CurlsBotNormal Porosity Hair
Normal porosity hair has a healthy cuticle layer that allows for balanced moisture absorption and retention. This type of hair is generally easier to maintain and style.
Characteristics
- Requires minimal time to get wet and dry
- Holds styles well
- Takes color treatments well
- Maintains healthy shine
- Products absorb well without buildup
Care Tips
- Maintain balance with regular conditioning
- Use a variety of products as hair can handle most types
- Regular trims to maintain health
- Protect hair during heat styling
- Deep condition occasionally for maintenance
Recommended Products
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1. Cleanse
Choose your cleansing products based on your porosity needs
shampoos
Cleansers that remove buildup and oil from your hair. Essential for low-porosity hair and should be used on other porosity types at least occasionally.
Ecoslay
Innersense
2. Condition
Build your moisture routine
conditioners
Products that add moisture and help detangle hair. Almost everyone needs conditioner!
Ouidad
deep conditioners
Intensive treatments that restore moisture and repair damage. Essential at least weekly for high porosity hair and good for all porosity types occasionally.
Ecoslay
Jessicurl
Love Ur Curls
3. Enhance Curls/Waves
Choose 1-2 products to enhance your natural curl pattern
creams
Rich moisturizers that help define and shape curls, and provide a barrier to protect against moisture loss. Essential for high-porosity hair. May weigh down low-porosity hair.
Ecoslay
MopTop
Pacifica
4. Hold
Lock in your style
gels
Styling products that provide hold and definition. Useful for all porosity types.
Ecoslay
Ecoslay
CurlsBot note: This is the main styling product I use on my own hair- Melissa
Innersense
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