Wash Day :: Dealing With Low Porosity Hair

             The porosity of your hair is its ability to absorb moisture, may it be oil, cream, or water. Some of us have high porosity hair, while a few of us don’t. Having a low porosity hair means your cuticles are tight and the strands are  resistant to opening up for water and moisture.  After going through what I went through with my hair last Sunday,  I could not wait to feel its softness again. My second wash on Wednesday did not make things any better. The damage was already done, and whatever made my hair stiff was already locked in. I figured that the only way to have my softness back was to open up the cuticle layers and get some softness back in there; if that makes any sense.

#WashDayExperience

Rinse :: I rinsed my hair with very warm water (close to hot) to help remove  excess products.


Deep conditioning:: Heat became my best friend on Saturday. It was cold, but I had to wash my hair early. I deep conditioned with honey (a humectant that draws moisture to the hair) and TREsemme Moisture Rich Conditioner for two hours. I was desperate for anything with Cetyl alcohol, as it helps in adding moisture to the hair also. I used my Hot Head Deep Conditioning Cap over a plastic cap, plus a warm towel for extra heat. Steaming my hair was very helpful.

Clarifying /Shampooing :: I started out with my V05 Clarifying conditioner, but I ended up adding shampoo to the mix because I thought that product buildups may have been the cause of the stiffness, too.

Conditioning :: I used Clairol Herbal Essences moisturizing conditioner to condition my hair after the shampoo.

Drying :: Air dried for about 45 minutes after using a T-shirt instead of a towel. 

Moisturizers :: Since it was so cold that day, I decided to moisturize my hair with Scurl No Drip Activator Moisturizer, followed by my ORS Carrot Oil.

The Wash Day Experience

              The softness is back, you guys! I did the porosity test throughout the wash day. The first time I dropped my strands in the water, they did not go down. I tried again after shampooing and conditioning my hair. The last test was before drying the hair. My hair started drying right away. It only took 10 minutes for my hair to eat up the moisturizer, which meant that my hair was absorbing the products very fast. There were no products sitting on my hair after adding the cream. Winning!
I was only trying to add a little protein to my hair last week. But forgetting to add honey to my deep conditioner was very detrimental. Now I know not to mess with protein.

How was your wash day, dear?

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39 Comments

  1. October 22, 2014 / 2:08 am

    I like the way you put your hair in a bun and your makeup looks so fresh and beautiful.
    Enjoy the rest of the week my friend.

  2. Ofthecomely. blogspot.com
    October 22, 2014 / 3:03 am

    I agree with Beauty that updo looks lovely on you. I'm sorry about your hair mishap. I had an experience like that before with a gel everyone use to rave about so I know the feeling.

  3. Kurves
    October 22, 2014 / 3:09 am

    You are a much better caretaker of hair than me and Your hair is so much healthier! Kudos. . .

  4. October 22, 2014 / 9:18 am

    Am glad the softness is back doll, I know that can be tough to do. You look gorgeous, love the bun :)) My hair is a mess at the moment, I need to wash it and put a moisture treatment on it. I'm sooooo lazy with my hair, haha :))) Hope you have a gorgeous day Xxx

  5. Paola
    October 22, 2014 / 9:38 am

    I need softness on My hair too…. great post Nerline!!!!
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  6. Jackie Harrison
    October 22, 2014 / 10:41 am

    It sound like you had a great experience and your hair looks healthy.

  7. Beautetude
    October 22, 2014 / 4:15 pm

    So glad to hear you gained softness back. I really enjoy your hair posts.

  8. S.O.S Hair
    October 22, 2014 / 6:20 pm

    *Fist pump* for soft hair! I like this little fancy free high bun that you got going on here! Did you stretch your hair as you dried it?

    Thanks for sharing your #washdayexperience chica!

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  9. Lenya
    October 22, 2014 / 7:55 pm

    I am so happy for you Nerline that the softness is back! Love the bun hun 😉

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    Lenya
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  10. October 22, 2014 / 8:44 pm

    How do you know what porosity your hair is?

  11. Relaxed Thairapy
    October 23, 2014 / 3:55 am

    I'm glad you recovered! Whew, chile. Nothing I hate more than freaked out hair. Honey is a must for my DCners.

  12. October 23, 2014 / 7:05 am

    Honey became my friend too, Jay!

  13. October 23, 2014 / 7:35 am

    If your hair absorbs moisture easily that means you have high porosity. If not, then your porosity is low. You can also test the hair by dropping a few strands in a glass of clean water. If the hair goes down really fast, that means it has no problem absorbing moisture. But if it stays on top, that means you have low porosity hair, meaning your hair does not absorb moisture easily

  14. Subha Bose
    October 23, 2014 / 1:06 pm

    Even I must try using T-shirt to dry hair.

  15. October 23, 2014 / 2:32 pm

    Yes. I usually stretch by braiding the hair instead of twisting it. Thank you, KLP!

  16. October 23, 2014 / 2:37 pm

    We all need that softness, Paola. Thanks babe!

  17. October 23, 2014 / 2:38 pm

    Your hair is beautiful, but you need to listen when it's talking to you.

  18. October 23, 2014 / 2:40 pm

    Thanks for feeling my pain hon!

  19. Diana Ashuayem
    October 23, 2014 / 3:59 pm

    Cute up do. I have started adding honey to my deep conditioner too. It makes a great difference.
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  20. October 23, 2014 / 10:17 pm

    Good to know! I'm going to try that trick – and if it doesn't absorb moisture then it means probably wouldn't absorb products/creams as easily too right?

  21. beautycindy2002
    October 24, 2014 / 3:49 pm

    i have asked you too tell us how you got this much volume on you hair am am lovong it
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  22. October 25, 2014 / 4:17 pm

    It comes naturally babe. I have a head full of hair. Plus, I did not comb the hair through.

  23. Isabelle Geeraerts
    October 26, 2014 / 6:50 pm

    What a great tip doll. You're the best!
    Happy sunday
    Isabelle
    Stoer & Sexy

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