How to care for Low Porosity Hair

Hey Glambassadors! Understanding porosity can be difficult, so in this video I break down porosity, low porosity, and how to care for hair that has low porosity. I have done a full video on porosity, but many people wanted more clarity, so I genuinely hope this helps!
Here are the links to the 3 products I spoke of in the video:
Hair Steamer: amzn.to/2C3RFWo
Wet Brush: amzn.to/2Ptgmih
Denman Paddle Brush: amzn.to/2ru7QpV
*Commonly asked questions:
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If you have further questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm always more than happy to answer!
Until next time GlamFam, take care, God bless, and stay Glam!
You know I love you boo,
Linwood
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[@cincybest]

This man is the TRUTH. Who else on KZbin breaks it ALL THE WAY DOWN . I'm soooooo happy we GlamFamers have you!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you love! I am so grateful for you!

[@TheNitaapplebaum]

I can tell you teach, you're so thorough and tons more informative than other videos. And I can understand you too! Lemme give you a hug!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you dear! I appreciate the love!!

[@sinndymorr6358]

I have fine, High Porosity Hair. I have seen where Naturals get very frustrated with products sitting on the hair. Its probably because they are Low Porosity. So many reviews, of products not working correctly, when it could possibly be the structure of the reviewers, hair. Knowledge about properties of the hair is essential. Education is valuable so we dont have 500.00 of product, stashed in the closet, not being used 💚. Many THANKS for making education enjoyable 👍

[@Roxie1255]

3:00-3:12 I have never heard someone break it down like that. For YEARS I have been believing my hair was only one porosity and hearing you say that it’s possible to have two is going to help me tremendously. Thank you for taking the time out to show and teach us ways to care for our hair!

[@franchialbarnes5240]

I know because now it makes sense to me about my hair. My hair has two valocity

[@cmg7967]

I’m low porosity. My hair doesn’t like gels generally no eco styler etc. steaming my hair with deep conditioner did help tremendously in getting moisture in. I saw significant growth because my hair health improved.

[@GetGlamFam]

LP hair definitely prefers liquids, I always tell people to opt for a setting lotion or to mix a setting lotion with a styling foam for light weight hold. I love steaming for LP hair❤️

[@deehines5750]

@@GetGlamFam I got a bunch of mid shaft "bubble" splits from steaming my lp hair. Do you you know why this happened and how to prevent it?

[@vis222]

@@deehines5750 u sure u have lp

[@deehines5750]

@@vis222 yes, I'm lp. I stopped using the hood attachment and just use the face attachment from more of a distance like Naptural85 and that seemed to work better for me.

[@shinebabyshine.]

Eco styler works terribly for me too, but I found two gels that are game changers for me. The Doux Mousse Def, Zotos All About Curls (high def crunchless) and Xtreme pro-expert real 24 hours. They keep my 3b hair moisturized and actually lay my hair down which I've never experienced with other products

[@ReadLoveListen]

Steady taking 📝 because low porosity hair is no joke.

[@sw33tnycandy]

Facts, I hate that product sits on the hair strands

[@dabarefootbombshell]

Yep. I don't waste money on expensive products because mt hair isn't going to really adsorb the benefits anyway.

[@njmusica]

Yes ma'am

[@conniekimes6019]

@@sw33tnycandy great teacher helped me a lot

[@annie-t5557]

Hahahahah.. seriously

[@audenitag]

I started caring for my hair from the porosity (mine is low) point of view instead of hair type and boy did it make a difference. Products in the store are okay but I have gotten pretty good at creating my own magic. I do a great deal of research. Liquid vs. cream is amazing advice. Thank you for this. Forever teaching and we appreciate it.

[@chereal7235]

Hello hello, i watched a lot of explanations about low en high porosity...but still was confused..but yours is by far the best everrr incl the details of spray en liquide leave-ins for low poros hair. thank YOU boo greetings from the Netherlands

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching!!

[@Babygirl6102]

Omg, I love you 💕💕. I have very low porosity hair and I'm tender headed, so I've been struggling to care for my hair 🙃🙃😭😭😫. My aunt told me that my porosity was "terrible", so I thought something was wrong with my hair, and it was unhealthy (she's a beautician). Now I understand why the creams weren't actually being absorbed into my hair.

[@roki5337]

You ain't neva lied " different porosity in different areas of the hair" "Low porosity loves liquids" TRUTH!

[@Longhairprettynails]

Great tips Linwood. This is my hair all the way. I definitely need one of those steamers.

[@conniekimes6019]

And I have. Very fine fine hair backs easily?

[@honibear6478]

Hey Linwood this video was just what I needed. I’ve always had dry hair, skin etc and now at 66 yrs young and 99% gray I’ve noticed that my natural hair is really DRY now. So this info is very helpful to me...thanks.

[@SO-gf7nj]

😍😍 OMGGGG thank you! You have gifted me a new option of using wrapping lotion instead of gel for holds. I am new to having my hair loc'd (just at a year). I have been bouncing around this ENTIRE YEAR trying to find a gel that won't sit on top of my hair - without luck. Also have an issue finding a loctician who tailors their products/service based on porosity - I have been to 5 so far and none of them believe me when I ask them not to use a lot of gel (and absolutely NO edge control) because both IMMEDIATELY (next day) leave a white/grey film on my hair along with scalp flakes. When my hair was chemically relaxed, my sister (who used to be a licensed cosmetologist) would use setting lotion to wrap my hair and I never had any issues with buildup or film. I forgot about that because I've been natural for many many years.

[@kaleyum778]

Just tell me what the fuck I gotta buy because I’m definitely planning on going bald and staying bald since I can’t figure out what the fuck to do with my hair 😭☕️

[@freespiritpearl89]

What do you use on your hair?

[@MargaretFlack]

Thanks I needed this. My son is very low porosity hair and I've been struggling buying the wrong products. Now I have it figured out.

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Happy to help!

[@unbotheredbklyn2789]

Thank you so much. I did the porosity test recently and learned my hair is low porous. Yay!! Been treating it like it was high porous and was wondering why product was just building up. Thanks for being so thorough.

[@juicyplumplum2841]

I am one of the fans that requested this information. Thank you so much for listening. I look forward to the rest of the series!

[@shinebabyshine.]

For my low porosity girlies looking for mouse and gels my stylist recommended these three products that are game changers for me! The Doux Mousse Def, Zotos All About Curls (high def crunchless) and Xtreme pro-expert real 24 hours. They keep my 3b hair moisturized and actually lay my hair down which I've never experienced with other products

[@chanela.7786]

Yes I love the Xtreme gel and it had my curls popping

[@psr076]

It was straight to the point. I love it. You're right the wet brush is a good one.

[@MszPreppy]

Ugh you are an angel, I can listen to you speak all day. I fell into thinking I can’t grow my 4c low porosity hair, but you’ve just revamped my regimen 🤞🏾 thank you!

[@roki5337]

Yes Lord the knots..... Thanks for this. So far I am doing all the right things for my daughter's hair.

[@healing_and_humor4530]

Loved this!!! Have you done a video addressing single strand knots??? IF not, please? Please? Please?

[@TheNormalOddball]

Yes! My hair loves liquid leave ins. The aphogee curly leave in is AMAZING. I also can't use heavy gels. I even water down my curls gel. The wet brush and tangle tweezer paddle brush are amazing. You definitely confirmed my suspicion of haveing low porosity hair.

[@GetGlamFam]

Happy to help!

[@browniegay9130]

Your metaphors for hair are really good.

[@angelatobas252]

Thank you for helping me understand why my hair acts the way it does

[@tarawalker7193]

Thank you, Teacher! I know I want one on those steamers! I honestly think I'm normal to high porosity, so looking forward to the rest of the series. 😁

[@jlove3046]

I love this guy. I thought i had different hair textures but really its 2 different hair porositys. I feel so dumb but Im glad i found him.

[@naigh-naighwhy222]

You are the king of hair hey. All your videos are informative and relatable. So many things I thought I knew until I watched your vids. You are treasured.

[@onionhead4090]

What a great analogy. You explained very well.

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you kindly, Thanks for watching!

[@ChiTwnCutie]

The best video I have seen about low porosity hair. Great job!! Thank you!!

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy! Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@OmniOrange-mobile]

Every question I have you have a video for I am truly thankful

[@muSikf33n]

I just love how you have the ability to actually teach me something. Love you guys. Esp those beautiful girls. 💜💜

[@GetGlamFam]

Aww thank you so much! Thanks for watching! i greatly appreciate you dear!

[@emili3084]

Wow! I've learned so much. My 4c hair is waist length, but I do struggle with knowing what products work with it and struggle with styling, retaining moisture, and do suffer with single strand knots! Thanks for all the advise. Butt length, here I come!

[@cherryayers]

So glad I found this channel! Now i know what type of hair i have and my daughters. Am low and they are high. Now I know what to do and buy. Thank you so much for your very informative videos.

[@blaquekatt23]

Thank you for all the information you share. It is so helpful and I am very grateful for it. So glad I found your videos!

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy! Thanks for watching!

[@mrsprimo999]

Hi Linwood, 2 part question: how do you know if your hair needs protein and how does protein level relate to porosity? Thanks (love your vids, you are SO knowledgeable AND articulate!)

[@vis222]

If u have bleached hair u probably need more protein and most ppl with lp have a lot of protein already which is why it doesn’t have a lot of pores so if u have really low porosity hair u probably don’t need it

[@leahprimo5988]

@@vis222 thanks for the info

[@mrsprimo999]

@@vis222 oh wow. Ok. Good to know. Thx

[@Kat-gj4fk]

Thank you soooooo much for this video, I've learned a lot. I truly appreciate the tips you've given us.

[@TheeTPeacock]

This is the greatest low po video!!! Can’t live without my steamer it is life!!!! Thanks Glam Fam 🤗🤗

[@neiceonpoyser9260]

The 1st informative video I’ve seen since my big chop 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽👌🏽

[@ajsjs9]

Thank you so much! You're really well-spoken, and this was super informative.

[@rellyfpooh7464]

Thanks Lin. I see I have been misinformed about my hair. Seems like it is high porosity. Now I need to reevaluate my routine. Thanks for always giving us the correct info and tips. Luv your videos.

[@deniellemartinez5270]

I have to watch this again! Im dealing with 5 different hair types in my household!

[@mstaylor28031]

We love your educational and sometimes funny videos. We are understanding why hair does what it does and what we need for particular hair. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put in to teach us. Happy Holidays to all of you.

[@anonymous_br3170]

I’m binge watching all your videos their very informative thanks for all the education you give💯👌💜

[@veronicabrown2328]

Sitting her watching the ad so you can get the 🤑🤑🤑 but so excited!!!

[@christinewalker7759]

Great advice! Just asked for a steamer for X-mas!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks! I hope you get it!

[@christinewalker7759]

Which brand do u recommend?

[@wannabe41]

Yes, come through Santa!

[@GetGlamFam]

Honestly I don’t have a favorite brand, many of them are sourced from the same place. I would aim for one that is most cost effective. 😊👍🏽

[@subtlegestures]

That was a lot of good information, and I understood it clearly! Thank you so much! Definitely going to try the hair steamer! 💜

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy! Thanks so much for watching!

[@dinahewing2717]

Thanks for this video. My daughter has low porosity.

[@sharonbrowne2311]

Woo Hoo I'm here!

[@GetGlamFam]

Yasss!!

[@jackiehazel1250]

Thanks for breaking it down, now I get it!✋💯

[@GetGlamFam]

My joy! Thanks for watching!

[@romainesingleton7598]

Good morning Glam Family please be safe and full of Love this Holiday Season . Pray the the new year brings all new thing and positive outlooks for You,and yours. ENJOY THE SEASON THAT IS FULL OF LOVE AND LIFE AND LAUGHTER. LOVE YOU ALL .GOD BLESS

[@franmorr1966]

Thank you so much for the hair specific information. It was so helpful. I can’t store a streamer with the large dryer, so I ordered a facial steamer and hoping to obtain same result. It’s interesting that low porosity hair takes long to wet down. Mine does not, but, I also have low density, so maybe that is why it can still get wet fast.

[@tanjalurry2986]

Thank you! This was helpful. Would you do a video on gray hair? My gray hair seems to be dry by the end of the day but the rest of my low porosity hair is fine. I’m not sure what I’m doing incorrectly.

[@kirstinecarter8613]

Can you also do a video on tangle-prone natural hair? And single strand knots?

[@bellasevyn]

Yas!!! Needed this. And I'm early?! 💃🏾 My hair is full of single stand knots. How do I prevent them or is this there no hope?

[@pamelawalker9056]

I would also like to know too the answer to your posted question. This Sunday on wash day was my first experience with knotted, tangled hair. I used the Mielle Organics Mint Babassu hair conditioner and my hair was dry and a little rough :(. I knew the conditioner had protein, but I did not think it will be much protein to do harm. I put the product in the do not use pile, lol. I wonder can the tangle teezer can be use besides the wet brush and demen brush.

[@alisewilson5759]

OMG thank you this video was a great help... Do a person still use a plastic bag with a hair steamer.

[@julisa3100]

Girl i use a plastic cap and a blow dryer on medium lol. Get one of those portable inflatable hoods from a beauty supply store (it attaches to the end of the blow dryer) and let her do her thing.

[@MrsTarshaT]

No plastic cap with a steamer.

[@alisewilson5759]

@@julisa3100 Thank you for the info, but I never used a blow dryer on my natural hair not when I was rockin dreads..

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure dear! No ma’am, you don’t need a cap for a steamer, but you will probably need a sweat band for around the hair line, just so no water runs down your face.

[@julisa3100]

@@alisewilson5759 oh man i didnt even take that into consideration when i was typing lol. My mom has locs down to her gluts and she doesnt even own a blowdryer.

[@tammiewilliams2327]

Thanks for the info. Love you and Allison.

[@GetGlamFam]

Such a pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Jeeyaz]

Yaaay! Low porosity checking in! The two dislikes ran outta their "Baby Don't B Bald" hair grease. 🙄

[@GetGlamFam]

😂😂😂 thank you for watching dear! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Jeeyaz]

@@GetGlamFam 👍

[@jt_6178]

Lmfaoooo

[@lisahaser7]

Thank you!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@genisedever8018]

Love it! But are there any true tests to determine your hair porosity? I know most people talk about the strand in water test but are there any others?

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Genise Dever there are but the water test is the best way because you can actually see how your hair absorbs moisture.

[@Princess0ftheLight]

I ised the water test and it confused me, but try it to see if it works for you. What has helped me is paying attention to how my hair behaves. For example, when I wash my hair focused on how quickly my hair absorbed water, and I noticed it took forever to get fully wet, so I made a note of that. I continued to look for porosity signs and that helped me to determine my porosity. Its a slower method, but it works if you tune in to your needs.

[@helfini1]

Hi Linwood~! Love this video, thank you so much! What is the best way to test hair porosity?

[@africanqueen1147]

Very informative. I am high porosity. I now learned more about my hair. Thanks for sharing. Canada. 😆👍

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure dear! Thanks for watching!

[@smiley3412]

Thanks for this informative video Linwood...appreciate your expertise. 🛐🕊☮️💜

[@Silkyslim48]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@RexieG]

As always great informative vlog

[@Danielle-hh3ee]

I just wanna say the Giovanni shampoo nd conditioner you recommended really changed my life nd hair for the better

[@tammiewilliams2327]

Thank you from Leesburg, GA.

[@caddymarie1410]

I'm still confused. Can you just do my hair for me? Lol. Just kidding. Thanks for breaking things down. I like watching routines but I also like to hear the science behind things so I can know WHY I'm doing certain things.

[@GetGlamFam]

😂 my absolute joy dear. Thanks so much for watching, I genuinely hope the video helped!

[@aprilbrown7480]

Candi D 😂😂😂I know right 😂😂

[@khale1977able]

Hiiiiii Linwood My kid samantha's hair is healthy and lot longer now finally. I soaked it in evoo, washed with suave dermacare and conditioner. Blow dry on cool setting straight and braid. It's beautiful and wanna say thx

[@deeshonnshufordballard2154]

Thank u SO much! This information helped me! Bless you and yours!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! God bless!

[@mystari]

I have thick,low porosity, high density, 4c hair. However, my hair does better with creamy leave ins and creams and butters in terms of moisture. My hair stays moisturized longer when I use those. To keep the products from sitting on my hair and creating build up, I wet my hair with warm water. It is the key to my hair being properly moisturized.

[@ladyt3182]

Thanks for sharing Lin!!

[@ybarrett46]

Yes hello again I'm so happy to be able to watch all your videos all your information is very very helpful I do have low porosity hair and thank you for helping me to understand that and I also I really don't know what to do with my hair I'm thinking about a nice cut and a nice color do I really have to get a perm because my hair is a good texture it's not nappy or kinky it's pretty straight I have waves and curls in my hair so I just trying to think about something but thanks again for all your videos Wishing you and your family the best

[@jazzejonnie]

Thank You so much!!!! You know your stuff📚💺!!

[@SA-nt9kl]

You’re a born teacher

[@nb.3474]

If I want to relax which is best for low porosity hair

[@daphnesmith1812]

On the money as usual

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks love!

[@matoaka21]

So informative!! Thank you!

[@tawannalajay]

Just waking up and I'm glad to see this video! I've been struggle with getting moisture into my hair. I've even considering buying a steamer. In your opinion will a steamer help all.

[@tawannalajay]

Sorry you already answered my question! Thank you!

[@oldsoul3609]

LOVE, LOVE the video!✨☺✨ ... no1 gives a breakdown like u do. thanks 4 the education. I def need to try the steamer .... where would u recommend getting an inexpensive, reliable steamer?

[@Marci82]

Excellent video. Likes and adds to favorites!😀

[@MakeupMenaree]

Early ish squad!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

MakeupMenaree yasss(ish)!!

[@AMJL082]

My daughter has low porosity hair. Water just rolls off her head and I have to submerge her head in the tub to wash it. Luckily she doesn't fuss about it much. I've wondered how to deep condition her hair - if I don't have a steamer, but a soft cap for my blow drier, will that work for 10 mins or so? How often would you deep condition on low porosity hair, bi-weekly or monthly or less?

[@the777jcgirl]

Excellent teaching. Thank you...👍🏼

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure, Thank you!

[@lilmommalady76]

Hi brother cousin! Another great video. Needed this one. Tired of my hair. I'm at the point where I'm about to come and either have you or sister cousin do my hair! I need something done to it so bad...😫😔

[@iaaeottg21]

Thanks for explaining about how the porosities can change. I generally have low porosity hair. But it's weird sometimes i.e. after wash day sometimes the leave-in just seems to sit on my hair until after a few days of using the GHE (green house effect). On other days, the leave-in absorbs almost within a few hours, not leaving any residue.

[@clecle8153]

My hair to thick for liquid leave in conditioner. But I love Paul Mitchell The Conditioner it has a gel texture... and I started to get the generic kind from Sally's Beauty Supply... thank you for sharing much help

[@jacquin.799]

This was really informative!

[@keepingitnatural4217]

Have you did a video on high porosity hair? If so can put post link? If not can you do one for both high and medium porosity hair?I'm really trying to see which one am I. I have signs of both low and high. Not sure about medium yet. Didn't know that was a thing. Just found your channel and loving it. Making me rethink what I have doing and thinking about my hair. Very educational. Thanks. Keep up the great job. I live in Tx. Where is your shop located and the name of it?

[@marcig5147]

Hi, hair is not my thing, I wash it and twist it or do nothing for weeks. But now I have a 2 yr. old so I have to learn. Please help me. My baby girl's hair is always dry, even after I deep condition it, using mainstream products. I was using homemade oil based conditioner it worked for about a day then bone dry, small bald spots, tangled up hair. It's like water hates her hair. And her hair always feels like something is coating it.

[@lynnbernard7030]

Thanks for the video Linwood! I'm confused about the porosity of my hair. I did the water porosity test, and my hair strands stayed at the top of the water. From what I understand, this means that I have low porosity hair, but my hair dries out pretty quickly, and according to what you mentioned here, I'm high porosity.

[@dominique4432]

I have the same issue and I'm also low porosity. I was told to try moisturizing daily to increase my moisture levels. Or every two days

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Awesome tips as always 🙏🏽

[@lindasmith9273]

Thanks 🌺🌺

[@johnnieyarn3740]

Mane choice has been the only product that keeps my hair moisturized. But it’s sticky but it looks so good

[@user_justsomeone]

Amazing informative video 👏

[@gimli0413]

Great video (you ever think about teaching?🤣😂🤣❤️) I cant wait for the high porosity one bc that is my issue. My kids are low. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@hgreene72]

Can you advise what type of ingredients/products to look for in high porosity hair?

[@MimiIman]

How do you feel about deep conditioning on dry hair?

[@GetGlamFam]

Mimi Iman that’s more of a prepoo, to soften the hair prior to cleansing. Keep in mind that the most important ingredient when moisturizing hair is water, it’s a massive help in the conditions process.

[@MimiIman]

GlamFam thanks

[@amandajones-clary9010]

Big fan here👋🏻..I’m a mom of 6..what are some affordable products good for low porosity hair that you’d recommend

[@cashj860]

Thank you all this time I thought I was the opposite. Perms are deceptive.