4 INSANELY EASY Solutions To DRY High Porosity Hair!

[@via_vibez1666]

Being a natural is literally a whole career 😂

[@lisag6416]

Yes it is and I have decided to go to a professional and get my relaxer back.

[@cassandratiare1231]

Tell me about it!! I just want to enjoy my hair...

[@Jasminesim18]

@@cassandratiare1231 Protective styling can let you put your hair in cute styles and retain length at the same time, while also letting you have a break from your hair 😌

[@daexalted112]

For real!!... I'm just watching all this KZbin videos watching about high porosity hair so that I can get the products and start being natural. Grow my hair out 😊

[@msgirly6827]

Yeeepppp

[@memoirsofiy7983]

Would you please do a video on best products on the market for high porosity hair ?

[@RoseSimeus]

My hair is always so dry! I realized that my hair is high porosity but there aren’t many videos on it. Everyone on KZbin is low porosity. Thanks for the information sis!!! Hair grease is bomb!

[@vanniah1]

I used to have the same issue coz honestly I was not paying attention, but now I put oil on my wet hair before I start blow drying with the Ionic blow dryer. It helps because I get to apply less heat when blow drying but your hair is not dry compared to when I used to dry the hair and apply oil after.

[@bperez8656]

@@vanniah1 That makes sense if it’s sealing the moisture in by coating the hair with oil So quick question Do you add oil to wet hair and blow dry Or let the hair air dry till it’s damp and then put the hair oil?

[@vanniah1]

@@bperez8656 I do my oil while it's wet, then blow dry. When I wait till it dries it becomes brittle or tangled especially if I do the herbal hair mask. But though it's alil messy coz of the oil, my hair has stopped breaking so much. I use a plush headband to make sure the oil doesn't drip to my eyes 😁. Try it and see if it works for your hair.

[@SBonostro]

Same my hair is dry 24/7 so tired of looking for things to make it moisturized ☹️😒

[@carencurrybeauty]

@Rose Simeus How do you incorporate grease into your wash day hair routine?

[@88niteowl88]

Length retention was my biggest challenge.... Not anymore! Henna has been a has been a game changer. Also, cold water rinses and Vaseline to seal my cuticles after I moisturize with aloe Vera to keep that moisture SEALED. Also, my hair loves protein!! Twists as protective stlye. My high po hair is waist length now and flourishing! On my way to hip length hair. Praise God! To everyone reading this, Jesus loves you! Lets turn to Him before it's too late!! He is the only way to Heaven!

[@Brenaenae]

Henna?

[@lynette4412]

Amen.

[@dreamyx01]

@Eli Zee you have to use a super moisturizing conditioner and really moisturize well after you use henna.

[@LucyLove725]

Amen. Jesus is the only way. Please turn to Him before it’s too late. Thanks for the advice sis because my high porosity hair in a real struggle for me right now.

[@childofgod345]

Amen 🙏 the only way, period

[@valangstatolbert6775]

Thank you. I have always hated my hair. HIGH POROSITY. FINE and CURLY NATURAL HAIR. I am recently divorced, all of my children are gone and I care about myself. No more glue in my head. No wigs...wearing down my face.l am getting ready to cease coloring my hair and let the natural silver mane glow.Thank you for teaching me how to enhance my natural beauty that the good LORD has given me ❤

[@NaturallyGraysful]

Excited for the self love journey you are on! Especially embracing your silver crown 👑 🦋

[@annad.3201]

That sounds amazing! 🍀🙌🏻

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I'm so glad to hear you are embracing your crowning glory. I had a similar journey for years

[@arielswitzer5807]

We see you mama 🙌🏽

[@YTD07]

Do you love 🤎

[@jaedadavis2998]

The worst thing for me with high porosity hair was constantly having dry hair and tangles. My hair is so thick so the tangles would literally make me cry because I was so frustrated. I’m glad I’m starting to learn my porosity! I’m so glad you didn’t bash grease! These new age naturals out here be forgetting what used to work when we were young. What isn’t broke shouldn’t be fixed.

[@jaedadavis2998]

What is your take on the Aztec clay mask??

[@libiya_sheikh]

I literally struggle with the same problem my hair is thick and gets so dry and tangled do you have anything that helped you Any youtube recommendations

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Deep conditioning, sealing with heavy butter and washing every week has helped and now, I'm fluctuating between medium and high porosity.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing!

[@bebrezzy1744]

If I may ask what are the names of the products you use?

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@bebrezzy1744 presently, I use Ors mayonnaise (as balancing conditioner), Aussie (for moisture but I'm changing it soon) and Aphogee Two-step (Protein treatment). I use Keracare Natural Texture Buttercream as my heavy butter, Keracare Curl Essence Leave-In and that's all. I have coarse, high-density type 4c-z hair.

[@bebrezzy1744]

@@uberhaute_naturalz84 thanks so much, I have been using head and shoulders for me and my daughter's dry scalp but I just figured out she has high porosity I have low so I'm just trying to do better

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@bebrezzy1744 if I may, it's better to invest in a pro salon products and products that have film-forming humectants in abundance.

[@SunniDae333]

Girl, high porosity hair can be such a struggle... I feel like when a lot of people attribute their breaking/frizzy/dry/unmanageable hair to their curl type, they should really be attributing it to their porosity. I've been natural for 8 years and I didn't realize that I was high porosity until last year. One thing that has been a LIFESAVER for my hair is manually squeezing out my deep conditioners and rinsing with a mix of ice-cold water + aloe vera juice + apple cider vinegar. It makes my hair shiny (which you know, high porosity never really is) dark and strong!

[@miab4594]

Do you do that every week or every other?

[@sakariyasmine4014]

Interesting, when I used cold water to rinse my conditioner I have realized my hair holds more moisture and have shine... lately I’ve been rinsing with warm water since I do my wash n go in the shower, but I’m realizing that’s not going to work... tired of my hair looking dry and frizzy !

[@marleyhill34]

@@sakariyasmine4014 Wash and go's are the worst style for high porosity. My trichologists stay that when you twist, finger coil or French braid the hair, it holds more moisture. I've never seen my trichologists in a wash and go. It's finger coils, French roll or 2 French braids. And they have type 3 hair which isn't as dry as type 4!

[@makedaahmirhfareed3174]

I have high porosity, medium density, fine, type 4a hair. It’s very frizzy. It’s not a fan of clumping. I do wash and goes all the time with great success. My tricks are that I cannot do them in the shower. Not only does the hot water and steam create an issue with the frizz in the hair and keep it clumping ...but also with high porosity hair, if the hair shaft is full of water it cannot be full of product. The water will quickly evaporate and the products will never have penetrated or adhered to the shaft. To keep my wash and go defined and moisturized, I need my hair to be full of aloe vera gel, leave in conditioner and glycerin (not water). Then I put a very thick layer of flaxseed gel and castor oil on top. I let my hair dry while it’s banded in a few ponytails so that helps to keep more moisture in and helps me stretch my hair without having to manipulate it under a dryer or something. I also Finger coil the frizzier sections to help them stay defined and clumped and that helps to maintain moisture in those areas better.

[@josephj4097]

It's funny because my hair is the same way but cold water doesn't give me slip

[@DiscoveringNatural]

My daughter has high porosity and lately using silicone has helped her but we use it sparingly

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you for sharing!! ☺️

[@aprilracine]

Silicones work for well for me too.

[@kamogelorampa5440]

Silicon in leave ins does wonders for my hair and I am low porosity and protein sensetive

[@anne-marieagbodji5028]

Thanks for this! Realized recently that I have Lopo hair after 12 years being natural. The last few years my hair has gotten finer and stagnates at my current length. I’ve tried many things, mini twists, braids, wigs... but nothing worked. My biggest problem is single knot twists. I can’t wash and go, that’s a disaster, and retaining moisture more than a day seems impossible. Plus I’ve noticed a small patch of my hair has fallen out at the crown (it’s thankfully growing back). I’ve been doing hot oil treatments and pre-poos the last 4 or so months and my hair has gotten a bit stronger. What’s helped is washing about every 10-14 days, not spraying too much water (or any at all) when I remoisturize between washes (going straight to leave ins and sealants is better) and more importantly, leaving it alone! I try to do 1 or 2 styles only between washes, usually a pinned up style or a bun. Sucks because I wanna play with my hair more but I need to focus on health now. 🤷🏿‍♀️ What type of hair grease do you recommend?

[@kamogelorampa5440]

@@anne-marieagbodji5028 I don't use hair grease I just use regular castor oil and Jerry Curl juice to re moisturise my hair. I have to find a good styler for my was and go's. I want to try the less is more approach since cutting it off this year.

[@Meskel_Academy]

This is exactly what I was trying to understand about my hair. Thank you! My notes: - Hot oil treatments - Cationic charge conditioners - Sealants: jojoba, sweet almond oil, grapeseed (for fine hair) - Apple cider vinegar rinses

[@mojunaid8568]

What if I have high density and fine strands

[@tuduetsomodikoe587]

@@mojunaid8568 I think the same applies

[@cammieklund]

How do I know what those ingredients are...? The cationic charge ingredients.

[@shadowlily2714]

@@cammieklund listed in the description box

[@cammieklund]

@@shadowlily2714 Thanks!🌞🌺

[@jasmeana7329]

I have been on my natural hair journey for five years trying to figure out why my hair is always dry. I definitely have high porosity hair. I have noticed a significant increase in my curls moisture level when I stopped using harsh shampoos and switched to co-washing with conditioner. I also grew a habit of styling my hair while wet with a thick moisturizing conditioner or hair masque. It works for me! Great video! I wish I would have found great information on high porosity hair about five years ago lol. My ride or die fav product when the knots, frizz, and tangles try me ☝🏼Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner (I said what I said lol, it works for me)

[@makedaahmirhfareed3174]

I have naturally high porosity hair. Ive been natural most of my childhood and the past 10 yrs of my adult life. I started using aloe gel and juice to seal my hair after wash... its been a game changer! Also castor oil which i started using religiously back when i first started transitioning ages ago. It smooths the cuticle and adds good weight because i have fine strands. The best gel ever invented (by nature or humans) is flax seed gel! It seal, holds and conditions like no other! I used to use silicones alot when i was relaxed and transitioning. I listened to all the natural hair trends and stayed away from them for many years but i just started incorporating them back slowly. I see some improvement in frizz but its too early in my experiments to really say what i think yet.

[@varshadas1]

So you don’t use any silicone in your products?? I’m new to this journey ! Mine is high porosity hair as well 😌

[@amberlamplabarge5287]

Hi. So can you explain how you use aloe exactly? Do you leave it in?? Thanks

[@joy455]

Finally! I thought it was just me. whenever i see a vid on high porous hair, they always say it's coz it's damaged from this and that but most of those things have nothing to do with my hair. I have high porous hair, i don't have a damaged hair whatsoever, as long as I can remember my hair has always been that way. Not all high porous hair is as a result of damage, nature plays a role as well.

[@Nicole.white_]

Hi so in what order do you apply the aloe, flaxseed and castor oil?

[@Ebizzill]

hair grease... oh... let me find my vaseline

[@aprilracine]

I have found that sealing my naturally high porosity hair with silicones are very helpful for detangling and keeping the moisture in longer. I used to stay away from it but I realized that I was following low porosity KZbinrs advice.

[@catcharles1427]

This makes sense

[@andreadavis5219]

Thank you sooooo much! People just don't understand hair that is ALWAYS thirsty but doesn't like water! That's what I feel like my hair screams. Single strand knots are my biggest problem even with consistent deep conditioning and low maintenance heatless stretching. What else can be done?

[@lnewtonsc]

The struggle is real. Regular trims. Detangle carefully at the roots. Detangling tools may or may not be your friend. (I loved the feel of a brush on my scalp; but, the brush ripped my ends.) Prepoo to remove as much shed hair as possible before cleansing. This and doing what you do now cleared up most of my single strand knots.

[@stephaniemorris9143]

Have you tried ACV rinse? That really lays down my cuticles and decrease tangling. A good protein DC has helped me also. My high porosity hair loves CR Algae Renew. I am just excited because my shedding and tangling is almost non-existent now. And it was bad...I used to cry!

[@micheled3760]

@@lnewtonsc Great advice. What do u prepoo with?

[@lnewtonsc]

@@micheled3760 I use old school, VO5 strawberries & cream moisturizing conditioner. My hair is fine as in super skinny. It's best for me to remove most of the shed hair before I get in the shower. I just put on globs of conditioner and gently pull it through until almost no hair comes off my fingers. I ran to the bathroom after watching this video and saw that the 4th ingredient is Stearalkonium Chloride one of the ingredients recommended in the drop down description of this video. Yay!

[@amb7412]

@@stephaniemorris9143 This is me! What exactly is CR Algae Renew? I'm not sure of the name but I'll goggle.

[@NsquaredRose]

My biggest issue right now is finding a protein/moisture balance.

[@princessaluchi8924]

Exactly my hair hates protein which is weird !?

[@NsquaredRose]

@@princessaluchi8924 does it need protein? Does it break off easily?

[@sakizaky9270]

I cant do too much protein. I was trying to do rice water bi weekly and my hair was like nope. Protein overload my hair felt brittle af.

[@dr.100purrscent5]

@@sakizaky9270 Same here

[@michele33s68]

I've noticed that protein treatment every other week and deep conditioning EVERY WEEK is a great balance. If it gets limp, you need protein.

[@indiald3373]

CASTOR & AVOCADO OILS ARE MY GO TO DUO.

[@Moriri_By_TshepiB]

I have natural high porosity hair, with fine strands and medium to high density. I struggle with tangling and webbing.

[@Baruch1girl]

Yes! The webbing is the worst!!!

[@Anniemae1970]

Great video. I literally stumbled on how to care for my high porosity hair. Once I wash my hair, no more water after that. My hair needs to be 90% dry before I add a moisturiser followed by an oil. I literally have to moisturize daily otherwise I'm in trouble. It's starting to pick up a little now but I couldn't understand why my hair was so dry and breaking. Thing is so many natural hair KZbinrs literally advocate using water to spritz on your hair but it's not beneficial to everyone. I stopped following people who could no longer provide me with scientific information and changed their products weekly lol. Anyway, I'm on a detox journey so I'm hoping that will have a huge impact on the quality and quantity of my hair.

[@birdkitty6817]

Miss Nettie, I'm paddling the same boat. My hair has to be dry before adding anything to it. It "rebels and repels" if there is a hint of water in it before adding a cream or oil. Took over 50 years to figure this out... Still working on finding the right kind of products tho... I thoroughly enjoyed your comment...

[@juuuu0]

Omg I thought I was crazy because I kept on feeling like my hair hated water! I thought it can't be true because every naturalista says that water is essential and we should spritz it all the time but i always feel like with water in my hair i can't style it properly. Thanks for showing me that im not the only one

[@LoveNaisa]

Same

[@SaraHinata]

Woa!!! I have to try this!!!

[@soniaharewood4012]

I totally agree. I live in the Caribbean which is high humidity. I don't spray my high porosity 4c hair with water anymore. I just use the grease, maybe because there's water in the air in the first place! I try to stay away from products with glycerin.

[@blackPirl]

Weekly hot oil treatments have definitely helped transition my hair from high porosity to low porosity. Thank you for making this video b/c I didn’t understand what caused my hair to transition lol smh🙏🏾

[@sabrinabecckford2025]

What did u use for your hot oil treatments at home

[@kinkykoils6176]

I wish there was more scientific research on HPH especially natural we need products and hair care regimens that actually work for us

[@abbeyslife]

The ORS Moisturizer is really good for my high porosity hair

[@elishivasharitye3764]

Don't use Cantu it doesn't work! I realized coconut oil then a butter then hair gel or syrum really helps me a lot.

[@SaraHinata]

@@elishivasharitye3764The Cantu curl activator ruined my hair... It has glycerin and I live in a hot humid weather. It over moisturized my hair to the point of breakage

[@cooky_2076]

@@SaraHinata I find that HPH hates glycerin.

[@madelinerodriguez116]

So I know this is a late comment. But my biggest challenge has always been breakage. So I’m Latina and mom and I are on two different sides of the hair spectrum entirely. My mom is Dominican and Ecuadorian and she came out with more indigenous hair. She had it straight and very oily. My mom used to be a hair dresser in the Dominican salons where they only want to straighten your hair. I got my hair from my father he a brown skin Puerto Rican man and his mom has got 4c hair. I have a lot of features from her and same thing never took the time to understand her hair. So I got screwed all the way I got curls and shrinkage and and high porosity hair with 0 idea what to do with it. My mom always complained that me hair didn’t grown when I was little. Now I’m like no shit you didn’t know what to do, freaked out and damaged it more. I love my hair and it’s been a whole journey because I messed with it a lot and went bald due to alopecia it seems to be getting better. So now I’m trying to build a new relationship with my hair because I’m having a little girl and me and my fiancé have the same hair type all together so I’m like crap I better get on before I traumatize another generation.

[@purehoneybunny]

Good luck on your journey breaking generational "curses"! The growth is awesome mentally and physically

[@curlycanuck4690]

I’m not high porosity but I had to support my girl. 👍🏾

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you! :-)

[@LucyLemmon]

Great video, had to watch this 3 times to get all the gems you shared. I could listen to you longer, as it always teaches me new info 😊. With my high porosity hair, I started doing more ayurvedic DIYs that I found on You Tube😊, use a protein treatment (sold by You Tuber, Green Beauty) ever week, close my cuticles w/aloe vera after washing, mist my hair daily with water (the real moisturizer) and then reapply the mango, kokum, cocoa butter etc. concoction that I got on Naptural85 channel, every 2-3 days. Yeah, it can be daunting, but after 11 months of consistency I am seeing healthier, better moisturized hair, that is retaining length and becoming dense. I do wish our girl would give us a list of some brands with cationic ingredients for those lazy days when I don't feel like doing a DIY🤣. (Sorry about the length, just sharing)

[@marleyhill34]

The ingredients are in the description.

[@7lawaneeena]

I have researched one products and it has b something chloride its tressme aloe and coconut condtioner

[@amb7412]

@@marleyhill34 I'm finding that the Cantu Shea Butter line has several of these ingredients in their products. I'm looking at the Leave-in Conditioner repair cream that i got from Walmart. I buy the whole line including the moisturizing lotions. I use daily. I just read the back of these. They don't have everything but some or at least ingredient in them. Hope this helps.

[@marleyhill34]

@@amb7412 I already use Cantu most of the time.

[@adelebrown4526]

No one else is giving such detailed information about high porosity hair! My hair grows out of my scalp high porosity. Something I never knew was a thing. So this is super helpful.

[@sharonpierrelouis5374]

Check out Green Beauty, she gives out additional information. You will learn plenty about your hair. I found the channel and so happy I did. She has helped me quite a bit.

[@kimberella2105]

My hair seems to go out of my scalp high porous as well. Thought it was really weird

[@TheLynn711]

Deep conditioner, hair milk and hair butters.

[@nsawyer1984]

When I see one of my FAVORITE KZbinR and FAVORITE COSMETIC CHEMIST post about HIGH POROSITY (Specifically about my hair type) A SISTA GET VERY EXCITED 😊 Helping Me Understand It All!!!!! ♥️ I thought it was just when I was relaxed, getting highlights, but now I literally have a new head of hair and I am still high-porosity 🤦🏽‍♀️ What has helped the most: ACV rinses, protein treatments, and hardly ever doing wash n’ go (the worst style to do on high-porosity). Biggest Challenge: Controlling my frizz 😢 it is a beast to tame!! What would be some examples of Cationic Charge conditioners? Brand? Or specific ingredients to look for?

[@LucyLemmon]

Yes, Nicole. I prefer her recommending some brands that contain those "C" ingredients too. We'd figured out from there which brand out of the group our hair responds well to. This way she wouldn't necessarily be endorsing, but just listing.

[@CurlyChemistry]

I created a video recently on holy grail products I enjoy. I have a few there. :-)

[@shaniathemen]

My hair grows out high porosity but my ends become a medium porosity. My hair loves wash and gos. I trained my hair with wash and gos and twist outs. My new growth doesn’t get as frizzy.

[@ogeo.8966]

@@shaniathemen May I ask what your curl pattern is?

[@tammykinstrue9849]

I have high porosity hair. The thing that has helped me the most is the ritual of pre-pooing. My biggest challenge is tangly and rough ends.

[@cheresehicks8544]

Can I just say that going back to grease has been a game changer for my high porosity hair!!

[@CurlyChemistry]

Woo woo! 😆

[@lisbethdc]

In what step do you use it?

[@GersenndineBathLawYah]

Me too 😂🤣🤣

[@shirllee9542]

Anyone know some brands with cationic ingredients ?

[@shaniathemen]

I used to do this all of the time, but sealing in with jbco and olive oil is so amazing. It made my hair grow, I didn’t have tangles, my hair felt soft and shiny, it helped with dry ends. I used to do wash and gos with vo5 conditioner ( only the fruity and tea ones ) and seal it with that oil. My hair was growing and was so moisturized.

[@lorrainepierre1545]

My hair tangles a lot

[@MagickalMermaid]

Try using some hair grease instead of oil, you'll notice less tangles! 😀

[@jasmines.2829]

@@MagickalMermaid yes thats also true for me

[@renettacraighead3545]

Is there a particular type of hair grease that you would suggest. I experience so much tangles, shedding and breakage.

[@Girlbabe191]

@@renettacraighead3545 none omg please don’t listen to KZbin university. Please check out licensed hair professionals such as @iamblackgirlcurls and @yesherstudio on Instagram youll learn so much

[@lonigirl8807]

@@renettacraighead3545 I too want to hear other people experiences with their hair. Just like some people are learning that just regular household items can be used to get good results without spending tons of money trying to figure out what works. Most of our mothers used hair grease and water and mayonnaise like a hot oil treatment. That's your protein right there. Add some castor oil and olive oil or what ever oil you like. I blend up a avocado to add to it(squeeze through a stocking so you won't have pulp in your hair). It's like people forgot about that.They were raised with it.

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

I have medium to high porosity hair and my biggest challenge is retaining moisture and what has helped me the most was learning to balance my moisture/protein level with deep conditioners that contain both moisture and protein

[@lacolombe007]

moisturizing my hair then applying grease has been a game-changer for me in retaining moisture for like a full week

[@sherriokere1192]

Ayurvedic herbs has really helped my high porosity strands. Giovanni 50/50 shampoo, conditioner and leave in is great because it contains protein and moisturizing agents my hair needs and loves.💚💛♥️🖤

[@c93cush89]

@sherri okere Which Ayurvedic herbs? How do you like to use them?

[@sherriokere1192]

@@c93cush89 Check out Henna Sook site. Amla powder is a great herb to start out with.

[@c93cush89]

@@sherriokere1192 I will but I used amla that same day as a prepoo for about 1-2 hrs, mixed with warm water, evoo & jbco. I let it sit about a hour before I used it. Did my normal shampoo & then I deep conditioned with bhringraj powered mixed with shea moisture manukau honey intense hair mask & tressemne conditioner, since the Shea moisture was kinda thick, for 30 mins no heat. Then proceeded with my normal curl maker gel to air dry & my hair is sooooooo dry & crunchy 😭😭😭. It feels like I’m experiencing protein overload. Nothing has been moisturizing it, it’s normally super soft & curly. Now it’s blah. Please help me 😔

[@terrellfstephens]

I was using this stuff to pre-poo for a while, and it worked great for me! I opted to put more money into my deep conditioners, hence why I don’t buy this any longer, but maybe it’ll work for you! Life & Pursuits USDA Organic Hair Growth Oil (6.76 fl oz) With Bhringraj, Amla, Onion, Almond, Sesame, Coconut & Castor Oil For Ayurvedic Dry Scalp Therapy, Strong & Healthy Hair (Packaging may vary) www.amazon.com/dp/B075F2RVT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_CusYFbHSKTJN6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@sherriokere1192]

@@c93cush89 hey sis, when you did the amla mask that was fine. When you used the bhringraj to deep condition with, it over powered your hair and made it too strong. I would suggest using moisturizing intense hydrating products that contains no protein in them. You could use a banana, fresh aloe vera leaf and extract the gel, honey or veg glycerin. Blend well, strain and apply it to your hair 45-60 mins. Ii

[@HerGuiltlessGarb]

I just realized after all of these years of being natural that I have high porosity hair. I've been spraying equal parts cold aloe vera and water on my hair, directly after rinsing out my deep conditioner in cool water, then immediately sealing with an oil in the shower. I also apply my leave in, in the shower as well. This has helped to shock and smooth my cuticle so much, which helps to retain moisture in my hair longer. I also seal after utilizing my styling product as a final seal with a diy ayurvedic butter. I've learned that layers are key. The more layers, the more time that it takes for the moisture to evaporate. So basically do the LOCSB. Leave in aloe vera spray and water, oil, cream leave in, styler, and seal with butter. I only have to re moisturize my hair once during the week now. I also don't utilize products with humectants high on the ingredient list during the summer time. They're great for the fall winter or colder climates, but if you live in a humid climate like I do, it can lead to extreme frizz. I don't mind a little bit of frizz, but not a birds nest, lol.

[@MariaDoll]

Thank you…that is helpful advice to know how to bring all these products together for wash day

[@nycolemcdougal3816]

Cowash often like 3 times a week helps; using damage repair conditioners helps fills my gaps, and trimming more often. Heat isn’t so bad on hipo hair when it’s deeply moisturized so blowout once a month with a light cream helps retain moisture. I also dust my ends in this state.

[@mizzmiami3242]

What cream do you recommend for a blowout?

[@SuperApril34]

Protective styling is a great help as well as jbc oil. My main problem is finding products that my hair n scalp can both benefit from. I find myself choosing between healthy hair or healthy scalp.

[@misschissybudget1656]

Was telling someone the same thing , we have a lot products for hair but barely focus on the scalp 😭

[@CR-wi9zv]

Camille Rose is the truth

[@marylundy921]

Try artnaturals argin oil, it is a little pricy, but it is good. Natural products and chemical free. It is safe for scalp and hair. Just purchase it, never tried it. (:

[@bunkieadams29]

I have high porosity hair n I must use a heavy cream in order to try n keep moisture.... I am wondering if wearing my hair bonnet so much isn’t helping me.... help

[@7lawaneeena]

Please please pleeeeeaaase talk about curl clumping, my 4a hair is more frizzy or "stringy" even when soaking wet. yes i know i can use gels and stuff to make it more defind but like some peoples curls and coils are easily clumped, defind and frizz free when wet. Examples of defind type 4 hair like naturalreign, monroe capri, i have a theory, i think its bcs they mostly wear wash n go which "trains" they hair to be curly, and thats why type 3 hair is soo defind bcs they mostly do wash n gos while type 4 naturals usually do braidouts twistouts blownout hair, srry for the long comment

[@tynisagrant1286]

My daughter has fine high porosity hair. Can you discuss hair dryers? Ionic hair dryer vs. Ceramic hair dryers vs. Infrared ionic dryers. Since my daughter has negative charged damaged strands, I'm wondering if sitting her under a dryer is ok and which type is best to purchase. Thanks

[@bryeetsonny9458]

High porosity doesn’t need heat and is best to stay away because the cuticles are already so raised with High porosity only making it worse sitting under is only best for people with low porosity

[@kenesa]

Revair!

[@tynisagrant1286]

Thank you!!

[@amiec.7425]

The LOC method works great for my high porosity hair.

[@janakisurage-polius3356]

I have had a a very tough time with my high porosity hair lasting and looking good past the first day, until I found out my hair doesn't like glycerin thanks to youtuber MelissaQ. It's tough enough having high porosity hair and now adding to it is glycerin which is in almost every product. I have spent soo much money hair products that don't work. Urgh. sigh. Glycerin sucks all the moisture out of my hair, no matter the season, and no matter where it falls in the ingredient list. It leaves my hair frizzy, limp, dry and matte. Since I eliminated glycerin my hair has been doing much better; still a work in progress. It's very hard to find glycerin free products.I have been using only Camille Rose leave in and moisturizers and uncle funky's daughter curl stimulator. These have saved my life. Thank you for this video!! Always helpful to learn some more through you and the comment section too :)

[@SaraHinata]

Samee!!! In my case glycerin draws moisture from the air and over moisturizes my hair big time.

[@jayteeblues]

Thanks for this comment. I’m so confused. My hair dryer than a desert. Ive’ been trying all kinds of things. I found that it stays the most moist when I use Palmers Curl Creme and a bit of Pure Glycerine. I was shocked! It never occurred to me. I do believe my hair is HPH tho. It can take in moisture but it drys quickly and absolutely will not maintain moisture no matter what kind of conditioners (and I own a small fortune of them) I use. I resorted to using the Gylcerine as a desperate measure and am shook that works. I live in CA so there is very little moisture in the air which might be why it doesn’’t over moisturize my hair. Thanks for the comment- I feel like I’m on a detective hunt for the right combination on the hair of mine.

[@lmac3869]

My high porosity hair is always dry and tangling. Water resets it nicely but I need to get back to all of my oils. I was so good when I first transitioned but it's all gone to the wayside and it shows.

[@sunshinelle4461]

Hello! subtitles please for the others videos, because when people do not speak english we can read and translate subtitles. Thank you :) .

[@jacquelinereed3528]

Sunshinelle, on your phone, touch the video, and 3 dots will appear in the upper right corner. Touch them and a white box will pop up from the bottom. Touch "Captions" and then select "English". Select "Captions" again, and touch "Turn off captions" to remove captions when you don't need them.

[@sunshinelle4461]

@@jacquelinereed3528 hello ! Thank you. But certains videos you don't activate captions. For example "the secret life of oils in your hair" . However I can watch the others videos with subtitles. I'm happy! Thanks ! ( sorry for my english i'm french)

[@ornaamani9329]

Definitely the biggest challenge is breakage (worst thing ever!) Right now the things that help me the most are LOC method and pre pooing

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you for sharing!! ☺️

[@Keila.Medford]

Yes, all this time I was doing LCO because so many of the natural hair community in KZbin did that and I’m 20! And now finding out that LOC works best for me, the moisture that remains hits differenttttt

[@Jaayyszn]

what cream do you use or prefer, i’m currently dealing with breakage as well

[@anaturalgal]

I like to rinse my hair with cold water. I use the LCO method. Is that best for high porosity hair? I also do avocado and aloe vera & oil mask 1 a month

[@marleyhill34]

I have high porosity. I have been banned by the trichologists from oils, butter or grease and DIY like acv. Following the regimen, my trichologists recommend helped. Moisturising with a heavy leave in and steaming my hair daily with a hot towel or heat cap and shampooing and deep conditioning with steam weekly. It seems to moisture train my hair when I do this. I have ultra-fine high porosity hair so my hair likes protein except maybe in winter when I focus more on moisture. I use a clarifying chelating sulfate shampoo every 4-6 weeks due to hard water and other environmental factors.

[@DebbieMtl2011]

really interesting! this describes me to a tee, but I can't find a trichologist in my province. I'd be curious to know what brands/products you are using...?

[@kathymichel8893]

@@DebbieMtl2011 I wonder if she steams her hair first and then put the products or products first and then steam. For some reason, I'm not able to @ her.

[@marleyhill34]

@@DebbieMtl2011 my main products are made in small batches by my trichologists in London, England. Outside of those, my hair and scalp can tolerate: Aveda shampoo, Groganics shampoo conditioner, scalp mist and scalp gel. Cantu: detangler, Co-wash, deep conditioner and leave in. Creme of Nature: shampoo Aphogee for protein: green tea daily reconstructor, 2 minute reconstructor, 2 step treatment. The Curlific range. I have also used the protein free and glycerin free leave ins and deep conditioners from As I am and Camille Rose.

[@marleyhill34]

@@kathymichel8893 weekly shampoo, then apply deep conditioner, then steam. Daily apply detangler and leave in, then steam.

[@marleyhill34]

@@DebbieMtl2011 some trichologists are doing online consultations due to corona.

[@annettesamuels-davis6957]

High porosity and medium in back, I've chosen to use heavier creams, pudding, butters stylers, even if I do a wash b go U use a heavy styler n gel, take longer to dry.

[@toinnywainaina8608]

I was born with high porosity hair and my hair grew so long as a child and even now. The heavy butter I use is ghee and it works wonders. I had to go back to my roots and understand why my hair was always different from my friends but thanks you made me understand the porosity issues and I'm not confused anymore❤️

[@CurlyChemistry]

You’re so welcome!! 💜

[@mommolette3607]

Okaaayyyyeeeee. On my way to get me some cationic conditioners. No, gonna ask first, Curly chemist, what are some cationic conditioners that you recommend?

[@starbaby2671]

Conditioners with BTMS 50 as the emulsifier for example

[@MsR-si7tt]

Only hair grease to seal on my HP hair.

[@sowens9253]

My hair brakes and tangles so easy. It grows then brakes just as fast. It only retain knee length during pregnancy. I need to know products and routine. I’m staying away from Sulfates

[@teeeee9174]

The biggest way to retain moisture in high porosity hair is by using FILM FORMING HUMECTANTS !

[@aquari129]

I’ve heard this as well-I’ve gotta try. What products do you use that contain these ingredients might I ask?

[@teeeee9174]

@@aquari129 Camille rose curl love moisture milk, soultanical products contain a lot of them, mane choice leave ins etc. Hope this helps!

[@aquari129]

@@teeeee9174 thank you!

[@teeeee9174]

@@aquari129 you’re welcome!

[@norasmith3554]

My high porosity hair is very thin and shedding too much. Im trying to stop the shedding and thicken it.

[@ashleyjackson2863]

I always thought I had low porosity hair. When I have done the strand test it floats, however it dries pretty quickly I think, without product. So now I think I have high porosity. But what does dry quickly mean? 30mins? 1 hour?

[@amira_shmira]

It’s weird because I love having high porosity hair 🥴🥴 When I found out hygral fatigue was a thing, I was shocked I didn’t experience it but it’s probably because I’m high porosity. What helped me the most was protein treatments. Specifically Aphogee.

[@RebekkaHay]

Where have you been all my life? Finally I understand what’s what. Thank you 🙌🏻

[@CHOSENWIN]

I used powder amla & henna treatment. Afterwards my hair seemed more split & frazzled. I have super fine, super thin ,super coily hair. High porosity help! I cant wear wigs,braids or even scarfs on my head. Please do s series on super fine,coily hair.thank you

[@judosaruth6690]

does henna have the cationic properties that make it great for helping to heal damage?

[@lynette4412]

great question.

[@joselynesimons7716]

Apple cider vinegar is my best friend and the biggest challenge is to retain moisture in the summer! A little wind and end up looking like a little girl that just got out of the McDonalds playplace 😩

[@paulamannings6279]

How and when do u use ACV please tell. What quantity

[@Joy-kl3te]

Thanks for the video! You're giving some great tips here. Im a naturally HP type 4 girl and my hair is strong, healthy, thick and flourishing as a natural. Even when my hair was relaxed it was doing the same and was midback length. It's stronger now though of course. My biggest problem is probably folks always acting like HP hair is the worst most damaged thing ever just b/c it's HP lol. It's not, and is just as natural for some of us like LP hair is for most. My advice to others is just find your regimin and products that work for you and stick to it. That may mean you toss out things that work for lots of LP girls or everyone swears by. Things that don't work for me that lots of people love: aloe Vera juice or pure aloe gel, coconut anything (throw the whole coconut away as far as I'm concerened), apple cider vinegar (dries my hair out and lead to my relaxed hair breaking and eventually falling out of my scalp like a waterfall thus leading to my big chop. I've only used it once since being natural to correct protein overload I accidentally caused. I undstand how it works for my hair now and didn't know it then. Definitely a hard lesson on why not to jump on hair trends/products/ingredients that I don't understand, which is why I love this channel! Tips that work for me: I prepoo the night before wash day with water or the As I am JBCO water, and JBCO. Can even add a little leave-in if you want. I like melanin hair care's. It's basically like the hot oil treatment mentioned, just before you wash. Get a shampoo that cleans while softening and a good conditioner. I like purology hydrate as my hair is now colored but use it on friends who are not and it's still great. I deep condition with heat everytime I wash even though that's another thing people say don't do ( w/ a steamer or hothead cap). I wash every 8 to 14 days max. I like TGIN honey miracle mask for DC and if it's 2 wks since my last wash and my hair was dry before the pre-poo like from a wash n go, I mix in a small amount of The Ronnie Shop's conditioner as that has some protein in it. I DC with a protein conditioner properly once a month, either Ronnie's or Nairobi Humecta-Sil. And do a serious protein treatment every 3-4 months (Aphogee 2 step). I LCO or LOC depending, on soaking wet hair while still in the shower before styling and leave a shower cap on until I style. And lastly I use a different oil for my scalp than I do for my hair, depending. That's a whole lot or info and products but hope it helps someone else. I'm now two years post big chop. My hair has grown from less than a quarter inch in the back to the middle of my shoulder blades and is healthy and thick. Not the most growth ever but I'm happy with it. Find what works for your HP hair and stick to it and your hair will flourish. Good luck!

[@dawngarrison5199]

I have extreme high porosity hair. I can shampoo my hair and almost don’t need to towel dry. I can’t keep my hair moisturized. Everyday I have to hydrate it. I can be heavy on the oil and my hair eats it up.

[@ShotaySyth]

Apple Cider Vinegar and bentonite clay masks are a savior for my HPH. It’s crazy how little KZbin discusses high po hair. Thank you for confirming some regimens that most of YT doesn’t talk enough about.

[@paulamannings6279]

Tell me plz how u use them. Thanks

[@ShotaySyth]

@@paulamannings6279 apple cider vinegar I apply on wash day before I apply anything. I spray it in my hair and scalp and then apply my deep conditioner. I use a heat cap for 30 mins. Then I wash it all out and shampoo twice. IF I want to use bentonite clay though, I do the ACV and deep conditioner, rinse and then apply Clay. It’s a tedious and messy process but I put it in my hair and separate my curls one by one and then let the clay dry on my hair. It’s like a modified max hydration and GURL you’ll see a difference once you rinse that clay out.

[@paulamannings6279]

@@ShotaySyth u are a peach😁. Thanks for sharing..i will DEFINATELY try it.

[@mikaylajones5786]

Hi! I have high porosity THICK hair. I’ve recent changed my regimen to leave in, oil, then cream & it worked wonders for my hair! But I still have trouble retaining moisture after day 2 or 3

[@unforcastedstorm]

For high density high porosity people out there that don't mind losing volume: deep condition (I use shea butter manuka & mafura one) > leave that in for a while > rinse with diluted acv with DC still in your hair > leave that in for a few minutes > rinse with cold water. It's magic!! (I also seal with avocado oil / castor oil, which helps a LOT). I'm sill looking for a high porosity refresher if anyone has any tips

[@aprilracine]

I love that conditioner. To refresh my hair I just use vinegar and water because I already have a lot of product in my hair.

[@RachaelJohn]

@@aprilracine what does the vinegar do?

[@heartjt]

I love your suggestion and explanation of why doing hot oil treatments are important for high porosity hair. I started doing them this year and it has really helped with length retention. Having high po hair, my biggest struggles are dryness and breakage. I have to stay on top of my routine to manage that and even still it can be an issue.

[@lamis5348]

With hot oil treatments, doesn't the shampoo get rid of all the oil?? How do you do yours?!!

[@Stemmer94]

Cold rinse after washing! I am so happy I started doing this. I actually tend to steam my hair once every 2-3 months when I’m ready for that really deep conditioning and I can keep a mask on my head all day

[@angelkaye8]

I have boil dry curry leave and dark coffee and holy basil mix together sit it over night put it in my hair and my hair was so soft did not have to put a lot of products in my hair can someone explained that.....

[@kathryn2334]

Aha! Now I know why I love a conditioner in which the top ingredient is behentrimonium methosulfate. Your videos are terrific. My hair is dyed and high porosity, 2b/3a. Thank you!!!

[@user-kk4zz8wn1w]

The biggest challenge is moisture retention. I get so discouraged watching naturals on youtube who are mostly low porosity saying they can go a week without refreshing and I feel like I have to refresh and remoisturize my hair every 2-3 days One thing that has helped with breakage has been prepooing. I used to dread wash days because by that time my hair was so dry and going in with a shampoo just dried it even more and broke all my hair off but prepoo has saved my hair

[@helen9412]

Yes yes yes to everything you said!! What do you like prepooing with?

[@user-wh5ox2go4q]

My hair loves coconut oil so I divide it into 4 sections and coat it thoroughly with the oil and twist them away. Then I sleep with them overnight. If I dont have coconut oil or I feel lazy I just use an old conditioner, whatever is lying around

[@helen9412]

@@user-wh5ox2go4q thanks so much!

[@jordynwatts9828]

God, olive oil, and getting my end trim when needed have helped my hair

[@KLC777]

Medium porosity. Coconut oil treatment overnight before shampooing. LCO method with "O" being a sealing oil (Argan). Scalp oil treatment daily.

[@dozeymare6857]

You've helped me so much. I am going back to using silicones, not too much, and I now use the right oils in the right step of my regime

[@SmoothGoddess213]

My hair was breaking; my ends were splitting and tangling, and my hair was extra dry. But I started using Shea Moisture shampoo for high porosity hair. Unfortunately, the line was discontinued😕😭. But I learned a little water goes a long way when moisturizing, and my hair doesn't respond well to Castor Oil 😱😱- I know. Glycerin isn't great for my hair neither.

[@timhendson2550]

uthe the line is back

[@staciegreene2262]

HIGH POROSITY NATURALS NEED TO SEAL WITH GREASE !!! Trust me you will thank me later ❤️❤️❤️. Edit: I wrote this before she mentioned grease . Now I definitely have to subscribe 🔥🔥🔥

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you. 💜

[@lisahileman6727]

Do we seal after drying or still wet?

[@staciegreene2262]

@@lisahileman6727 you seal the hair while is still wet. You are sealing in the moisture from the water

[@RiRiWorld80]

The issue with my high porosity hair is finding a shampoo that moisturizers and detangles my hair. Can you suggest a shampoo and a conditioner that helps to detangle my hair easier it’s very hard detangling my hair every product I use strips it and I have lots of fairy knots don’t know how to deal with that either.

[@letsdothistogether6089]

Applying Coconut Oil as a prepoo before washing my hair helps. I struggle wearing my hair out because it'll dry so quickly, yet I don't want to be an oily mess. I usually twist it up and put it in a bun.

[@StephTho]

Try sealing with a silicone after u apply a heavy leave in/ moisturizer. The silicone does not leave a greasy feel. And u dont need a lot.

[@breaunnaparnell]

Wowww!! Great Information!! Lesss Liquid Leave-In Conditioners And Just Using Water For Moisture (Some Days) And Locking In Moisture With Greade or Castor Oil Has Helped Sooo Much!! ❤

[@timothyc.8666]

The lipophilic and hydrophilic part..... I've heard this explained before but your explanation actually makes sense to me. So I would assume that if there is too much water, any applied product on hydrophilic strands wouldn't absorb but simply sit or fly off (if shaken). I primarily style my hair dry because my hair responds greatly to just using the water in my oily leave-in and then layering a gel on top. Does this sound like the experience of someone with high porosity hair?

[@gipsyspirit992]

Your PMP method was the final step to have everything fall into place. De-tangling was a pain - it's not as much anymore. I corrected my attitude and now wash day is 'spa' day.🙂

[@CurlyChemistry]

Yayyy! So glad to hear that!! 😆

[@lnewtonsc]

Wow! What a wealth of knowledge. I read every comment. 🥰

[@CurlyChemistry]

Yayy! Thanks for watching!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

So do I

[@marilynthompson6528]

How do you know if you have high or low porosity hair?. Next can you have both types and if so how do you work with your hair?. Length retention and growing of 4C type hair,. Thank you...

[@sandraellison6570]

Instant LIKE when I saw this notification!!!!😁....brilliant just the video I wanted!....I want more products to state POROSITY type on the bottle...it's so important regarding the results and condition of the hair, I get single strand knots so normally choose dry/ damaged products anyway...but some people don't know how to choose products or don't research🤔....your vids are so helpful.., answering the question you asked : keeping the hair stretched with a protective oil or butter definitely leads to strands tangling less. YOURSELF and Cyn Doll give fantastic advice🙏 ( you've both studied, are well qualified and it shows!) Thankyou 💫👊👊👊

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you Sandra!

[@sandraellison6570]

@@CurlyChemistry yr most welcome 😊🌟

[@Dyicefulbeauty]

I have high porosity hair and 10 min out the shower my hair is dry. Most Leave in conditioners make my hair hard, and I cant find a good moisturizer. THUS, MY SCARF IS ON MAJORITY OF THE TIME.

[@lynette4412]

🙏🙏🙏💞🙏🙏🙏

[@Arralista]

All facts my high porosity hair didn’t come to life before I started incorporating oils into me regimen

[@renettacraighead3545]

How often do you use oil on your hair? I’m in need of some tips to bring my hair back to life. It seemed as if oil would cause more frizz if I apply it while my hair is wet, but I could be doing something wrong as well.

[@Arralista]

@@renettacraighead3545 Hey, I mainly use an oil an butter on my washday and I’m good for the rest of the week(s). You have to make sure you are using the right ones. Check out my Haircare line fullbloombeauty.com 😊

[@tulsibloom]

Hi pro here: Homemade Flax gel and Aloe juice have helped me

[@shooz4unme]

Q: What about medicated shampoos? I’m high po n keeping definition is my challenge.

[@makedaahmirhfareed3174]

Try flax seed gel. Thats the only thing that keeps my curls clumped and defined.

[@makedaahmirhfareed3174]

Also i use raw African black soap as shampoo. Its great for hair and scalp health. It replaced any need for me to use medicated shampoos. CurlyProverbz has a great recipe on her channel.

[@kimaparks2592]

Thank you for real scientific facts, ms S.T.E.M.! What about clay washes & steaming on high porosity hair?

[@agyayawamoako-atta3156]

Where has this channel been my whole life? 😩

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

We ouchea right?lol

[@yepyeppers9989]

I wish she would've give examples of shampoo and conditioner brands for us because I'm totally lost

[@meaganangel97]

My biggest challenge is breakage. It seems like no matter how much I deep condition Ora do the LOC method or keep my hair in braids, nothing seems to work 😭😭

[@bryeetsonny9458]

Same I hate it when I braid or twist my hair at the ends there’s the little hanging ball my hairs always breaks off I started using grease hopefully it will get better

[@Itz_Blu3]

Hi! I am wondering what is the point of using additional stuff like oils if the stuff you buy like shampoo, conditioner and styling products have what your hair needs in them? Whats the point of pre pooing if your just gonna wash it off with shampoo? Might as well not use those those products waste of money.... Or do we need to learn how to properly shop for quality products instead... so we do not have to use pre poo shampoo, condioner, oils, grease, deep conditioner all in one day sounds ridiculous on paper.

[@deva190]

My high porosity hair is a different "hair" in the winter than in the summer. It's like a winter time battle every year with dryness and frizz.

[@aminayussuf3821]

Do all hph people suffer from moisture retention throughout the week like damn

[@saraaerts1739]

Thank you for the info . I like the scientific explanation . Could you make a video about single knot hair strands . I have a lot of them and I don’t know what to do to prevent them

[@natali3-e]

Now that I’m doing my hair by myself, my hair is constantly dry, frizzy, and I have way too much shedding when I detangle. My mom had it down packed when I was younger, she always kept my hair in braids and slicked my hair down with the Green Super Gro grease. My hair was so much more moisturized back then, but I wear my hair out now that I’m older and have a lot of trouble maintaining the moisture I put in my hair. I’m also nervous that if I use the grease it’ll moisturize my hair but weight it down way too much. Is there a way to maintain max moisture without compromising the way I wear my hair?

[@madamrealtor278]

Yes!! Thank you. I have high porosity hair and Im learning a lot about from your channel. So thank you!!! The Just As I Am Luxe shampoo and they cream leave-in conditioner are game changers!!! Just absolutely love these products. Ive also made some clove water to us as a spritz however, my new found products are doing so well for my hair, Im afraid to mess up a good thing lol!!

[@ednasimwinga9772]

I have high porosity hair. What has really helped me is using henna and aloe vera juice. Henna reduces or corrects my hair's porosity to an extent and aloe vera juice just detangles my hair likes magic. If I'm feeling lazy to deal with my hair I used chebe and braids for a couple of weeks. My hair remains moisturized and easily detangles when washing it off. Tangles are the biggest problem with my high porosity hair. So I need to get ahead of them. I feel moisture isn't such a big problem 'cause I could just moisturize it more often than medium porosity hair

[@aida087]

Thank you so much for sharing!! I've slacked on my hair care but now, with Winter getting near, I've gotten back to pre-pooing with oils and deep conditioning, two of my FAV parts of my hair routine!! And I tried baking soda in my hair one time, it came out dry asf lol, never again!!😂

[@SimplyDr.SheCole]

I would like to consult with you on the process of starting a new hair care line. I've also purchased your guide. Some folks from my team did reach out to you as it relates to an innovative natural hair program I've incorporated at my school. I hope to connect with you soon. Great video, I needed this information.