THE BEST HAIR PRODUCTS FOR DRY 4C NATURAL HAIR 2023 | High Porosity Hair

Hi loves,
In today's video I tell you all about the best hair products for 4c high porosity hair. We all know that finding products for 4c high porosity hair that actually work can be very difficult. That is why I created this video to help you guys out! I cover various products like protein treatments, the most moisturizing deep conditioners and leave in conditioners and so much more! I hope you find this video helpful and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!
Products Mentioned:
1. Apogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair - amzn.to/3HYeZGQ
2. Olaplex No. 0 - amzn.to/3I0wR4a
3. Olaplex No. 3 - amzn.to/3XloEfn
4. Apogee 2 Step Protein Treatment - amzn.to/3wWTyzL
5. Apogee Balancing Moisturizer - amzn.to/3Xbbxx0
6. Curlsmith Multitasking Condition - amzn.to/3DEcvuM
7. Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve - amzn.to/3jy62L7
8. Carols daughter Coco Creme Curl Quenching Deep Moisture Mask For Very Dry Hair - amzn.to/3YkCCyK
9. TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask - amzn.to/3DH4VQf
10. SheaMoisture Intensive Hydration Hair Masque Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil - amzn.to/3DH4VQf
11. TGIN Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer - amzn.to/3wZf8Ua
12. Camille Rose - Honey Hydrate - amzn.to/3JIHLg3
13. Camille Rose - Curl Maker - amzn.to/3YkYN7S
14. BenatuPeppermint Oil - amzn.to/3Xbcqpk
15. Mielle organics Rosemary Mint Oil - amzn.to/3HY0DWZ
16. Tangle Teezer 3c to 4c Hair - amzn.to/3X6KnaF
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[@shay-shayhandlestolenbyyt]

Your voice is very relaxing.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

thank you!

[@itsoquilla696]

You are just beautiful and you have such a calming voice......its almost impossible to not agree with you. Thanks for the product tips. I am thinking of try out the Aphogee line as well cos I've heard so many positive reviews on it

[@fatimaxfarouk]

You’re too kind 🥹, thank you so much! You’re welcome and please do try it out! I hope you end up liking it!

[@lexw.1503]

Thank you for keeping things straight forward and giving us a detail of how you use each product and what they're for. It was really educational and I watched from beginning to end. I have big chopped and have had super long hair before, but out of depression I had stupidly cut all my hair off. Now I am trying to regrow it again but I feel like my hair growth is taking longer bcz I don't have a solid hair routine. This has given me a good starting place. Thanks again! God bless.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you for you comment and I’m sorry you went through that! I hope you’re doing better and I’m sending you lots of love ❤️🥰🥰

[@cherylwin9364]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS NEEDED INFORMATION

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@_Atomoli]

Your skin is so beautiful 😌

[@HoneyBunTV_]

LET ME HEAD TO THE STORE RIGHT NOW !

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Yes girl, you better! 😂❤️

[@ricalaverne4974]

Okay! I'm on theee way

[@sotoyiaayoung]

Same..

[@missfabidia]

Awwww thank you for all these amazing recommandations ! This is so useful for us high porosity girls :) I also love shea butter but recently switched to Blue Magic grease and it works better, it is also lighter on my hair.. But I absolutely love deep conditionners and leave-ins that contain shea butter ^^ 💗 Is your hair fine ? I m also curious how you wear between wash days :)

[@fatimaxfarouk]

You’re are welcome!! My hair is not fine at all! It’s pretty thick and high density except for my hairline maybe. I mostly wear medium braids or twists with no added hair!

[@derraa]

your hair looks really good. I am also on my hair growth journey and my hair type is similar to yours

[@fatimaxfarouk]

You got this!

[@cecil2ify]

Good luck on your hair growth journey!! Patience grasshopper patience!!

[@blackbutterfly8338]

I enjoyed your video. It’s funny…you’re high porosity with fine, thick hair (looks like, anyway) and use quite a bit of protein and strengthening treatments on wash day. Well, I’m low porosity with fine, thick hair and I just found out that though I’m low porosity, my fine hair craves protein and strengthening treatments like your hair does. I was so scared like you to try protein treatments until I read a few articles online, stating fine hair, regardless of porosity craves protein more frequently, to help retain moisture. That’s why my hair was so dry and brittle the 2nd or 3rd day after wash day.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you for watching! I actually have thick thick hair but I was terrified to try protein too but it’s what my hair desperately needed! Once I incorporated it into my hair routine I was able to retain moisture for longer and I was also able to retain more length. Protein is definitely a game changer, I was missing out this whole time. What protein products have you used? I’m also glad you enjoyed my video!

[@blackbutterfly8338]

@@fatimaxfarouk My hair likes hydrolyzed wheat protein and Ayurvedic strengthening treatments like fenugreek and hibiscus powders in my diy conditioners. Wash Day is bi-weekly for me, so I alternate between the actual protein treatment and the Ayurvedic herbs. It made SUCH a difference! It took so long, though, before I realized the problem. All this time, I’m being told low porosity doesn’t need or sometimes doesn’t like protein so I avoided it like the plague. But now, my wash day is not complete without it. Thanks for the response. Keep up the good work…I just subscribed.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

@@blackbutterfly8338 this is the first time I’m hearing about hydrolyzed wheat protein, you’ve definitely peaked my interest! Protein is such a game changer, some people just need it more/less than other and it shouldn’t be something to be afraid of! Thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate it! 🤍

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

​@@fatimaxfaroukhydrolyzed wheat protein is a humectant and that's why you find it in plastic gels because they can be drying.

[@gracejohn4622]

I love this video, you gained a subscriber today. Please where can i buy OLAPLEX Products, i am in Nigeria

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi Love, I really don't know where you could buy it. Welcome to the family ✨

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Try Kinky Apothecary or Tasalahq. Don't waste your money on Olaplex. Just do good hair care practices and eat balanced diet and make sure you are not deficient in calcium, iron and other relevant body stuffs. Also, incorporate good protective styling into your regimen and trim when needed. Don't follow product bandwagon, use what is good for your hair; if you live in Nigeria especially in Lagos, the weather is always hot and humid so, I'll advise you get products that can create hold, moisturising products under the ones that create hold, and a good clarifying/moisturising shampoo.

[@cecil2ify]

Fatima, I love your name and I love your hair do!!

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank youu

[@BlakLotus]

I love your big googly eyes 👁👄👁

[@gracejesus9346]

Fatima, is instagram is the only way you communicate with people? I do not have social media. Do you have regular email if you do not mind please?

[@danielherrera3672]

Whoa disclaimer for anybody reading comments and watching she may say olaplex isn't a protein treatment and it may not be promoted as a protein treatment but read the ingredients yall there's protein in there so careful how often yall use olaplex

[@tatyanaashley3323]

Fatima, can you do a video showing your wash day routine? You recommended some great products for high porosity hair but im not sure when to use them. I have 4c high porosity hair as well and its so hard finding youtubers.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi Tatyana! Of course I can, I will film my washday the next time I wash my hair!

[@lovestrong20]

I’m so glad I found you!! I haven’t seen anyone with similar hair to my own! I’ve been stuck at a certain length and have been wanting to try new products, so thank you!! ❤

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Welcome to the family! You’re welcome and I hope you like them as much as I do! ❤️

[@sandrasentertainment6634]

U saved my hair from dryness - I ve been trying different products for years and no one work. - Honey hydrate game changer for mine hair. Thank u very much🙏🏾

[@fatimaxfarouk]

I’m so happy I could help you 🥰❤️

[@Wallofyasi]

Pls can you give a detailed wash routine with mostorizer and protein ❤

[@stormyskyz7881]

People sleep on Aphogee

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Fr!

[@uniquelyfashioned]

Yes, I just started back using Aphogee in my routine.

[@CDProclaim180]

Beautiful Hair! Can you please post a monthly routine for your hair? I feel like there is so many products i wonder when you use it or how your routine looks like.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi Love, I will post a breakdown video in the near future. But I leave my hair in protective styles for 2-3 weeks at a time and repeat this wash day!

[@elsiec114]

Undoubtedly the best video I’ve ever come across for high porosity hair. Thank you SO MUCH! This gives me so much hope for my hair (it’s been a loooong road with high porosity).

[@fatimaxfarouk]

You are so welcome! Girl the struggle was reall for me too!

[@sarahgordino6695]

Thanks. Some great recommendations. Some new ones I’ve never heard of that I look forward to trying.

[@حياهعادل-خ9ح]

فاطمه حبيبي منشان نستفيد نحنا ك عرب ممكن ترجمه للفيديو بليس 🤍

[@cynthiadixon2788]

I am extremely grateful for you taking the time to help us dry hair girls out! 😂 This could be life changing for me. I was already using the honey hydration but that alone was not it. Now I have friends to add to my hair routine.

[@tjohnson1159]

Best product are on ETSY private seller my hair is long. This mass produces is trash

[@ahm2723]

While transitioning, one thing highly emphasized is to get hair products that are sulfate free. Aphogee has sulfate in it, how do you work your way around the products you use and hair care routine to overcome the effect of sulfate?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi! So I’m completely okay with using shampoo’s that contain sulfate in them because I use very thick and heavy products on my hair. Good quality Shampoos that contain sulfate in them don’t negatively impact my hair or scalp.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

It's about how it's formulated.

[@hcliuma6936]

Any recommendations for low porosity hair shampoos 😥

[@Tay-cg1pt]

How often do you moisturize in a week and how often for the protein treatment and olaplex treatment? Thanks so much for the video!

[@fatimaxfarouk]

I moisturize like once a week on average! Sometimes 2 times a week during the winter! I do either a protein treatment or the the olaplex every 2-3 months.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

You are welcome! ❤️❤️

[@hzlkelly]

@@fatimaxfaroukI live in Florida where it’s humid. So does that mean I should moisturise more?

[@thewrestlingpalace9989]

@@hzlkellyProbably not! Take advantage of that humidity! Use humectant rich products! That way, you don’t have to work so hard when it comes to moisture! Buy products that have glycerin or honey or aloe Vera, flaxseed, Irish moss, etc.

[@kxlot79]

Your skin is lovely!❤ Thanks for sharing

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you! Of course love! 🫶🏿

[@JunePolk-o3r]

This video is right on time! I use the Manuka Honey Mask, Curlsmith bonding salve, & the multi tasking conditioner…..there is way less shedding when I wash it or even handle it. I also bought a shower head water filter

[@dumppofgabbyyy]

You are you prettyyy !!

[@IndigooceanOrg]

I use so many of these products. I have to try mixing that CR Honey leave in with some other conditioners to see how that works. The only brand out of these I cannot lose without losing handfuls of hair is anything from Curlsmith. I must be allergic to something they use consistently in their line, because I've tried 3 products form them and all cost me hair right from the roots. Also instead of the Aphogee protein 2 step system I use henna, because I also need to dye my greys. Such a great roundup of products. You're encouraging me to try the Aphogee shampoo. The only things I would add that you might try are k18 as an alternate for Olaplex 0 and 3 sometimes (used between shampoo and conditioner, not before shampoo like Olaplex). And also I noticed a huge, huge difference in the effect of every product after doing a detox shampoo with a chelating shampoo. It turns out my hair had gradually become practically coated in heavy metals, making no product quite work right. A single shampoo and everything seems to be doing what it says it's going to do now!

[@makedasamuel-gaskin7760]

What chelating shampoo did you use?

[@9672justemor]

Have you tried Soultanicles products? I think they’re all natural. I use their deep conditioners, and I use the two Olaplex products you mentioned.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

No, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of them, but I’ll check them out!

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Soultanicals and all other haircare brands are not all natural because they use preservatives, cationic surfactants, fatty alcohols and other ingredients that are made in the lab. They may claim to be 70-80% natural

[@cheryls.booker3336]

I have high porosity hair, and this video t has so much good information! Thank you ♥️

[@danelyt4175]

Super great video. Don’t know if the products will work for my hair /fingers crossed but thank you, Great info, great video and beautiful young Lady!❤️🙏🏾🥰

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you! 🥰 I really hope they work for you!

[@missbluenshine]

How to know my porosity without the water test??

[@Amarachi2003]

Do you use the Camille Rose honey hydrate on its own? Or do you seal it in with another product?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

I apply the Tgin leave in first, then seal that in with the honey hydrate, lastly I put the curl maker only on my tips to seal and clump my ends! I hope this helps!

[@LethalLemonLime]

Why do you think your hair is such a high porosity? When hair cells are in the hair bulb in the follicle, they are living. The haircells are constantly splitting and dividing in the hair bulb and they eventually form together to make the hair strand that grows out of your scalp. When it grows out it is dead. Porosity is generally thought of by scientists as damaged hair, because from their extensive studies, hair does not grow out porous. Now, it can get porous over time due to many factors. So I'm curious what factors you think caused your hair to become that level of porosity? Especially since you seem to take such good care of it.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi! It grew out of my scalp like that. It’s just naturally on the more porous side. My hair has been like this since I started transitioning to natural hair.

[@Thechan748121]

There's an interesting 2 part video by Natural Nadine on YT called black people can't have low porosity hair. It's an interesting contribution to the debates about porosity.

[@Tay-cg1pt]

@@Thechan748121 there’s always going to be videos of people contradicting or agreeing to a certain concept. Even professional scientists disagree at times. At this point in this natural hair movement, I just say find what works for you. Her hair properties seem similar to mine so I’m going to try some of these products

[@faithagamah8598]

Some people naturally have high porosity hair;it might not be as high as does with chemically treated hair I personally av naturally high porosity hair and it's not damaged

[@yvonnegibson5445]

How do you apply your leave in? Do you apply the it to soaking wet hair?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi! I only apply it to damp hair when my hair is freshly washed. When I’m reapplying the leav in to my hair I don’t wet my hair, I apply it to dry hair.

[@bellabukuru]

My thing is that my scalp is dry no matter what. but my hair itself keeps the moisture for a really long time… I’m confused 💀

[@lenababyyy1482]

You look like a doll!❤

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Ty

[@pienke_1232]

These naturals are confusing me with the porosity thing. Some mentioning the same charactarize of high and low being the same😖

[@stephlon6757]

Have you ever layered Olaplex 3 with CS salve ? I’m tempted to try on the same day but I’m afraid I’ll end up baby baldy

[@nassimesaab170]

I’ve been waiting for this 🎉🥳

[@AliiyahYasmiin]

Sameee

[@MimiSambo]

Love to see it gorgeous girlllllll

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you boo! 🥰❤️❤️

[@dumppofgabbyyy]

Is the curl smith able to curl your hair up (1st one you showed)

[@Geishadolla]

How can I get that bucket 🪣 of shea butter ??

[@fatimaxfarouk]

I purchased that from Nigeria

[@LittleGameDev]

Ok so what order should I use these? Should I use the olaplex every wash day with the treatment or just the olaplex once in a while?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

You can use olaplex every wash day without the treatment, you want to use the treatment every once in a while

[@iamshakuri]

Jesus, your skin

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Tyyy

[@tammiecurrie930]

Thank uuuuu so much! Happy fall 🍂

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Happy fall Tammie 🫶🏿❤️

[@slayshay_t467]

Sister , thank you so much for sharing all your favorites with us . I love how you explained every product and what it does to your own hair. your wealth of information certainly very beneficial for high porosity hair and all hair in general . If I can point out something or recommend something, it will be to raise your voice just a little bit plz!!! certain parts of the video, I could not hear . even though I turn my volume to the maximum, which I generally never reach while watching other videos . so please sister, kindly raise your voice so we can actually hear what you saying . Especially since the information you've given us is very useful and educational to a lot of us who don't know much about hair needs. Thank you again

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️ definitely will do! My camera was very far away from me because of the lense I was using but I have a new camera now with better audio quality. I appreciate your feedback💗💗

[@Laneway23]

Carols daughter shampoo wash day delight really dried my hair out so i use it as a clarifying shampoo but the as i am shampoo really did a nice job

[@Dirtysoda_]

It is most definitely a clarifying shampoo! It has salicylic acid in it to strip product from the strands

[@carmelitarozendaal6296]

Hello Love. Thank you for this very informative video. Greetings from Surinam.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

I can’t believe my video found you all the way in Surinam. Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️

[@SuperMilliy]

That honey hydrate is everything for me,thank .definitely am new subscriber.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

It really is!

[@moniquec.3075]

Can you use it on dry hair?

[@donniebeaubrun7349]

Great video thank you😊 I like Amika soul food nourishing mask and briogeo don’t despair repair thanks again

[@kadiatum.kromah2978]

Thank you so much. I'm learning a lot. My hair is bleached and its dry, breaking, no length retention and volume 🥲

[@hzlkelly]

I’m cutting my hair for the fourth time to start this journey again.

[@ropafadzomanyowa8349]

Olaplex is the truth

[@coconut2227]

We need an update on your hair growth, I love seeing how your hair journey is going. ^^

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Thank you! Coming soon! 🥰

[@Azzywrld224]

Kroger bout to be mad at me

[@kri997]

First time watching this and I already use a lot of these products, especially Apogee 👌🏾

[@fatimaxfarouk]

So glad!

[@ranmouri88]

Do you do LCO method? If so what Oil do you use and recommend for 4c low porosity hair?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Hi! I use a leave in conditioner, then honey hydrate which is a heavy oil, then a curling gel on my ends, I’m not sure what I’d classify it as!

[@shephelj03]

What should I buy to start with. I'm a man with about 6 months of grown hair ha. I can't afford everything all at once here but just need some starters. This is overwhelming me

[@Chicago0720]

I’m a man who’s been growing out my hair for 3 years now .. I could help out. I was in the same boat 3 years ago. What would you say your type is? 4b?4c?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Buy water-based leave-in conditioner and honey hydrate

[@shephelj03]

@@fatimaxfarouk I got that honey stuff! How much should you apply to your hair?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

@@shephelj03 I apply a dollop to each of the 6 sections of my hair 🫶🏿

[@NyNativeTv]

You shared mostly all the products my hair loves. And some i want to try like the olaplex, I went to ulta and the employee said she doesnt recommend.

[@fatimaxfarouk]

I personally love olaplex and they state it’s suitable for all hair types!

[@natasharules6737]

All this info is so great but so unaffordable

[@Dirtysoda_]

I consider Aphogee affordable

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Yeah unfortunately hair care products are really expensive

[@kingkhadeej]

Finally!

[@fatimaxfarouk]

🤭😂😂

[@sneakandgeek]

inexpensive?

[@fatimaxfarouk]

No tbh, but it depends on what you define as inexpensive

[@user-tryingtocook]

Thank you for sharing 😌 this is so helpful 🙏🏼💕

[@AliiyahYasmiin]

Really enjoyed this

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@lilmizzije]

That protein treatment made my hair so soft and straw like

[@fatimaxfarouk]

That’s an interesting combo 😅

[@aubreyplazasuncle]

would you recommend a tangle teezer over a wide tooth comb for detangling? i have 4c high porosity hair and my texture is very similar to yours

[@fatimaxfarouk]

Yes I would highly recommend the tangle teezer over a wide tooth comb. Just make sure you’re working in sections and detangling gently from your tips to your roots. 💗