What is Hair Porosity?
Hair porosity is the ability of your hair to absorb and retain moisture. This characteristic depends on the condition of the hair cuticle, which is the outer layer of each hair. There are three levels of porosity: low, medium and high. Each type of porosity has its own hair care needs.
1.Low Porosity: Cuticles are tight, making it difficult to absorb moisture. However, once hair is hydrated, it retains that moisture well.
2. Medium porosity: The cuticles are slightly open, allowing good absorption and retention of hydration. This is often the easiest type of porosity to manage.
3. High Porosity: The cuticles are very open or damaged, which allows hydration to penetrate quickly but evaporate just as quickly. This type of porosity requires care to retain hydration.
Why porosity is crucial in the fall season
In autumn, hair is exposed to changing conditions: the air becomes drier, temperatures drop and frequent transitions between heated indoor environments and the outdoors can weaken the hair fiber. Knowing the porosity of your hair allows you to adopt suitable products and techniques to protect it and keep it hydrated despite these attacks.
Fall hair routine according to your porosity type
1. Low Porosity Hair
For low porosity hair, the main goal in fall is to facilitate moisture absorption while avoiding product buildup, which could weigh down hair.
- Use lightweight, hydrating products: Water-based products like our Leave-In Conditioner for Low Porosity are ideal because they provide hydration without suffocating the hair fiber.
- Apply gentle heat to open the cuticles: In the fall, low porosity hair benefits from heat to better absorb treatments. A heating cap or hair steamer can help penetrate our conditioners, such as the Organic Argan and Grapeseed Hair Conditioner for Low Porosity , which acts as a two-in-one and can be used as a mask.
- Seal in moisture with lightweight oils and pomades: To lock in moisture while avoiding heaviness, our LUXE Moringa Calendula Pomade for Low Porosity is ideal. It seals in moisture, protects against cold, and leaves a non-greasy feel while adding shine to your hair.
2. Medium Porosity Hair
With medium porosity, hair absorbs and retains moisture well. In autumn, the objective is to maintain this balance by protecting them from external aggressions without overloading them.
- Use moisturizing and nourishing care: Opt for our Leave-In Conditioning Lotion for Low Porosity or our Leave-In Conditioning Cream for High Porosity depending on whether you need a light or richer moisturizer.
- Protect your curls with a sealant: To seal, choose oils like argan oil, known for its protective properties and non-greasy finish. Our LUXE Moringa & Calendula Pomade for Low Porosity melts instantly upon touching and is a great option.
- Use protective hairstyles: Hairstyles like braids or twists help limit manipulation and protect hair against the cold while maintaining hydration for longer.
3. High Porosity Hair
Hair with high porosity requires special attention in fall, as it is more susceptible to drying out. The goal here is to maximize moisture retentionand strengthen the hair's protective barrier.
- Use rich and nourishing products: Our conditioners, such as the Organic Shea and Olive Conditioner for Porous Hair (high porosity), act as a two-in-one. They can be used as a hair mask to nourish and strengthen the fiber.
- Seal with thicker butters and oils: To lock in moisture, apply a hair butter or thick oil. Our LUXE Organic Moringa & Mango Pomade for Low Porosity is ideal for this type of need, as it adds a layer of long-lasting protection.
- Adopt an intensive care routine: In autumn, hair with high porosity benefits from a moisturizing treatment or a nourishing mask at least once a week to maintain hair health and prevent breakage.
The benefits of knowing your hair porosity for fall
- Better moisture retention: Understanding your porosity allows you to select the best-suited products to keep your hair hydrated and soft, even in difficult autumn conditions.
- Protection against damage: Adopting a specific routine reduces the risk of breakage, dehydration and weakening of the hair fiber.
- Optimization of product results: By using the right products according to your porosity, you will be able to maximize the benefits of each product and avoid frustration due to disappointing results.
- Saving time and money: Rather than testing products at random, knowing what works for your type of porosity allows you to quickly adopt effective treatments, while saving money.
Know your porosity for a successful fall routine
Knowing your hair's porosity is one of the best ways to ensure its health and beauty all fall long. Whether your hair has low, medium or high porosity, a suitable routine will help you maintain hydration, avoid damage and enhance your natural curls despite the cold.
To discover your porosity and start personalizing your hair routine for the fall season, click here .