THE SECRET TO MOISTURIZING HIGH POROSITY HAIR

[@charondaoliphant2007]

Karen!!! I feel like I was sitting in class. I feel more knowledgeable and more prepared to properly tackle my hair.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yassssss!!!!! Fabulous!!!!!!

[@angerleanhammond1143]

Hello, Mrs. Karen and I have high porosity hair and I have been using Cantu products since my hair started growing back from having breast cancer twice and I use Palmers hair and scalp oil with Biotin and vitamin E and olive oil and castor oil and carrot oil mixture. My hair has grown down to my ear lobe now and it is growing well. I am still on cancer medication also.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

That is AWESOME! You are a true survivor! Biotin and vitamin E oil mixture is excellent for hair and scalp! So glad that your hair is flourishing! I know that's not the main testimony, but I know hair growth after cancer is a testimony is well!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@angerleanhammond1143]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you so much ❤ 🙏

[@semoneg2826]

Awesome... I love Cantu Argon oil leave in

[@angerleanhammond1143]

@@semoneg2826 I have The New Cantu Avocado Hydrating Curl Cream with Coconut oil, Mango butter and Shea butter. And it's Silicone Free.

[@semoneg2826]

@@angerleanhammond1143 Ok never heard of this one I would try it

[@adrianbailey7973]

Thank you. I always used to say my hair sucked up moisture like a sponge. No matter how much product I used it was going to be dry before the day was gone. I took the hair test incorrectly and for years I thought I had low porosity hair. But after viewing one of your videos I found out I actually had high porosity hair. So as I reverse my hair care I hope it starts growing and not breaking off. Thanks again for explaining things so I can understand it. 😊

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Awesome awesome awesome! 👏

[@milanaisms]

I love this video! I’ve found that washing my hair more frequently has helped immensely; I highly recommend washing twice a week if anyone’s struggling with dryness. Water is true hydration. Following up with a good detangling and a heavy cream helped me so much.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Great tip! You are absolutely! Your hair gets the most hydration on WASH DAY!!! I have increased the frequency at which I wash my hair as well! This grey hair is super dry! Thanks for your comments!

[@IAmHisBeloved5]

@@KarenofCurlHousehow often would someone with high porosity hair need to apply protein treatments if they increase wash days (moisture).

[@JupiterWisdom1111]

Wow... this is by far the best demonstration and explaination on product viscosity on high porosity hair on YT. Keep up the good work, I'm learning a lot about my 4c medium to high porosity hair from some amazing youtubers like yourself.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

I appreciate it! I absolutely love teaching! And by all means, please let me know if there is anything else you need by way of videos and I will add it to my list.

[@JupiterWisdom1111]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks for your response. Awww... I will definitely give it some thought and let you know. Have yourself a blessed and productive week.

[@vwatts8738]

BEST!!! explanation of how to care for high porosity hair on YT. Thank you!!!!😊🙏🏽

[@LoveEmeraldTV]

BABY, THIS EXPLANATION IS GOLDEN!!!!!! GOD SENT

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

@@LoveEmeraldTV fabulous!!!

[@britneyfields6815]

Excellent video! I am a visual learner, and you made it so easy to understand high porosity hair with your examples. Thank you.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome! I loved doing that video!

[@thebestindewest]

Me 2😊

[@thebestindewest]

​@@KarenofCurlHouse many thanks

[@westkoastmami]

Thank you! I knew my hair needed a butter conditioner instead of liquid. I just discovered my hair is high porosity, so God bless you ✨

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yay! Thank you!!!

[@JasminePierson-zg8bm]

I rarely comment on videos, but this was the most beneficial video I’ve seen on understanding high porosity hair!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

WOW!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! I really appreciate you taking a minute to share that!

[@しゅにシュニ]

Ohhh girl i clicked on this video, Cause i saw the woman in the thumbnail and SHE KNEW WHAT'S GOOD! ✨✨✨💅🏼👌🏼👛

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! Thank you! 💜🙌🏾

[@しゅにシュニ]

@@KarenofCurlHouse 🫂💜

[@zenetori7]

Me too. This video was exactly what I needed

[@kristenbattle1797]

I’ve watched at least 10 videos on hair porosity. You have helped me so much! Thank you!!!!! This was Perfect visual learners!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are so welcome! I’m a visual learner too so I totally get it!

[@pianotnt]

@@KarenofCurlHouse my hair is high porosity as well I moisterize with cream of nature the spray bottle one where you have to shake it and it changes i spray it on my hair then hours later its as if I never put anything on it I might try the shea butter is it good to moisturize the scalp first then the hair

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

@@pianotnt great suggestions! I’m gonna have to check them out!! 🙌🏾

[@dmanning750]

Together with all of your tutorials, I’m really learning how to take care of my natural hair! I’ve only been natural for a little over a year. I have high porosity hair. I’ve been using coconut oil and I’ve never used anything to seal it in after using it cause it leaves my hair so nice and moisturized for 3 days. I’m gonna use a jojoba oil to seal it in next time I use it. Thank you sooooo much!!!!! 💇🏽‍♀️

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yay! Learning! I love it! Now please know --- my favorite advice is IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT! So try to jojoba oil, but if your hair is feeling fabulous with what you are doing, then please keep doing what you're doing! LOL!

[@dmanning750]

@@KarenofCurlHouse ok, that’s great information as well as advice!

[@semoneg2826]

Love the window demonstration

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Thank you so much! That one is my favorite too!

[@Lovergirl777]

okay you using the blinds for demonstration is so intelligent and I have never seen anyone else do that AND you use a scrub daddy???? glad I found your video, have a blessed day 🫶🏾✨

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

hahaha! Yes!!!! I am so glad you appreciated my scrub daddy demo! I worked long and hard on that one! LOL!

[@kayrandy1419]

Does anyone have a very detailed step by step wash day routine for dry high porosity hair? Like literally step 1 step 2, ect with all products mentioned and how often they wash there hair ?

[@browniebun]

TGIN's butter cream daily moisturizer is where it is at for me. I love it, it loves me, it's a match made in heaven. ❤

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Aint nothing like a good buttercream! I am working on my product line reluanch and have included a buttercream as well! IT LOVES MY HAIR!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Babycakes46]

Hey Karen, thank you for sharing information for high porosity high hair. I’ve never heard it explained with so much understanding before. Again thanks. ❤

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome!!!

[@conversationswithyvonnek5466]

This video has made me to quickly learn alot about my hair that is High Porosity.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yay! Fabulous!

[@moviesnmoscato]

This was an absolute genius explanation! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

I appreciate it so much! I just popped in my head … and I recorded it!

[@EdwardSmart]

Great demonstration it helped in understanding High Porosity hair!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Thanks a bunch Edward. Much appreciated!

[@semoneg2826]

Yes the demonstration was perfect

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

@@semoneg2826 Thank you so very much!

[@semoneg2826]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Your welcome

[@ssaw5589]

Excellent tutorial! Using props for demo is so effective! I’m so glad I discovered your channel! Keep up the great work!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Thank you so very much!!!! Much appreciated!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

And let me know if you have any questions about anything -- I can create a video or direct you to a previously recorded vidoe.

[@marilynmartin3901]

The best explanation of high porosity hair and how to use leave in conditioners and oils. Thank you!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

FABULOUS!!! Thank you so much!

[@blabbingwithyoyo7472]

I don't do any of the things you mentioned that causes high porosity hair and mine is the worst 😢. I've been natural for years and started the process completely over and it's still needs tons of moisture. Thanks for your videos, I'm definitely going to watch more.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hello there! That’s a very good point! I’m working on a series of videos about maximizing moisture! It’s coming in a few weeks!

[@blabbingwithyoyo7472]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Awesome, I'll be on the lookout.

[@scentdiva]

❤ Excellent analogies. Thank you.❤

[@lynellb]

Thank you Ms. Karen! I would particularly use the brown bottle that you held to moisturize mixed with castor and coconut oils in a spray bottle. Thank you for what you do! 🙏🏾💕

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

I think your moisture mixture is spot on! If it ain't broke don't fix it! LOL! Good for you!

[@PumpkinPatchVintage]

From one Karen to another, this video was amazing! I’ve been using super thick creams on my hair as I intuitively knew it was better for my hair. I haven’t been using oil though. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey Karen!!! 😉 So glad you now know why creams are better!! Many creams already have butters or oils in them, so you don't necessary have to add if what you are using has been working. If it ain't broke don't fix it! But if there is room for improvement, go for it!

[@BlakLotus]

That demonstration was so helpful!!! Thank you!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yay! You are so welcome!

[@inkpearls]

Thank you for this video! I have high porosity type 3c/4a fine hair. I notice when I do my wash and go I get a lot of shrinkage and my hair gets really short with tight curls. I would like more volume. I wanted to see if anyone may have any advice to obtain more volume and elongated my curls?

[@Aritul]

This was such a memorable presentation for me. I'll be adjusting the products I use.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Awesome!!! Enjoy! 💜🙌🏾

[@imrsvarts7797]

What are the products shown here?

[@Heavnsangel79]

The best explanation ever!! Thank You 😊

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome! and Thank you!

[@elouiselayton8432]

I'm new to your channel and I have high porosity hair

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! Hope my videos help you on your hair health journey!

[@24kowen11]

Hey, thank you for the information. I have a mic between 3b and 3c curls but unfortunately i have high porosity hair because of excessive heat damage is there any way to tp reverse it such was simply cutting all my hair off and regrowing it?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! Unfortunately- there’s not 😞 You can do protein treatments to strengthen it but they are temporary. Once the hair bonds are altered due to heat they are permanent.

[@24kowen11]

@@KarenofCurlHouse So I can't reverse it even though it isn't through genetics?

[@hafsat.a.7955]

Wow I love how you explained this, way easier to understand my hair, thank you 💋💋

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You're so welcome!

[@springyt.5685]

The thicker creams seems to leave flaky stuff. Any suggestions?

[@moniemone1062]

Great information thanks for sharing 😊

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are so welcome

[@serenabrown7012]

Excellent video! So very thorough and so very needed. Thank you so much! 💓

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@natachalegrand8740]

What a great explanation!!! Thank you!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@joylynne8]

I have high porosity hair and am natural. If I use the Design Essentials Natural Hair Almond & Avocado Leave-In Conditioner which has oils in it, is it necessary to seal the hair with an oil? Thank you.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

HI JLJ! Most leave-ins can have up to 90% water or more, so the concentration of oil is minimal. I am very familiar with DE products and I'm pretty certain the oil concentration is low. So you can still seal after moisturizing the hair. Now generally speaking -- if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you know and implement your moisture cycle, and the products are you using are giving you great results -- keep on keeping on! ✊🏾

[@joylynne8]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you for the response. Have a great day.

[@pianotnt]

Thank you because I have high porosity hair I did use cream of nature the leave in one and it was the one where you shake it now I know to use a creamer thicker mix

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Someone else on my channel mentioned Cream of Nature Leave in. Hopefully the thicker one works just as well if not better!

[@denisebrown1678]

Is it possible to have a combo of low/high porosity hair?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

HI Denise! Absolutely! Our hair is so unique in that you can have more than one texture, curl pattern and porosity. Take my hair for example -- its low porosity in general, but the front of my hair (thats gray) seems like another level of low in that is it SUPER DRY. LOL! so this requires me to show special attention with moisturize and maintenance. Throughout your journey, you will get to know your hair and what it needs.

[@semoneg2826]

Yes and you can have normally porosity which no one talks about😁😁

[@yeshuaismysavior118]

Thank you, Ms. Karen! Very helpful!

[@cassmusic43]

This was awesome! Thank you.

[@Lozano1204]

Thank you so much for this video! Would you be able to recommend products for high porosity hair? I usually blow dry mine because of my lifestyle but I would love to use the right products to enhance hair growth!

[@vvcxd37]

A visual learner 💡

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Me too 🙌🏾

[@lynellb]

I have another question Ms. Karen, what are your thoughts about using hair grease as we did back in the day?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hi Lynell! The main ingredient in hair grease is petrolatum. Its very thick and heavy, and can be ideal for high porosity hair when used as a sealant. It seals moisture while at the same time blocking out external moisture (so your hair won't shrink as much in humid conditions). And I recently learned that it is also non-comedogenic, so that means it won't clog your pores either. But for ME, because its so heavy its doesn't compliment my styling products or my hair! LOL! And weighs it down! Maybe I will do a video on this one soon....so know I've got some ideas 🤗

[@semoneg2826]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Yes very true love to seal with grease

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

@@semoneg2826 Video coming soon!

[@semoneg2826]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Ok great

[@Babycakes46]

Hey Karen, your products are OUT OF STOCK! I guess that tells me you have great products. 😊

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yes! Thank you! We are actually undergoing a rebrand so all but our best selling growth drops are out of stock. We are going to relaunch in a few months. Please join our notification list to be notified of the relauch: mailchi.mp/e3ad21062c21/product-relaunch

[@ShondaD_]

This has the most knowledgeable video on high porosity hair I've come across. Thank you so much😊. Do you suggest putting the moisturizer on damp hair or applying it to dry hair is fine?

[@hishandmaiden718]

Can you recommend any brands of butters for high porosity hair?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hello there! In terms of brands, NOW is pretty good from Amazon; and then I also like oils and butters from other online distributors like Essential Wholesale and Bramble Berry. You can trust the quality and integrity of their products.

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

Thank you!

[@21youzer]

Thank you perfecte example ❤

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome!

[@semoneg2826]

Cantu is water base so I use the moisturiser then seal with an oil

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Boom💥 THERE YOU GO! 👍🏾

[@semoneg2826]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Yes most of the products on the market is oil base and leaves your hair oily...so Cantu being water base brings great balance for me...

[@Novvadiaries]

thank you very much , this video helped me a lot !!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Mission Accomplished! Yay!

[@sohojo00]

Just what I needed- a licensed professional to tell me what I need to do with my hair

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Awesome!!! I'm around i you have questions!

[@sohojo00]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks so much. My hair is very high priosity and thick - 4b hair type. I have been natural for 8 years, and wanting to try to work with my hair to grow it past neck length. Yesterday I shampooed, cleansed with an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse, deep conditioned, and performed the LOC method and put it in 4 braids to the back to air dry, and slept with a silk bonnet on. To add, I used all KeraCare products- Humecto Conditioner. However, I notice the Dr. Miracle's Strong & Healthy Hydrating & Strengthening Deep Conditioner works best, but ran out. Today my hair is back hard and dry, after all the work and time I put into it. This is the first time I am nurturing my hair after much neglect from weaves, but at this rate it l am discouraged that I don't have the kind of hair that can be tamed. It seems like I am going to have to perform the LOC and moisturize and seal my scalp daily.

[@theprincessdivam7695]

Great video.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Thank you Princess! 🙌🏾

[@vipseat]

Hi! Wonderful video. What is the name of the last thickest cream demonstrated?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! I had to go back and look at the cream 😂. I am actually in the process of developing or relaunching my own product line so I believe that was a sample product. You can get notification when it releases here: mailchi.mp/e3ad21062c21/product-relaunch

[@buchiashiedu5809]

Thank you for this explanation. I just did a big chop where i shaved off all of my hair because it wasn’t growing. I wanna say that I do have high porosity hair because i over use products that have different kinds of ingredients that I use on my hair, as well as washing it with hot water and using different types of shampoos/ conditioner. As well as blowdrying and combing it everyday. I believe that is what caused me to have high hair porosity because I’m an impatient person and I don’t know what my hair likes. I want to be able to use natural products. Or would it be best to not be any products on my hair? Right now my hair is shaved so should I wait until it starts to grow out?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! If you don't have ANY HAIR, then you don't need any products. But even if you have very short hair, you can apply a light leave in conditioner or moisturizing cream. Here's a recommendation: amzn.to/4cezzPW I also will re-lease my product line soon, You can join the waitlist for that as well: mailchi.mp/e3ad21062c21/product-relaunch Bases upon what you described you were doing to your hair it certainly sound like it could be high porosity, but since you are regrowing it back eventually, try to minimize the blow drying and frequent manipulation and try the porosity test again to determine if it is in fact high porosity. As a matter of fact the video I posted today may help you as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnS6f4GBp6iUmbc

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

Hi Ms Karen my question is does the porosity change as the hair turns grey? I ask because my hair doesn't take but 2-3 minutes to get wet by takes about 4-5 hours to dry. I've tried the float test and the hair sits on top forever and on the spray test I don't see any water sitting on my hair. I'm so for being annoying but my hair doesn't retain moisture and is always frizzy so I don't go anywhere without covering it up. Thanks hope you can help 🙏❤

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Generally speaking -- gray hair is high porosity, or then you could have both low and high porosity hair like me -- I have salt and pepper hair. Float tests are not scientific per se, but they are used as a gauge to determine porosity. Float tests are also best on clean hair as opposed to hair with product buildup. But based upon what you said about the frizziness and dry time, it probably is more high porosity. Don't know if you've ever colored your gray hair -- but if you did then you may have noticed that the color didn't last as long. So many of my clients would complain that the color doesn't last as long -- its because it is released from the strand much quicker because its very porous. But regardless -- I want you to try what I suggested in the video -- try sealing with a thicker oil or hair butter. I just released a video on wash n go and sealing with shea butter -- you should check it out if you haven't. I am also working on a video that's all about no styling product -- just moisturizer and oil. I think that will help you as well.

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

Thank you for responding❤

[@YvonneWilliams-kt9cr]

5/22/24-Great video/info!!! I have high porosity,colored, thin hair. Until recently I decided not to color it again. Duh! I feel heavy oils help the cuticle and may be to heavy for thin hair. Any suggestions? The 1st time I went natural I didn't have H P hair(no gray). My new growth does seem to be in better condition.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! Thank you so much! Yes, heavy oils can certainly weigh down thin hair regardless of the porosity. This video may help you determine which oil is best for your high porosity thin hair -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5PCk5-Jprd3p5Y.

[@cmw1336]

Just stumbled across your channel! I am genetically high porosity and am trying to understand the balance b/t how often I should re-moisturize during the week vs just re-washing or co-washing to replenish moisture. How do you feel about co-washing generally (midweek not as a replacement for shampoo)?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hello there and welcome to my channel. Most co-washes on the market today have a mild surfactant in them, so I am no longer opposed to me to way I once was. So yes -- co-washing mid week is just fine. And like you said, as long as it does not replace your regular shampoo I think you will be good to go! Especially if you use heavier type butters or oils in your hair, you will certainly need a shampoo to remove at some point. Hope this helps...

[@cmw1336]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you!

[@kayan_newsyoucanuse]

Thank you so much!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are so welcome!

[@antionettejohnson2002]

Hello! Ms.Karen can you please make a video about hair density?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

I sure will! Can you give me a little more detail what you are looking for? Like how to identify, moisturized, style based off density?

[@antionettejohnson2002]

@@KarenofCurlHouse What is hair density, How do you find out what your hair density is how many different levels of hair density can a person have and does products play a role in your hair density?

[@antionettejohnson2002]

Yes , and moisturize as well.

[@ellaarkin70]

Thak you so much for this video.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome!

[@amandavil]

Hello! If you have locs and have high porosity hair and have to use a water based products not creamy products . What do you recommend?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! You can use a light weight leave in conditioner like this one: amzn.to/3XT3x7L

[@amandavil]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you🙏🏾

[@theprincessdivam7695]

New subscriber.

[@LuLU-ep7wf]

thank you so much

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You're welcome! 💜

[@NakiasHideaway]

Thank you for this video, Karen. I was wondering can hormonal changes such as perimenopause cause your hair porosity to change? I always had low porosity hair and had no problems retaining moisture. But now that I'm in perimenopause I moisturize my hair and it'll be great for a day, maybe two, and then the moisture is just gone. I'm so not used to having to struggle with my hair.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hi Nakia! yes! I know the struggle is real!!! I can so relate! And ABSOLUTELY your porosity can change due to hormonal imbalances. This video may help you a bit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4iUfoemeZmdg9E

[@NakiasHideaway]

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@advertstoday]

Hi, how long do we wait to use sealing oil after applying our moisturizing cream? if we do it immediately, will the two products get mixed up?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! You can apply immediately after applying your cream, or moisturizer. They will touch but remember, oil doesn't necessary mix with water so it will stay relatively 'separate' from the moisturizer (generally speaker).

[@namratarawat3774]

Hello Ms Karen could you please tell me which leave in conditioner will be best for high porocity hair? As i have this kind of hair.

[@HellyVanGogh]

I have high porosity type 3 hair. I love the S curl natural line tbh. That and Tabitha Brown’s cream.

[@HellyVanGogh]

@Antonia_801 hmmm maybe. It depends on your hair texture. Mine is a coarser texture.

[@lordkev4627]

This was so informative the way you broke it all down with the example now i better understand how to treat my hair, thank you so much

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are so welcome!! Yay!

[@thankfulandgrateful5129]

Great video, is it ok to moisturise and seal high porosity hair everyday? or can it get over moisturised?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Yes you can! Everyone hair is different, and you have to figure out what works best for you. Everyone has a 'moisture cycle' -- some moisturize daily, every other day, 2x a week. It just depends on your hair. Check out this video if you haven't already -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWnRcquXm9FkZ7M

[@thankfulandgrateful5129]

@@KarenofCurlHouse thank you 😊

[@Somoonie]

Thank youuuuu, I thought I had to go bald and start over

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Not at all!!! Your welcome!

[@contentat45able]

WOW....that really helped me a lot. I gave you the side-eye when you started out with a sponge in your hand, but rapidly became intrigued and realized how much it was helping. LOL...thank you. I have a feeling you may not see this comment, but in case you do, I "think" I have normal to high porosity hair. What does it mean when I apply a "daily moisturizer" (by Design Essentials) on dry hair and my hands feels gummy? I have watched so many of these videos until I am not sure of my opinion.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hello there! Design Essentials Daily Moisturizing Lotion has a high concentration of glycerin (which is very gooey by itself). So when you apply 'too much' your hair can very heavy and gummy. So 'too much' for some is just right for others! The moisturizer is layered on your hair and its just product buildup, so I would suggest you use it every other day, as everyday may be too heavy. I use this moisturizer and I am very familiar with the 'gummy' feel to it.

[@contentat45able]

@@KarenofCurlHouse, thank you for responding to my question. I saw your video and wrote your comment after applying that moisturizer to my hair. However, the next day, I hair was dry without the gummy feel. So then I applied it during my morning routine which includes water first.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

@@contentat45able Oh ok! Yay! That’s the best way to apply! So glad you are keeping your hair hydrated!

[@khadeejataylor2475]

Can I cut off my high porosity hair and regrow it and have it come back as either low or medium porosity?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hello there! It all depends on why its high porosity -- so if you color, use a lot of heat, or manipulate your hair alot, then absolutely cut it and regrow it. But if it's gray or even genetic, then no.

[@Brandiisbeloved]

You look so beautiful

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Aw! Thank you so very much! I appreciate it 🥰

[@constancemukaosolu6536]

Thank u

[@kerrissalove]

Great video

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@thecure3982]

I use the style setter in your new video, which I loved, as a moisturizer. I use avocado oil or castor oil first sometimes. I enjoy Lyon,a pomade and the Jane Carter butter.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

I love Jane Carter nourish n shine? Is that the butter you use? It really makes a big difference in maintaining moisture.

[@thecure3982]

@@KarenofCurlHouse absolutely. You truly know your product. I wanted to try Karen's body beautiful's butter to see if it's an good as the Jane but I'm a different scent. I use Oyin's burnt sugar pomade as well. Do you ever use Giovanni's conditioner or leave in

[@tanettacaleb7767]

@@thecure3982 Giovanni’s is a classic that I get when on sale but Trader Joe’s has similar botanical conditioner I use as a leave in as well that’s light and is under $4 for 16 Oz.

[@michellejohnson8921]

How can I stop my hair from absorbing smells?

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hi Michelle! Can you give me some details? Smoke? Do you have high porosity hair?

[@michellejohnson8921]

@@KarenofCurlHouse I’m not sure. My hair is very fine. It will absorb, smoke, fried foods, or anything that doesn’t have a pleasant smell.

[@amylynngnam249]

Aww...just found this vide.I just tested out hair grease on my hair and thought it was going to drink, instead, stayed and made my hair so so oily ,had to wet it...and my hair is very dry...ach , my hair just full of issues right now😂

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey there! Yes! Hair grease is very thick and will make yihrbhaor greasy particularly if your hair is not dense, or if its fine. Try a lighter oil and remember with oils less is truly more. Did you see my video on properly moisturizing your hair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoW3mpSbZcasnaMsi=P_oEYxUxCSl9fTaE

[@bimbolamusic6795]

Thank you it’s been a struggle 😂

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very very welcome!

[@kudosw2870]

thx

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome!m

[@tracymoore4056]

Hi I enjoy your channel and respect your opinion on afro hair. I recently watched a video by Natural Nadine she states that most African American hair is high porosity by nature, when a lot of us are thinking our hair is low porosity (if it hasn't been relaxed or color treated). She references crime scene investigations where police can determine the race of a suspect based on their hair noting that most African American hair has raised cuticles ( high porsity). Please comment on this and tell me your opinion. Thank You! P.S. - I think this topic would make a great video.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

Hey Tracy! So sorry about the late response. But thank you for asking my opinion. I do not agree with this assessment. I don't really understand the crime scene investigation reference, as anyone of any race or any ethnicity can have high porosity hair (either due to genetics, damage or environmental factors), so not sure why AA would automatically be the determining race in an investigation -- but honestly, that's not my lane, so let me slide back into my lane! LOL. Now as a cosmologist, I have had my hands in thousands (literally) of hair shafts over the years -- and the porosity of each is different. Some hair takes a long time to wet (low); while others just suck up water as soon as I wet it (high); Some hair takes a long time to dry after wetting (low) while others dry quickly after wetting (high); some tangles easily and others do not, etc. It's just so so many different factors to consider with porosity levels. Now I can say this, I think we tend to put a lot of emphasis on low vs high, and forget that there is medium porosity, and low vs high is a BIG RANGE! I think some people are HIGH when they are really LOW and vice versa. Sometimes it's hard to determine porosity based on the float test, strand test --- as these are not scientifically based. But you can based on characteristics. I think I will do a video on this. Thank you for the video recommendation -- I will try to explain porosity so that people are crystal clear. Thanks again!! The video is on my list!!!

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[@cloud9isfine]

I have high porosity hair due to mostly bad water damage, and it seems washing it weekly dries it out. Also, I noticed that these natural hair girls with the waist length hair got that because they go for weeks or months without washing their hair.

[@sammy4634]

High porosity hair is funny. After washing and conditioning, sometimes the water is released all at the same time…gush.

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

hahaha! Don't you love it! LOL!

[@yeah_right88]

😂 Im sorry, but this lady has no idea what she is talking about. How do you squeeze product through a HOLE in a sponge and compare that to how the product will or will not stick to hair?!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

It was a demonstration only. But thanks for your feedback 🤗

[@Lucy-ql7tt]

This was fantastic thank you!!

[@KarenofCurlHouse]

You are very welcome!

[@gbowers43]

Thank you❤