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CurlsBot thinks you have: High Porosity Hair
High porosity hair has a raised or damaged cuticle layer, allowing moisture to easily enter and exit the hair shaft. This type of hair can become easily moisturized but also loses moisture quickly.
Retake Porosity QuizCharacteristics
- Absorbs water and products quickly
- Dries very quickly
- Prone to frizz and tangles
- Can become overly moisturized easily
- May look dull without proper care
Care Tips
- Use leave-in conditioners and oils to seal in moisture
- Deep condition regularly
- Look for products with moisturizing ingredients
- Use anti-humectants in humid weather
- Consider using protein treatments to strengthen hair
Build Your Routine
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1. Cleanse
Choose your cleanser based on your needs
shampoos - Weekly
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.
Essential Moisture Cleanser
Hydrating Hairbath
cowashes - Daily or every other day
Gentle, non-lathering cleansers that clean without stripping natural oils. Use these for daily wash if you have high-porosity hair.
Coil Infusion® Drink Up™ Cleansing Conditioner
Curl Shaper Double Duty Weightless Cleansing Conditioner
A gentle low pH cleanser. Has a drying alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) but low on the ingredients list and this is less of a concern in a wash-out product.
2. Condition
Deep condition and/or regular condition
conditioners - Every wash
Products that add moisture and help detangle hair. Almost everyone needs conditioner!
Essential Moisture Conditioner
This has a small amount of isopropyl alcohol, which we mark as caution, but as it's last on the ingredients list and this is a product meant to be washed out, it's unlikely to be harmful for hair.
Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Conditioner
Clarity Conditioner
deep conditioners - Weekly
Intensive treatments that restore moisture and repair damage. Essential at least weekly for high porosity hair and good for all porosity types occasionally.
Double Cream Deep Quencher
Banana Cream Deep Conditioner
Deep Conditioning Treatment
leave ins - Every wash
Light conditioners that stay in your hair to provide ongoing moisture. Most important for high-porosity hair. May weigh down low-porosity hair.
Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner
3. Enhance Curls/Waves
Choose 1-2 products to enhance your natural curl pattern
custards - Optional
Thick styling products that provide moisture and definition. Useful for all porosity types.
Curl Defining Styling Souffle
Orange Marmalade Flaxseed and Aloe Curl Definer
CurlsBot note: This is the main styling product I use on my own hair- Melissa
Curl Enhancing Custard
creams - Every wash
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.
Weightless Air Dry Cream
Lemon Buttercream Styling Cream
Optional: Accessories
Useful items for anyone with curly or wavy hair
accessories - Useful for all porosity types
Useful items for anyone with curly or wavy hair.
Universal Diffuser
Turn any hairdryer into a diffuser with this attachment
Curl friendly soft headbands
These headbands are made by the creator of CurlsBot from soft, stretchy fabric that won't snag or pull on your curls. They're perfect for keeping your hair out of your face and creating lovely styles that won't damage your hair.
Pop-Up Curl Diffuser
Great for travel though I've used it at home for years because it's so easy to store
Curly Girl Microfiber Super Absorbent Anti Frizz Hair Towel
Help your hair dry faster and reduce frizz with a microfiber towel.