Low Porosity RELAXED hair??! WE NEED TO TALK...

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Hey Glamfam!
In today's video we are going to discuss a topic that I've been getting a lot of questions about lately: "How do I take care of my low porosity relaxed hair?"
Spoiler alert...you don't. Thats because there is no such thing as low porosity relaxed hair. Caustic chemicals we put in our hair permanently alter the structure and porosity of the hair. Each time you chemically treat your hair, in increases a little (or lot) in porosity, as well as it's need for moisture, protein, and TLC.
At first, I had no intention of covering this topic, but after a started getting the same question from multiple people, I wanted to ensure that I spoke about it, as clearly if people are asking, then an answer is needed...especially considering that many naturals have been thinking about taking the plunge back to relaxer. In short, relaxed, permed, and bleached hair all require elevated care, as the chemicals have elevated your porosity.
I hope this helps answer any questions that you may have had on the topic, but if you should have a few more, please don't hesitate to ask me in the comment section! Until next time GlamFam, take care, God bless, and stay Glam!
You know I love you boo!
Linwood
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[@KeAsjanai_Untitled]

Can you please do a video on how to tell the ph of our products(shampoos, conditioners specifically but others too if it applies)

[@soilmicrobe]

@@KeAsjanai_Untitled you can get litmus paper and do a pH test on it. another way is boil a chopped red cabbage, wait for the red juice to cool, and mix your product into it. it’ll change color based on what the pH is. i don’t remember the colors meanings, but it’s a fairly common high school chem lab, so you should be able to find info on it! i have no idea how to tell from the ingredients, which i’m sure is what you’d rather have so you don’t have to buy a product to test it. its just if you’re curious about the products you already have, the cabbage thing is only like 3 dollars at most to do. also just since you asked about other products, getting a slightly acidic (pH 5.6 is ideal i think?) cleanser for your face/body can do amazing things! i really like the face milk oil cleanser from laneige (you can get it at sephora)

[@ivyteacherwilson]

Linwood, another fantastic hair education video! So, is hair in it's natural state (no chemicals at all), regardless of the fabric, considered Low Porosity?

[@marilynmartin3901]

I just downloaded the hair guide. Thank You!

[@kayjayj4681]

I learned more watching this 6+ minute video than I learned in the last 4 years. This is why you’re a teacher. Thank you.

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I appreciate you watching!

[@BrittanyG1]

Wow your students have no idea how awesome their teacher is!!! Great video!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I greatly appreciate you! 😊🙏🏽💚

[@ThePotLabPhD]

YES! Its just BIOCHEMISTRY (my field) :) Very nice explanation. OMG - I LOVE teaching props! ESPECIALLY your hair follicles- brilliant!! :)

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I appreciate you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThePotLabPhD]

@@GetGlamFam I love yalls videos! - with my Sandy brown hurrrr..:P

[@marilynmartin3901]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You broke this down so well that it made me understand my relaxed hair so much better. My water glass hair test tells me I’m low porosity but my hair doesn’t respond to a low porosity regimen. When I started treating my hair like it was high porosity, my hair started thriving and because of your explanation, I now know why. Thank You!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! When I tell you that water test stays deceiving people?! It’s rarely accurate, in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@barbiedoll5766]

Thank you so much. You explained it to a tee. Could you recommend any shampoo and conditioner for color treated high porosity hair, please?

[@SSNUTHIN]

The water test really isn't useful because eventually all hairs will fill with water and go where they may and there are complications about what is in the water that can affect results. Really you just learn over time how quickly your hair absorbs products, drying speed, and you'll notice when it changes as well. My hair is low porosity and it takes my hair up to 4 days to air dry; a perm doesn't penetrate it at all; and when I used to bleach my hair I called it "playing chicken with bleach" because I was going way over how long the developer said just get to dark orange. There's no special products really, but you learn to anticipate the needs of your hair. I think we get bogged down in the categories sometimes because it's easier to type in "products for low porosity hair" than it is to experiment and spend all that time, money, and hope seeking our perfect regimen. In the end, it's just about knowing you need certain things (like extra time or a processing cap) to get your products to penetrate in a way that makes the most out of your products and your time. Stay fastidious and you will develop your dream regimen. 💪🏾

[@Luvbengs1]

@@GetGlamFam which method do you recommend to test porosity

[@jessicaharris9580]

Thank you! I’m a 12 year natural going back to relaxed hair this week and I’m arming myself with as much info as possible. I was a low porosity natural and now I have to adjust to being a high porosity relaxed girl - so incredibly helpful!

[@Ann-xm4yq]

Linwood, where were you when I was taking chemistry Sir? 😂 This is the best examplation ever! This is the first time I understood this! Great job with the education. Greatly appreciate it!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I appreciate you watching!

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

Such great information. I take all of your tips and educate my 'stylist'. She can style hair but she cannot take care of the hair/scalp so I bring my own products all at the right PH and chosen by my trichologis and I have my hair on a schedule based on consistency and what it is asking for. She is basically the labor, I am the brains! Thanks for the constant knowledge!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! I’m so happy I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@br3ttanym]

Team work makes the dream of healthy, strong, length retained hair work

[@makedasamuel-gaskin7760]

Have you got scalp issues? What products have worked for you?

[@BreezyDaBaddest]

I remember when I was a little girl my mama threatened to whoop my butt because she had told me to go oil my hair and thought that I hadn’t. My hair looked dry ass hell but when I rubbed my hand down my hair and showed it to her it was slick with oil. This classroom lesson was very helpful and clarifying. Thank you

[@GetGlamFam]

My absolute pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@joycelyntaylor3136]

This was a complete explanation of hair porosity. Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge. This post brought back good memories of cosmetology school.😀

[@GetGlamFam]

My absolute pleasure! I appreciate you watching!

[@malikastone]

I actually shaved my head a couple years back and have been enjoying the super short look. But now thinking of growing it back out and this will be super helpful on my journey. Thanks Linwood, you are a gifted teacher!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks so very much!

[@MsQbecki]

Thank you! As always you're an awesome educator and I'm glad your students have someone like you teaching them. You have a way of breaking things down and I'm sitting here nodding my head as if you can see me! 😀Taking notes and everything!

[@reginadeadrick2902]

Ready for my exam!!! Thanks for your wonderfully detailed, yet understandable explanation and analogies.

[@kimcannon9340]

Great use of the cups. Great visuals. Love My Glam Fam 🥰

[@reginadunn8525]

WOW! The best explanation I've ever heard. I am an educator as well, and those visual props were excellent!!! Great teaching! Thanks

[@KandyJohnson1]

This is so helpful! I’m so glad I found your channel! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

[@laurawilson8783]

Omg the clarity 🙌🏽. I never even considered this topic before, I just knew I needed more moisture in my hair. This was so helpful. I appreciate how you broke this down. ESP given that I have perm in my hair. Thank you

[@loritasmith5355]

Just found this channel, I’m currently a cosmetology student, and that explanation was all that!! Thank you for clarifying that so well😍

[@ceejay4911]

Thank you for this information. I love the way you broke this down. It makes complete sense.

[@ashlouw5350]

Ive heard of changing of the pH levels when you use harsh chemical treatmens but it hasn't been broken down like this where I truly understand it. Thank you for this very informative break down. I'll be saving this when getting products for my hair

[@m.b.1702]

Thank you 🤗 I have a relaxer and this year I wanna do my best to completely understand and properly care for my hair. ..Thanks again 🙏

[@viliamorton1325]

Best explanation ever given about hair porosity. I was knowledgeable about this topic, but this information provided, I just became the expert with the levels of it. Time to open your own school.

[@GetGlamFam]

I definitely don’t need the paperwork and stress of owning my own school, but thanks so much for the compliment! 😊🙏🏽

[@roki5337]

Perfect way to explain it!! People need to know that once your color or relax your porosity is not the same!

[@sasafrash6387]

Thank you, I'm currently building my hair care regimen and your explanations were so helpful!

[@AjaHendrix]

This is a great video! Going from having a relaxer for years back to natural, it makes so much sense! Thank you!

[@quartzzhuit]

It does. ☺️

[@chareniawatson1603]

I’m in cosmetology school and I’ve been loving your channel 💕

[@rckybbby]

Finally, THANK YOU sir for sharing your wisdom.

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy! Thanks for watching!

[@broncotia3125]

Yes!!. I love ur content, thank u for sharing such valuable information with us 💁🏽‍♀️. Keep up the great work and thank u for what u do!!. Blessings to u and the fam!❤💕

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@rashenajenkins695]

Aways grateful 🙏🏾Thank you! This was GREAT info! Nice review for me test 🙌🏾

[@GetGlamFam]

Such a joy! Thanks so much for watching!

[@azalea.9]

Brilliant as always and yes this is the reason why I had a lots of shedding when I was relaxing my thin strands

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so much, I hope the video proved helpful!

[@kimneal9184]

Your in-depth tutorials have sustained me throughout the pandemic and now I don’t feel the need to run to the salon every two weeks for minor things I can do at home😎

[@GetGlamFam]

I’m so happy the videos helped! Thanks for your feedback!

[@krisw.5025]

Wow! We should’ve paid for this info! Thank you! SUBSCRIBED! ✅

[@terryfrans235]

You are an amazing teacher, hair care specialist, and all around hair glam authority!!! Your videos are so informative and easy to understand. Love it!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! Thanks for watching!

[@Kim_Kikuchi]

I always learn something new from your videos! Please keep making them for us Glam Fam.

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching!

[@miniminott48]

Excellent information and delivery!!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much!

[@riodeja2933]

I totally understand the difference now between low and high porosity hair, wow. Thank you for this teaching🥰

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@smcdade4577]

Hey Linwood! Great explanation!

[@GetGlamFam]

Hey fam!! Thanks so much!

[@wynn4257]

Thank you! This is the best explanation that I have seen.

[@SS-gh5xd]

You explained that so well. For the first time I am clear on the difference between high and low porosity. I also learned something new when it comes to how the treatment of your hair impacts your porosity. This helps a lot. Thanks for the info.

[@GetGlamFam]

My absolute pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@adambata4667]

Linwood, your videos are always bomb. I love your content and your hair looks really good.

[@GospelGal81]

LOOOOOVE THIS VIDEO! So informative 🤩

[@vjones5670]

You just taught a whole days class in 6:44!!! You are the Bomb!!🥰👍🏼❤

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! Thanks for watching!

[@sinndymorr6358]

I enjoy Teacher Mode! Even if you discuss a topic that does not apply to me I still enjoy learning. Stay blessed!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you! I hope you have an excellent weekend!

[@TheRacqgrl769]

Thank you for this great explanation! I wondered about this, as I am thinking about getting a relaxer or coloring my hair. I haven't had one in over 30 years and am just looking at doing something different with my hair. The color is because I feel tired of the amount of white there is. You've given me much to think about.

[@ladykay5595]

Thank you for explaining that, especially the low and high porosity hair.

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@tinazapata1379]

Love, Love, Love this video! So informative. Thank you!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@peajayeff8435]

Just found you. Thank you, this now makes sense why my low porosity relaxed hair does not respond to low porosity products. Thank you so much

[@lenaedyse9634]

Thank you for educating people with this video.

[@SkinandHair_byLaura.]

Thank you,thank you so much 🙏🏾, my knowledge with hair have been strengthened and I make my hair content on TikTok mostly from what I learned from you here. I really appreciate ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨.

[@crochetbabe829]

I usually have a hard time understanding the porosity levels, but I think I have it now, Thanks to you!! Fine hair , thin strands, very medium thickness, my hair clings to anything you put on it, especially humidity. So I'm going to say low to medium porosity .... Thank youuu!!!

[@1browngirl29]

I have been sharing your video as often as I can. You are so informative I have locks and I still find your info beneficial… I came back to say I downloaded your hair guide too!!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I greatly appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

[@1browngirl29]

@@GetGlamFam you taking time out if your busy day to respond to my comment just made my day, Linwood! Thank YOU!!! Blessings upon you and your entire fam

[@sweettoothmarie7304]

I'm a relaxed girl and this is useful info for me...

[@anbonner17]

Excellent video! Very well taught and modeled, tysm!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@ShirleyAnn]

Thank you I am showing my niece this video because I’m in telling her this all the time she’s relaxed and color treated

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! I hope it helps her!

[@anonymous_br3170]

This video was very clear and beneficial. Thank you🙏🏽

[@nuhaibrahim7458]

Your channel and videos are of high quality! KZbinrs should learn from you! Thanks for the hard work

[@tbreezy543]

You're a good teacher!

[@cynniemarie486]

Thank You. ❤ You Back.

[@Cynergy1969]

Verty Educational as usual. Thank you.

[@LivxLaughxLove]

Considering getting a relaxer, so this is great information to know! Thank you!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! I’m so happy I could help!

[@moorehairgrowthnet]

If you find a relaxer that doesn't eat up your hair, let me know. There's soooo much that can go wrong with a relaxer, not only the relaxer itself, but WHO applies the relaxer and how it's washed out. Some of the problem is with the stylist, some don't wash the hair properly after applying a relaxer. I've been natural for four years and will never go back to a relaxer. I think once you get to know what works best for your natural type of hair , you will love your natural hair. 🥰🥰

[@EbonynIvory83]

I love you !!!! This was perfect

[@CalicoSoapworks]

I have high porosity hair naturally and your comment about using silicones really clicked for me. For years the advice for naturals is not to use silicones but products like curl activators are the only thing that keep my hair from drying out within a day. I would love if you did a video similar to this but for high porosity. Thanks for sharing.

[@floriamarshall4680]

Enjoy when you teach!!!🤗🤗

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks fam! I appreciate you!

[@kbryant187]

Thank you, Linwood!

[@theprincessdivam7695]

Thank you for explaining this. New subscriber. Love this.

[@chelawooten1043]

This was so needed!! I always thought I was automatically low porosity because I was before I started relaxing my hair again 🤦🏿‍♀️thank you for taking the time to talk about this

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@HealthierByGrace]

Sameee! 🥴

[@yolandag2001]

Thanks. This was so helpful!! 😍🥰

[@mingtoiisaac4623]

Great teaching, Lynwood!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you kindly!

[@ANGIENIKKI1]

Thanks for explaining that. I didn't know.

[@reallygaze]

Thank you, Linwood! I finally got it. I gave up on relaxed hair over 10 years ago but now I understand what was happening.

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@quartzzhuit]

Ikr. ☺️➿➿➿🖤🔥

[@smw4900]

Bravo. I see why you instruct. Thank you so much for this information

[@PowerNMe2]

Well done teacher! Rock on!! 🔥👍🌺

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching!

[@OkIamReadyNow]

So informative!! Thank you👍🏾

[@paulettejohnson5067]

Good morning your face looks more relaxed God blessed you he will never leave you Stay Glam Amazing ❤🙏🙏

[@FC-gf5mb]

Thanks for the info. Very understandable 👍🏽💯

[@GetGlamFam]

My absolute pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@michellemorris8839]

Thank you truly appreciated this information!!!

[@cheryljones3173]

Thank you. You're so knowledgeable. I just learned my hair porosity. I know your students love 💘😘❤💕 you. We can past the test now.

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so very much! I’m so happy that this video has been helpful!

[@lyndoraburroughs-robinson5663]

Thanks for the education Glamfam 😁❤❤❤💯

[@GetGlamFam]

Such a joy! Thanks for watching!

[@marlothompson8564]

This was so helpful for my relaxed hair

[@DanaConquersBoutique]

Thank you Linwood!!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure fam! I appreciate you watching! 🥰🙏🏽

[@riahasays]

This was absolutely awesome

[@nelllee57]

Thank you sooooo much :) for that GOOD info

[@lynnewilliams3241]

Wow this made sense. I wish I had known this before texlaxing.

[@danielledanigirlwebb6545]

Hi Linwood! LOVED your breakdown!! Very easy to follow. As an instructor, I’m stealing the props of the closed and open cuticles- hope you don’t mind. New subbie here!

[@InnerbeautyDH]

You just gained a subscriber just off this video. I'm current a female waver about to grow her "low porosity" hair back out and debating on whether to stay natural or relax. Before waving I grew up with relaxed and tried natural for a few years. My hair is this relaxed and even thicker natural so im trying to find the easiest route which would be relaxed but i want it to grow out healthy and this video was amazing at helping me understand what I need to expect and how to prepare for it. Its the protein treatments that im afraid of.

[@judithiana588]

God bless you abundantly for this information.

[@reginaclayton6136]

Hi, I just discovered your channel a few months ago and I've learned more in those months than I ever knew in my entire 43 years of living, Thank you. I would like to ask for my 4c high porosity hair should I be using a steamer or heat cap? I do a prepoo once a month and wash my hair twice a month and I've seen a huge difference in my hair retaining moisture but my ends are always dry.

[@nini4775]

Thank you. I went back to relaxed hair after 11 years of being natural.

[@TanzytheglowupG]

It All makes since now .very informative video

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks, Thanks for watching!

[@BeeSTee]

🙏🙏🙏 thank you!! I was so confused when I heard relaxed bloggers say they aren't high porosity and didn't do protein treatments or use silicone...I was like now somebody is lying... thank you for the tip on cleansers I never invested in my cleansers because I thought well it just has to clean my hair it's not sitting in or nourishing like my leave ins or deep conditioner.. Kindly do a Relaxer series showing regimen, tips and products that may be helpful I know not every head of hair is the same but a general guide would be appreciated. Thank you

[@comfort750]

Great video. What high quality products do you recommend for fine relaxed hair?

[@moorehairgrowthnet]

I gave up on relaxers and my hair has Loved me ever since!

[@maiaharewood9602]

Always informative….ty!

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy, Thanks for watching!

[@reginagordon4246]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 well put… well said… thank you!!!! I’m staying natural I love my coils.

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy! Thanks so much for watching fam!

[@quartzzhuit]

Exactly 🔥🤸🏽‍♀️

[@TiTaughtYou]

you betta TEACH THESE KIDS! 👏🏾

[@fdoctor79]

Great explanation. For us relaxed girls on a budget, which over the counter shampoo, conditioner, and oils would you recommend? Tfs

[@WarriorPrincess615]

This makes so much sense! When I was relaxed and colored, my hair was high porosity but then when I went natural I was like why is my hair acting so weird now 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@arethapoindexter]

You are awesome 👏🏽🖤🙏🏽💯👑🥰

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you kindly! Thanks for watching!

[@lakep7798]

Hi, Linwood. Thanks so much for caring enough about the health of our hair to take time explaining this to us! Extremely informative and helpful. I have a question (hope you get this, I know the vid posted some years ago). Considering the effects relaxers and similar alkaline treatments have on the hair, it’s very clear that these are not the way to go if you want the HEALTHIEST, STRONGEST hair. After hearing your great explanation on how it works, I ask this: Is “healthy”relaxed hair an oxymoron? Even with paying special attention to the faithful deep conditioning, moisturizing, and sealing you discussed in this video, is “somewhat less damaged” about the best we can get? Important questions for me because I’m considering going back to a relaxed style and ran to your channel to study up, FR!

[@Shush379]

Thank you so much!!