What Is Porosity?
Hair porosity refers to your hair's ability to absorb & retain moisture. Understanding your hair's porosity is crucial to figuring out what your hair needs and how to choose the right products.
LOW POROSITY
- Takes time for your hair to get fully wet
- Products "sit" on your hair and don't get absorbed easily
- Hair doesn't break easily
- Takes a very long time for your hair to dry
HIGH POROSITY
- Hair breaks easily
- Doesn't keep its shape
- Can be dull
- Easily gets dehydrated
- Hair that is heat/sun damaged, dyed or chemically treated is usually High Porosity
Remember: Your hair can be high porosity in one place and low in another (especially if it's dyed). Your hair porosity can also change over time.
POROSITY TEST:
Take this easy online test to determine your hair porosity.
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