Hair Styling for Low Porosity Hair

Jul 2, 2024

Hair Styling for Low Porosity Hair

Introduction

  • Video theme: Hair care and styling for low porosity hair.
  • Previous video focus: Styling naturally wavy hair.
  • Updates: New insights into low porosity hair.

Understanding Low Porosity Hair

  • Difficulty in wetting and drying.
  • Products sit on top, causing build-up and greasy appearance.
  • Symptoms: stringy appearance, oily look, buildup, quick greasiness.
  • Tests: Physical strand test with water.

Styling Guide for Low Porosity Hair

Products Used

  1. Detangler with heat protection.
  2. Gizzu Honey Infused Hair Repair Serum (very watery/liquid).
  3. Fable and M Detangling Leave-In Conditioner (spray nozzle).
  4. Hair oil (light, not heavy/creamy).

Key Rules for Product Use

  • Avoid heavy, creamy products (squeeze tubes).
  • Use lightweight, watery products (sprayable items).
  • Less is more: Minimal product application.
  • Apply lightweight products first, followed by heavier products.

Application Steps

  1. Detangler
    • 3 sprays across hair.
  2. Serum
    • Use about 2.5 droppers worth. Focus on ends, not roots.
  3. Leave-In Conditioner
    • 3 sprays on each side. Avoid over-application.

During Heat Styling

  • Benefits of multi-functional products (e.g., detangler with heat protection).
  • Focus on order: from lightest to heaviest products.
  • Leave hair to absorb products before blow-drying or ironing.

Final Styling Tips

  • Use minimal oil after styling (4 drops max).
  • Apply oil to ends and mid-ends, avoid roots.
  • Avoid touching hair frequently to prevent oiliness.
  • Results: Lighter, fresher, cleaner looking and feeling hair.
  • Dry shampoo recommendation: Nature Lab Tokyo Rice Powder Dry Shampoo.

Natural Styling (Wavy/Curly)

  • Same rules for product use apply.
  • Use a wide-tooth comb instead of a brush to preserve wave/curl pattern.

Application Steps for Natural Styling

  1. Detangler
    • Keep waves/curls intact.
  2. Serum
    • Dime-sized amount.
  3. Cream Product
    • Minimal amount, scrunch it into the hair.
  4. Mousse/Gel
    • Necessary for wave/curl definition. Minimal application, focus on ends.

Final Results

  • Allow hair to air dry naturally.
  • Results: Defined, natural, wavy, or curly hair without heaviness.

Conclusion

  • Summary: Methods to style low porosity hair both with heat and naturally.
  • Encouragement to follow appropriate product use and minimal application steps for healthier, lighter hair.