HAIR POROSITY SIMPLIFIED | EASY TO UNDERSTAND HAIR POROSITY VIDEO FOR CURLY & WAVY HAIR | 2020

What is hair porosity? This is such an important question that needs to be answered in order to be able to take care of Curly hair. However, the issue is always surrounded with so much complexity and jargon.
In this video I break down exactly what hair porosity is, and how to differentiate between the three types of porosity ie High porosity, medium porosity and low porosity hair.
I even show you pictures of high, medium and low porosity hair comparing them, in order to spot damage and identify the different types.
I haven't used any complicated jargon in the video and it is very easy to understand. I have highlighted logical explanations and reasoning and stayed away from all technical terms that might complicate things.
Hair porosity is a very simple and matter of fact term to understand.
In this video, I stress on what hair porosity is, without delving into anything complicated so as to clear the concept thoroughly.
Hopefully, once you watch this video, the question of hair porosity is totally answered in your mind.
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[@MichelleManuel]

Hello kittens! The crux of the matter is this: to answer the question of porosity, you'll need to understand how your hair behaves, it's likes and dislikes. If you are unable to answer the questions I've put forward in this video, it probably means that you haven't experimented enough with your hair. My advice is to keep experimenting with products and amounts, you'll get there! ❤️ One little note: Hair porosity (based on whether the cuticle is open or closed) Hair density (based on how much hair you have per square inch) Hair texture (based on how thick each strand of hair is) are different things and shouldn't be confused for eachother.

[@SkanDasz]

The video said low porosity hair doesn't soak up moisture well, right? So why not use Glycerine, which attracts tons of water like a sponge? It seems way more hydrating than anything else! Would it even work for my low porosity hair? Please reply!!!!!

[@Tina-qq1zy]

You take so much trouble to explain to us how to go step by step. I think many girls have gained from your videos.. Well I've learned a lot.. Thanks for all the trouble you to help us😘

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lucez205]

You have just provided the best explanation I have managed to find online. I am Anka all over and it has taken me 40 years to find out thanks to you. Fantastico!! :) Thank you so so so so much :)

[@MichelleManuel]

I was having the worst day possible. This comment completely changed that. Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@riddhiberiwala5853]

The most detailed video so far that I have seen on hair porosity. Way to go Michelle !!!! Waiting for my "Aaha Moment" Kudos to you, you're doing a great job 🙂

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Riddhi!!! I'm excited for you to reach your first epiphany! It's truly beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@morenasal]

Thanks for this video. I understand porosity a lot better now. You’re comments towards the end about the process of the hair journey are very helpful reminders along the path. Cheers

[@MichelleManuel]

♥️♥️

[@aathiraranjith]

Hello Michelle, this was one of the best vidoes you've ever made. I was not bothered by how lengthy the video was, I was listening carefully because I needed this information. I know it took you so much time and effort and really appreciate it. Thank you.

[@sucharitachatterjee1863]

Your videos just keep getting better and better each week... So detailed, so informative. Loved that moment when you realised I have low porosity hair. My hair feels privileged for all that screen time...Haha

[@MichelleManuel]

Ahhh thank you so much! Yeah it was so apparent! Hehe! 😉😉😉

[@vyasbrothers]

Hair is the high & low ;) for all to see ,the ureka moment .. it was right there & you got it all figured out , cheers to do great video , super edit , looking like a rockstar .. cheers

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks guys!

[@dipanwitahazra]

Omg!Finally I find someone who's explanation is really really great.Thankz a ton❤️keep growing

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@staceybaez1363]

I’ve probably seen 15 videos on this and you’ve explained it better than anybody else I believe I have high porosity hair because as soon as I put product and it dries pretty much the same day or the next day my hair is dry and frizzy

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deepshikhapasari7965]

Your curls never looked better!! 😱❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Deepshika! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@prachitiwari_]

All the videos i have seen before completely confused me...u explained it so simply i just love your videos😘...they are extremly relatable

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Prachi! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alishathomas4540]

Thanks michelle! Absolutely gained value. Oh jeez i'm so happy to know there is no need to worry about porosity in month 2. 😁

[@MichelleManuel]

Just keep experimenting! The more you experiment, the more you'll know what your hair likes! Once you know enough about how your hair behaves, your question is answered!

[@angelann4918]

Thank u Michelle u gave a very clear on understanding our hair type .... I am getting to understand my hair now....❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Glad to hear it! ❤️

[@OpalMoonstone247]

Wow, I'm glad you made this explanation. I was super confused because mine seems to fluctuate between medium and high porosity. But I definitely have the same damage even though I have not colored it in 8 years, or used heat tools in a decade ago least. I think I was damaging it with the wrong or cheaper shampoo and conditioner plus more. I'm so glad I found your channel❤❤❤ My hair is literally identical to yours if I don't use styling cream and treat it right. Int certainty, my hair needs lots of moisture, but hates protein. Protein repair products harden it and fry it basically. Dries it out instantly. I'll have to watch that other video soon! Thank you 🏝️💖

[@MichelleManuel]

Also sun damage is real! The way we tie our way, the way we wear it to sleep. Abrasion etc so many things can damage our hair. Even water can be damaging. It's so lovely to hear your insights and personal experience.

[@shraddy1]

Remarkable content! I know for sure now, that I have high-porosity hair.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks so much! ❤️❤️

[@anjanisharma127]

Such a detailed explanation covering each and every case👌👌 Keep making more videos 👍 Looking forward to more content😍😍

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Anjani! I hope this cleared things up a bit for you! If it didn't, keep experimenting with product amounts.

[@shumithaammu8446]

I'm newbie and wavy. 1) I'll have to be careful with this experimentation thing coz I'm still living under my parents 2) I'm pretty sure I have I high porosity but then agian, I use hard water and protection esp in night is kinda expensive (I'm saving though🤞) 3) My hair loves silicones though I don't see that moisture in day 2 and 3. 4) I have oily scalp so I have no option but was my hair once in 3 or 4 days

[@elainethp]

Hi! I see you from Mexico, and I had the same problem and confusion as you with porositty, thanks to give great examples to underestand more about this, I will watch my hair in these days but for the images that you showed I identified I am medium porosity and also, my hair isn´t proccesed . Thaks a lot, your hair routine is the one that have helped me more than others. You are such a grat explainer.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much! This comment means a lot to me. ❤️❤️

[@asmiyaantony722]

New subscriber🥰 gonna start my CG method.. Thank u for ur amazing videos..

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks for watching Asmiya! 🤗

[@whoisthis345]

Thank you! Great informative video and now i'm sure that i have high porosity hair. Finally understood it after so much confusion. Love from Egypt.

[@MichelleManuel]

Oh wow. That's amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MoonLight-ju2dt]

Thankyou so much, I was searching for porosity video and when I see it that you made this video I was really happy and now I know the difference ☺☺

[@MichelleManuel]

I'm glad!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MoonLight-ju2dt]

@@MichelleManuel Butterflies are in my stomach when I saw your ❤

[@MichelleManuel]

That's so sweet!!! Sending you a big hug! 🤗🤗🤗

[@seematiwari3332]

First.. 😁😁 The bubble test did turn out to be correct in my case. The video did however clear my doubts. I have low porosity dry hair.

[@MichelleManuel]

Yeah, that bubble test is useless imo!

[@seematiwari3332]

Everyone who takes that test sees bubbles 😂😂

[@MichelleManuel]

@@seematiwari3332 true! 😂😂😂

[@yogitabaghel5690]

Thankyou so much this video I was looking for something detailed regarding hair porosity and finally found it over here💜💜

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@carriebreese]

Absolutely love your heart and attention to the details. Blessings upon blessings be upon you

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Carrie. I really appreciate your comment. Sending you a big hug! ❤️

[@MrsYcarroll]

BEST explanation I've heard!!!👏👏👏 Thank you!

[@Nikkitikki3]

I loved the video. Thank you so much for explaining with an photo example. Really helpful!!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you Nikita! ❤️

[@shital5464]

You really give detail explanation Thats what i like abt u

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@nishabhama]

My hair seems to be high porosity but I have never used heat/colors on my hair. Now what!!???????

[@debapriyaghosh2113]

@michelle manuel you just saved me. I'm so so greatfull to you. ❤ you dear. And thanks for explaining it so well.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks so much Debapriya! Thanks for watching! I'm really happy it helped. I know porosity can be confusing. I really appreciate it. ❤️

[@enigma5651]

Awesome explanation! I am on month 6. You are spot on! Thankyou so much!

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️🤘

[@greeshmaghosh1841]

U r so good in explaining things🙌.

[@MichelleManuel]

Really? Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shubhanimitra2042]

So informative, Michelle! Keep 'em coming.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Shubhani! ❤️

[@sakshianand6054]

This is the best video on hair porosity. Thank you💖

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@KC-ge2ui]

Another fantastically researched video! Keep it up!

[@MichelleManuel]

I didn't do any research for this video. It's inference and experience based.

[@KC-ge2ui]

@@MichelleManuel - That's even better then in that case! Keep it up. All the best!

[@MichelleManuel]

@@KC-ge2ui thank you! ❤️❤️

[@shreeyapawar3329]

I have seen all those stupid videos of hair porosity of taking a hair strand and dipping it in water... And lol my hair floats.. So i did all the things opposite thinking i had low porosity hair... And in reality i have high porosity hair... U made it simple for all others..

[@MichelleManuel]

It's very disturbing seeing those videos with the glass of water

[@shreeyapawar3329]

@@MichelleManuel indeed Michelle

[@amrapalidasgupta3103]

Super informative video!! Finally I can put the ❓ of my hair porosity to rest.. Phew!!! Wohhoo @curlygirlmichelle.. Absolutely love your curlies here too. High-five curl friend. 🙋

[@MichelleManuel]

Hehe, my curls were on fleek this week! :)

[@safreenasheik7017]

I feel like with other points I have high porosity hair but I have never used heat or dyed it

[@MichelleManuel]

I've seen some articles that suggest that porosity can also be genetic.

[@safreenasheik7017]

Oh thank you 😇

[@shresthamukherjee5750]

I always got different results with water test too! Now I know I have high porosity hair no matter how much I moisturiser next day it’s dry like hay!

[@MichelleManuel]

BINGO!!!!! you've nailed it!

[@shresthamukherjee5750]

@@MichelleManuel now onto finding deep conditioners for my hair! Thanks a lot 🤍🤍🤍

[@MichelleManuel]

@@shresthamukherjee5750 watch my updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHPbeaakrsecj7M

[@shresthamukherjee5750]

@@MichelleManuel 🥺🙏🏾🤗

[@matthewzaloudek]

Great explanation. If I go 3 days without washing my hair looks greasy and my waves straighten out except near the very ends and it looks awful, and my hair hates product with too much conditioning, so I am low porosity. Never heat style or color it so that makes sense.

[@MichelleManuel]

That's amazing. But one point though. Let say you have 2a hair. It's quite possible for your hair to be greasy if you have an oily scalp. In curlier hair, the oil has an issue travelling down the hair shaft. Not the case with looser wave patterns. You're definitely on the right track, but also consider if the above mentioned point is valid in your case.

[@Babystardust]

Ahhh you made this so easy to understand thank you so much I’ve been so confused 😅

[@MichelleManuel]

🤗

[@shailyy3202]

V well explained.. Thnx a ton🤩.. Michalle U hv beautiful name n a cute face n even cuter smile 😍..do kp it up🥰 Finally I knw just like ur mom evn I hv high porosity hair n mine r quite damaged coarse lifeless.. Now aftr sooooooo many years hv started focusing on tkjng care of them ( though am at loss in figuring out how exactly to do it at home 👽) let's see.... Stay Blessed Stay Happy Always 😘🤗🥰🧚‍♀️🦄🌈🧿

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Shailyy. I'll request you to watch this video and follow this routine once. You could use aloe vera gel to start with. See how it goes. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lai8nJ6AeMqmrMk

[@mansisanwal3285]

I am very new to these hair care routine because recently my hairfall increased to such a level I can't explain.. My question is how do I know that my hair retain moisture or not .. Should I apply oil to check it ???

[@bundleofjoy1313]

Great video with so much of information... Got clarity

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️❤️

[@Noob234]

This was most needed at moment for me 😸

[@aadhavan5393]

Hey super vedio, oils are the great friend for a protein sensitive hair is it true? And does low porosity hair will not dry or when low porosiy hair face dryness can u say

[@shradhasingh8335]

I'm still confused, but this is so helpful. My hairs are so dry after cg routine, please suggest me something.

[@MichelleManuel]

Read the pinned comment and check out my beginner to cg playlist. You'll find lots of info that will help.

[@olinycardozo7676]

Omg look at those glossy curls 😍😍😍

[@MichelleManuel]

All because I deep conditioned!

[@ssb3636]

Such an awesome video and only 8 likes😢really underrated….by the way i have exactly hair like u @14:12 wht do i do ????

[@misstree2604]

I actually have not started cgm yet But I have 2b and 2c hair as you said I have never really applied heat on my hair just once and never coloured it too I think I have low porosity to medium porosity hair

[@MichelleManuel]

Porosity is also genetic. Just something for you to keep in mind. But yes, you have a good starting point for judgement.

[@sravanthibokka4970]

@mitchelle:am confused. as i did water test, hair strand floats. however, even after i deep condition my hair; my hair looks frizzy post cg workout. what could be the reason and how to take care??

[@BBakerStreet-ku1gf]

Thanks Michelle for this video!! I swear this video helped me understand porosity so easily I watched so many indian and even international videos and blogs but all confused me your video was so helpful!!! I now know my hair type thanks to you!! Please make a video on low porosity curly hair products!!! I tried finding but there are very less water based products....is rice-water condtioner of mammaearth and wow water-based??

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you! I'll make a video on products for low porosity hair asap. Thanks for asking. ❤️

[@sunainayadavphd2751]

Hey Michelle. I spend a lot of time in Sri Lanka where the humidity is really high. My hair looks crazy & I can't seem to tame it at all. Can you suggest a routine for high humidity? Thanks much.

[@Vidushi5]

omg!! thank you for the video this was really helpful but I have a question I have never colored my hair or straightened them but my hairs are of high porosity so.....

[@MichelleManuel]

Because porosity is genetic as well. :)

[@Vidushi5]

@@MichelleManuel oh thanks i didn't thought about that my mum have curly hair n she had once done the permanent hair straighting

[@shalinicarnis]

Hi Michelle am so happy I found your channel as just realised I have 2c hair. However I can't determine if I'm medium or high porosity. I used loreal regular shampoo, conditioner & leave-in together with serum & vitamin oil this wk & found my curls beautiful on Day 1. But Day 2 my scalp/crown area turned greasy, curls reduced 50% & hair not as shiny & soft, it was drier than Day 1. I may have oily scalp as I'm in Singapore & it's hot. Could you advise what's my porosity in that case? i have bleached once 6 mths ago & coloured recently. No salon straightening in 2 years. Seldom use heat at home too.

[@MichelleManuel]

See theres a difference between curls lasting and shine lasting. If your curls are not lasting it points towards the kind of gel you're using and how much gel you're using. And whether your shine lasts is a matter of moisturization. Is the product you're using moisturising enough? Or do you need something heavier? This is determined by porosity. High porosity hair will have a problem retaining moisture and therefore needs heavier products. Low porosity hair doesn't need too much moisturization and feels weighed down with heavy product. So the crux is, I won't be able to judge as I can't see your hair or how it behaves. I'd ask you to mull over it and keep experimenting. In time you'll be able to understand porosity.

[@labonidasgupta6433]

Hey Michelle! I just stumbled upon your content yesterday, and I am loving it! Got so many suggestions and answers which I was searching for last 6 months. But one question, I have low to medium porosity hair, but my hair loves protein conditioners. I do get buildup if I use heavy creams and butters, and I usually need to clarify my hair twice a month. Is it normal that my hair loves protein conditioners, but not protein based creames and heavy products? Or am I doing something wrong? 😅

[@MichelleManuel]

It absolutely makes sense. You need to watch 2 videos. Leave in conditioner's in india + my protein moisture series. You'll understand why this happens. Anyway welcome to our little community! ❤️

[@KC-ge2ui]

You look fabulous here!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@sushmithaarao7870]

Thank you so much for your content ❤ I am learning so much from your channel. I just discovered that even my hair is of high porosity. Day 2 becomes so frizzy nd if i refresh with just water it retains that softness but in an hour again becomes lifeless. My question here, 1) Will i be not able to Change the porosity of my hair? 2)How do i manage the same beautiful wash day curls for thr entire weeek?? P. S I feel the same issues even if i DC. I use AARANYA HAIR MASK DC. I hv been following cgm for 9 months now. Please help me understand this. Also could you please review on Asbha gel, set wet gel and DC from flawsome, reequil and aaranya. Your reviews are very informative. Thank you in advance ❤

[@MichelleManuel]

Hi. Maybe watch my log video on how I retain moisture. Also look out for my video on serums dropping soon. There are so many videos on my channel where I detail these things. Start at my beginner playlist and work your way down the playlist. If you want reviews on certain products, feel free to reach out to brands and ask them to send me the stuff you want detailed reviews for. My load as a new content creator becomes lighter.

[@kerenevangeline3816]

Hi....I hav 2b hair...On my regular wash days when i only use my shampoo and no conditioners or leave in...my hair becomes extremely dry and frizzy on day 1....but on day 4 it automatically turns oily or greasy without me putting any product. I colour my grey hairs every month. Do i have low or high porosity hair?

[@tejalsawant6535]

Same with me

[@honeymoney4910]

me too

[@pragyakhera4546]

So going by the first 2 mins of the video - my hair doesn't absorb moisture so that means it's low porosity but then it's lifeless and damaged mostly so it's high porosity? That's confusing :(

[@MichelleManuel]

I think you're misunderstanding. You left me a comment on my plum video as well. I think you misunderstood what I said there too. If your hair doesn't absorb moisture then go by that. (Your hair looking lifeless has nothing to do with porosity). High porosity hair will have no issues absorbing moisture. If your hair does not absorb moisture then rule out high porosity. (All this holds true only if what you're reporting is infact accurate). My advice is to keep styling your hair and experimenting. Come back to the question of porosity after a few months. I feel like you need more time to gain some clarity on how your hair behaves.

[@pragyakhera4546]

@@MichelleManuel yeah I might have been confused though the comment on plum video was just a confirmation of what you said in the video :) too much research happening these days (by me) as I am a newbie haha but this is helpful so thanks a lot :) you're a saviour!

[@meghana8873]

Thanks a lot for this video ...I was quite confused about my hair as it is combo of 2b above 3a near my neck region and 2c down .. I tried a lot of products ... conditioners, shampoos,serums ,protien cream, hair packs which would last only one day ...I was fed up why my hair was not moisturized enough ... it seems I have high porosity hair ..I'm going to start CG method and start experimenting ..😄😄😄😄

[@MichelleManuel]

Good to hear it Meghana! ❤️

[@meghana8873]

@@MichelleManuel I ordered arata hair gel as you have reviewed in one of your video ..should I go for the hair cream too ??

[@blissy.L]

Omg Your hair is gorgeous!!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@kirtislathia6442]

Please make a video on greying wavy hair

[@talltulip]

Yes, there is VERY little out there for us wavy silvers/grays. To make matters worse for me, I wear short hair (about 4"), and there's almost no one in the wavy/curly world for someone like me. 😕

[@kimberlyhunt9479]

Of course I am still confused. I think I am high porosity. My hair floats but I can use pretty much any product without weighing my hair down. It doesn’t get oily even if I go 2 weeks. My hair is fluffy when blow dry like yours but air dry it’s more curly with frizz. I am about to do a deep conditioning and see if I can figure it out.

[@kimberlyhunt9479]

I done forgot the other half of the video 😂

[@yusradawnak2846]

Is any hair porosity type better ? Which one is ideal? Or are they just three categories with none being better than the rest?

[@MichelleManuel]

Medium porosity has the least struggles cg wise imo

[@websiteckron8591]

My hair is moisture but does not hold waves. On day 1 it look greasy and messy, but not dry.

[@krishnawitha]

A new subscriber here ! I am amazed by the efforts and research you put in your videos. I love watching them. I am so confused. On day one when I wash my hair they look great and super shiny. But after that on next days I lose every curl pattern but they still remain moisturized. After watching this video I think I have low porosity hair. But I still don't know what products to use to have my curl patters for a longer period. Helpp

[@MichelleManuel]

You can watch my video on budget CG products as well as my 5 min styling routine. You can also check out my video on leave in conditioners and gels.

[@krishnawitha]

@@MichelleManuel can you please recommend some strong hold gels? Thans so much for replying. Lots of loveee ♥️

[@MichelleManuel]

I did a detailed video on gels available in India and my thoughts on each. Please help yourself

[@harshajain3517]

Hair is very frizzy . It is low porosity . Can the porosity be changed ?

[@Curiouscompasses]

Hi i have watched many of tour videos to get a hold of how to handle my hair, but i am reaallly confused about my hair type. My hair is very fine, dry, rough, frizzy, 3a type with dry scalp which i think is low porosity hair but when i put coconut oil on my scalp or any of the oils which i have tried yet i don’t really feel like my hair are getting any moisture. It feels like the oil is just sitting on the hair but if i oil my hair in the night and do not wash it the next morning… till the afternoon my hair is again dry and doesn’t feel i really oiled it which looks like a feature of high porosity hair. When i wash my hair it dries within 15 minutes if i dint apply any hair mask or leave in conditioner. But when i do apply masks and leave in conditioner my hair behave only on the day of the wash . It becomes frizzy the very next morning. I have suffering from severe hairfall of which I don’t know the cause. I have tried many medications, various products both medicated and the normal otc ones but to no avail. I really need some guidance as how to deal with my hair in order to make them smooth and strong. It would be a great help if you can reply and suggest me some ways. Just help me to determine the porosity of my hair it will be a great great help . As my hair don’t absorb moisture at all which i think in case of oils etc as it never feels nourished but when i apply products like hair mask etc it feels like nothing was used the very next day

[@anjukataria6807]

I’m very confused,I have dry scalp split ends and when I wash it feels dry and frizzy. After oiling it tends to be manageable ? They are 2a,2b and thin . Rarely straightend and never coloured?? Plz help 🙃

[@MichelleManuel]

Maybe once you start following a hair routine ur washing and styling you'll be a little more clear on porosity.

[@anjukataria6807]

@@MichelleManuel Thanks for telling 😊but can u suggest any product or something

[@bidishadeb4679]

Excellent research..😇

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@vidyaveeraraghavan6509]

Now I know my hair porosity!!! Thanks Michelle.. Question for you - is deep conditioning pre-shampoo or post- shampoo better? I oil my hair the night before washing..so wondering whens the best time to deep condition. Thanks in advance

[@MichelleManuel]

Maybe check out these videos. You'll find all the relevant info Hair oiling / Pre-poo kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn64lI1onq6fe68 Deep conditioning kzbin.info/www/bejne/pabdYaSebs-AmKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHPbeaakrsecj7M

[@vidyaveeraraghavan6509]

@@MichelleManuel thanks! I'm your new subscriber. Exploring all your content...will binge watch this weekend. 😁

[@dhruvop9008]

Great info thank you dear

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks for watching Dhruv!

[@kerenevangeline3816]

Amazing video!! Well explained! I have 2b curls with medium porosity. Im new to cgm. Can you please suggest me some products for my hair?

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much. If you have medium porosity hair you might be able to use the products I show cased in my most recent routine video. Please have a look.

[@kerenevangeline3816]

@@MichelleManuel you mean the products you use in the video where you talk about the rake and scrunch method?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@kerenevangeline3816 this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/d32Tk3lmmtdsaas

[@kerenevangeline3816]

@@MichelleManuel Thank you😊❤

[@aadhavan5393]

Hi sister my hair float on the water , i have split ends , i apply butter mask on hair i doesn't even mostuire my hair is am low porosiy

[@swethasankar1318]

Hey Michelle! I have 2C waves. Beginner to CGM. When I do cgm it looks good the first day. But after I wake up next morning (the day after cgm routine), a lot of frizz comes up and the curl patterns (more than 50%) seem lost! I have never coloured my hair and i have used a straightener only twice ever. I am as lost as my curl patterns about my porosity! What do you think my porosity is?🥺

[@MichelleManuel]

Check out my night time routine please.

[@sruthilaya8898]

I am a bit confused Can u pls clarify when i use fix my curl leave in curl quenching mositure style duo my hair very flat and stiky i feel like something on my head very heavy but when i use garnier papaya hair mask as a leave in its good i dont feel heavy and its look good defination ,shine but next day i feel like loosing curl and moisture from hair then what is my hair porosity i use fix my curl flaxseed gel pls help😢 if i don't clarify my hair i feel so sticky on my hair so then my hair is low porosity i never abuse my hair like straight hair and colouring my hair but i apply oil on my hair every day live like that until my wash day

[@sufikhan1002]

My hair is so weak that it breaks from the scalp even if I apply too light pressure while styling it so my hair is high porosity or low porosity?

[@MichelleManuel]

Look into olaplex. It might help you with this issue

[@amnamz]

Hey Michelle, ty video helped me alot. I'm following cgm for about 6 months now. And I was so happy from my last wash day.. Beautiful curls... but my curls lose definition on the 2nd day. Although I can feel enough product on em. Can you please tell me what am I doing wrong... Or what should I do. I have high - medium porosity hair.

[@MichelleManuel]

If you're curls are not lasting, your gel or mousse might be the problem. Maybe watch my detailed video on gels. Compare what i said about that particular gel in the video and see if it matches your findings. Switch to something else.

[@amnamz]

@@MichelleManuel tysm ❤️ I'll.

[@arwamahesh953]

Hey Michelle thanks for this content.......I have just recently 10 days back realised that my hair seems frizzy as it's wavy and hence I need to change my haircare routine......u have explained this so well yet I still haven't been able to conclude my hair porosity......but as you said it will take time.....hence am gonna closely watch my hair henceforth 😀......as of now just one question for you...based on various CGM routine that I have been watching on insta and KZbin...I have picked up Arata leave in cream and gel...but you have mentioned in one of your videos that arata cream and gel don't work on their own .they still need a leave in conditioner.....so please suggest which one should I start with it as I assumed that arata cream is a leave in conditioner....please excuse me for such a long comment 😀

[@MichelleManuel]

I wouldn't recommend the arata cream for you. I would ask you to watch this video and pick a leave in conditioner. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHqnc6d3m7x1e9U Start with a level 2 product. It will be light and won't weigh your hair down

[@arwamahesh953]

Thanks so much ...but since I have already purchased it what do I do with it 😀.....shall I try using a leave in conditioner along with Arata combo based on the video link u have shared......moreover once am done with Arata will switch over to something else.....thanks for the response to my query ❤️

[@bubblemissh-km9ov]

I'm afraid..to use fix my curls leave in cream..my cousins got a very low porosity hair...but tight curls..were as i have..the same low porosity hair..but 2a 2b wavy hair..she was using fix my curls leave in .cream..and right the next day of her wash day...it use to look so frizzy .tbh the product ruined her hair tht use to be good.. Now I'm afraid should i buy it as a leave in cream..and gel.. Because I'm starting on CG method the very first tym

[@ephemeralmoments5075]

Which fix my curls leave in conditioner did she use? There's a protein based one (yellow bottle ) and a protein free one ( blue bottle)

[@Skintalesbyabi]

I did DC once and my hair looked so juicy and curls retained so I think my hair is high porosity

[@MichelleManuel]

Maybe. Good indication of high porosity. However I encourage you to answer the question I left you in your other comment.

[@Skintalesbyabi]

@@MichelleManuel have replied it dear it looses both definition and moisture

[@MichelleManuel]

@@Skintalesbyabi maybe consider a hard hold gel. See if your curls retain better. See if you can layer a mousse with a gel. Switch to a satin pillowcase and satin scrunchies. Try a bonnet if possible.

[@Skintalesbyabi]

@@MichelleManuel sure I will try this and ur other comment to use a leave in too ....I am already using a satin pillow and scrunchies ...have ordered bonnet waiting to receive it

[@MichelleManuel]

@@Skintalesbyabi lovely. Please call me Michelle. 🤭

[@saraswathisethuramalingam25]

My hair just dries off quickly on the first day of normal shampoo wash., just similar to your picture before cgm you displayed in the video, but haven't done any coloring or no hair treatments kr straightening till now. But my hair feels super happy when I apply oils at the end of the wash day. I am not sure of the damage in my hair., that's because I have a wavy hair like Pali. And the curls at the end just goes off when I apply oil to my hair., Is it medium or high porosity? I was sure at the start the video that it was high porosity when you described with respect to the product absorption but got confused at the later part when it came to damage.

[@MichelleManuel]

No no. Don't judge porosity on naked hair. Start CGM and after a couple of months of styling ask yourself the questions I put forward in the video. I didn't know my porosity before I started CGM. I think i fully understood my porosity on month 6 or 7 (maybe later?)

[@nireeshabuddharaju3436]

Hey, i am still confused 😐 When i use just conditioner and gel(fix my curls) it feels so heavy and its very dry and damaged. But i did float test got low porosity and it dries really quick and feels so frizzy wothout products .. Can you tell me wts the type 👀

[@mahamudabeevi3394]

Me too.. pls help us out😫😫😫

[@Gia924]

Omg same😭 i am so confused

[@prabirsen9499]

I have low porocity hair I think cause I never used heat , straightening , colour ever to my hair .😅maybe I have virgin hair

[@MichelleManuel]

Sounds about right

[@saltnatnaseem5738]

Just discovered you I hope you can help Hey i have high porosity hair on my crown area nd moderate to high th rest one.. Currently using plum shampoo Done smoothening last nov Still getting that bumpy hair strands on crown Naturally having wavy hair

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey. So is all of your hair smoothened currently or is it that you hair had grown out and those parts are natural and curly?

[@saltnatnaseem5738]

@@MichelleManuel the new hair coming are bumpy on my crown area Seems uneven surface nd highly brittle specially on crown area

[@MichelleManuel]

Is your hair smoothened? Are you talking about the new growth?

[@saltnatnaseem5738]

@@MichelleManuel ma'am I have always hair breakage issue Nd crown area was always bumpy coiled nd damage I smoothened it in nov used loreal professional sere expert range From last two months shifted to plum But the new hair which are growing on crown are again coiled up cringy bumpy nd highly uneven.. I couldn't figure out what to do to make them healthy, break very easily... What will u suggest?

[@HybridParentSupport]

Great video!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you!

[@srishtiagarwal6211]

I am planning to start cgm and i am confused about my hair porosity. When i use conditioner my hair used to get flat and heavy from the top. And I haven’t experimented a lot with my hair. Do i have low porosity hair?

[@MichelleManuel]

You won't be able to understand porosity without experimenting a bit. Wait for a few months and then return to this video and watch itm you'll gain much better understanding imo

[@niharikatiwari8959]

in short whose hair texture super dry like face skin need oily mosturzer and if you have norml to combination hair lik your skin you have to choose butter and protein. bcz if yu have ow porosity but not dry so obivusly need normal combination . i have got it .. but which product livin to buy for lowporsity normal combination hair dry combination. i will try cg one year if it works fine otherwse bettr be norml shampoo conditionar as i like wavy or strait hair curly hair i feel borring sometimes.

[@niharikatiwari8959]

i guess i have 2a low porosity bcz i have coloured mmy hair i have done permanet strating also and then also i strait often ..stated curly hair methods from 3 weeks and when i use true frog livin creamm and arata gel and my second day i feel all my curlse almost open and still the scalp and hair too oily type with little bit gel and cream i hve used so i guess its low porosity bcz like it looks super oily type stil second day looking like i have applied oil ..when i was not using this curly method i ha very dry dry hair..

[@FatGreenJournal]

Thank you!!!

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@Skintalesbyabi]

Still I am having doubts in porosity....as u said my hair absorbs lot of products yet it looses its curls and water refresh doesn't work on mine

[@MichelleManuel]

Ok. The question is does it lose moisture or does it lose definition? Losing moisture = high porosity Losing curl definition and clumps breaking = gel

[@Skintalesbyabi]

@@MichelleManuel both it looses moisture and definition

[@MichelleManuel]

@@Skintalesbyabi then I think you may have high Porosity hair. Keep experimenting and see what you observe.

[@Skintalesbyabi]

@@MichelleManuel sure thank you for ur guidance will remember all ur tips

[@nairitagoswami565]

Hey thank you for explaining this in so much detail.I am really confused because Normally when I wash my hair,I mix my conditioners and deep condition with it and it remains completely beautiful throughout the week.Even when I don't deep condition,with just normal wash day it remains beautiful..but when I use dc my hair looks lifeless hence I am unable to figure what what porosity I have can you answer this please?

[@MichelleManuel]

See the question is product absorption and moisture retention right. If your hair is able to absorb and retain moisture then you have medium porosity. If dcing is causing a problem then that will point towards 2 things: 1. Your dc is too heavy or light for your hair. 2. Protein moisture balance is off and dcing is causing an overload of protein or moisture. Please have a look at my protein moisture video and see if you're able to pin point where you're going wrong.

[@nairitagoswami565]

@@MichelleManuel ok will do,thank you so much.

[@snowwhite-rb6ly]

Mere curls ap k jesey h pr bht hi khushk rough jitna b gel ya laga lu conditioner laga lu dry hi rehty curls defined ho jaty pr bilkul dry aur koi shine ni hoti

[@Deepthy_Nair]

@Michelle Manuel I have virgin hair i.e, never coloured, never straightened. But my hair always has been on the dry side, and past many years appears damaged too. Recently started CGM(yet to try out styling products, for now only used CG friendly shampoo and conditioner). My hair Quickly absorbs moisture and dries, so i consider it is high porosity hair. But because you mentioned(8:01, 18:39 ) , if its virgin hair(my first point), it could mostly be low porosity hair. Now am confused if its high or low porosity hair.🤔 Could you please help me here?

[@MichelleManuel]

Okay so there is also a genetic predisposition to porosity. But Im afraid all the indications mentioned in the video are related to how your hair behaves when it's styled. So maybe once you start a full styling routine you can reexamine the idea of porosity. It becomes very evident on month 6 of cgm. (Before that it's common to not understand the concept)

[@fatemakaifa6600]

Do your hair strands have bumps or speed breaker like zig zag patterns? My hair strands seem so. I'm not also having same problem like yours.

[@sanjidarahman1234]

Thank you!

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@1990dhanashree]

I keep doing global hair colour. Any suggestion for crown scalp health

[@MichelleManuel]

Prepooing every week and clarifying once a week. I've shown other recommendations in several other videos.

[@manasapappu2574]

Can I use it as my CG conditioner? Because iam using Matriix smoothening conditioner it contains glcerine as a third ingredient where it giving me a lot of wet frizz ? Enliven doesn’t contain glycerine in it please do let me know? Iam talking about Enliven conditioner. Michelle please do help?

[@MichelleManuel]

I've never used the enliven conditioner. I have used their gel and mousse and definitely do like their product formulation in general. To answer your question, a humectant like glycerin can be one possible cause of wet frizz or webbing. If your product has a humectant, it should also have an occlusive ingredient to seal in the moisture. However in my opinion, the frizz caused by a humectant generally rears it's ugly head when dry. Companies have product formulators for this very reason. Unless you are applying raw glycerin without an occlusive ingredient such as an oil, butter, wax or gel to your hair, it shouldn't cause webbing. Webbing can we can an indication of various things. The need to clarify, damaged broken hair, improper aggresive styling, protein overload and so much more. If it makes you feel more comfortable avoid humectants and go for emmolient based moisturisers/conditioners instead.

[@manasapappu2574]

Thank you Michelle.

[@mahaksharma7939]

Hey, I recently realised that my hair becomes really good, tamed and frizz free in winters. I figured recently that it could be because I use lukewarm water during winters, so if my hair has low porosity they would work better with heat! right? could that be an indication?

[@MichelleManuel]

I don't know if that holds true per say. There's less humidity in the winter and so our hair tends to be less frizzy during colder drier months.

[@sunitasharma5811]

I am confused on my porosity. I have 2b-2c curls, never done any chemical treatments, no coloring , used blow dryer on weddings only. However, my hair struggle to retain moisture. On wash day when I use high porosity related hair products(FMC hair butter), they look too greasy and weighted down, then on day two itself all moisture gone with dry hair left behind. I have good defined curls on all days but they look dry. My wash day routine is Go Curls shampoo(moisturizing) , no separate conditioner as I have very less tangles, then I use a DIY DC hair mask of Curd and honey for moisture. After that I do Upside down styling with FMC hair butter and then lock it in with homemade Flax seed gel. I have experimented with it so much still its same, greasy weighted down on first day and very dry on all remaining days. Can you help me figuring out my porosity? I was thinking of medium but since moisture goes away on second day, it should be high porosity? Also should I get a protein mask? Is my moisture-protein balance not right? Since I have well defined curls with just homemade flax seed gel, I thought protein is not issue.