flexibility of the outer layer of the hair called the cuticle determines how easily moisture, chemicals, products and oils can go in and out of your hair. For most, porosity is genetic, but it can also be affected by external factors such as exposure , heat damage and chemical processing. Knowing your hair porosity is crucial in finding out the best way to manage your hair . We created this system to help you take the guess work out in choosing the right products for your hair .
LOW POROSITY HAIR CARE
If you have low porosity hair, your hair cuticles are flat and may be very tight and compacted. Since the cuticles are not opened enough for the cortex to receive sufficient hydration and moisture, it is difficult for liquid, air, chemical treatments or other products to penetrate the hair shaft. As a result, there may be a build up of products on your hair. Fortunately, there are solutions for low porosity hair involving hydration and moisture.
Tips on how to take care of low porosity hair
Wash with a clarifying shampoo.
Have you been using plenty of hair products only to realize that they don’t seem to moisturize your hair? If you have closed cuticles, using any amount of products won’t help the situation at all, since the products simply build up on your hair. One way to remove this build up is to use a clarifying shampoo. TryVeravana Low Porosity Herbal Cleansing Shampoodesigned to remove build up without stripping the hair off it natural oil.
Heat/Steam
As with anything, heat used in moderation can be good. However, if you use heat too frequently, you might damage your hair. Using indirect heat or steam is a good way to open the cuticles of your hair. This can be combined with a number of treatments above, such as sitting under a heated dryer for deep conditioning or a hot oil treatment. If you don’t have a dryer or steamer, a blow dryer works as well. Simply apply the heat to each section of your head for about 3 minutes. You can always put a bonnet on and place the blow dryer through the cap if you’d like the heat to circulate a bit more. However, do exercise caution and be careful not to burn yourself.
Warm Water Rinse
One way to open the cuticles is to wash your hair with warm water, which will then allow the ingredients in your hair products to enter the hair shaft. On the converse, using cold water will close the cuticles, so refrain from rinsing your hair with cold water if you have low porosity hair.
Deep Conditioners
If you’d like to take it one step further than simply washing with warm water, try using a deep conditioner to moisturize and give your hair the vitality it should have. Apply a deep conditioner, sit under a dryer with a plastic cap (or alternatively, situndera steamer without a plastic cap) for 10-15 minutes. The heat will cause your cuticles to open, thus allowing the conditioner to penetrate the hair shaft. At the end of deep conditioning, your hair should feel moisturized and soft. It is advisable to perform deep conditioning regularly, which can be weekly or biweekly.. Try VERAVANALOW POROSITY DEEP MOISTURE CONDITIONERwhich is specifically designed for your low porosity hair.
Hot Oil treatment
To moisturize and repair damaged hair, try a hot oil treatment. This treatment involves heating oil and massaging it into your hair and scalp. After that, sit under a dryer or wrap your hair in a warm towel and/or plastic cap. Let it sit for about 10 minutes or as long as needed. Similar to deep conditioning, hot oil treatments can be performed weekly, biweekly or monthly or as necessary. TryVERAVANAVLOW POROSITY GROWTH OIL Specially designed to penetrate the hair shaft into the cortex of your hair.
Conditioners/Moisturizers
Leave- in Conditioners/ Moisturizers are great, but it’s best to use light ones instead of heavy products that simply builds up on your low porosity hair. A good light conditioner to use is a hair milk that will penetrate to the cortex of the hair. TryVERAVANA LOW POROSITY DEEP MOISTURE LEAVE IN HAIR MILKSpecially designed to penetrate the hair shaft into the cortex of your hair.
Baggy Method
The baggy method allows your hair to absorb moisture. It is done by applying a moisturizing product to your hair and covering your hair with a plastic bag. Keep the bag on until water droplets form on the sides.
Co-Washing
You may feel like co-washing your hair if you have low porosity, but try not to do so. Co-washing creates a perfect environment for the hair product you’re using to sit on top of all the dust and dirt accumulated on your hair over the week. If you want to wash your hair, it’s best to properly cleanse your hair with a clarifying shampoo to enable your deep conditioner or other moisturizing products to reach the cortex of your hair. TryVeravana Low Porosity Herbal cleansing shampoodesigned to remove build up without stripping the hair off it natural oil.
Do not apply thick/heavy oils and butters
As mentioned above, stick to light hair products as much as possible. Applying thick/heavy oils and butters to low porosity hair will likely have the counter-effect of causing build up on the hair, since the closed cuticles will not allow these heavy substances to penetrate the hair shafts. Instead, use light oils such as jojoba, coconut or light butter.
Apply Moisture to Damp Hair
When you apply moisturizing products, make sure your hair is only damp, not wet. The problem with applying moisturizing products to wet hair is that those ingredients will compete with the water on your hair, so less of the product will enter your hair shafts. To maximize the effects of both the water and your hair product, use the product only on damp hair so that the water is able to penetrate the cuticle, followed by your product .You don’t have to guess which product is right for your hair any longer. Watch howVeravana Low Porosity Hair Care Systemcleanses, repairs, moisturizes and protects your hair in four easy steps consisting of vitamins, herbs and other light natural ingredients. Get to the root of the problem by using this system to open your hair’s cuticles. When these ingredients soak into your hair shafts, you won’t have to worry about not having enough moisture and hydration. Instead of dealing with dry, damaged or brittle hair, you’ll be able to enjoy the feeling of having soft, shiny and flexible hair.
High Porosity hair care
High porosity hair can be inherited genetically or it can be a result of damage from chemical processing, Heat damage, harsh treatment or environmental damage. High porosity hair has gaps and holes in the cuticle, which let too much moisture into your hair leaving the hair prone to tangling and frizzing in humid weather. Due to the nature of highly porous hair, even a simple act of shampooing, swimming and bathing can lead to more damage and breakage.
Tips on how to take care of high porosity
Minimize Heat
Since heat opens the cuticles, it is best to stay away from heat to avoid making already opened cuticles even more porous. If the cuticles become too porous, this can cause extreme damage to your hair.
Cold Rinsing
Just as heat will open the cuticles, rinsing with cold water will help to close the cuticles. This will add shine and keep moisture in your hair, especially when you apply a sealant . Try Veravana normal to High Porosity Super Growth And Sealant oil
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Apple cider vinegar is especially helpful in returning your hair to a neutral pH and closing the cuticles. Mix apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio and rinse your hair with it after washing or use Veravana High Porosity Herbal Cleansing Shampoo specifically designed to gently cleanse without stripping the hair off it natural oil.
Protein Treatments
Protein treatments can help to hydrate your hair and provide moisture. For best results, apply protein treatment to clean, damp hair, allowing the protein to fill the openings in the cuticles and strengthen them. Protein is great for water retention, allowing moisture to enter your hair and smooth it. Note that if you have coarse hair, you probably do not need as much protein because your hair already has an abundant source of protein. As such, if you are still using a protein treatment, it is advisable to do it less frequently or for a shorter duration. TryVeravana High Porosity Moisture lock deep Conditionerspecifically designed to lock in moisture and repair damaged cuticles.
Deep Conditioning Treatments
Deep conditioners can also be useful for high porosity hair since they moisturize and strengthen the cuticles. However, do not sit under heat when deep conditioning because heat opens the cuticles and makes your hair more porous. To do deep conditioning, apply deep conditioner to damp or slightly damp hair and let it set for 10-15 minutes. Rinse when done, after which you can perform the next solution, cold rinsing. Deep conditioning treatments can be done according to your hair condition – suggested frequencies are once a week, or biweekly. TryVeravana High Porosity Moisture Lock Deep Conditioner.
The texture of most normal porosity hair is shiny, smooth and soft, enabling liquids and products to penetrate the cuticles through which water enters and stays, thus moisturizing your hair. Try Veravana Normal Porosity Moisture lock leave in Conditioner is designed to give your hair the right amount of moisture .
Shampoo
Keep your hair moisturized. If you’ve been using combs on your hair, consider detangling your hair with your fingers sometimes. This does take practice, so be patient. Also, work in sections when washing, conditioning or detangling your hair as this also prevents breakage. TryVeravana Normal Porosity Herbal CleansingShampoo designed to gently cleanse without stripping the hair off its natural oil.
Minimize Heat
The texture of most normal porosity hair is shiny, smooth and soft, enabling liquids and products to penetrate the cuticles through which water enters and stays, thus moisturizing your hair.
Conditioner
Keep your hair moisturized. If you’ve been using combs on your hair, consider detangling your hair with your fingers sometimes. This does take practice, so be patient. Also, work in sections when washing, conditioning or detangling your hair as this also prevents breakage. Try Veravana Normal Porosity Moisture Lock Deep Conditioner specifically designed to give your hair the exact moisture it needs
Night Time Protection
Make sure to sleep with a satin scarf or pillow to prevent breakage during sleep.
