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Porosity is the measure of the hair's ability to absorb moisture. This is determined by the condition of the hair's cuticle layer (the overlapping scales of the hair shaft), and is rated as low, normal, and high. In normal, healthy hair, the cuticle is compact and inhibits the penetration of the hair shaft by moisture - both moisture going in, and moisture coming out. When the cuticle is overly compact and prevents the penetration of the hair by moisture it has low porosity. Hair with low porosity is harder to process, and is resistant to hair color and perms. Low porosity hair must usually be softened prior to other chemical services. Hair with high porosity is hair whose cuticle layer is open and the hair too-readily absorbs moisture. Overly-porous hair also releases moisture easily and becomes dry and is easily damaged. Acid-balanced conditioning treatments are used to contract the cuticle layer and lock-in moisture on overly-porous hair.
Extreme caution must be used when performing chemical services on overly porous hair to prevent damage. Hair color will take much more quickly and strongly in overly porous hair (and semi-permanent and demi-permanent hair colors will fade much more quickly). Perms and straighteners will process much faster in high-porosity hair as well.
To determine the porosity of your hair, simply feel it - both when wet and when dry. If the hair feels straw-like and rough when dry, or if it feels gummy or slightly rubbery when wet, then you probably have a problem with overly porous hair.
Extreme caution must be used when performing chemical services on overly porous hair to prevent damage. Hair color will take much more quickly and strongly in overly porous hair (and semi-permanent and demi-permanent hair colors will fade much more quickly). Perms and straighteners will process much faster in high-porosity hair as well.
To determine the porosity of your hair, simply feel it - both when wet and when dry. If the hair feels straw-like and rough when dry, or if it feels gummy or slightly rubbery when wet, then you probably have a problem with overly porous hair.
My Two Cents:
I struggled with overly porous for a number of months before I realized the true issue. Moisturizers didn't work, conditioning didn't work, I had to lather several times before my hair actually got wet, etc.
I finally found relief after 2 weeks of almost continuous use of Roux Porosity Control Shampoo and Conditioner. I now use it 1-2 times a month as needed, along with adding a bit to my deep conditions.
Also, a natural alternative is to this hair problem is to use an Apple Cider rinse.
I love ACV rinses!! Didn't know they helped with porosity but ACV is a good anti-fungual rinse and I think it even helps with the PH of the hair( but don't quote me). After I rinse with ACV my hair is super soft. I try to do it at least once a month. Have you ever did an ACV rinse on your hair?
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm still learning about natural alternatives, so ACV rinse is on my "to do" list. I'm always open to trying new things, so as soon as my Roux products are gone, I'm going to buy some.
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