead of a conditioner or hair definers. I like to use anything with honey in it. Try using a hair cream specifically for moisturizing hair. Also since you’re low porosity like myself, use warm water to wash/rinse your hair first then use the hair cream in sections. You can then use a light oil to seal the moisture. Hope that helps!
I have 4c hair and I have a lot of breakage and I have low prosperity, what shampoo and conditioner should I use and should I wash my hair every week, I need help on growing it please
Hey! I just posted a video re that. Check it out. 🥺
I have thick fine and thin strand 4c hair and noticed Type A avocados for hair masks, aloe Vera juice and gel and the yellow shea butter my hair LOVESSSSS and finally get the best twists outs when wetting my hair and then twisting with shea butter or castor/or canola oil.
Also noticed that water matters a lot to our hair type and good ph water. Washing or rinsing my hair at home afterwards my hair strands feel dry and feels like I have to instantly add conditioner but after going over someone else’s house and using their water I forgot my hair products but my hair was soft, manageable and soft the next day after staying over (after being in twists) and WITHOUT my regular hair oils and conditioners and that was when I noticed I don’t need them as much as I thought. They had really good and soft water. So I started to think of I can’t afford a shower filter I need to wash my hair under a big bowl or the sink with water bottle water with a good ph. If I can drink it so can my hair.
I just need to have the right water that is not hard water that may give off high deposits of iron, calcium, lead and God knows what it in going into my hair while keeping it stretched with twists that have lest tension then when braiding my hair with loose braids. That or doing the rubberband and method to keep my hair stretched and surprisingly when doing that I can wear my hair out in a fro throughout the day when it is dried from my morning rinses and notice that it doesn’t knot up.
I have low porosity hair and I'm wondering if I shave it all off, start over and take care of it will that make a big difference?
No, low porosity is a sign of healthy hair. If you want more porosity you can dye your hair so you open a little bit your cuticles.
@@jannymaria3367 I don’t know about that because since the porosity changed in my hair i get so much more single strand knots in my hair.
@@jannymaria3367 porosity isn't a sign of health. Just like curly or straight hair, porosity of your hair which is affected by genetics. Dye won't change porosity but bleaching (lightening, highlights) will. Dye lays on top of hair, bleach opens hair shaft to remove natural color. Hot water will temporarily open hair shafts however excessive heat (straighteners, hairdryers) will open it but it causes damage. Consistently washing hair in very hot water will also damage.
@@1ppriiincess high porosity hair gets tangles more easily than low and medium porosity. It's because the hair cuticles are sticking out while low and medium cuticles are laying flatter.
Kenny Humble No shaving your hair won't change porosity. Hair porosity is genetic (how your hair naturally grows).
My hair is like this i need tips…its so hard to maintain
Hey! What exactly do you need help with?
@@bdestiny i need to find to right products for my hair, its so hard to keep it looking good, ive used everything and its just very kinky and couse and very dry water barely makes it to the scalp, it looks ok in the AM when apply gel or mousse but 2-3 hours later while at work it starts to look like a fro the curls dissappear and i end up cutting it and rocking the low cut i have on my profile pic
@@higherharoldelliot.r4182 Hey! I used to struggle with this until I created a regimen (hair routine ) for my hair on wash days. I would say to find out your hairs porosity (your hairs ability to absorb moisture) whether it may be high, low or medium.
It’s important to know because it helps you to be better able when styling your hair. I learnt that I have low porosity hair, so I try not to use too much heavy creams and butters light weight leave in conditioners instead. Then, I apply gel using the shingling method. I also make sure my hair isn’t too wet (but damped) when applying the gel. This keeps my hair more defined and it lasts longer.
@@bdestiny I know ur hair is supposed to get more lost when wet but it never does that how do I fix it
lol that's just your natural hair texture coming back after a few hours of product wearing off
yup this is me
yep
Yes and I hate it 😩
How to fix then ??
Right . I’m struggling with my 4c hair 🙄
Hey! What do you mean by “fixing it”?
There’s no way you can fix it , just find the right products that work for you hair .
Use a clarifying shampoo with chelating and deep conditioning right after. That’s how I fixed mine. I used it for two wash and I didn’t use heavy products and no oils for about 14 days then went back to normal routine besides using oil and I’m no longer low porosity. I’ll use oil on my scalp though from time to time, but not really. Now I use a chelating shampoo about once a month
@@maribenzo9881lmao exactly
Tips for maintaining it ?
Hi! I have a lot of vids here re that. You can totally check them out.
@@bdestiny Ok thanks 😊