Hair porosity determines how your strands absorb and retain moisture, making it one of the most crucial factors in developing an effective hair care routine. Understanding your hair’s porosity level ...

Low porosity hair has a tightly sealed cuticle, making it resistant to absorbing water and treatments. Use heat to open the cuticle and improve absorption of moisturizing hair products. Incorporate ...

To help us get to the root of understanding low porosity hair, Santiago gave us a deep dive into how to care for it, ingredients to stray away from, and, of course, what to use. Below, find out ...

Is your hair hydrophobic? It may just have tight pores. “Hair porosity is really just about how well your hair can absorb and hold onto moisture and products,” LOBIE founder and hair expert Anastasia ...

If you've ever found yourself aggressively rubbing conditioner into your hair, wondering why it just sits there like an unwelcome guest, your hair might have low porosity. The world of hair care is ...

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