Get Low
Low what? Porosity? What’s all this drivel? Tousled breaks it down for you.
Low porosity hair is typically resistant to moisture. This does not mean that the hair is unhealthy; it simply means that it needs help to retain moisture.
One of our favorite product lines, for hair type 4 Shea Moisture, released two brand new collections, which I am pleased to say I got my mitts on while in Atlanta recently.
This collection includes a Protein-Free Shampoo, a Protein-Free Conditioner. Are you catching that theme for low porosity hair?
The Shea Moisture low porosity collection has natural and certified organic ingredients which include:
Baobab Oil: Extracted from the African “superfruit”, this deeply moisturizing oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Tea Tree Oil (my dermis LOVES tea tree oil): Moisturizes and comforts scalp for healthy-looking hair.
Spearmint Extract: Effectively revitalizes hair and scalp with a fresh stimulating fragrance. Sounds good and I'm excited!
Tousled wraps up this product review with a few quick tips on caring for your low porosity hair:
Use a pre-poo treatment - Add a penetrating oil like coconut, sunflower, olive, avocado, or grapeseed oil (my favorite) to your conditioner. Apply a couple of hours before rinsing it out and shampooing your hair.
Water down your conditioner - Water is the best moisturizer! I use about 2 ounces of conditioner to 6 ounces of water. I divide my hair into sections and then work this conditioner mixture throughout. Proceed to deep condition with heat.
Always deep condition - that's pretty much it.
Seal in moisture with an oil - Low porosity hair usually responds better to the L(liquid/leave-in), C(cream), O(oil) method rather than the famous LOC method. Always use your liquid/leave-in first, and your oil last.
Make satin your best friend - Use a satin pillowcase... "because you're worth it," but also because it’s ALSO good for your face! Cotton sucks the moisture out of your face so using a satin pillowcase will also help fend off the wrinkles! Double duty !!!!
