Are You High or Low Porosity? Unraveling the Mystery of Your Hair You've probably heard the term 'hair porosity' thrown around, but maybe you've skipped over it. Well, if you truly care about your crown, it's time to get on board. Understanding my hair porosity was an absolute game-changer for me. Let me explain! Have you ever wondered why the miracle product that everyone are raving about and that you finally decided to give a try to is turning your hair into a actually your friend's miracle hair product turns your luscious curls into an haystack? Or why that expensive conditioner seems to just sit on your hair without doing its job? The answer might be hiding in your hair's porosity. Let's dive into this hair topic and find out if you're high or low porosity! Hi, I'm Christine, and I'm a recovering hair product addict, it may sound funny but it's true. Despite trying all the different hair products, I could never get the results they were showing in the ads, those luscious curls, fully hydrated and with the perfect spring. Every time I bought a product, it was like playing Russian roulette. But your girl didn't have all that money to spend. One day, I was talking to my cousin, who has a hair company, and she said, "You know, there are some products that, if you mix them together, will have the opposite effect on your hair. That's why it's important to know your hair porosity." Suddenly, a light appeared in the darkness. All these years, all this money spent, and only now did I know why I wasn't getting the results I wanted. I had been choosing my products based on their characteristics or the results they were promising, but never based on my hair porosity, which is important to differentiate from hair type. That's another story for my next blog. So then, what the F**k is hair porosity? Think of your hair as a sponge. Some sponges soak up water instantly, while others seem to repel it at first. That's basically what hair porosity is all about – how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture, therefore products. It's like your hair's own superpower (or kryptonite, depending on how you look at it). The Three Musketeers of Hair Porosity Just like the Three Musketeers, there are three types of hair porosity: low, medium, and high. Let's meet our heroes: Low Porosity Hair: The rebel of the bunch. This hair type is like that friend who always shows up fashionably late to the party. It takes its sweet time absorbing moisture, but once it does, it holds onto it like a champ. Medium Porosity Hair: The Goldilocks of hair. Not too picky, not too needy – it's just right. This hair type is every stylist's dream, absorbing and retaining moisture with ease. High Porosity Hair: The drama queen. This hair type absorbs moisture faster than you can say "hair gel," but it also loses it just as quickly. It's like trying to fill a leaky bucket – a constant battle! The Great Hair Experiment: Are You High or Low? Ready to unlock the secret of your hair's porosity? Try this fun experiment: 1. Grab a glass of water and a clean strand of your hair. 2. Drop the strand into the water. 3. Watch closely (cue dramatic music). If your hair floats for a while before sinking, congratulations! You're on team low porosity. If it sinks immediately, welcome to the high porosity club. And if it kind of hovers in the middle? You've hit the medium porosity jackpot! Embracing Your Hair's Personality Remember, there's no "good" or "bad" when it comes to hair porosity. It's all about understanding your hair's unique personality and treating it accordingly. Whether you're rocking those low porosity locks or embracing your high porosity curls, your hair is as unique as you are! So next time you're standing in the hair care aisle, overwhelmed by the endless options, remember this little porosity lesson. Your hair will thank you, and you'll be one step closer to achieving that magazine-worthy mane you've always dreamed of! Now go forth and conquer the world with your newfound hair wisdom. After all, knowledge is power and great hair is just the cherry on top!