Hair Porosity 101: Build Your Perfect Natural Hair Routine
Have you ever wondered why the same hair routine works perfectly for one person but doesn't seem to work the same way for you? The I Want It All Whole Collection Kit is great for all hair types, but you might not have the right routine for your child's hair porosity.
One reason may be hair porosity.
Hair porosity describes your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture. Understanding your hair's porosity can help you make smarter choices about how you cleanse, condition, moisturize, style, and seal your hair.
Remember: Hair porosity is not a hair type.
Someone can have curly, coily, wavy, straight, fine, thick, natural, relaxed, or color-treated hair and still have different porosity levels.
What Is Hair Porosity?
Think of your hair's outer layer, called the cuticle, like the shingles on a roof or a tiny door. The way those cuticles sit can affect how easily moisture gets into the hair and how well your hair holds onto that moisture.
There are three commonly discussed porosity levels: low, medium, and high porosity.
Understanding the Three Porosity Levels
Low Porosity Hair
Low-porosity hair has cuticles that tend to lie more closely together. Moisture and products may take longer to absorb, and heavy products can sometimes sit on the surface of the hair.
Medium Porosity Hair
Medium-porosity hair generally allows moisture to enter and remain in the hair more easily. It often responds well to a balanced, consistent hair care routine.
High Porosity Hair
High-porosity hair has cuticles that are more open or raised. While moisture may enter easily, it can also escape more quickly, making moisture retention an important part of the routine.
How to Test Your Hair Porosity at Home
One popular at-home method is the hair porosity float test. Think of this as a general indicator rather than a scientific diagnosis.
Your hair doesn't have to pass a test perfectly to deserve the right care.
Remember that product residue, oils, strand thickness, surface tension, and other factors can affect a float test. Combine the test with what you actually observe during wash day and styling.
How to Build a Routine Based on Your Porosity
Once you have a better idea of your hair's porosity, you can begin paying attention to how your hair responds to different products and techniques.
The Best Reagan Sanai Routine for Low Porosity Hair
Low porosity hair may benefit from a routine that prioritizes moisture without overloading the hair with too many products.
Step 1 — Cleanse
Start with the Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo. Thorough cleansing can be especially helpful when products tend to sit on the surface of the hair.
Step 2 — Deep Condition
Follow with the Avocado & Banana Deep Conditioner. Gentle warmth or a shower cap may help create a comfortable conditioning environment, but heat is not required.
Step 3 — Detangle + Moisturize
Apply the Moisturizing Leave-In Detangler to damp hair.
Step 4 — Style
Use the Hydrating Multi-Use Styling Foam based on your desired style.
Step 5 — Seal Strategically
Use a small amount of Nourishing Growth Oil and/or Mango Butter Soufflé depending on what your hair needs.
Less can be more for low-porosity hair.
If your hair becomes weighed down or coated, try using less product or simplifying your routine.
Between Wash Days
Use the Moisturizing Aloe Refresher Spray when your hair needs a refresh.
The Best Reagan Sanai Routine for Medium Porosity Hair
Medium porosity hair often responds well to a balanced routine without excessive layering.
CLEANSE → DEEP CONDITION → LEAVE-IN → STYLE → SEAL
- Cleanse: Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo
- Condition: Avocado & Banana Deep Conditioner
- Moisturize: Moisturizing Leave-In Detangler
- Style: Hydrating Multi-Use Styling Foam
- Seal: Nourishing Growth Oil or Mango Butter Soufflé as needed
- Refresh: Moisturizing Aloe Refresher Spray between wash days
Adjust the amount of product based on your hair density, strand thickness, length, and styling needs.
The Best Reagan Sanai Routine for High Porosity Hair
High porosity hair may benefit from a routine focused on moisture retention.
Step 1 — Cleanse
Begin with the Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo.
Step 2 — Deep Condition
Follow with the Avocado & Banana Deep Conditioner. Consistent conditioning can be especially helpful for hair that loses moisture quickly.
Step 3 — Layer Moisture
Apply the Moisturizing Leave-In Detangler to damp hair.
Step 4 — Style
Use the Hydrating Multi-Use Styling Foam.
Step 5 — Seal
Use Nourishing Growth Oil and/or Mango Butter Soufflé to help seal in the moisture from the previous steps.
Water/Moisture → Leave-In → Styling Product → Sealing Product
The goal is not to permanently "close" the hair cuticle. Instead, focus on creating a routine that helps your hair maintain moisture.
Between Wash Days
Use the Moisturizing Aloe Refresher Spray to refresh the hair. Follow with a small amount of Mango Butter Soufflé or Nourishing Growth Oil if additional sealing is needed.
Not every product needs to be used every time.
Your routine should be customized based on your hair, porosity, style, and moisture needs.
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