CurlsBot thinks you have: Normal Porosity Hair Guide and Best Products
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.
Retake Porosity QuizCharacteristics
- 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
Build Your Routine
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1. Cleanse
Choose your cleanser based on your needs
clarifying shampoos - Every month
Heavier shampoos meant to remove long-term buildup from oils, products, and hard water. Meant to be used occasionally, as they are much stronger than regular shampoos.
Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
Wash & Scrub Detox Shampoo
Mud Pie Clay Clarifying Treatment
shampoos - Every 2-3 days
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.
Pure Silk Moisturizing Shampoo
Energizing Shampoo
Like all Curl Keeper products, this shampoo has a low pH, which helps to keep the hair cuticle closed and prevent moisture loss.
Essential Moisture Cleanser
cowashes - As needed
Gentle, non-lathering cleansers that clean without stripping natural oils. Use these for daily wash if you have high-porosity hair.
Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner
Hydra Drench Cleansing Conditioner
Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash
2. Condition
Deep condition and/or regular condition
conditioners - Every wash
Products that add moisture and help detangle hair. Almost everyone needs conditioner!
Super Smooth Cream Conditioner
Big Energy Conditioner
Cream Conditioner
deep conditioners - Every 2 weeks
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 - As needed
Light conditioners that stay in your hair to provide ongoing moisture. Most important for high-porosity hair. May weigh down low-porosity hair.
Moisture Balance Leave-In Conditioner
Hydrate & Plump Leave-In Conditioner
This has a small amount of isopropyl alcohol, which we mark as caution, but as it's towards the end of the ingredients list so it's unlikely to be harmful for hair.
Rice Pudding Leave-In Conditioner and Moisturizer
3. Enhance Curls/Waves
Choose 1-2 products to enhance your natural curl pattern
creams - Recommended to protect hair and style
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.
Avocado & Rose Oil Clump & Define Cream
Light Hold Creme Gel
Weightless Air Dry Cream
4. Hold
Lock in your style
gels - As needed for styling
Styling products that provide hold and definition. Useful for all porosity types.
Curl Keeper® Original Liquid Styler
Hydro Style Flexi-Jelly
Jello Shot Curl Defining Gel
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
Define EdgeLift Brush
The Define EdgeLift Brush is a unique brush that helps define your curls/waves
Volume EdgeLift Brush
The Volume EdgeLift Brush is a unique tool that helps you create voluminous curls/waves
Volume Root Clips
These clips are specially designed to help you create volume at the roots of your hair
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.