Struggling with dry, frizzy, and brittle hair that won’t hold moisture? You might have high porosity hair. This hair type absorbs water quickly but loses it just as fast, leading to constant dryness, breakage, and dullness.
The good news? With the right hair care routine, you can improve moisture retention and restore your hair’s health.
In this blog, we’ll cover:
- What high porosity hair is and how to identify it
- The best high porosity hair care routine and treatments
- How homeopathic treatment for hair fall helps strengthen and nourish porous hair
What is High Porosity Hair?
Hair porosity refers to how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. It depends on the structure of the cuticle (the outermost layer of the hair strand).
High porosity hair has raised cuticles, which means it absorbs moisture quickly but also loses it rapidly. This can result in dry, frizzy, and brittle hair that requires special care to maintain hydration.
Levels of Hair Porosity:
- Low Porosity: Cuticles are tightly packed, making it difficult for moisture to enter.
- Medium Porosity: Cuticles are slightly open, allowing moisture to penetrate and stay.
- High Porosity: Cuticles are widely spaced, leading to quick moisture absorption but poor retention.
Dr Batra’s® pro tip:
High porosity hair loses moisture quickly, use leave-in conditioners, avoid heat styling, and rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle. For long-term repair, opt for protein-rich treatments and personalised care.
Characteristics of High Porosity Hair
Wondering if you have high porosity hair? Here are some signs: Hair absorbs water quickly but dries fast
- Hair absorbs water quickly but dries just as fast
- Hair feels dry, frizzy, and brittle, even after moisturising
- Prone to breakage, split ends, and tangles
- Often appears dull and lacks shine
- Hair products don’t seem to work effectively
If you ticked off these symptoms of high porosity hair,don’t worry—the right hair care routine can help manage it effectively!
Causes of High Porosity Hair
Several factors contribute to high porosity hair, including: Genetics: Some people naturally have high porosity hair due to hereditary factors.
- Genetics: Some people naturally have high porosity hair due to hereditary factors.
- Excessive Heat Styling: Frequent use of flat irons, curling wands, and blow dryers can damage the cuticle, increasing porosity.
- Chemical Treatments: Hair colouring, bleaching, and relaxers weaken the cuticle, making hair more porous.
- Harsh Hair Products: Sulfates, alcohol-based products, and harsh shampoos strip the hair’s natural oils, increasing porosity.
- Environmental Factors: Sun exposure, pollution, and hard water can weaken the hair cuticle over time.
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