In conclusion, recognizing the signs that your low-porosity hair needs protein is crucial. They help maintain its health and vitality. Symptoms such as lack of elasticity and bounce, excessive frizz and flyaways, difficulty absorbing moisture, and product buildup and residue indicate that your hair needs protein.
Low porosity hair doesn't need protein. Too much protein can make hair brittle, so definitely avoid protein if you have low porosity hair.
Hair that is stringy, flat, or limp is a definite sign that your hair needs a protein treatment. Normally, hair should be pretty durable and full, so when it starts to droop, take notice. By adding protein back into the hair, you can revitalize your strands and get them to a healthier state.
Is your hair glassy and smooth? Then it's probably not porous at all. This is because the low porosity hair strands are sealed and smooth, making the hair appear reflective and shiny.
Daily or Every Other Day: For very dry or high-porosity hair, consider moisturizing and sealing daily or every other day. Weekly: For medium to low-porosity hair, you can moisturize and seal once a week, depending on your hair's moisture needs. Seasonal Adjustments: Adjust your routine based on the season.
Avoid Heavy Products and Buildup 🧴
Heavy creams, thick oils, and butters are the enemies of low porosity hair.
It needs heat so that moisture can penetrate the hair shaft and stay locked in. That means indulging in hot oil treatments and applying gentle heat using your hair dryer while deep conditioning. A steamer or steaming cap is a great option to gently steam hair, help products penetrate, and hydrate.
Cold water is often suggested to close cuticles. However, hair with low porosity benefits more from warm water.
For low porosity hair, light oils like jojoba, argan, avocado, and almond oil are ideal as they easily penetrate the tightly bound cuticles without weighing the hair down.
Too much protein and not enough moisture: the strand stretches more than usual then breaks, feels dry, stiff and brittle. Too much moisture and not enough protein: the strand keeps stretching without breaking, feels weak, mushy and limp.
Coconut oil can have many benefits for your hair and scalp. It is used to relieve dandruff, restore luster to dry and damaged hair, tame frizz, and protect hair against styling damage. It is safe to use on all hair types.
Common signs that your body is extremely low on protein include: Brittle hair and nails, often the first sign of deficiency. Feeling weak or hungry, since protein supplies energy and satisfies the appetite. Getting sick often without protein to boost the immune system.
Additionally, your hair's natural oils struggle to travel from the roots to the ends due to the tightly packed cuticles. As a result, low porosity hair tends to be: Dry and/or frizzy, especially at the ends. Prone to product build-up, resulting in weighed-down or limp hair.
One major sign is a change in the look and texture of your hair as it may start to look dry, dull, and brittle. Your hair may feel more coarse and struggle to hold a curl when dealing with protein overload. Too much protein may also cause split ends and breakage, leaving hair to shed more.
Limited Moisture Absorption: Despite claims that keratin treatments can improve moisture retention, they may actually hinder the ability of low porosity hair to absorb moisture from the environment. This can leave the hair feeling dry and brittle over time, despite the initial smoothing effects of the treatment.
It's important not to overdo protein treatments for low porosity hair, as too much protein can make the hair stiff and brittle. Limit protein treatments to once every 4-6 weeks or as needed based on the condition of your hair.
Here are some things that low porosity hair should avoid: Products with silicones: Silicones can create a barrier on the hair, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate. Look for products that are silicone-free or use water-soluble silicones.
Low porosity hair: The cuticles in low porosity hair are tightly packed together, this makes it difficult for moisture to enter the hair shaft. Due to this, pure coconut oil may not be beneficial to this porosity type.
This means that low porosity hair is practically resistant to moisture. It is very difficult for water (or other hydrating ingredients) to be absorbed into the hair to keep it moisturized. This means low porosity hair tends to be very dry (more on that below).
Low porosity hair requires special care when it comes to moisturizing, as the hair cuticles are tightly closed and can make it difficult for moisture to penetrate. As a general guideline, you should aim to moisturize low porosity hair every 2-3 days, or as needed based on how your hair feels.
Opt for aloe vera: Aloe vera juice or gel is a fantastic natural moisturizer for low porosity hair. You can use it as a leave-in, or mix it with water in a spray bottle for a refreshing hydration mist.
Coconut Water Leave-In Conditioner: perfect for low porosity hair due to its lightweight, hydrating formula that doesn't weigh hair down.