ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HAIR POROSITY AND HOW TO TEST

[@stellaseixas-mccarthy1532]

Hi! I am a 60-year-old curly lady who decided to assume my curls 2 years ago. However, only now am I learning about how to take care of ir. I have watched 9 of your videos so far. They are great and very informative. have also subscribed for your give away. I live in Florida. Thank you

[@pavithrapaul5837]

That bulldog snoring almost put me to sleep

[@donnarojas8129]

me too lol

[@Katatawnic]

Quite the opposite for me. The snoring kept distracting me from what she was saying; I had to keep backing up. My hubby snores a lot, and keeps me up. He's actually volunteered to sleep in another room, but I've only taken him up on that twice so far in the last 14 years. But I could never live with a snoring dog; hubby is enough for me! lol

[@SIngignoli]

Too funny

[@amym.5960]

@@Katatawnic Yes, it was so distracting!

[@benprince1212]

You all probably dont care at all but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@TheBaumcm]

Just wanted to say how much I have appreciated your content. I finally have the upper hand in the curl wars. I always used to use sulfates and dimethicone conditioners which are supposed to be no no’s but I had the most beautiful, defined, frizz free curls and very few issues. Fast forward, sulfate and cone free and I couldn’t figure out why my curls didn’t behave as they used to. Your video on protein and moisture, and how to tell which is needed, opened my eyes and I haven’t had a bad curl day since(except when it’s freezing out and I have to wear a wool hat). This video explains why even with no cones I need to clarify and why those heavy curl creams never worked for me. In a sea of curly girl channels, thank you for taking the time to explain how each curl can be different and respecting that one way of hair treatment does not fit all or even the same person forever. Sorry for the novel but I’m so happy!

[@cherylboyd1811]

So is that why my hair looks a fright fucked up( pardon my cuss but really- i cuss -😄) i mean its been since last DECEMBER - whole year without sulfate, silicone, dimethicone, not a stinking stich of heat at all..Butttt- my hair basicly looks OK on wash day and then after that - dry and greesy looking at same time, knots like Dreds😳 and the curl looks like sticks - HARD PRODUCT FILLED STICKS... i watched a video and that chick said the curly girl method tore her hair up!! So - im confused with all the hype - honestly😐

[@ConsciousHealthWriter]

@@cherylboyd1811 me too!! Before doing the curly hair method, my hair looked better! In what video does she explain sulfates, silicones, etc? I have high porosity... I'm so confused. Just want my hair to look good again!

[@cherylboyd1811]

@@ConsciousHealthWriter im VERY confused. The " Transition phase#" has been a year now ..im not sure what video she explains high porosity😕 but i dont know if mines high or low ..I am seriously thinking of going back to regular shampoo and conditioners ..nothing's working😳

[@darkoshmarko]

So do you have low porosity hair then? My struggles sound a lot like what you've experienced... I legit could have written this!

[@mindyouDoc]

All the wrong informations about hair porosity....The bowl of water test is a total bullshit...it doesn't work that way. Porosity isn't determined by whether a bunch of hair floats or sinks. One person can have multiple types of porosity...and there are different reasons for different porosity. Stephanie from The Curl Ninja is the only reliable source on youtube now as she genuinely tries to explain Porosity, Moisture-Protein balance and what damaged hair means. Every other so-called natural/curly hair KZbinr is spreading false info left right and centre and affecting millions of people who tend to believe whatever is shown by them. This should stop and these "influencers" should know what they are talking before opening a KZbin Channel

[@NeonBlueSnow]

Just to clarify too, cuz I know some transitioning curlies might get confused-- HEAT ON LOW POROSITY HAIR DOES NOT MEAN GO CRAZY WITH A FLAT IRON!! That can still cause major heat damage and set you back on your curly hair journey. By heat, she means steam :) Hot caps, steam from the shower, anything to get hot water into your hair while you're deep conditioning.

[@jania35]

Alexis ok thank youuu !!

[@mamamack4604]

Sweet puppy snoring in the background 😂😂💀💀 Also, thank you for making this easy to understand video!

[@kellybetts4791]

Last two videos were game changers. Finally understand I have low porosity hair in need of protein. Now can pick better products and hopefully reach my "jannelle curls" goal hair.

[@mathwithbronwen4944]

Dear Jannelle, Thank you so much for this excellent video. I have been studying my curly hair for a few years now, and I always had trouble understanding porosity. Your video was SO CLEAR. You are such an excellent teacher. Your videos are so understandable, and I also appreciate your warmth and humor. You seem like a beautiful person, inside and out!

Your grey hair does the same thing as mine, especially the one in front - it curls up really well with the rest of the non-grey hair and makes it look almost shiny. This was my favourite outcome of starting the curly girl method, as before, when I was straightening them, the greys would always curl up anyway, and stick out of my head, whereas now, they blend really nicely and give the rest of my hair a spark. Love that you're embracing your grey hair!

[@egyptjones]

I know this is about hair but your makeup is amazeballs!

[@sienamaganamccue7244]

I thought I was high porosity but did your sink or float test and I'm totally low porosity! Makes so much more sense!!! Thanks for such a comprehensive video! 🥇

[@gailalli8086]

This is the best video I have seen on porosity! I finally get it! And just by your description I know I have low porosity hair! Ah! Now I know why I can’t use too much product! It 3ays down so easy! Thank you!

[@suziediva]

Dont know what you do during the day... but you ought to be a teacher. You explain things so well👌 BIG THANK YOU for taking this topic on... recently decided to embrace my curls rather than fight them... have low porosity hair & your product video is a gem. Thank you... I would be lost without all that you share🙏

[@tiffanyhursh9321]

That snoring 🙈 lol so cute. And great video!

[@TheBurrowByTheCreek]

Five years in and still struggling! I finally got the info I needed. Thank you!!!🙏 I love your hair and your makeup in this video was flawless !!

[@amyhuston4261]

LMAO! I don't know how you can keep a straight face and continue talking with the snoring in the background!! 🤣😂 Love it!

[@mistyshaw2918]

Amy Huston idk either because it made me bust out laughing many times

[@retrogurlie]

I miss my bulldog! This bully is so sweet. Especially the tongue out while sleeping.

[@Megan-cf9xf]

That doggo snore! 😍

[@rileypaigemc7018]

i LOVE how cats ask for attention/luving. They just stand there. Get in your way. And wait. 💛💛💛so so sweet! And thank you for this video! I’m been trying to find videos of ppl explaining the science and know-how behind curly hair and how to take care of it. Just watched your protein video too!

[@Natasha-zq8xm]

I have just started my curly girl journey and I'm so happy to see how many girls are embracing their naturally curly hair and also HOW MANY curly products I'm seeing in stores! I'm 31 and growing up I haaaaated my hair. There was no youtube or google or social media. No hairstylist could work with my hair and quite frankly seemed irritated to work with my highly dense, curly hair; to be honest I didn't enjoy seeing them either. I have 2c/3a type curly hair, HIGH density, and Low/High porosity (I did ombre a year and a half ago). I have learned so much these past few months, I can't wait to invest in some products. Thank you for making these videos and also, I LOVE all your animals :D I am a subscriber!

[@sarahoffman1187]

I have low porosity hair and I've been rinsing with cool water because "no heat. Ever" I always thought my hair could do better. I'm excited to try rinsing with warm water to see if there's a difference! Thanks Jannelle!

[@TheLostRobin]

I’m so happy to be able to use hot water again and not feel worried about it damaging my hair or something

[@vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293]

High porosity "Just as your hair absorbs moisture easily, it lets it go just as easily." This finally makes sense now! Using hair oil to seal strands when hair is damp is the best thing I've learned to keep that moisture in and stop my hair from going all poofy.

[@marleencetz6444]

So adorable!!!!It took me awhile to figure out what that sound was. What a cutie , Im so glad he/she has a loving home.

[@dawnbaker7711]

I’m a bully mom too! Love hearing that familiar song in the background. Thanks for the great info. I’ve lived with this hair all my adult life and am only just now trying to figure this mess out. :)

[@jenniferkatz-borrin6868]

I am just staring my journey and I am so glad I found you. I am about 2 months in. I have been watching and I think my hair is similar to yours, which keeps me watching! I am having good days and bad, yet I am learning each time! Thank you and you are beautiful!

[@hannahmould6276]

This is soooo helpful, thank you! I kept hearing people talk about porosity but never knew what it meant. My hair is really thick and coarse, and I always thought that's why it takes forever to get wet and forever to dry, but I think it's actually low porosity

[@Dainahhatesu]

For my high porosity curly girls!! The milkshake leave in foam which is an AMAZING leave in foam conditioner which does have some proteins to help nourish and refresh your curls (just keep it away from your family because it’s expensive and they will literally hide it from you because it works so well)

[@rose14arte14]

Plastic bristles get little cuts in them from the hair going over them and then the micro cuts scrape the hair. So use a metal bristle brush. Just make sure you clean it frequently let it dry upside-down so it doesn't rust.

[@daveycakes4888]

Finally! I've been watching videos for hours! I just needed someone to break it down for me!

[@kerrijavorka1763]

Yay thank you so much. When I first came across your videos I was so amazed because our curl and hair type is so similar. I have watched so many of your vids now and learned so much even having had what I *thought* was pretty good understanding of curl care. Just got my Olaplex 3 in the mail today and I can't wait to see if it helps restore some of my curl pattern that I had attributed to my hair changing with age (I'm 33). When I was younger I had like 3b curls all over but now I have all these parts that are almost straight 😩 I am praying that the Olaplex brings back some of those curls, if not then I know for sure that my curls are just going away. Thank you so much for all your hard work and keep it up! ❤️

[@kandyykayy]

Your laugh gives me lifeee, ur the best!! ❤️

[@michelledillard6316]

Hmmm, I think my hair is confused. It absorbs moisture extremely easily (hair sinks, water doesn't bead, gets soaking wet when I even look at water), but it also takes FOREVER to dry.

[@majomillan6257]

Mine too and based on my research that means we need protein in our hair.

[@Bosnian.astronaut]

I m worse front of hair and ends dry with in 1 hour or faster but bottom at my roots even 12 hours stays wet

[@baileymathis7209]

Hey I know this video is old but I am just now trying to understand by curls and I just wanted to thank you for how well this video is laid out. You did such an amazing job explaining it!!!

[@mandybeck4322]

Thank you for the protien thing! I did a coconut oil treatment on my hair once and it ruined it. I'm not joking. My hair was straw. It was worse than bleach on my hair. For months I had to ultra condition. I knew it was the protien because anything with protien or tea tree oil dries my hair, but now I know what it is!

[@nicolebrodley9804]

Omg you explained what happened to my hair. Thank you. Now I get it.

[@mckenziecollins5366]

I really don’t know, because of have all the effects of high p. And low p. This still was very helpful❣️

[@stefanimac1346]

Such a good video with great information! Looking forward to using the right products and healing my high porosity hair! Thanks so much for sharing! Your hair is my goal!!!

[@prolimathacker568]

Thanks for all your information! Yours is one of the most informative channels on curly hair care!

[@missoctober8859]

I learned I had low porosity (mostly) hair AFTER I went crazy and bought a bunch of CGM-friendly products, many of which have protein. Love your dogs!

[@msjonesest1986]

Great video! After watching this, I believe I have high porosity hair. Should I stay away from a defusser? I love that water spray bottle, too!

[@taraastrom2336]

This was so great! I’ve always wanted to know my hair porosity, now I know!

[@MsShey-qg3hv]

That dog snoring in the back is the cutest thing ever!!! lol 😂

[@jillabbott2557]

100% thought I had high porosity hair before starting this video so I'd been washing with cold water... Did all your tests and discovered I have low porosity. Whoops! Thank you for all the helpful advise!

[@sarahlouise5905]

Thank you helped heaps and now I understand and know I am high porosity hair, love watching your video's

[@sarahlouise5905]

Well I think so but I'll test. I colour my hair regularly to cover grays and find my hair very dry

[@andreamays7377]

This is the video that changed everything for my curly journey!!! I have literally gone from wearing my hair pulled up to only having to pull back the bangs that need to be cut. Yes, just in the short time since this video was posted. My curly journey has sucked and it is now coming together! Can't wait for my third deva cut on Friday to really make it over the hump!!

[@tamarapackard5735]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Very helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge 😊

[@Zara_Brown]

Oh yay!! Perfect! Love the puppies name. Edit. Ok, this was extremely helpful. I for sure have high porosity hair. I struggled so hard to figure it out before but this confirms what I thought. I think I had just some days where my hair was weighed down etc & made it appear low porosity because I was using the wrong products. Thanks for making a video on this topic. Also, the snoring puppy was adorable!! xo

[@bonniepacheco5464]

I came across your channel last week and I’m obsessed ❤️ We have similar curl patterns and the exact same density and porosity. I’m so happy to have found someone I relate to. The only reason I watched this video a little late was because I was busy buying some products from your favorites video 😅 Love all your pets too :)

[@CUL8R-101]

Ditto to all of Bonnie's comments except haven't purchased product yet due to 1st time coming across your posts & this info. Look forward to purchasing & trying products you recommend.🥰

[@saddo3232]

@@CUL8R-101 I recommend John Frieda dream curls shampoo and conditioner and cantu coconut curling cream. This works for me but it might not work for u. I have 3A/3b hair

[@rohinipandey865]

Omg, thank you. It was so easy to test. Just got to know that my hair is low porosity. Thank you again.

[@Jezandia]

Absolutely best explanation of porosity I've heard. And I've heard a lot!

[@dorsethillbeads]

OMG Janelle. I am hysterical with your bully snoring in the background. Reminds me of my Beanie :) I have no clue what kind of hair i have. All i know is that it is thick, course, wavy/curly and is always different. I think it just depends on the weather. Some days it looks great (those are the cold, no humidity days), other days it is full of frizz (rainy, cloudy, humid days). I tend to just accept my MOP of hair however it looks that day and go with it. When i can't stand it anymore it goes up in a messy bun or pineapple on top of my head, LOL

[@jessijacobs8]

Omg just found your channel!! Thank you so much for help!! I'm embracing my natural hair for the first time ever so all this is so helpful!!!!

[@michellem756]

The dog snoring is everything 😍. He stole your limelight. Great video, thanks.

[@divergirl8296]

I'm so glad to hear you say low porosity hair likes hot showers. I just started the cgm and have taken 2 cold showers now and I gotta say I am so not about that life. 😂 I'm also a little frustrated because as I'm now researching about porosity I'm pretty sure I'm low P and I'm pretty sure I have protein overload or sensitive to protein so I checked and every product I just bought has protein in it. 😫 I also get quite a bit of protein in my diet and I'm curious if that could also contribute to protein overload.

[@k9kelly]

I appreciate all this information, love your furries, and your make-up is perfect.

[@plan.craft.action]

This and the hair type video are SOO amazing. Plus I adore your sense of humor!

[@dawnmyler5390]

Thanks for video. I thought the snoring was my two dogs. They snore a lot. Day 4 for me. Soo much better than yesterday because I watched more videos. And tried more gel. But forgot curl activator. I have come to the realization that it just takes time to sink in and makes sense. And you can only do your hair so many times. Then you must just wait. My curl comes out with each day. Thank you for making since

[@leenme53]

This really cleared up a lot of confusion for me. Thank you!!

[@stacyfarquhar8491]

Love it! So helpful and easy to understand! So happy I found your channel!

[@Tota6designer]

I love your videos it’s easy to understand and your down to earth I love you keep your good work

[@caral.1056]

Thank you so much for this video! I just started my curly journey (in my 40s and have been straightening my hair for 20 years). Your channel is so helpful! I realize this is an older video, but any chance you remember what lipstick you were wearing? It’s amazing!

[@pelipequi1493]

This was a great description. Thank you so much. I was wondering, what do you think of apple cider vinegar washes or sprays ?

[@Mahrimae]

Great question... would love to hear

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I don’t like to mess with it on my strands because I don’t want to further close my cuticle but I loveeee it for my scalp & spray it directly onto my scalp regularly.

[@Anna-xf3sh]

Hi! Loving your videos, so helpful! Would love a tutorial on how to handle "stretched out" curls at nape of neck / bottom layer of hair, or more generally, how to deal with having multiple kinds of curls at the same time (anywhere from 2A - 3B). Thx!!

[@SueThoj]

Wow! I’ve learned soooo much! Thank you soo sooo much! I never knew about this and wow! Thank you!

[@nwhite3061]

I cannot find the low porosity product list in the comments you’ve mentioned. Can somebody direct me to it pleeeeeeease?! So hopeful this journey works out for me with your precious help - I’m almost sure I have EXACTLY your hair type! Thank you so much all the way from Northern Ireland!

[@briannajulien3549]

You are the cutest thing!!! I love watching your videos.. You have helped me a lot!! This video in particular seriously just blew my mind.... I have high porosity hair!! And everything just clicked watching this!! I take hot hot showers which I figured wasn't the best for my hair because I swear my hair drys faster than my body... But I also was told to never comb/ brush my hair while wet which I always have a better outcome with when combing it out while wet with conditioner! I knew I was loosing more hair combing while dry vs combing while wet with a leave in. Thanks for doing this video! Btw I follow a lot of people and I never put the bell... This video awarded you that bell notification! Thanks thanks thanks sooooooo much!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brennaholden3806]

Is that your dog snoring... I love it!!!!

[@barbarahall6284]

I love your dog snoring in the background! 😂 I’ve owned pugs so I get it! I don’t know how you’re keeping a straight face through this!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

The snoring is so normal to me now 😂 soothing almost

[@kristinaandthegerman4554]

Okay, aside from how beautiful you are, how amazing your curls are, and how precious your dogs are.... Those eyebrows!! Gimme a tutorial on how you get those looking so fab! And hello to the kitty!

[@satchfanswife]

Love the puppy snoring in the background! Looks (and sounds) like my Sairabi!

[@missy_michaels]

The snoring in the background is A-MAZING! :P Great content, too!

[@erica_roberts]

Wow! Thank u for your videos! Love them so much!

[@uriahnicole6592]

Thank you for your vide!! I needed someone who could break this down for me.

[@kristiehoward5296]

I am currently in two different hair transformations. I am letting my gray grow in....no more color treating.... AND I am embracing the curly girl method. You don’t have much gray at all, but do you know if the porosity will likely change once my gray completely grows in? BTW... you are my favorite curly girl on KZbin!! You do a great job at explaining things while keeping it fun and light!! 💕💕

[@kristiehoward5296]

Ok. So I heard you say that gray hair will have an effect on porosity, but with the chemical treating on the gray does it change the normal porosity of the hair? I am being clear as mud? LOL

[@darhendricks]

I am so happy for this video!! I now know I'm low porosity!

[@jessicabowen4818]

Love this ❤

[@martaalonso5834]

Thanks a lot! I needed this kind of video

[@rainybescoby5752]

So in love with your hair Janelle 😍

[@ivetteplasencia5302]

Thanks gor the information....is very useful👌

[@tamioconnell8976]

Hey fellow CA! Encinitas local here! Thanks for your informative video! Loved the animals too!❤️

[@clevaconley2221]

Oh. My. G. This is life changing.

[@tanyatucker51]

Thank you for this easy to understand video! I am definitely going to check out that link for the list of products for low porosity hair. I am on such a low budget and I need more options!

[@juliebruce1114]

Thanks for the video! I love your cat showing up and hearing your dog snoring in the background 😂 It’s freaking out one of my huskies though...he keeps running around trying to find the noise🤣

[@cortlynnwiler9789]

Thank you for the info!!! What is your lipstick??

[@paulaschmitz5631]

Thank you for explaining it so well! I just wanted to ask if you have a protein video when u mentioned that video - i guess I'm gonna check that out as well... Sleep has to wait! I feel like my hair is low or Normal porosity which means I did some things wrong (cold water, protein) - I'm gonna test in the morning. I'm excited what the outcome will be...

[@HallieMea]

Oh my gosh, this helped me understand so much better! thanks!!!

[@thursdayplurbonym-boyporri8921]

Low porosity! I put it in a pretty thin bottle but it still makes perfect sense

[@theharrigans1208]

I love all your info! I wish I lived nearby. So I’m going to try testing for porosity- Eek!

[@GabrielaGonzalez-mx2yl]

I've been looking for this allll day! I still wasn't sure about my porosity but now it's more clear for me which products I should get 😥 thanks a lotttt! New subscriber here

[@cermakb5]

I've been doing the curly girl method for about 3 months now and I'm also having issues with my hair being different levels of porosity! I dyed my hair blonde back in May so I have partially high porosity hair, but my natural hair that has grown since then seems to be low porosity. Any tips for transitioning hair would be amazing!

[@katehowat4117]

Oh my. Your bully snoring in the background is the sweetest thing ever. I have a bully too and love them all.

[@QueenJaneway]

My hair checks all the boxes >_< I think I have high on the lengths (chemically treated and just damaged overall) and low porosity up top (long drying time, takes time to get fully wet). I also have medium/high density...

[@lalax124]

I love how you described this

[@ashdaddy93]

So informational!!! Didn’t even know what hair porosity was...

[@shilpapatney6929]

Hey I loved it its simple crystal clear and now I can understand why I feel prouduct build up on the second day. My insta shilthedreamer. Hugs and love from India

[@katergil]

I'd love to hear your take on humectants and low porosity hair! I know environment plays a giant role in what curlies decide to use as far as humectants or no, but I have recently found myself in a pickle with accidentally over conditioning my hair by wet styling and using protein free anti-humectants, essentially trapping water in my low porosity hair and then sealing it in and weighing it down substantially. Lots of damage. Long story short, how would a low porosity curly (or maybe just anyone?) approach humectants?

[@siddd3607]

my hair takes literally 5 or 6 hours to dry on its own so sometimes i think it’s low porosity. but then again my hair is heat and chemically damaged, also frizzy... so i’m like maybe it’s high porosity. but then again i did the strand test in water and my hair was floating, not sinking. so i’m confused!!!! i’m constantly putting oil on my ends morning and night bc i feel like my bleached ends don’t really soak it in

[@jenniferguevara2809]

It is hard to say. However, you hair can take that long to dry due to the products you apply to it. Heavy products maybe? My hair is low porosity and it takes a long time to dry as well. Also, remember that the test for porosity (strand of hair in water is no the most accurate). I also think that porosity can be due to genetics. Hope that helps🤍💠

[@turbonetic777]

🤣🤣🤣 awwwwwwwww that snoring is superrrr cute!!! 😍😍😍😍😂😂😂 great video

[@bodyandalign]

I'm just here for the puppies! 😍 And maybe your hair, because its gorgeous! Thanks for the lesson!

[@irenearayaalvarez8631]

Thank you very much for this information 😍

[@kayleepoole5724]

Gossssssh you are an angel. This video is gold 💜💜💜

[@dolphinlover3001]

Skip to 1:20 if you want to jump straight to when she actually starts answering the questions relevant to the title of the video

[@alexandritis]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful!