13 Tips / Hair Hacks to Absorb and Retain Moisture for Low Porosity Natural Hair

[@IydaChristopher]

Hello! If you guys want to check out Natural Haven's blog to get more info on pH levels of hair products, you can get the links in my description box! :)

[@normanisqueen5028]

Iyda Michael do you have insta or snapchat

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes I do! Instagram: iydamichael

[@askalekefale8684]

Hi Lyda coconut is heavy oil for low procite hair? Am using it before i wash may hair but my hair is out a lot i don't way.

[@stephaniekodi212]

Iyda Michael I check my strand of hair... so it’s floating that mean is low. I want to start defining my curls. It’s just that my ends are not curly like the roots of my hair I really want to revive it instead of cutting big chunks off. Because most of the time I never have time for my hair all I do is wash condition and blow dry out instead of leaving it to dry naturally and I don’t have time at all but now I want to start revealing what my true natural hair is. I never knew things about hair so I’m ready to start looking after it. Plus I once in a while but more blow dry

[@laydi533]

I like putting my leave in and deep conditioner in a hot water bath before applying them. They absorb into my hair so much better. Great tips!

[@IydaChristopher]

Lady Dinah wow that's a good one! Might try that one soon, thanks !!

[@kittenmayz611]

I put in my leave in while I’m in the shower, it has done wonders! Sometimes it’s not about the product but how you apply it

[@LeanderEve]

That's an interesting trick, definately going to try it out, thanks!!

[@ColdDiva]

Placing oil inside of your favorite conditioner or leave in conditioner...helps coat the hair and gives great slop.

[@williamsj4852]

Slip 👌🏿

[@maycoleman7348]

Lighter oils and lighter leavins! I would have never thought. My hair is a lot courser (4C)than yours so I’ve always liked thicker to lay it down but I’ll definitely try these tips cause I’m fasho Fasho low po!

[@SavageBlondeCinema]

I've been looking for a blog that caters to low porosity, course,and protein sensitive hair. Thank you so much. I struggled with my natural hair journey for 4 years. By the beginning of 2019 it was so dry and damaged l gave up. I finally had to start over a do another big chop. The struggle is real and I really hope your tips will help me.

[@probablyswamp1197]

How's it going?

[@SavageBlondeCinema]

@@probablyswamp1197 With my hair? I just gave up and cut if all off. I actually I like it much more than I thought.

[@meekatee4706]

Refreshing my hair with warm purified water has help tremendously. I have low porosity hair as well. Since I found your channel, I have looked forward to wash days. I dreaded wash days due to the dryness feel and the extreme tangles. Thanks for all the tips and product recommendations!!! ❤️❤️

[@kristenhill5677]

Can you explain a little bit please? I’m trying to learn for my daughter. We refresh with a conditioner spray I make…but I think it’s causing build up

[@paulierogers6416]

I use a heating pad I wear a shower cap and a cotton tee shirt and wrap the heating pad around my head and leave it on for twenty minutes to half hour.

[@errrkt]

that's some genius macgyver ingenuity right there!

[@mariaenroth7058]

Highly informative and great tips, thank you so much! Also I have to say I hope you speak for a living because your way of pronouncing, keeping the tone of voice and volume, speed etc. is exceptional. English is not my mother tongue and it's rare that I'd find a youtuber like this especially on a subject I'm still learning about. I wish you the best! :)

[@aisha9154]

You are honestly the low porosity queen. Your tips have helped me a lot. Thanks sis💓

[@nicolemcanderson2185]

I been using rose water and it does wonders for Ph balance, and moisturize your hair

[@shantricest.julian2751]

Spot on info that has taken me 5 years to figure out!. Awesome video! Thanks!

[@davis1035]

I agree with #3. Really work products in, squeezing and smoothing.

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes! I forgot to mention squeezing too! :)

[@courtneyblount4928]

I can never seem to keep the water hot/warm once it’s in my water bottle... any tips?

[@IydaChristopher]

I just fill it up less than half and keep refilling when needed so that it stays warm or add in hot water to the cold water to make it warm again!

[@tricethomas9653]

put spray bottle in the microwave without the top and warm in 30 second intervals until hot to the touch, but not burning hot. Then spray hair and apply product.... works well for me....hope it does for you.

[@dumi_liferecipes]

This was the most informative video I've ever watched because i just found out I'm low po and i was wondering what was i doing wrong and how to do it right. Thanx a lot subscribed for sure😊

[@IydaChristopher]

Yay new subbie! Thanks so much and I'm glad you liked the video!

[@BeaunaturelleFeb11]

Another great and informative video Iyda. Thank you. Still struggling but I feel like I’m making progress which is the most important thing. Watched a video by another YTuber Bria Larine on how to Deep Condition, tried it on Saturday, and it’s been a REAL game changer! 😍 Heating the deep conditioner made a WORLD of difference. However I’ve tried spritzing with warm water to apply leave-in and the results are not great at all, so I’m gonna try heating that too as one of your commenters said, and hopefully that should work. My hair cuticles are just constantly in lockdown mode, but I’m a true believer that perseverance pays off, so I just keep telling myself that ONE DAY I’ll get there! 🙏🏽

[@IydaChristopher]

I noticed that the porosity of my hair has slowly changed overtime and it has been alot easier to absorb products so just hang in there and continue to be consistent!

[@KSamai]

Could you show how you styled your hair like this?so cute!

[@mettana1]

Shea moisture has a new low porousity shampoo and a low porousity rinse out conditioner and low porousity leavein detangler and conditioner. I've been trying them out in the last month and they really make my hair soft shinier more moisturized, but the curls become limp and lose a lot of their definition.

[@Alexis-vd7bu]

mettana1 that’s because your hair is too moisturized..you’re lacking protein..try light weight proteins like wheat protein or silk protein

[@mettana1]

@@Alexis-vd7bu Thanks, I have tried shea moisture coconut and hibiscus curl enhancing smoothie with silk protein&neem oil and shea moisture coconut hibiscus curling gel souffle with agave nectar and flax seed oil and the curls are returning. So I got your message on some level!

[@yourethebest8711]

You're so damn pretty i can't

[@IydaChristopher]

Awe your so sweet :) Thank you

[@yourethebest8711]

Iyda Michael omg you anwsered you're so pretty 😍 and your videos are so helpful. Keep up the good work sister.

[@IydaChristopher]

Awe why wouldn't I? Thank you for the positive feedback :) So happy my videos are helpful!

[@canadianhaitian]

Yes she looks like a black porcelain doll lol

[@truth517]

Thank you beautiful!!! Question? What about weekly maintenance for low porosity hair?

[@Zelaya1127]

some people actually say not to do protective styles often because it changes your curl pattern. What is your view on that

[@nehamishra7441]

Hey i have low porosity hair..can you please tell me if using rice water risen method is good for it or not..???

[@Shell_city]

Thank i sooo much the kids at my school bully me hard cause the gel on my hair just evaporates and i never new why and I've searched the internet hard for why. once again thank u sooooooooooo much

[@IydaChristopher]

Awe i'm so sorry that the kids bullied you! I would just ignore them and focus on positivity and knowledge is power! Once you learn your hair, your natural hair journey will be much easier and your hair will look so healthy and beautiful!

[@asiamiwillbe]

What abt using mayo if ur pritin sensitive?

[@shastar1845]

I would love to just air dry my hair. However it takes forever to dry if I do not sit under a hooded dryer to help it dry. Any suggestions on what to do with hair that takes forever to dry? Love your videos!

[@mlatrellelove]

This was super helpful. Thank you for the tips. I now understand my hair better!

[@skrefurbishedinteriors]

Another info packed video yay! Thank you. My low porosity hair is driving me crazy! Literally have done everything iam supposed to do but it's hard and crunchy all the time! And i have a ton of single strand knots. I have trimmed twice already this year and am thinking to do it again! My plan is to go protein free, after watching one of your vids, however am finding it hard to get protein free products in UK. Can anyone suggest protein free products that are affordable? Doing bentonite clay mask tonight, followed by DC under hooded dryer. I just want soft hair that's all. 😖

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Solange White Hey, my hair had been suffering recently until I realized I have low porosity hair. My hair used to be manageable until I became a KZbin product junkie. I used to deep condition my hair with One 'n Only Argan Oil HYDRATING Mask (I made the mistake of using the Restorative Mask which contains Hydrolized Keratin; my online research revealed that most Restorative hair products are protein based). This past week I decided to go back to my deep conditioning routine using the Hydrating Mask (sat under the dryer for 10 minutes at the salon) in addition to a moisturizing shampoo and wash-out conditioner. Let me tell you, my ROOOOOUGH edges and super thick roots (just took out a 3 month sew-in weave) transformed to soft, detangled and manageable after my blow out 👍. It may or may not work wonders for you, but if you can find it in the UK, get it and see how it works. (Sorry for the super long post, but I know what you're going through and I really hope it works for you. Good luck!)

[@skrefurbishedinteriors]

Thanks for recommending those products but sadly I can't get them in UK! Not Amazon no where. Only place I saw one was eBay but the postage was like £100 no joke haha! Yeah so now my eye is on tgin honey mask and leave in conditioner! I had vowed never to be a hair product junkie but but my cupboards are full to the brim with products that didn't work! Good thing my little girl has 2c,3a hair and they work amazing on her hair! But gurl my wallet is not happy. Am at a point of investing in a good easy day to day wig and chill with it!xx

[@deedeedenzel6104]

I know this comment was left ages ago but I live im the UK and use shea moisture raw shea and cupaucu shampoo and conditioner. It says it's for wavy protein sensitive hair but depending on your texture it might be worth trying, it's on offer in superdrug

[@xxbbyy11]

Great information- thank you so much

[@LivingWaterwithSisterGlenda]

I'm new to your channel. I find your information to be very good. Thank you for sharing.

[@jessegizaw755]

Wat can I use in substitute of leave in bc I can't find it in my area pls reply

[@chalseywilder937]

Thanks, this sounds pretty sound

[@NOLOAF-AR]

can you give us any tips on how to attain volume? especially for short haired curly boy :D

[@IydaChristopher]

nolo ok sure! I will make one in the near future!

[@NOLOAF-AR]

thank you! my bangs look amazing but they weight down my roots ;-; ive looked for solutions and some people say i should look into getting a layered haircut. but i think my hait is too short for it

[@reesie1222]

Could you name some light weight products? I'm having a hard time finding which products are good for low porosity. Thank you

[@IydaChristopher]

Reesie 122 hey! I have some videos on really good products! 3 videos! My regimen, best deep conditioners and oils, best products cleansers and conditioners 😄

[@walaaali7756]

You should have millions followers! Your videos are awesome 👏🏼 Keep going

[@sylvesterbraziel3649]

Can you site some hair products that don't have those ingredients? Cause every ingredient you said was bad for this hair type is basically most natural hair products out on the market.

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes I actually have several videos on my channel where I list all of the best products for low porosity and protein sensitive hair!

[@natsinetyohannes1292]

R u an eritrean u look like any way I have low porosity hair so can I use black Jamaican castor oil, coconut oil olive oil is oky if I use those oils.

[@saraisak6685]

Hi me again with all the info I am Little lost, please tell me one good moisturizer , because i used olive oil cream and felt like I becoming bold the way my hair falling out

[@IydaChristopher]

Hello! Do you have low porosity hair? Also, are you protein sensitive?

[@wayNAY87]

Can you do a twistout tutorial and a makeup tutorial on your everyday look? Also, I'm a fellow habesha and I finally found my hair twin. : ) Yay.

[@IydaChristopher]

wayNAY83 yes that is coming up soon!❤️

[@IydaChristopher]

wayNAY83 yay my habesha twin 🙌🏾

[@Soulphires]

Do you think the rice water method will work on low porosity hair?

[@Ginjajoos]

New sub! Binging on your vids! Cannot believe I've been natural for 11 years and only just finding out my hair porosity. Any tips on how to properly air dry? I never blow dry but my hair always smells damp after a day.

[@shalandadoria1254]

Thanks so much for sharing. I used the bag method last night, my hair is so soft. I shared this video with my family!

[@IydaChristopher]

Yay! That's awesome! I do it all the time and it makes such a difference and its so easy!

[@martclart4971]

love the video and will be. using the tips!

[@NovaDoll]

I use to get my hair air dry for years and then I started get knots. I never had these before. Now I have to go back to using the blow dryer after 4 years of not using one.

[@IydaChristopher]

NovaDoll really?! I’ve never heard of this before, blow drying makes my hair so dry. How do you use the blow dryer? To stretch it just to dry your hair?

[@kimmcfadden7679]

I've heard that you use a blow dryer on low heat or maybe even the cool temperature my hair is so low porosity I don't need a dryer, it dries very fast. Also going outside and letting the wind dry your hair. ... Just the breeze you know in a warm enough climate is good to take advantage of especially if you're going outside exercising taking a brisk walk.

[@NovaDoll]

@@kimmcfadden7679 If I let my hair air dry it will take 2 days... I Just high heat and dry it. My roots are very coarse so it causes my hair to mat to my scalp.

[@kimmcfadden7679]

@@NovaDoll ... Just a suggestion... If the hair dryer is making your hair hard, I'd say stay away from that thing. You probably need to l put all your products on your hair well wet and then plop it you know on hey microfiber t wall towel you can use that doesn't rough your hair up (like the regular bath towels) and try to get as much moisture out of your hair as possible and then you could twist it up and sections and it looks like it's pretty long so Il you can make it look really good you know. Just twist it up and then just do a high ponytail let it dry that way...

[@r.b_7875]

Drinking game!! Take a shot every time she says moisturised 😂😂

[@Mai-sx3yf]

I have fine hair so I have to use protein

[@alungakabuasa]

Omg someone with the same hair texture and hair porosity as me!! Please share your journey! And is your goal to retain length???

[@karenfrierson9550]

Thank you for sharing 🍀

[@miaalexander1703]

Hey chic, I notice that when I bought a hair steamer my goodness 30 min tops all in!!! And the baggy method for leave in Bomb😙😙😙!!! Yes and stay away from build up products and proteins True!!!

[@IydaChristopher]

mia alexander I need a steamer!!! I had one a long time ago but it didn't work well so I returned it ! Which one do you use! I feel like a steamer would work way better than a hooded dryer for low porosity hair!

[@miaalexander1703]

Yes way better, it use to take me a almost a hour under the dryer and 3 hours with no heat, I use the Secura hair steamer from Amazon for about 80-100 bucks a year ago and I love it because no matter what condition my hair is in the steamer gonna fix it and pack the moisture I need in my strands, I steam weekly and have been from day one. Red pro makes one too, No Knows hair reviewed it I think early on in the year but I couldn't find it at the time. I also believe where you live matter too, that would make a great video too. Thanks chic😙😙😙!!!

[@miaalexander1703]

Mo knows hair, lol

[@IydaChristopher]

Thanks so much girl! Im gonna look into it! I really hope they ship to Canada because that was another issue of mine! I will def make a video on that!

[@lydiadaniel9278]

Thanks for you post!! I have low porosity 4c fine hair and I have just started the maximum hydration method. It’s A LOT though. I have been watching your videos. Your “before” pic of your hair is exactly like my hair right now. How did you get it to grow so long? Also, your hair at this point seems to already be at “max Hydration” and you have a curl pattern and not much fix. Would you recommend continuing the MHM until my hair can retain moisture? I really don’t like the wash and go gel part of the MHM. Also what has been your experience with Apple cider vinegar? I am using the Bentonite clay mask without ACV. Have you had adverse effects from ACV. I never believe that you could have my type of 4c low porosity fine hair and actually grow it and have it be healthy so thank you thank you. I hope you take a moment to answer my questions. Kind of lost in limbo at the beginning of this journey

[@IydaChristopher]

I personally dont like the MHM because I think that is too much manipulation and to much work to be honest! In regards to ACV, I do not use it in my Bentonite Clay or any other time because it has a very low pH level (very acidic) and lowers the ph Level of the product that you mix it in and closes your cuticle. Because I have low porosity hair and my cuticles are already closed, it doesnt make sense for me to further close my cuticles. I deep condition my hair with heat every week after washing my hair. Consistency and patience has helped grow my hair and help retain the moisture!

[@saraisak6685]

Yes I have low porosity hair and have very similar hair like yours. And is there a specific names for the proreins that are in shampoo, conditioner, leave-in , oils and moisturizer? Thanks🤗

[@IydaChristopher]

Sara Isak yes I have a video all about proteins!!

[@PARIS_GHA]

Great video, great tips and very helpful info!!!

[@nanshibru7329]

hi there. first time seeing your channel and I'm loving it. i didn't think that anybody had my kinda hair. this was really helpful. one thing i wanna ask is that i don't think we have leave in conditioner in my country. is it okay if i just use a cream and oil? will i get the same results?

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes as long as your cream doesnt have silicones in it and it doesnt build up on your hair too much and its moisturizing, first ingredient has to be water!

[@nanshibru7329]

thanks so much.

[@shavonrobinson9982]

What do you use to deep condition?

[@rutholusegun9328]

I will like to find out too

[@Dolly351]

Hmmm interesting. Stay away from dryers? All I hear is that heat heat heat is really important for low porosity. And blow dryers can help too

[@debracody942]

TY lyda So Much for The Extra Info on Low Porosity. HAIR I have been following you and have learned more info on How To Treat my Hair...you have saved my Hair....yayyyy😀

[@IydaChristopher]

Awe thank you so much! So happy to hear that!!

[@lucylapiso2917]

Can you pls make a skin care video? I love your skin:)

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes I will, thank you!

[@lynnhaney2452]

I'm was so glad to come across your page. I have low porosity, think density hair. Have you tried Kera Care shampoo and Conditioner?

[@IydaChristopher]

Lynn Haney thank you!! I actually haven’t because I believe they have protein in it but I have heard great things about it!!

[@errrkt]

gd #1 is probably the reason my hair looks good only when I deep condition with heat cap, rinse 80% and use that 20% as leave in. Heat! ty >=)

[@sameerasalah2006]

Thank you soo much for ur videos 🤗😊❤️❤️❤️really appreciate that ❤️❤️😘

[@AngelDavid]

Really Great tips!!

[@chalseywilder937]

I did find a deep conditioner that could help with low porosity hair. I'll let you know when I try it

[@IydaChristopher]

Yes let me know!! :)

[@chalseywilder937]

Iyda Michael I forgot to mention they are having a 30 percent off sale with free shipping, so if you want to take the dive and try it it's their sea clay and bentonite mask, and the code is newbie. On www.honeyshandmade.com

[@earthangel6858]

Very helpful!!

[@IydaChristopher]

Thank you :)

[@smoothiesummers1245]

Wait are you Ethiopian/Habesha?

[@IydaChristopher]

I am Eritrean :)

[@smoothiesummers1245]

Iyda Michael cool

[@lazyfoodie698]

you are life saver beautiful 😍😍😍

[@poetinmyheart94]

Great tips, although I didn't quite get all of them during the first watch because I was too distracted by your eyes. 😍