po·ros·i·ty
- The state or property of being porous, or permeable to fluids and outside influences.
- A structure or part that is porous and capable of being penetrated.
- The ratio of the volume of all the pores in a material to the volume of the whole.
How To Determine Your Hair Porosity
Hey Beautiful!
Let's dive into the world of hair porosity and why it's oh-so-important for you to know yours. Trust us, it's a game-changer when it comes to managing those fabulous strands!
So, what exactly is hair porosity? Well, it's all about your hair's ability to soak up and hold onto moisture. Knowing your porosity level allows you to tailor your hair care routine specifically for your unique locks. It's like finding the secret sauce for both styling results and overall hair health!
Now, let's break down the three categories of porosity: low, normal, and high.
Low porosity means those cuticles are tightly bound together, while normal porosity has slightly looser cuticles. And high porosity? Well, that means those cuticles are spread out like a party!
To determine your own hair's porosity level (you go girl!), we've got two methods for you:
1. The Float Test: Grab a few strands of hair and drop them into a bowl of water. If they float on top, hello low porosity! If they sink right away – high porosity alert! And if they take their sweet time before sinking gracefully... well then darling, you've got yourself some normal porosity.
2. The Slip'n'Slide Test: This one is less popular but still super handy! Take a strand of hair between your fingers and slide them up towards the scalp. If you feel little bumps along the way – hello high-porosity! But if your fingers glide smoothly without any hiccups... yep, that means low-porosity goodness.
So now that you're armed with these tests (you're practically a scientist now!), go ahead and give them a whirl! We'd love to hear which test you tried and what magical level of porosity you discovered.
But wait... there's more! Once you know your porosity, the next step is to find the perfect moisture routine for your hair. We're here to guide you every step of the way, babe. So stay tuned and get ready to unlock that ultimate moisture magic!
Drop us a comment below and spill the tea on your porosity journey. We can't wait to hear all about it.