Your hair's porosity level can significantly impact how you take care of it. If you're dealing with medium to high porosity hair, you might find yourself wondering whether you need to do deep conditioning treatments or add extra steps to your routine. So, what is porosity all about, and how does it influence your hair care regimen? Let's break it down.
Understanding Hair Porosity
Hair porosity refers to your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture. Medium to high porosity hair generally absorbs moisture quickly but has trouble retaining it. This doesn't mean your hair is damaged; it's just inherently porous. Hence, keeping your routine simple, yet effective, is crucial.
Why You Don't Need Extra Steps
For medium to high porosity hair, less is often more. You don't need deep conditioning treatments unless your hair is damaged. Focus on maintaining and sealing moisture, rather than piling on products. Trust me, your hair will thank you!
Starting with Shampoo: The Foundation of Your Routine
Shampooing is the cornerstone of your hair care routine. It paves the way for the rest of your wash day by cleaning your hair thoroughly, removing oils and residue from previous products.
Choosing the Right Shampoo
When selecting a shampoo, opt for a cleansing formula that will lather well. Our Detoxifying Shampoo Bar can be ideal for this process. The key is to find a product that will leave your hair squeaky clean but not dry. Avoiding dryness is pivotal, especially with porous hair.
"This by far is the most important part of your wash day because it lays down that foundation."
Here's a quick way to find a shampoo that works for you:
- Look for products that rave about being cleansing but gentle.
- Make sure it can remove buildup without stripping your hair of natural oils.
Conditioner: Restoring Treatment for Porous Hair
Once you've shampooed, the right conditioner can work wonders. Our Restoring Hair Treatment is perfect as your rinse-out conditioner when dealing with medium to high porosity hair. You don't need to deep condition unless you’ll be doing protective styles or addressing damage.
Detangling and Rinsing Out
After applying conditioner, detangle your hair and rinse thoroughly. You don't have to leave it in any longer than necessary.
Essential conditioner tips:
- Detangle while the conditioner is in to minimize breakage.
- Be thorough in rinsing to avoid leftover residue which can mess up your next styling session.
Styling: Locking in Moisture
Styling is where you get to showcase your hair's personality, especially with a wash and go style. To keep your curls intact, our Sealing Hair Butter and Get Set Hair Jelly duo is a perfect match.
Using Sealing Hair Butter
The Sealing Hair Butter will coat your strands thoroughly, locking the moisture in. Think cake frosting rich and thick, featuring moisturizing ingredients like aloe, shea butter, and castor oil.
Defining Curls with Hair Jelly
Layer the butter with a styler or gel like the Get Set Hair Jelly. If your hair's super curly or coily, this jelly will define your curls without the dreaded crunchiness.
Styling Checklist:
- Ensure your hair is wet to damp, based on porosity level.
- Experiment with products to perfect your moisture-to-product ratio.
Drying: Use the Right Technique
If your hair is coily, sitting under a hooded hair dryer could be a game-changer in managing frizz, smoothing your hair, and keeping it hydrated for longer.
Weekly Wash Day Routine
Your wash day routine should be the bare minimum every week to maintain your hair’s health.
- Shampoo: Cleanse with a detoxifying shampoo.
- Conditioner: Use a restoring treatment for your rinse-out.
- Styling: Lock in moisture with sealing butter, and define curls with jelly.
- Dry: Use a hooded hair dryer for best results.
Feedback and Engagement
Finally, don't keep your results to yourself. Share what you've learned or any improvements you've seen in your hair health by following this simple yet effective routine.
Let us know if you are already following these tips or begin doing so. Check your progress after a month and Instagram stories and feeds might just become your hair diary. Happy hair journey!
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