silicones that are not water-soluble.
When the hair is not thoroughly cleansed, the cuticle is unable to lift and the hair isn’t able to get the hydration/moisture it needs from water.
What’s the best way to determine if your hair is low porosity?
First things first, EVERY natural needs to buy herself a clarifying shampoo.
Clarifying shampoos contain strong surfactants that can remove dirt, oil and buildup.
Now, if you’ve been using lots of heavy oils and butters it may take several shampoo sessions to get all that gunk out of your hair. Using too many oils like coconut or castor and butters like shea butter may take time to get out.
Kinky Curly Come Clean (KCCC) is a favorite among participants in the #30dayhairdetox in removing dirt, oil and buildup.
As a cosmetology student, I’ve seen several clients who use oils in their haircare regimen. Let me tell you, there are times when that oil is super difficult to cleanse from the hair.
With that being said, it’s very important to note that there is a chance that not all of the buildup will be totally removed on the first clarifying session.
Determining porosity is not that difficult. Here are some things to take note of:
- After being clarified does the hair absorb water?
- Does it dry fast?
- Does it do different things in different areas?
- Are some areas more resistant to products than others?
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