14 reasons your hair is NOT low porosity | you are UNKNOWINGLY high porosity

[@CoilyDiaries]

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[@peggygorejena9148]

Thank you so much for this valuable information you share on your channel. My grey hair is thriving since I started following your routine. Glycerine + water spritz, leave in conditioner and glycerine, game changer. My salt and pepper hair still feels moisturised after 2 weeks. Am definitely high porosity, I know that now, and it's all because of you. Thank you

[@CoilyDiaries]

truly game changing and tangible results once we know understand and embrace our hair ❤️

[@anne-alexandraneferyalofa6007]

Please, what quantity of glycerin should we use in water spritz or leave-in?

[@gladystettehtv7390]

Now this is beginning to make sense, it explains why our breaks and a lot more of us find it difficult to grow our hair.

[@CoilyDiaries]

too much sense sis 😅

[@abioni6092]

Gosh, I just had a flashback to when I first moved to uni and I asked my Greek flat mate what oils she used to make her hair so shiny and she said nothing! It all makes sense now 🤣

[@CoilyDiaries]

Oh wow!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jayko4732]

This is so true! I went to an actual hair salon last year for my friend’s wedding and the hair stylist was like, your hair is high porosity babes; it needs moisture right now. I was sitting in the chair so confused. Like you said in the beginning of this video, there is a spectrum within African/black hair but all in all it’s high porosity. Either way it’s beautiful and fun learning more and more about it.

[@CoilyDiaries]

It’s gorgeous hair! The most unique!

[@zacharydrake156]

This actually explains a lot. When my hair has no products in it it dries super fast and feels very brittle which is a characteristic of high porosity hair. Low porosity hair needs no or really light products but light products don’t last as long for my wash n gos when I layer heavy oils and products on it feels and looks really good. And most of us type 4 naturals love heavy products. I used to think my hair was low porosity because it takes forever for my hair to get wet but I realized that it has more to do with the thickness and shrinkage of my hair then the porosity of it. I am also prone to build up, but I think it’s mostly because I use gentle shampoos most of the time which can lead to product to build up if you don’t clarify when needed. It all makes since now

[@CoilyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful 🌺

[@A_Wilson]

Excellent presentation! I’ve always known I was high porosity. I’d like to add that in addition or in place of protein, Henna acts like a protein and fills in the gaps of the cuticle, provides a coating if you will, and weighs down the hair. I used to use a light protein, the aphogee 2 minute reconstructor, every wash day. I also used the other one that hardens the hair once a quarter. But NOTHING has benefited my hair in terms of filling in those gaps like Henna. It’s weighty, it retains moisture better, and my strands are very strong! I know some think of it as a hair dye, but if you have dark hair, like most of us kinky girls, then you will not notice much color change. You can actually add coffee to your mixture to make a dark brown tint appear on your hair. But if you have a lot of gray, not so much. Anyway, just putting that out there. Again, great video! 🌺🌸💕

[@CoilyDiaries]

great points raised here! 🌺

[@belindasanders1719]

Thanks for sharing. I purchased the hask and hi-pro protein masks this weekend. I used the hask mask and my grey hairs immediately fell into line🙂. I'm just getting used to working with my grey hairs. I'm trying the hi-pro mask next time around. I'm also going back and purchasing the hask smoothing rinse out. The term protein sensitive always makes me cringe. No, find the right protein for your hair and use it when needed. Good on you for addressing trolls and keyboard warriors. Do not waste your time on keyboard bullies. The rest of us appreciate you very much.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Love to hear this. Try not to over do the protein. See if one is working well and stick with it or at least finish it before purchasing another one… I have the same problem though 😫🤦🏽‍♀️

[@belindasanders1719]

I will be careful. It appears that I was well overdue for a real protein treatment by my results.

[@abioni6092]

I have always known I was high porosity, even without doing any water floating test, because I observed my hair and know what it likes. But this information just blew my mind! I must be at the tip of the African spectrum. I was afraid of using protein once a month and also using strengthening teas in between washes but this is the reassurance I needed that I was on the right path! You’re doing the lords work 👏🏿

[@CoilyDiaries]

Amazing 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@tamaraarchbold3303]

Hi! this was great information. Another thing I noticed when I washed my hair a few days ago was that when I ran a strand of my hair through my fingers I could feel the bumps. It would go thin, thick, thin. thick, etc. I feel that is another indicator of our high porosity strands. I also did a protein treatment prior to deep conditioning and my hair felt so wonderfully soft after I blowdried it. This might help anyone who loves silk presses but I've noticed on myself that if I do a thorough wash followed by a true protein treatment prior to heat styling, I don't get heat damage. Thank you coily diaries 💗

[@CoilyDiaries]

oh wow I see the same sequence in my hair but didn’t know how to say it. just looking at it you can see the thin thick thin thick sequence 🤗

[@tannicejeanpierre6421]

Thank you for speaking on this. So many people are very confused.

[@CoilyDiaries]

it’s so confusing

[@Tay144-fb5qp]

Because there are some misinformation being taught. They're not confused for no reason.

[@JoyBNaturals]

My dear, I was also in this school of thought that my hair is low porosity and I was avoiding protein treatments like a plague😅, my hair was shedding unnecessarily and never had any elasticity. I had to do some research and gave my self some sense, now I do protein treatment every single month and my hair is stronger, elasticity is on point and my hair sheds less. On these streets of KZbin guys be ready to learn, unlearn & relearn a lot of things as far as natural hair is concerned 😅.

[@CoilyDiaries]

knowledge is power 🙌🏾

[@tracymoore4056]

Thank you for the video explaining this phenomenon in detail. I watched natural Nadine, a KZbinr a couple of years ago who 1st introduced me to this theory. Based on her video I am convinced my hair was also high periosity. I wrote several of my favorite KZbinrs asking their opinion about this. And very few responded and the ones that did still stuck to their low priority philosophy. I am excitedto see someone else come to the same conclusion that I did. Thank you so much. I enjoy your channel and learned alot from you. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@CoilyDiaries]

it’s compelling evidence and makes better sense than the water test

[@amandaakatukunda]

The lipstick 🔥 Valuable information. Thank you! Everyday we are are questioning what we always thought was true 🙆🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@CoilyDiaries]

Hahahah feels like it was all a lie but just little changes, majority we got right!❤️

[@joyajim]

I'm really impressed with this information you've shared, especially for the scientific backing you've provided for it. Thanks. Knowledge is power!

[@CoilyDiaries]

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[@ladychefette4486]

This was a great presentation. The information is not biased. It's the truth and what you say makes total sense. My hair is very high porosity. My hair is always thirsty no matter how much i moisturize. I just keep moisturizering.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks so much for your comment. My hair can drink all day any day too 😅

[@rf6255]

You need a medal .. soo soo true ... im so happy people are becoming more aware of these things .. great video ❤ u are soo wise also.. especially on the protein sensitivity i used to think so because of the hardness of my hair ..now my hair oa thicker than ever before !!! I believe we mostly have not accepted our afro hair so when it looks harder we get scared still without realizing we think harder looking is bad.. some think it will break ...it doesnt unless we over do it and leave off moisture once we balance it we are fine .. ure so on point...and if the broad spectrum is looked at few are low porosity if any... i used to think i was to

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks sis. makes so much sense to me 🙏🏽

[@TheMspoodle2]

I love being natural and having 4c hair, it's different.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

Very thought provoking. I am going to completely reevaluate my hair care routine. Thanks so much.💖🙏👍

[@CoilyDiaries]

You are so welcome!

[@TYPthePYT]

This is the most helpful video I have seen! I have different textures and the density is low, but knowing the porosity is still considered high (even though I absorb water and other things easily) this helps so much! thank you

[@CoilyDiaries]

So welcome 🙏🏽

[@m.s9146]

Thank you. I have mostly type 3a hair with a little 3b and 2c. My 3b haïr is very shiny and curls more springy. The rest grows down, not out and the wave or curl does not reach the scalp. I’ve learned to rinse shampoo out with warm water to open the hair shaft and apply conditioner. However, I use cold water to rinse out conditioner and seal the shaft. My hair is much shinier using this routine. From childhood we used only the lightest cream on my hair, even VO5 was too heavy. This is different hair from type 4 and requires different treatment. I can use a hear protectant and blow dry my hair straight, smooth and shiny without heat damage. I rarely use a flat iron since my hair dries straight and brings oil from scalp with few drops of oil used. Therefore, warning about heat damage to type 4 hair will not and does not apply to me. My hair is strong, healthy and shiny with very little oil, just a few drops of light oil after 3/4 days from shampoo. So type 4 coily girls , please don’t judge my hair to be like your hair. Listen to this good advice and work with what grows out of your head. I’m MGM by the way. When my hair needs washing it is greasy and stringy, not frizzy. I can get an extra day between shampoos with dry shampoo because it dries out the oil.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Appreciate your input. As far as am concerned. Heat is not great for all hair types but others handle it better than others.

[@asiaeyesgirl7080]

This is finally the exact info I needed! I watched the video a week ago. Immediately I started using a light oil at night before putting my rollers (5 for a nice loose curl) in, the next morning I put one pump of serum. After 5 days my hair is so shiny (not oily, my hair drinks the oil) it has a heaviness (in a good way) which enables it to fight frizziness and puffiness! I didn’t have tangles in my natural hair roller set, so I run my fingers only to style my curls. Monday I wash, mask, condition, leave in conditioner, roller set, oil, roll, tie up in silk scarf. REPEAT- GAME CHANGER!

[@CoilyDiaries]

wow I love it 🥰

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

Which oil?

[@deborahrose6210]

Thank you for this information,I’m 64 yrs old and have been natural for over 2yrs after doing a big chop ,now learning my true hair status,and wanting it to be healthy,it’s grown to my collarbone thus far , I only wash it once a month ,and twist and moisturize it twice a month with protein also leave in conditioner,with a oil ,because it’s more gray around the sides and front it needs more moisture? 🙏🏾🥰

[@CoilyDiaries]

Nice! Keep enjoying your journey. 🌺

[@sapphirehaircare]

Hi there 😊 I did the test at least 3 times now and the last was when I was at 25 weeks post. And I did a deep cleaning to my hair and my hair strands stayed on top of the water after 8 minutes. I really think Im LP. Fantastic video as always. Have a great day. God-Bless you 🪷 ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marciajames1349]

Hello. Can you do a video about grey hair care. What happens to the hair when it turns grey? Do we need to treat it differently? Thanks.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Great suggestion!

[@munalulanalikena17]

This message has come at the right time for me and now I'm persuaded. Thank you so much ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

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[@marleyhill34]

My black trichologists has an instruction note that tells me and everyone they give the note to that says apply leave in detangler and leave in cream conditioner every day and steam for 20 minutes. I know a lot of people are on the fence about porosity but I know when my hair gets dry. It's a 24 hour moisture cycle. If i go longer than 24 hours my hair dries out.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wow! That’s interesting. Humectants reach water doesn’t help? Heavy oils and creams? Protective styles?

[@marleyhill34]

@@CoilyDiaries So i live somewhere where it can be humid outside but the indoor air is dry. If there's no moisture in the air, where is the glycerin going to pull it from? That's right:our hair. Pull the moisture out of our hair into the dry air. I don't use heavy raw oils and butters because they irritate my scalp and cause inflammation. Scalp inflammation causes hair loss and which was the main reason I went to see the trichologists. I don't use glycerin in winter. I can't wear long term protective styles. They also cause me scalp inflammation as well as microfractures from constant friction on my ultra-fine hair.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@marleyhill34 I see. I was only trying to help seeing that you moisturise daily. If this works well for you then great! 👍🏽 I have done a video why you can use glycerin all year round. If you have heaps of humidity outside then air rating the indoors once in a while might be beneficial even for your respiratory system.

[@marleyhill34]

@@CoilyDiaries thanks. It might help other people to see that there are different methods. Unlike my GP who told me to stop using all hair products. Lol! I have no idea how they expected me to look after my hair and scalp with zero products. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️You can't get even your fingers through it if you use no products. Lol! Yes my GP doctor was white. 😅😂🤣

[@daricerobin]

Mine too. Mine will be dry the next day no matter the method of applying moisture. Now if I install twists then it will hold moisture better and longer.

[@fatimamanneh9432]

It explains why Asian women have a 7 year growing phase thank you for explaining

[@CoilyDiaries]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rosam674]

I don't get your point. The growing phase of hair is related to the root. Cuticles are found on the shaft.

[@fuyukazemi]

I never 0aid attention to porosity, mainly how my hair reacts to things. Wity thwt said,doing the low porosity method had my hair dry and crispy within 3 days. Doing the high porosity I can get 3 days of moisture and about a week of hydration.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing!! makes sense 🩷

[@ShesSoDesi]

Hi there, what's the high porosity regimen you tried?

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Great research! You are going to have me trying to figure out my hair's porosity something I've never even thought about before. One thing I can say at this point is on the porosity spectrum my hair is most likely normal porosity based on the videos that Green Beauty did about porosity, and what you said in this video about product application and the kinds of products we use. My hair doesn't like any raw oil or butter that isn't formulated within a product. I use light leave-ins or hair milk with twisted or updo styles and light or spray leave-ins with my WnG. Sometimes I don't use any leave-in under the gel for my WnG. I don't moisturize between washes. When I shampooed weekly as opposed to every 3 - 4 days like I do now I still didn't need to re-moisturise. Your moisturizing technique would have my hair looking like an oil slick and the product would be soaking into my clothing looking for somewhere to go because my hair would not soak it up. Whenever you show clips of "Somebody's Auntie" the girl with the lioness mane, I crack up. Her hair is beautiful, but it is quite the chameleon. You should see what her hair looks like when wet.

[@CoilyDiaries]

great routine you have going for yourself! love her hair 🤗🤗

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@CoilyDiaries Thanks. Me too. I love all of our hair, but my preference is long hair. I always wonder if mine can grow as long as "Indigenous Strandz" I don't think I would keep it that long, but I'm curious how it would feel to have hair that long. Classic length is my max.

[@sandraboullineau5283]

Thank you! Love your videos

[@CoilyDiaries]

🌺🌺🌺

[@phinnysakana2229]

Thanks!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wowww 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤! Thanks gorgeous ❤

[@Amerilize]

I thought this was the case but I did a Komaza hair analysis where they looked at my hair under a microscope.My porosity is medium to low

[@CoilyDiaries]

That’s so interesting. What is your hair type? Will look into that test

[@oyekanmieniolanaheemat3063]

So I think the high porosity in our type of hair differs depending on the thickness of individually strands and, those studies could have been done on relaxed or just fine natural hair strands.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Couldn’t speak on this because I don’t know but it’s a possibility

[@Theexperimentersstudio]

Thanks for keeping us up to date since a few of us are walking along side you with the hair challenge you set at the top of the year. I just self-installed my own jumbo braids for the first time after watching your other video about protective styles. It was great because I didn’t have to blow dry it. So ‘no’ to 3 months with braid extensions and ‘yes’ to 6 weeks? 😅My initial plan when I was following your 3 month rec was to take out a braid every 2-4 weeks to see if my hair still felt moisturized and I was still going to use my steam cap. Noooowwwww, maybe I’ll just take it out at the end of the month. 😂 What was your set back?

[@CoilyDiaries]

yes to 6 weeks! honestly I do that sometimes to check how moisturised my hair is and if one braid is ok 👍🏽, I’ll take it the rest are too. the issue is also hydration so steaming them or washing them/running water through them every 2 weeks is a good idea. might help infuse moisture. set back vid coming ❤️❤️❤️

[@radley3519]

Truth!

[@CoilyDiaries]

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[@pearlmahooe1509]

This makes so much sense but I have a question..does our hair turn to being low porosity if relaxed?

[@CoilyDiaries]

no it doesn’t

[@1922mistyblue]

I have always known my porosity was medium to high especially since it dries super quickly and receives water quickly. Now I need to focus on not allowing it to get too dry and break.

[@CoilyDiaries]

great strategy

[@whosthatgirl9967]

I notice I tend to have a mixed porosity. Ends are definitely higher in porosity than the rest. What I used to think was low was probably just product buildup.

[@CoilyDiaries]

I think majority of us will have some parts of our hair that is more porous than the rest so I just like to focus on the majority of the hair’s porosity

[@sandraboullineau5283]

Wouldn’t my hair break more if I only detangle once a month. Meaning keeping twists in for a month.??

[@CoilyDiaries]

Detangling effectively is dependent on alot of things. How moisturised you kept your twists is important. Our view of detangling is also something that I think needs to change. See the video “stop combing your hair “

[@Li-Anderson]

Sis I can't leave twists in for more than a week. I tried it and my hair does not appreciate it.😕 So I only leave twists in for a week and take down on the weekend. Wash and finger detangle I then put back in twists for the week. Just sharing because I can't do more than two weeks. If I go that long, I make sure to moisturize week or else I see breakage.❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@Li-Anderson moisture is key. I guess not too tiny twists will work best for you. 🌺

[@davitatukura2520]

Hmm 🤔 I see.... Now it all makes sense. And as it's making sense, it kinda hurts though 😅 Coz mehn, what kind of hair do we have then? Hair that is so frail and easily prone to a lot. That's stressful, you know 😅 I really don't know how to feel about this😅 But I do know that it's kind of discouraging sha 🥺

[@CoilyDiaries]

We already know our hair is fragile particularly type 4 fine hair. Look at it like this: you own a kind of hair that does the most than any other hair type on earth! This shouldn’t discourage you rather, empower you with useful knowledge

[@davitatukura2520]

@@CoilyDiaries okay. I'll take it. Thank you 🤗

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@davitatukura2520 to whom much is given, much is expected ❤️❤️❤️. You can master your hair!!🌺

[@davitatukura2520]

@@CoilyDiaries honestly 😅 you're right. Exactly. I'll remember that each time I have to work with my hair. I'll try not to get discouraged. Thank you so much!

[@laurel1119]

My gosh!! Thank you so much ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

😍😍😍

[@user-mi4ft7zl5g]

You have to test your individual hair. Many have multiple porosities and hair types, as I do. Some of my hair is 3b, low porosity, some is 4c highpo-, and everything in between.

[@CoilyDiaries]

yeah I don’t trust that water test for porosity 😅

[@Pneumarose]

I love that you’re negating all the ideas we’ve held about black hair.

[@CoilyDiaries]

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[@queenekpenyong283]

Wow Awesome great teacher you are. Thank you 🥰🌹

[@CoilyDiaries]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@janinedear-barlow]

This was really interesting! I have a question. Does all afro hair dry quickly or does it usually take a long time to dry? I ask this because my hairdressing book says that high porosity (I think it meant from damage, not natural) hair takes a long time to dry. I have a friend with healthy curly/afro hair, she is mixed race. She washed her hair at my house and asked me to detangle it for her. Her hair was dry by the time she came down stairs after getting dressed. The very bleached haired women in my class said their hair takes a very long time to dry. My question is does yours dry quickly? If it does, why does it take longer for damaged porous hair compared to healthy porous hair? Also why do the hair books not talk about healthy porous hair?

[@CoilyDiaries]

The books were never inclusive of Afro textured hair until recently. I don’t know what everyone hair is doing and how quickly it drys etc but as a general rule of thumb highly porous hair holds a lot of water for a short while …it may hold on to it for a moment but long term, the moisture leaves the hair quicker than low porosity hair. My hair dries quickly without product but with layering and oils etc it can take days!

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@CoilyDiaries yes it's really bad. I'm hoping over the next few years they will bring more books to include that information. That is what I thought. I'd like to know why it's different. Also does that mean that damaged afro hair stays wet for longer... Or is the book just wrong. Personally to me, it makes sense that if the cuticle is open or missing, it will release water quicker and dry faster. But this is the opposite of what the hair books teach in the UK.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@janinedear-barlow strange if you ask me. Do they give a reason for it?

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@CoilyDiaries my tutor said it wants to hold on to water, sucks it up really quickly (that part makes sense) but holds on to it tightly. That part doesn't make sense to me. Surely the cuticle is what keeps the water in and that's open so it should come out easily. My hairdressing books are in the car, I'll get them out and type the information and the name of the book and page numbers.

[@sweetierumbimissdiva]

Amazing video loved this also what gel do you use for your edges one that is not drying ? Thank you

[@CoilyDiaries]

edge booster at the moment

[@ktmc7400]

Very informative 🙌🏾

[@CoilyDiaries]

Glad you think so!

[@donnabranch1946]

Hi, Extremely clear and informative, thank you very much! Could you give some perspective on natural hair disliking coconut oil? My strands are fine, high density and what I thought was low porosity, so I've been using lighter moisturizers with pomades on top because heavy creams like Qhemet Biologics Alma Heavy Cream tend to sit on top my hair. However, I live in the Caribbean with everyday hot sun and my hair is mostly dry and frizzy. Do I resume using the heavier creams like the QB Heavy Cream for example? Can you recommend high quality moisturizing products for my hair?

[@CoilyDiaries]

What do you mean when you say your hair hates coconut oil? Yes high porosity hair loves heavy products. Check the description or my moisturizing routines for product recommendations

[@donnabranch1946]

My hair feels rough and dryish if I use products with Coconut Oil..like Kinky Tresses Twisting butter, but I love the product. The most silky moisture my hair felt was from Miche Beauty, the moisture products, however that is short lived if I don't remoisturize in a couple days.

[@donnabranch1946]

Hi, your videos are really informative, I really appreciate them. I've been looking for a moisturizing butter cream to apply in between my Leave-In amd Shae Butter, that is Glycerin and Coconut free. I live in Barbados which is summer weather all year round...so I'm trying to find a rich moisturizing cream or butter without glycerin or coconut oil. The only product I heard about so far is Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting butter (but all local stores are out of stock at the moment).

[@zundrasluxury6287]

Thank you for this information

[@CoilyDiaries]

My pleasure 🌺

[@artbydeee_6386]

Thank you for all this information! Do you have any suggestions for protein deep conditioners for high porosity hair?

[@CoilyDiaries]

I have recently a video on this. Che k playlists for true proteins

[@artbydeee_6386]

@@CoilyDiaries thank you so much!!

[@kt4044]

can do you a video on trying the inversion method for a week and measuring before and after. i know you have a lot going on 😅

[@CoilyDiaries]

Ahahah no sorry, too hectic 😬

[@kt4044]

@@CoilyDiaries understood loll

[@MsRouge2000]

Thank you so much😀

[@CoilyDiaries]

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[@BionAvastar3000]

Is there anyway to tell whether any of the hair samples were taken from people whose hair was in good condition? Abbey Yung recently did a vid talking about hair experiments she's trying, and the first set of hair had been bleached so badly there was NO cuticle!!

[@CoilyDiaries]

I don’t think so. what are the chances that everyone’s hair was damaged… how come their non black counterparts also displayed hair characteristics that where consistent with their race… would we then question the health of their hair as well? I think more research needs to go into this but for now this is what we have. it’s like research done on mice or rabbits that we still hold as true dispute not being tested on humans. 🌺

[@BionAvastar3000]

@@CoilyDiaries I just have a hard time trusting conventional hair science based off stuff like this. I think it would B cool if there were proper studies done with controls and stuff, like they take hair from people who keep it in good condition specifically for a hair study, instead of just using what ever photos and stuff are already out there.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@BionAvastar3000 totally agree and understand. I just feel like the water test is waaaay more flimsy than this. You truly don’t need to adopt or change anything you don’t feel like but I think some of the non scientifically proven points make sense. This is just for FYI. A lot of people grow long healthy hair without making a fuss about porosity 🌺

[@BionAvastar3000]

@@CoilyDiaries Agree, definitely the water test isn't helpful really.

[@dr.fortuchang6928]

My sister, would you please let me know the ratio of glycerin to water that you use in your spray? Thank you so much!!🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️🎉🎉

[@CoilyDiaries]

It varies but generally 1/2 a cup water to 1 tbs glycerin

[@dr.fortuchang6928]

@@CoilyDiaries thank you so much!

[@esthertjones]

What are your thoughts on indian hair care practices?

[@CoilyDiaries]

that’s such a general question any specific practice you were wanting to know about? I love natural/chemical free hair care and ayurveda…

[@esthertjones]

@@CoilyDiaries Sorry for the vagueness! Specifically the oiling they do and how much oil is part of their routine whether they have straight or curly hair. Are there any indian longhair youtubers who would be up for a chat about it do you think? (The people I see are mostly on IG and it all seems so fascinating.)

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@esthertjones I think oils are great for hair and from the little I’ve seen them do it seems to really work for them. It’s almost like a ritual of self care. Let’s me know any specific content creators you would be keen on🌺

[@oyekanmieniolanaheemat3063]

I was only able to get synthetic glycerin everywhere I look. I don't think it works the same.

[@CoilyDiaries]

It should

[@lunamufon]

Can you add a link to the books or articles that this information comes from? Thanks

[@CoilyDiaries]

Ahhhh sure! Sorry I forgot 🤔. They are in the initial porosity vid I did but will add them here as well

[@CoilyDiaries]

REFERENCE ARTICLES archives.fbi.gov/archives/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/jan2004/research/2004_01_research01b.htm californiainnocenceproject.org/issues-we-face/microscopic-hair-comparison www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047847718303083 www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/low-porosity-hair#low-vs-high onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/srt.13093 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26171923 www.jidsponline.org/article/S0022-202X(15)52656-0/fulltext a.co/d/dPDaRQZ

[@MJ-nc5ve]

thankyou for sharing how can I make protein natural at home

[@CoilyDiaries]

Am no expert on that. The proteins that are made at home as DIY are great for coating the hair but usually don’t penetrate the hair shaft. I have done a video on true proteins

[@nazikiwe8259]

Damn So God gave us raised cuticles with few layers AND put is in hot climates??!! Guess the jokes on us! Do you have recommendations for silk protein conditioners?

[@CoilyDiaries]

I don’t look at it like that. He gave us the most unique hair on the planet. Shea Moisture has good ones. I’ll have a video on this soon

[@nazikiwe8259]

@@CoilyDiaries Agreed it’s most unique and very beautiful - I love my fluffy cottony hair. But it’s def also most fragile and it’s ironic that our hair has the least natural protection but much of the African diaspora are in hot climates. Look forward to your video on protein treatments 😊

[@zacharydrake156]

I was taught that the main two functions of Afro hair was meant to shield our ancestors scalps from the sun while being in that hot climate And that if we properly moisturize it with oils and butters, and let it air dry it would keep your hair wet for a few days the wet hair would keep our ancestors cooled off while simultaneously keeping your hair healthy. God knew what he was doing when he created us

[@littleleah310]

damn i have very low porosity

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Why did Yahuah give us 3 layers of cuticles? Why caint we have a lot like other hair types.

[@CoilyDiaries]

in order to poses the unique features of kinky type 4 hair

[@littleleah310]

real 😭

[@margaretiwegbu1563]

👌💕

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Tay144-fb5qp]

I think they used the the african with the least amount of cuticles or most fragile hair. Aint noway this is an accurate representation of off African type hair. I dont believe that. Also strand size plays a role. And youre teaching like its Good News. Has anyone seen Green beauty's video on this?

[@CoilyDiaries]

it wasn’t one person. it’s all suspects whose hair was seen under the microscope! I think knowledge is powerful and I present the data. if you have trouble learning and unlearning that’s on you 🤷🏽‍♀️. green beauty also speaks on this being a possibility

[@Tay144-fb5qp]

Didnt you think this presentation was quite biased? And is passing our image to other unsuspecting minds as inferior hair in the name of supposed science?

[@CoilyDiaries]

do your own research or let it be it’s up to you. biased in what way? I presented my thoughts and findings. we hate truth and like to sit in ignorance because it makes us feel better. our hair is the most unique hair on earth inferior how? because you have a raised cuticle😅 . our hair does what other hair types can never do inferior?