Samanthascurlz

I am trying to understand having low porosity hair. I have been trying to really focus on my properties. I only wash my hair 2x a week. One of those 2 days I low-poo (in my signature). I am curious; however, after about 2-3 days, my hair becomes extremely dry and the crown frizz becomes out of control. Even if my hair gets out of control before my wash days, I just stick it out, because I don't want to condition too much.

My question is, what techniques do low-po curlies use in order to sustain the utter dryness? Basically, this is like a 'second-day' hair question, but more specific to low-po curlies.



Thank you for any advice in advance!

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Natural since Feb. 2012, 3b/3c, Dry hair, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Suave Naturals Coconut
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner, Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Deva Curl Set it Free, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard, Jane Carter Wrap and Roll

CurlPlay

Hi,
I was just thinking back to the time I found out about my 3b/4a low porosity dry hair. I was really concerned about finding the correct product(s).

Let's start with the questions:

Have you tried the CG method?
It possible that your hair may not like the lo-poo.

Did you take a look at the ingredient list on products you are using? Your hair may not like cones.

I used Suave conditoner for a while and wondered why my hair was still dry. It has a cone that dried my hair. Once I switched conditioner out. It was smooth sailing.

Are you consistent with your regimen? Trying/using many products will yield questionable results. Which I have just witnessed with my regimen.

When I notice my hair & dryness all the time , my goal was moisture retention. Once I found that product to assist in that goal, I made sure I was consistent with product and procedure until I saw results.

Now, these results worked for me. I'm unsure how they will work for you. But know that consistency is key.

Yoshimi

You say your hair is dry but you don't want to condition too much? Can you explain your reasoning because the obvious solution to your problem would be for you to condition more.

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2C, Medium thickness, Low posity
Recovering from a year of keratin and bleach with CG

Routine

Low Poo, Condition, Leave in, Curl cream, Supersoak, Gel, Diffuse on high heat, with minimal lift to encourage waves and reduce frizz, Dry on cool with nozzle down to smooth hair and finish drying,Shine Serum

Weekly gelatin protien treatments.

kathymack

Here are the ingredients for the LowPoo

Water (Aqua, Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, PEG-75 Lanolin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum)

My hair has trouble with polyquats, especially 4, 7 and 10. I'm told that they don't build up, but something stays on my hair and makes it difficult to absorb products. I get frizz when wet. Needed a strong surfactant to get my hair back to normal. Now, I stay away from them. The Set it Free has beeswax, so that could be coating your hair. And last of all, the Shea M Smoothie was just "heavy." Sat on my hair and coated it. IMHO, any of those products could be causing you problems.

I also don't understand why you say your hair is dry, but you're afraid to over condition it.

I use a lot of really rich products as my stylers. Never have to DT despite using a lot of protein. Are you doing any protein--PTs, etc.

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3a (Corkicelli), highlighted, fine, low porosity
modified CG, since April '07
CG since 3/11/08

SE PA

HGs: Curly Kinks Satin Roots, Curlycue ReNew and Coil Jam; homemade FSG and okra gel; soap bars; DM MiraCurls Curling Gelly; UFD Curly Magic; Shescentit LIs; Sevi conditioners; Botanical Spirits Puree, CJ Repair Me

SVault

I have the same problem..I agree with u guys..Conditioning MORE helped tremendously..When my scalp gets extra itchy, like now, i coat my hair and scalp with cantu leave in condish and put a plastic cap over it..works wonders

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CurlPlay

Just be careful .....
Cantu Leave-In has Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, and
Lanolin Oil in it. These ingredients has be known to leave my hair very dry.

You could also try hot oil treatments and message your scalp with a oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, and/or coconut.

lady_m

Drinking more and more water is good too. I overlook the benefits of water when it comes to dry hair as well as eating vegetables, salads etc. With summer coming up I'm definitely going to increase my water intake

Samanthascurlz

If you read my sig I am curly girl. No cones and I read ingredients so....

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Natural since Feb. 2012, 3b/3c, Dry hair, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Suave Naturals Coconut
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner, Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Deva Curl Set it Free, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard, Jane Carter Wrap and Roll

Samanthascurlz

Because over conditioning results in flat and oily curls...BTW, conditioning is NOT always the answer.

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Natural since Feb. 2012, 3b/3c, Dry hair, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Suave Naturals Coconut
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner, Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Deva Curl Set it Free, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard, Jane Carter Wrap and Roll

Samanthascurlz

Thank you. I have been lessening the use of the low-poo and it isn't as dry. The set if free I barely use now. Too much conditioner can result in MY hair getting flat and feeling oily and sticky. Hair responds differently.

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Natural since Feb. 2012, 3b/3c, Dry hair, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Suave Naturals Coconut
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner, Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Deva Curl Set it Free, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard, Jane Carter Wrap and Roll

Samanthascurlz

Thanks I drink about 1-2 liters a day so hopefully that helps!

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Natural since Feb. 2012, 3b/3c, Dry hair, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Suave Naturals Coconut
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner, Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Deva Curl Set it Free, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard, Jane Carter Wrap and Roll

Samanthascurlz

Oh yeah, no PT's never tried it and can't now since I have no money but I have been curious about it.

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Natural since Feb. 2012, 3b/3c, Dry hair, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Suave Naturals Coconut
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner, Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Deva Curl Set it Free, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard, Jane Carter Wrap and Roll

SVault

thanks..cantu DID dry my hair the next day..how often should i use a hot oil treatment??

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SVault

hair does respond differently..i was merely telling you what worked for me..u asked a question and i answered it

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Lynaea

My fine, low-po hair Loves protein, you don't have to buy an expensive PT though. You could start with any RO with protein high up in the ingredient list, even some cheaply brands (VO5) have lines with protein. There's also a gelatin PT that's very popular though it didn't do much for me, my hair seems to respond better to regular doses of protein rather than once a week blasts.

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2B?, BSL, fine, low-po. CG since Dec. 2012

Trying lots of stuff and adding lots of protein. I have lots of other products, this is what I'm happiest with right now.
Co-wash: CJ DailyFix
Lo-poo: DermOrganic low-poo, U R Curly poo
RO: SS Caitlin's co
Leave-in: SheScentIt Okra Repair condish
PT: SS Caitlin's + SS PT
Stylers: Volumax Mega Gel, Max Green Alchemy Styling Gel
Techniques: mod-supersoaker, plopping & pixie diffusing.

rapunzel4ever

The banana babyfood pt is also a cheap alternative.

When my hair starts feeling dry, mostly on third days, I mist my hair with water+ drop of conditioner. Then I smooth a drop of CJ Beauticurls LI over my hair, concentrating on the dry parts (usually the ends) and then scrunch while hanging my head upside down. When it is dry I pineapple for the night. Next day my hair has recovered and feels and looks great.

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2b-c/3a med/fine- low porosity- normal elasticity, BSL

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2B/C-3A) fine - low porosity
Routine:
Wash: low poo Daily Fix,co-wash or SMT, Kesham
RO: Motions CPR Li, Kruitvat creme voeding, Inecto Cocos co, JC Too Shea, JC Aloeba, KCKT
acv-rinse
honey-rinse
LI: CPR Motions LI, coconut oil (winter), CJBC-LI
Styling: AVG, Etos Solid Power Gel, Taft gel, KMS mousse, CCCCL, JCCC, BRHG
Plopping
Pixiecurl diffuse
clipping
SOTC: AVG+CCCC-Lite