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Post By artemis513
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09-01-2012, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 397
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Low Porosity Hair Now What?
Hi everyone,
I'm 6.5 months post relaxer. A couple of weeks ago, I conducted a porosity strand test, and it turns out I have low Porosity hair. This would explain why my hair takes forever to dry with a lot of product in it. Is there anything special I should be doing for my hair? What are good conditioners for low porosity hair? Is it necessary to deep conditioner with heat? My hair is fine/medium texture. My hair type is 3c/4a
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09-08-2012, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 293
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Hippiedoll,
I can tell by your question that you already know what you supposed to do. Yes you should DT with heat. The heat opens the hair shaft for the conditioner to get in.
The rest of it is trial and error. Keep up the good work.
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3A, Protein Senitive, Low Porosity,
Med-Course
Wash: Suave Naturals Conds (excluding Coconut), CVSB
Rinse out/Leave In: GVP Cond. Balm, KCKT,
Style: Naturelle Gel(winter HG), KCCC (summer HG), Flaxseed gel
SOTC: JCNS
Love your hair: Love yourself!
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09-08-2012, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 39
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Goin'Grey,
May I ask why you don't use the Suave Naturals with coconut. I have not colored in 8 months and I am also going grey. I have low porosity. I don't know if I am protein sensitive. My hair is fine texture and fine density.
Can you tell me which of the Garnier Conditioners is silicone-free (there are so many). I know the ingredients to look for mostly, but I heard a while back they changed the ingredients in one that was previously silicone-free.
Thanks!!!
Anybody???
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DevaCurl No-Poo, One Condition, & Angel
Shea Moisture Retention Shampoo
Giovanni Avocado & Olive Oil Ultra-Moist Shampoo
Kinky Curly Knot Today & Curling Custard
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09-08-2012, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 410
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Body Boost and Pure Clean conditioners are both cone free. Triple Nutrition (formerly cone free), Fall Fight, and Sleek and Shine all have amodimethicone, which is not water soluble. Color Shield, Daily Care, and Length and Strength both have water soluble cones which will cowash out.
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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
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09-08-2012, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 293
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CurlyGG, I do use Suave Naturals Coconut conditioner, but very sparingly because I'm protein sensitive and that is the one with protein.
Regarding the GF, you are so right, I have the OLD formula of the Triple Nutrition and it has no bad stuff, but the new formula is off limits for us CG girls now. I will update my siggy to reflect. Sorry for the confusion.
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3A, Protein Senitive, Low Porosity,
Med-Course
Wash: Suave Naturals Conds (excluding Coconut), CVSB
Rinse out/Leave In: GVP Cond. Balm, KCKT,
Style: Naturelle Gel(winter HG), KCCC (summer HG), Flaxseed gel
SOTC: JCNS
Love your hair: Love yourself!
Last edited by Goin'Grey; 09-08-2012 at 05:57 PM.
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09-08-2012, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 293
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Shout out to Geek Chic! I'm a Big Fan!
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3A, Protein Senitive, Low Porosity,
Med-Course
Wash: Suave Naturals Conds (excluding Coconut), CVSB
Rinse out/Leave In: GVP Cond. Balm, KCKT,
Style: Naturelle Gel(winter HG), KCCC (summer HG), Flaxseed gel
SOTC: JCNS
Love your hair: Love yourself!
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09-23-2012, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 397
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Thank you for the suggestions everyone I use Giovanni Direct leave in as my co wash. I deep condition with Curl Junkie's Curl Rehab
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09-24-2012, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 491
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Be careful with using the Curl Rehab as a DC since you hair is fine/medium. I have found that once your hair gets to its optimal level of moisture it is very very easy to OC with Curl Rehab (esp if you are using with heat). I suggest looking for a dc that has a moderate amount of protein in it to alternate with the CR at least sometimes. Just a thought for down the road...
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4a/3c, fine strands, low porosity, medium density
Last relaxer: Jan 2010 - BC'd: 2/27/11
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09-26-2012, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 397
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I try to do a protein treatment once a month and clarify once a month. I don't cowash or low poo my hair no more than once a week
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