10 Tips for High Porosity Hair!

[@pricklypear1111]

ACV is the best way to close your cuticles! I no longer need to mess around with LCO/LOC...I just spritz with acv/water mix (1:3 parts) while my conditioner is siting on my hair and rinse everything out. My high porosity hair has had close cuticles for the last 5 days and it's been humid where I live....no frizz and way less breakage! ACV is the truth!

[@drszarabintuzultan835]

What is ACV😢

[@RebeccaNM456]

​@@drszarabintuzultan835 Apple cider vinegar

[@ROZIEEEE]

I hate how ACV leaves my hair feeling super stiff, stringy & like the strands could snap off at any second. First time I used it I thought I had given myself protein overload just to find out my ACV rinse was actually the culprit 🫤

[@pricklypear1111]

@@ROZIEEEE Oh noo! How much ACV/water did you use? I use it with the redken allsoft conditioner (while the conditioner is on my hair) and it works...maybe too much ACV?

[@brittanymilgan]

Be careful with acv it can leave hair brittle over time because it's a strong acid

[@royalty2924Love]

I just learnt that i have high porosity high no wonder it had always seemed a challenged to keep it moist. I will moisturise today and then tomorrow it will feel like i never did anything.

[@eminuu101]

yess, especially with curly hair, it would be extremely dry despite the styling method, how much conditioners I used.

[@Enerolisa]

You are so good explaining all this. My hair is high porosity but it hates honey, eggs and mayonnaise it’s get hard and stiff also is not so good with those whipped cream products it gets very heavy and weighs down on the other side it responds very good to Jamaican black castor oil and acv.. understanding what’s going on is so complicated I’m trying to learn more and minimize blow drying my hair.

[@ladystormhealing]

I think this was the most important video for anyone natural as a high porosity natural, she hit all important points. Thanks so much!

[@sonaturallygwen]

No problem! Thank you for your sweet comment 💕

[@karlad4082]

These are great tips! Thank you! However, I think you forgot about us gals with high porosity thin hair. Heavier oils will only weight my hair down and feel too heavy on my hair. I tend to stay with lighter oils like Jojoba, Almond, etc. , but I totally agree with everything else you mentioned. I still haven’t tried the L.O.C. method so I will start doing that👌🏼

[@sonaturallygwen]

Thank you for the feedback! 🙂 I will be sure to add extra tips in the future

[@goodwork887]

Good point for when I do a blowout and want my hair lighter. When I'm doing twists/braids I just want to hold the moisture, so even with thin hair I still do well with the heavier oils. But yes, when doing a straight style lighter is better and I know the moisture is going to be taken from my hair by the heat regardless. Otherwise it will revert instead of remaining straight.

[@GeGy1968]

mine too!

[@lorainelampkin1288]

Jojoba or almond oils do nothing for my hair. I have to use JBCO everyday to keep it from drying out. My hair is also fine 4a with some 3c in some areas

[@lorainelampkin1288]

Yes I recommend that Shea moisture masque. It's the only masque that works for me. It brings out the real texture of my hair. It may not work for everyone though

[@EmilyAllensWeightLossJourney]

yes ma'am! that manuka honey shea moisture is our holy grail product!!!!! yes yes yes! Girl when I found that we've never tried anything else lol because her hair lovessss it so much!

[@lorainelampkin1288]

Girl, I couldn't agree more

[@Rita-23]

Thank you for the video. LOC v/s LCO preference may differ for each person. Suggestion: if anyone new to any oils, test each to ensure your hair and scalp agree with them.

[@geegeethree]

Your video is a game changer for me! I washed my hair using the knowledge from you and my day 1 looked like day 2! I love It!!!!

[@sonaturallygwen]

I'm so glad!

[@IndigooceanOrg]

Great tips! I was so glad to see you pull out the pomegranate & honey leavein. I was just thinking that would be the perfect one for the method you're describing. I also am using castor oil anytime I'm wearing my hair in twists or any protective style. I hadn't thought of putting cream or a heavier leavein on top, but will try that. Also love the reminder to keep the plastic cap on the parts of the hair not yet styled. I get lazy about that, but it really does matter.

[@88niteowl88]

Thanks for the tips, sis. To everyone reading this, Jesus loves you.

[@Kylie-ui7nq]

Amen

[@isarownie6073]

Amen 🙏

[@schlongjohnwon7137]

In Jesus Name Amēn 🙏🏾

[@LR0yy]

Amen

[@noracuellar8333]

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[@maryjflanagan1922]

I’m very glad to have found your video. I have done very well with figuring out how and when to do my proteins and deep conditioning treatments. I was kind of thrown off about nit using honey because my hair absolutely loves the Shea Moisture Manuka honey deep conditioner. I use it as a base, adding avocado oil, essential oils to enhance the treatments. I have been looking for a styling cream to use on my base when braiding hair. Eliminating crochet styles as using human hair along the length of my hair and then, adding synthetic hair to enhance the color and length to my braids. This helps keep in moisture and prevents breakage. I use Blue Magic Castor Oil formula for my braided and flat twists. I think I may add the Shea Moisture ACV leave in to my regimen. Ny sin recommended it to my many years ago. I don’t like the shampoo. I use an oatmeal honey shampoo bar. I’m a teacher and really appreciate your video!❤

[@zatrat5696]

Thank will try!! Especially the oils ive never been a oils person just a grease and leave in conditioner person 🤣🤣 im willing to give it a go as im trying to grow out an afro

[@sonaturallygwen]

Yes give it a try! But grease is good too, whichever lol!

[@NYCAppl3]

These were great and thanks for offering visuals of the products 👍🏾

[@sonaturallygwen]

No problem! 😊

[@MaryLalainePoblete]

How about mousse and gels?

[@cmw1336]

Wouldn't you not want to have a plastic cap on while styling since that will keep your cuticles open as you said? Especially if you just rinsed with cold water and did the loc method to close/seal the cuticle. I always spray my hair with aloe vera juice after washing/conditioning to help close the cuticle.

[@sonaturallygwen]

Yes aloe can close the hair cuticle! The plastic cap helps to keep the rest of my hair from drying out too quickly

[@ndilimAkudi]

Thank you Amazing.. can use tips to do daughters hair

[@redrose14152]

Gonna try the plastic cap one 👌🏽. My hair is always dry before completing my entire head 🤣😂

[@irokah7261]

is silicone a good ingredient for high porosity hair ?

[@Zenaalshami]

Hey girl! Thank you so much for those amazing tips I've been struggling lately, I am definitely gonna do these, but how do I know that the product is protien-moisture balanced? My hair is being very weighed down lately, and it's not curling on top , only at the bottom , and by the way , is gel good for low porosity hair that weighs down easily?

[@crystahuggins]

Hi what are the products you used do you have a list❤

[@thecamelliadiaries]

more high porosity sistas! where were ya'll when i started my journey?🤣 loving this content!! ♡ ♡ 2 questions ~ 1) do you have any videos on being high porosity but accidentally using too much protein? my hair loves protein but i do wanna keep the moisture balance 2) i know one of the tips were not to over-use humectants but i saw you love the mielle organics, should we use just in moderation?

[@sonaturallygwen]

Hi there! My protein-free wash day routine is where I talked about my protein overload experience 😭 & should pair the products that contain some protein. I have a few protein-moisture balance videos where I explain that more 💕

[@thecamelliadiaries]

@@sonaturallygwen perfect thank youu!!

[@maylavernebarnes2007]

Great video! I am a new subscriber, thanks for these tips for our high porosity hair. 😄

[@sonaturallygwen]

Great to have you! & you're welcome

[@yasminmohamed2271]

When you mention cream for loc method, would you say that butter cream in the same category as cream in loc? As I Am double butter cream for an example

[@sonaturallygwen]

Yes I would say so!

[@artheaux666]

What about gels instead of creams? (LOG?) I like doing wash and gos and I have high porosity hair so I find myself washing more often due to dryness

[@sonaturallygwen]

I’ve heard of that being used! I still use creams + gels for my wash n go but if you have one that works for you then do that!

[@BellaMecia]

Hey Gwen just came across your video while looking for products for my 18 month old who has high porosity 4c hair. Do you think you think you can do a video on products for toddlers with high porosity hair?

[@sonaturallygwen]

How precious 🥰 My tips should work for all ages! As far as videos, I don’t have any children so maybe in the future I can revisit that idea 💕 thank you for understanding

[@TheOfficialSauceyThomas]

Just found out my porosity today how you feel about OGX products (shampoo and conditioner)

[@sonaturallygwen]

That’s great! They have a lot of silicones, left a film on my hair. However, it’s been years so be sure to check the ingredients!

[@TheOfficialSauceyThomas]

@@sonaturallygwen any suggestions for shampoos?

[@FuzzyWuzzyLuvsYa]

do you have any thoughts on the African Pride Moisture Miracle leave in cream with coconut and boabab oil ?? i would like to know if it sounds beneficial for high porosity hair !!

[@buchiashiedu5809]

Thank you for this explanation. I just did a big chop where i shaved off all of my hair because it wasn’t growing. I wanna say that I do have high porosity hair because i over use products that have different kinds of ingredients that I use on my hair, as well as washing it with hot water and using different types of shampoos/ conditioner. As well as blowdrying and combing it everyday. I believe that is what caused me to have high hair porosity because I’m an impatient person and I don’t know what my hair likes. I want to be able to use natural products. Or would it be best to not be any products on my hair? Right now my hair is shaved so should I wait until it starts to grow out?

[@sonaturallygwen]

Hi there! You might be interested in my natural hair coaching check it out here! bit.ly/3ZqEmYT

[@Your_angelgamer]

Are Yari Green curls also good for high porosity hair ?

[@emmym3413]

Ready for your low porosity video 😩🤍🤍🤍

[@sonaturallygwen]

It’s coming! 💕

[@semoneg2826]

Awesome... Learn a lot...use these same oils

[@kayrandy1419]

I haven’t started the video yet but I do have high porosity and don’t know how to take care of it. I don’t have a routine, I don’t know how to deep condition nor what it is. Idk anything and it’s been the same weird awkward length for a while. I want long hair :( or atleast a decent length.

[@sonaturallygwen]

I’m glad you found my channel! I have multiple routine videos you can start off with 😊 I hope you find something that works for you. It will get better 💕

[@D4JC]

I ❤this video you have explained everything so beautifully and excellently. Thank you for this educational video 👏👏👏🙂👍❤️

[@sonaturallygwen]

No problem 💕

[@ishbakhan1073]

Do we use acv after mask and conditioner or before for high porosity hair

[@sonaturallygwen]

After!

[@rodregesrussell1661]

hey question so I was planning to use the mielle honey leave in with the shea moisture curl smoothie cuz my hair is pretty damaged I get wet frizz and I have split ends so i was wonder ing if this combo will do me well

[@sonaturallygwen]

Worth a try! If you’re interested in my natural hair coaching check it out here! bit.ly/3ZqEmYT

[@vianzunail6454]

Pleasee answer do i live with this high porosity hair forever?

[@24kowen11]

Yes u do, but constant treatment and taking care of it can lead to improvements and ultimately lead to making your hair easier to style and hold moisture for longer periods of time.

[@mimaw69]

I’ve high porosity, 2c waves. Is layering products also good for waves with high porosity ? My hair is sooo dry 😅 or should I layer light weight products, anddd will you make a video for waves/curls ❤❤❤

[@sonaturallygwen]

Hi there! For now I’m making videos for my particular hair type. Feel free to sign up for my coaching program for more personalized advice! 💕 bit.ly/3ZqEmYT

[@mimiz7937]

This is a great video! Thank you for posting. I have in between 3b and 3c hair. I used the Mielle leave in conditioner on clean damp hair. I was disappointed to see how it made my hair feel and look later in the day. I didn't use a lot. Maybe about 6 pumps as my hair is on the med-thick side. But yeah I didn't like how it looked or felt. Especially since it is also marketed as a detaingler, it didn't do that either. Unfortunately, it made my hair feel like straw and dry. It almost looked like I had some serious bedhead going on. It smells really good, but it doesn't work in my hair. I question sometimes if these "leave in conditioners" are just a conditioner that is really used for washing out of the hair, but they market it as "leave in." Otherwise regardless of the brand, why would it make your hair feel like there's a lot of build up? Hmmm. Anyway, I have tried so many things and nothing seems to work. Lol.

[@sonaturallygwen]

I admire your commitment to keep trying 😭 For you, I’d recommend more lightweight products! Unfortunately, Mielle in my opinion is more geared towards type 4 (there may be exceptions) Hope some of my tips were helpful 💕 Gemary on KZbin is more your hair type & may be better for tips

[@mimiz7937]

@@sonaturallygwen Thank you!

[@tyrodriguez9417]

Wowww these were AMAZING TIPS😭 I started to feel like the plastic during DC wasn't working

[@divinefeline6467]

Very good tips! It’s like God heard me because I literally did the loc method today and have a plastic cap to sleep with

[@sonaturallygwen]

Aww 🥹 glad it was helpful!

[@ChristinaSeira-jv6mu]

Hello, do you know if the originals new hair mayo is protein moisture balance?

[@sonaturallygwen]

Hi! No, definitely a protein treatment! I use a moisture treatment afterwards to balance out my hair 😊

[@Meatandveggieeater]

Could you recommend the types of shampoo that is best for high porosity?

[@sonaturallygwen]

My current fave is the Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse (moisturizing, protein-free)!

[@weirdmyst7963]

I really like Herbal Essence (the conditioner is so softening) naked volume products. I use color safe products (hair isn't dyed) because it feels so good. It's my favorite right now. It even has scents

[@Meatandveggieeater]

@@sonaturallygwen Thank you!

[@Meatandveggieeater]

@@weirdmyst7963 ouuu I'll check it out.

[@ariestarzga]

Shea mositure dries my hair 😢

[@rubicamacho5574]

hey thank you for the information! (: i just want to ask if this still applies for straight high porosity hair? my hair is so oily on the roots but so many split ends at the ends /:

[@sonaturallygwen]

Hi there! If you mean naturally straight hair, then I would say the concepts may still apply but not the right video to count on for tips since I’m a different hair type 💕 hope that helps!

[@AmourBeauty]

Thank you girl 🥹

[@1922mistyblue]

Great tips! New subscriber with high porosity hair

[@sonaturallygwen]

Glad you enjoyed! Welcome 🤗

[@kenyahutcherson]

Does the shea moisture leave in conditioner jamaican black castor oil does it have protein

[@sonaturallygwen]

Yes it does! 🙂

[@kenyahutcherson]

@@sonaturallygwen ok another question does the mielle pomegranate curl smoothie have protein in it too

[@sonaturallygwen]

I think that entire line is protein-free & focuses on moisture! Check the ingredients to double check tho lol

[@kenyahutcherson]

@@sonaturallygwen I think it has protein and moisture

[@Unknown-bf3iw]

I’m a black male teen .. I need some tips .. tired of getting cooked my hair is also brittle

[@sonaturallygwen]

My favorites videos have some products I recommend!

[@kamaraizzard]

You said you use the Shea moisture Jamaican black castor oil as your cream, but it’s a leave in conditioner

[@sonaturallygwen]

Based on the texture, it works better for me as a cream! Hope that helps

[@edwinacuyler9237]

I just did LOC today

[@sonaturallygwen]

YAY! 🙌🏾💕

[@PzNLuhv]

Voice did a lil jumpy-jump at 2:02 lol😂 thanks for the vid though. I’m a man, and appreciate my black queens on KZbin for saving my hair.

[@m1sschocolateface]

Is jojoba oil good for sealing moisture? Should I seal with oil or cream?

[@sonaturallygwen]

I've never used jojoba oil personally, but it depends on how your hair reacts to it. From my research, I learned that jojoba oil is that it is the most similar to our natural oils from our scalp. For that reason, I predict it won't seal very well but will make your hair feel soft! Good luck 💕

[@titanimagalasi5139]

Omg thank you..

[@sonaturallygwen]

No problem!

[@mkb5984]

That cold water rinse is hard in the winters, lol! I have to wash my hair in the shower- it's easier that way for me.🚿

[@sonaturallygwen]

Same here lol I now do lukewarm 😄 & me too

[@tolbizejena6210]

Hey girl😊 Can high porosity hair easily get protein overload?

[@sonaturallygwen]

No I wouldn’t say that! If you use a lot of protein, it can get overloaded but no I wouldn’t say it gets protein overloaded easily. I would say that is the case for low porosity instead

[@Miaog-with4kids]

Thank you SOOOO MUCH myLove you just dont know how much you've just Helped me and saved my hair Thank you Heavenly Father in Jesus for Leading me to Her.... You are such a Baby Doll😊❤️🌹💕💯

[@trinitypaulson8242]

Very informative video!

[@sonaturallygwen]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful 😊

[@Mylo22kk]

Jesus loves you all please repent ❤ Amen and loved this video

[@cydruss9929]

💕💕💕💕

[@tyrodriguez9417]

Woww the cold water thing😭💔no wonder why i been suffering

[@sonaturallygwen]

Hope it helps! 😊

[@christinajones7696]

Coconut oil is a penetrating oil not a sealing oil.

[@jflsdknf]

Honey and aloe act like protein to my hair and make it stiff.

[@miladytitide7778]

[@oceaneyesasmr4423]

💗💗💗

[@andreaharris7397]

My hair is a dry frizzy mess. I don't even know where to start.

[@weirdmyst7963]

When I didn't know what to do I sat a lot of conditioner on my hair and grabbed clumps and tried to comb it (I was ripping) with as much hair as i could fit in my hand while adding conditioner when it got hard or dry. I eventually had to chop sections to ease my headache. I twisted the detangles parts and washed it out in twists. I didn't even tie it up because head hurt to bad. I stuck a bonnet on and took a nap.

[@weirdmyst7963]

I didn't learn anything but how not to comb my hair. I knew it was gonna be in small sections tho

[@sonaturallygwen]

Start in the shower with applying a conditioner or even a prepoo! The one from African Pride really helped it should add moisture and help detangle your hair. Definitely work in sections 💕

[@andreaharris7397]

@@sonaturallygwen Thanks babe...it's not really tangled; just dry and not healthy looking. I'm about to go back to what our Mom's and Grandma's used: Grease. 😀😃😄

[@sonaturallygwen]

🙌🏾 YAS

[@dragankapetkanova553]

I can't believe how beautiful you are...OMG

[@sonaturallygwen]

Thank you so much 😊