maya.c.mowry

Hey Everyone, im sort of a rookie to Naturally curly.com.. i cant even begin to tell you just how long it took for me to figure out how to post a new thread! >.< But anyways... I Decided to do the porosity test to find out what kind of porosity my hair had.... I did both tests described in the Hair Types column on this website under Porosity... I smoothed my hair strand upward and felt some bumps, but when i put a strand in water, it floated on the top.. Do i have High porosity or Low porosity?? Im super Confused!

Ml001

This article gives you other characteristics of high, normal, and low porosity hair. It will help you better determine your hair's porosity. http://kendrathaler-hair.blogspot.co...osity.html?m=1

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remember, with all advice or suggestions for your hair, YMMV!!
My hair:
2b wavy, medium texture, low porosity, med-high density. Protein finicky.
My routine:
Cleansing: DCNP, every 4-5 days (occasionally use CJ cleansers).
RO: CJSC, occasionally use JCDC
LI: KCKT or CJSL
Gel: KCCC, CJCIAB for 2nd day hair (sometimes third)

Heat is my friend: warm water rinses, steam caps, and diffuse dry. I love CLU cloths and my Denman.

Geek_Chic

The float test can be unreliable. I've seen instances where someone's hair floated, but they later found out it was actually normal or even low porosity. Instead, I would look at the strand test and how your hair usually behaves. The link Ml001posted has good info. If you want a definitive answer, you can also order a hair analysis from here.

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CG since 11/2011
2c /3a F /Mii, low porosity

Spring Products /Routine:
Clarifying: ACV rinses
Low Poo: Renpure Argan Oil
Co-washes: VO5 Kiwi Lime, Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut
RO: VO5 KLS or Shea Cashmere, Renpure Brazilian Keratin or Argan, Cure Care, SNTC
LI (if needed): Renpure Argan, GFBB, RBKSC
Stylers: AIF, HESMU, got2b playful pomade
PT: IAGirl's (every 2 weeks or as needed)
Trying: BTZ Noodle Head mousse