Everything you know about Low Porosity Hair is WRONG!!! 😬

[@tiffanyjohnson6872]

It’s the 👁️ for me 😂

[@abc101ish]

THIS!!! People being stressed about low and normal porosity is like equivalent to people with smooth poreless skin harping over what to use lol. If the cuticle isn’t compromised then you’re good sis

[@curlynella1011]

💯

[@mrsrebeccabates3826]

It won’t take color rinse good not even under the dryer I called it green hair ( no blow or hood dryer no press or flat iron no kind of heat

[@_quixote]

How do people stress about normal porosity hair? Isn’t that the best one?

[@Johnny-hq3cd]

Sis? What about bros, same applies?

[@Ossouko]

I think people are confusing low porosity with product build up. You should honestly be able to go up to 5/7 days without using products. When it starts to feel dry that's my cue to wash and condition my hair.

[@dashondanetters5192]

You hit the nail on the head! When my hair feels dry (usually around the 6th day) I wash and condition my hair, put a lil light oil on my hair and I am good to go for another full week without any problems.

[@bradcapricorn5341]

Then my hair is the worst. Because I have like curly natural baby hair, (genetically from my mom's side) when I say my hair "eats moisture" I mean it literally "EATS Moisture". It is kinda frustrating because I have to moisturize it every day.@@dashondanetters5192

[@bradcapricorn5341]

gets dry to quick

[@TheLily97232]

Well SHOULD. Key word. I have big issues with that

[@Ossouko]

@@bradcapricorn5341 you might have dry hair. You may need to focus more on hydration and use moisturising creams on the heavier side or a little bit of grease? Grease usually does the trick tbh. I think nature’s blessings he recommends has no problematic ingredients if you care about that . Maybe leave heat alone for a little while or use less heat?

[@denyshadials5702]

I’m normal porosity ✊🏾 and proud.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

At least somebody is lol

[@Kazz_03]

Lmao @ that zoom in. Completely agree.

[@whoknew1893]

And this is why your gonna be my personal stylist when I'm rich ❤️ get ready 🥳

[@ChelseaOdera]

That self-cleaning part is actually very real now that I think about it. I used to think I was lucky or something, but now I just think that people use too much product and assume that they’re hair is the problem.

[@curlychronicles]

I never got fully into the porosity stuff. I learned a litttttle about it and then forgot about it 😅 But honestly...dampen hair, add moisturizer (this is where you need to know what works and what doesn’t). Let hair dry. Moisturized hair!

[@gaviota-sibila1093]

My natural hair is dry and frizzy even when directly under the shower, the water just runs off without soaking the hair and the hair doesn’t clump. This is especially so for the middle and top of my hair which aren’t heat damaged, whereas my heat-damaged ends can get soaked and clump together. This is why I figured I have low porosity hair.

[@RDaniels28]

I've recently realized I have never used enough water. Not enough water before applying shampoo, not enough water with my conditioners etc. So my hair was dry. I understand now when my hair is truly wet. Currently in recovery 🙂

[@sabinemarie2159]

I’m kind of new to the game so that was my first thought when I heard of the properties of low vs high porosity. So I’ve been so confused this whole time as to why people keep saying their low porosity hair is dry. I’m like but once the water gets in there it stays so…. Why is it dry? Could it be build up cuz you don’t shampoo enough? 😮 Edit: I realized that first sentence ran a little long so I broke it up lol.

[@tylerellis5513]

Yeah I don't even pay attention to the porosity anymore. I think why the misconception of low porosity hair is hard to moisturize is because people are not really working the products or water in. I admit I bought into this a few years back but after doing more research and watching your videos, I learned everything I thought I knew about porosity (especially low) is a lie. Oh well, you live and you learn. And that's okay. Life is all about living and learning ✨️. But some people just won't accept the truth

[@fefemyluv]

I don’t even know my porosity. I honestly never understood the hoo-ra around it. I guess for some people it helps to know when selecting products. However, I just try to focus on moisture retention, healthy scalp, and low manipulation. There were too many theories around porosity lol. I couldn’t deal.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

No I don't think you get it. Black hair can be dry so then he's saying we don't have low porosity.

[@tylerellis5513]

@ASmith-jn7kf I definitely got it. Yes, natural hair can be dry. Yes, it's also possible a lot of us do not have low porosity hair like we think we do. Everything that we learned about porosity from the internet and KZbin University seems to be incorrect.

[@chaylicedominic414]

well it sounds very likely that some get confused if their low porosity hair accumulates product buildup quicker than they realize, its possible for the buildup to block the hair from absorbing moisture as low porosity hair otherwise would

[@Juniperberry1]

Yep! Clarify the hair to remove buildup up and seal in. That moisture

[@gladyswj9968]

True that. Thoroughly cleansed low porosity hair is relatively easy to hydrate and moisturize. Super hydrated, shiny and healthy coils here.

[@24kowen11]

But how long do you maintain that moisture? I have low porosity hair and my curls usually dry up again after 1-2 hours.

[@gladyswj9968]

@@24kowen11 Mine holds until my next wash day (3-5 days) depending on the weather. You may want to check out the ingredients such as glycerine and the how it interacts with your hair and your environment. And consider sealing in the moisture with an oil such as jojoba or with a light butter once you have successfully hydrated your hair which comes via water. Keep in mind, our hair at least mine loves water. Lastly, consider not covering your hair in the shower so that the steam can refresh your strands. Be well.

[@24kowen11]

@@gladyswj9968 Ok thanks for this comment, i recently found out that i have high porosity hair therefore that being the factor that causes my hair to dry very fast.

[@mz.infinite_truthseeker1078]

Thank you for explaining bcuz I really didn't know the difference. I've been informed

[@jassen1924]

Is that why low porosity hair take long to airdry

[@Honey-cm1jv]

Thank you for this. Helped me so much. I was putting way to much product thinking I needed it because mt hair was apparently hard to moisturise. However after seeing your video and a few mistakes I washed my hair with a clarifying shampoo and then used a small amount of light weight products to moisturise it and it is now probably the most moisturised it's ever been. I was apply far too much oroduct before and my hair was feeling dry I now understand that this was because of constant product bulid up due to apply way too much products.

[@SudsNSkinNaturals]

Low porosity hair have a shine to the hair shaft the cuticle have a bond that allows the medulla and the cortex to be locked in with its own moisture so that’s the reason why low porosity hair is very dense and it doesn’t need a lot high porosity, hair, or whatever comes in three texture form, and it can be very dry and brittle, depending on the curl pattern with the hair shaft. It can be a little bit different, then low porosity hair, even though you have a low porosity hair that comes in the percentage of how the hair traps, the moisture in the cuticle cortex of the shaft of the medulla in each strand of the hair

[@LovelyCeee]

Thank you for breaking this down! I now know what porosity hair that I have. All of this misinformation on the internet and people who don’t know what their talking about, I now have a hair expert who broke it down easily! Thank you !!

[@Gladiator_in_a_Suit]

Absolutely! And I love the zooming in of the eye😂, but it’s true I have low porosity hair and it stays moisturized when I don’t over do it with my protein infused products!

[@loisg9412]

Thank you for giving knowledge to those, of not knowing the true knowledge of Low Porosity hair. Especially when there is NO certification of licenses of the 1200 hrs that you and I have put in the work alone with other certified classes that we have attend and actually taking care of low porosity hair. Thank you for giving the knowledge of LOW BEAUTIFUL POROSITY HAIR, that is a treasure alone with the other 2 levels of hair porosity. ❤❤❤

[@AngelChristinaaa]

What causes frizzy low porosity hair?

[@JermaineAuNatural]

But doesn’t the low in low porosity mean low moisture🙃

[@aaiirriiccaaa]

No porosity is how easily water is able to come in and out of it

[@HaloHighlightz]

⁠exactly, hard to get it out, hard to get in. It's low moisture. I'm gonna scroll his channel because I don't get it and the comments aren't helping other 😂 help

[@JermaineAuNatural]

@@HaloHighlightz oh I was being facetious😂 low porosity holds moisture really well like he said but if you use heavy products it builds up easily. Using warm water when washing your hair and heat when you condition/deep condition allows it to get all the moisture your hair needs.

[@kymberlycourage]

⁠​⁠@@HaloHighlightzno love that’s high porosity. Water doesn’t penetrate easily with those who have higher porosity hair and it takes longer to leave the hair once penetrated.

[@cuteusagi]

Lol. Like you was about to say something in the WP last night about someone we watched who was talking about her low porosity 🤣

[@JeansGenes86]

Your beard is sooo perfect 😍

[@shaterriaturner7254]

It’s not. I have never had problems keeping my hair moisturized 🤷🏾‍♀️. From wash day to wash day actually.

[@brownhaddl3y]

Everyone wants to have a struggle. I have 4c high porosity hair that shrinks into black Annie. Extremely hard to retain moisture. Then I put all my products in and go outside and feel the sun frying it. Can’t win. My struggle is real.

[@cleona205]

Thank you for the knowledge sir

[@haircules7420]

👁️👄 📱 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣 you telling the truth but the way I hollered in this dentist office 😂

[@renabonner5641]

Am I wrong for washing my hair every two days?

[@Eternal_11_Sasha]

Got me at that self cleaning oven! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SSNUTHIN]

Omg I've had those glasses before they look cute on you

[@adriennetamia5645]

Wash day is the perfect time for moisturizing. I’m glad you said it thanks ❤

[@Johnny-hq3cd]

Im imagining his beard hair on top of his head , that would just look awesome 😂

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I've had locs on my head before...

[@itsjustaflyingsaucer]

do you also have tips for frizz? that's the only reason i use some anti-frizz oil on the length of my hair, but the smallest amount makes it look like i haven't washed it in a long time ☹️

[@Mammie45]

So after shampooing/deep conditioning do I allow my low porosity hair to dry a little before applying my Shea butter or is it better to do while the hair is wet? Love your channel ❤

[@leecollins860]

That’s so true my hair goes up to four to five days without needed any moisturising

[@shavonneholmes5203]

I have seen many natural videos and I use to not care about porosity until I noticed that when I would wash my hair it would take a minute to really get drenched and it would take a while to air dry. I use to think it was nothing until I came across a few videos about what low porosity was and realized my hair checked the boxes for what is low porosity is. I literally use to put so much product on my hair to moisturize it and now I realized that I was not using the right products. So from my own personal experience, I believe low porosity can be easily moisturized with the right hair care routine.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

It can. It's actually the easiest to moisturize. You just need to shampoo condition and use lighter products after the fact.

[@BlackVelvetBeauty]

Facctttsss. True tea on the product build up 😞. But yes this has been my experience

[@theorginalcapricorn9907]

Defly not cleaning enough so what do u recommend 2x a week?

[@bigspeaker781]

Facts I known that off just doing my hair and ion know shit bout hair 😂 I just pay attention

[@C.E.O.007]

I'm a lock of my hair on and off since I was 19 and now forty-three years old and I just noticed that I have low porosity hair which I didn't know what that means but I locked it and I literally just used water and a little bit of grease and a little bit of gel before I use a lot of stuff and it wore my hair out..

[@companyemails4584]

I know this is a year old, but I struggle with finding products for my 4c low porosity hair. It never get that put product on and magic its curls look. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

[@candisecharmaine2913]

Idk what other people are doing, I just know how my hair behaves. In the beginning when I was learning my hair I did have a hard time moisturizing it until I started the indirect heat method, but I was also using any and everything when I was in that exciting honeymoon phase with my natural hair too so … but my hair isn’t hard to moisturize at all and it retains moisture all through the year when I’m being consistent with my wash days and overall routine. In fact, usually people with higher porosity are the ones who struggle with moisture retention because their hair loses moisture as fast as it drinks it … that’s always been what I’ve heard and seen from ladies with natural high porosity and also ladies who’s hair became highly porous due to some kind of damage. Also, I never get product build up. I’ll refresh my hair once a week to keep it detangled and moisturized, but product buildup and actually seeing or feeling gunk from products sitting on my strands has never been my experience. I have low density hair and fine strands but even when I use heavy products this does not happen to me.

[@skintone007]

Hello.. I have low short natural hair. My question is how would I know if I have low or high porosity natural hair? Thanks in advance💜

[@poojamitnapure116]

How often I should wash my hair??? Having low porosity hair

[@shawnquishamorrison5415]

Low sucks to me my hair do not hold nooooo type of moisture it sucks it up and my hair is back hard feeling (dry)

[@AfrikanHairGod]

That's not low porosity...

[@Teja-js9ip]

Sadly I’ve been mistaking my hair coarseness for dryness lawd! 35 years later smh

[@FirstnameLastname-vi7hm]

My hair is just dry no matter what I do. Product just sits on top

[@momteacherlessons7296]

Thanks boo

[@grandpachun1156]

I got many compliments for my hair up until I was 11 and decided to cut my hair. Then suddendly my hair has always been dry and dirty in just one day. One breeze of wind and I'll look like I haven't washed for months. So perhaps I have damaged low porosity hair cuticles. So everything leaks out while at the same time uts thight and doesnt wanna let anything in. So yes its hard for me. Although my hair did get better. But nowhere near satisfying.

[@EverydayGworl]

I just have a problem with my hair taking forever to dry in roller sets and such if I it’s been setting for 7 hours overnight. I do have somewhat thick hair I understand it taking a while but damn a whole network shift or longer?? 😂

[@normanitv7844]

I am just coming to this revelation after be certain that I did some exceptional moisturizing and it only lasting 2 days. I’m like I may be confused about the porosity of my hair. It in fact does get moist easily but doesn’t stay moist. It’s screaming high porosity.

[@naturallykool]

Agreed 💯

[@solarchimera]

It really isn't.

[@MsRouge2000]

Im see a lot of people, and chemists saying that all type 4 hair is high porosity, I’m confused 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SaraHinata]

It's said that moisture is harder to penetrate the hair because the cuticles are tight closed. But once that moisture gets in it stays moisturized better than high porosity hair. So, maybe people don't know how to PROPERLY moisturize it and that's why it's always dry...

[@kiae1195]

I don’t know what I got all I do is wash it and blow dry it then put some gel in it because I don’t know what else to put in it.. my shit ain’t growing I can tell you that 😂

[@ishaneooswald6178]

thanks for sharing

[@skydelight]

Moral to the story: stay hydrated by drinking loads of water and have a healthy intake of vitamins and minerals, keep your strand clean, and low porosity won't suck in as much of the things that cause build up on our hair including the not so nice stuff. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sunflower5858]

m@Ybe i cAn dO tHE sTRAnd tEsT 💦

[@stacysmusic1]

Interesting 🎉

[@msdramaqueen143]

Now im confused... my hair is extremely dry ... and i have built up and used plenty of different shampoos to help, and i haven't found the right fit .. what is the guide to low or high porosity? I dont get greasy .. and my hair takes forever to dry, so im confused

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Stop trying to understand porosity. You are just confusing yourself. You don't have to be your own cosmetologist to understand your hair

[@chaunceileigh3766]

Thank you for explaining. Can you show us how to lock in moisture on wash day. I clarify, I deep condition, I use heat, and my 4C lo porosity hair feels dry on washday. I'm doing something wrong. Trying to embrace my hair. It needs moisture.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Do you use heat every time you wash your hair?

[@chaunceileigh3766]

Yes. Everytime

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You are drying out all the moisture in your hair everytime. I cater to natural hair styling without heat. That sounds like something that you haven't really explored. It requires your natural curl pattern and shrinkage to get the most out of styling

[@chaunceileigh3766]

Thank you for the info. I'm so confused, I thought with lo porosity hair that was what we needed to do. What about rinsing with warm water instead of cold? I've watched your videos for years.

[@msjones5523]

​@chaunceileigh3766 I think he means hair dryer or straigheners. I was told to use heat when deep conditioning, ie steam or heat cap which is different.

[@dianapatterson449]

I love you

[@lilchina6145]

Hi, what’s the best shampoo & Conditioner to use for low porosity hair?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

There is no shampoo and conditioner for low porosity hair. Porosity just describes how efficient your hair can absorb water or products. Shampoo cleans and conditioner coats and protects the hair. Therefore what your use is more contingent on what your hair needs at that point any time. Not a single aspect of your hair type.

[@lilchina6145]

@@AfrikanHairGod Thank you for breaking that all the way down for me. Well, what do you recommend for very curly, very dry hair? My hair is shedding badly when washing to the point it’s scary. I need a very moisturizing shampoo and conditioner what would you suggest? Thanks so much for your reply 🙏🏾

[@learndlove5292]

Facts

[@rachelk4914]

😂😂❤❤

[@artistaroundtheblock2047]

It’s because they co wash!!!

[@SlytherinQueen537]

Idk why I’m listening to hair tips from a bald guy but is this true for low porosity straight hair?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I would answer you but I'm just a bald guy that happens to be a hairstylist and salon owner... So I don't know. Ask someone with hair 🤷

[@SlytherinQueen537]

@@AfrikanHairGod I’m sorry I didn’t mean to come across as rude😭

[@SlytherinQueen537]

@@AfrikanHairGod the bald hair slays btw and it kinda suits you tbh

[@AfrikanHairGod]

@@SlytherinQueen537 no offense taken. So tbh curl pattern or lack thereof has no impact of how porosity affects hair. They are 2 distinct characteristics

[@SlytherinQueen537]

@@AfrikanHairGod thanks for responding❤️

[@CrazyNaturalPrincess]

❤️

[@abcdeismal8606]

Bars

[@Poppi_Weasel]

this is when the hair floats on the water test?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

That test is inaccurate

[@ellaalexandre1908]

What about grey hair

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Grey doesn't all behave the same.

[@TheLily97232]

Then why tf can't water enter my hair, yet can't stay moisturized for long ?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

If water can't enter your hair then why does your hair revert and get frizzy? Hair is a porous fiber and you saying it can't get wet speaks to your misinformation and misunderstanding about your hair? Low porosity doesn't suggest that hair can't get wet... You should do your research

[@bankim-6369]

​@@AfrikanHairGod I am Arab and I did not understand what you were saying, but my hair I think is low in porosity. I do not know what you are saying in the video. Can you write what you were saying so that I can use the translator? My hair is originally curly, but it has light curls. It is not African It used to shine, and when I activate it, my hair becomes normal and soft, and I love that because it is known that curly hair fluffs up when combed, and because I have grown and lost all that shine.

[@bae2308]

My ADHD vs. your beard beads 😂

[@CharityJohnson223]

he's bald he don't know about hair

[@AfrikanHairGod]

😂 You are simple and lack basic intellectual reasoning

[@Kurwabobr00]

Bro is not talking

[@dr.mimibee2895]

I love your energy sweetpea. My daughter gives me that look when she corrects me🤣🤣🤣. Y'all millennials crack me up with y'all shady antics. FOLLOWING YOU😘

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much!!

[@nekea93]

Dang all this time and I think I got it flipped 🫣