Glowtopia

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Characteristics of low porosity hair...

🍡Takes a long time to get wet, sometimes even repelling water
🍡Looks almost exactly the same when it is wet
🍡Can dry slowly or quickly
🍡Does not absorb products
🍡Is difficult to process
🍡Less prone to tangling
🍡Very prone to build up since products sit on top of the hair
🍡Prone to dryness

Products for low porosity hair...

🍡Sulphate-Free Shampoo
🍡Hair mask (Use sparingly)
🍡Deep Conditioner
🍡Leave-in Spray or Hair Milk
🍡Mousse
🍡Light Oil/Serum - Use after hair is 100% dry

Tips...

🍡Deep condition when needed, and use heat.
🍡Clarify often to avoid buildup.
🍡Be careful with protein. Low porosity hair likely needs less protein than other porosities so don't overdo it.
🍡Avoid using heavy products with thick oils and butters which can cause build up.
🍡Use low suds shampoo instead of co-washing which can cause buildup.

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Characteristics of medium porosity hair...

🧁Does not get wet immediately but only takes a few minutes to absorb water
🧁Doesn't dry quickly or slowly
🧁Still looks curly when wet but the curls are stretched out a bit
🧁Can be prone to build up, dryness, and over moisturization

Products for medium porosity hair...

🧁Moisturizing Shampoo
🧁Hair mask
🧁Moisturizing Conditioner (Contain Hydrolyzed protein)
🧁Medium to thick water based leave-in conditioner (mixed with 10% aloe juice 10% vegetable glycerin, 20% aloe vera juice mixed with 70% water as a spritz)
🧁Mousse / Hair cream
🧁Hair Oil/Serum

Tips...

🧁Deep condition regularly and use heat
🧁Keep protein in your routine to maintain balance, but it doesn't need to be in your daily routine.
🧁Clarify on a regular basis to avoid buildup
🧁Use a co-wash or low poo.

Hair oil for medium porosity...

🧁Blackseed oil
🧁Grapeseed oil
🧁Neem oil
🧁Rosehip oil

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Characteristics of high porosity hair...

🍰Gets wet quickly
🍰Hair is very stretched out when it is wet
🍰Absorbs products easily
🍰often struggles with volume
🍰dries quickly or slowly
🍰more prone to dryness
🍰easily over moisturized
🍰prone to tangling

Products for high porosity hair...

🍰Hair oil (Before wash)
🍰Shampoo
🍰Hair mask
🍰Protein mask (use once a month)
🍰Conditioner
🍰Leave-in conditioner / Hair cream
🍰Mousse
🍰Oil/Serum (Use when hair is 100% dry)

Tips...

🍰Deep condition regularly, but don't overdo it.
🍰Use a leave in conditioner
🍰Be careful with heavy products which can weigh down your hair, especially if it is thin.
🍰Incorporate protein regularly.
🍰Use a cowash or low poo (low suds shampoo) and clarify regularly

Hair oil for high porosity...

🍰Coconut oil
🍰Olive oil
🍰Caster oil

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Tips...

🍭Use a Mild Shampoo
🍭Follow a regular hair care routine
🍭Limit Washing (wash 2-3 times a week)
🍭Apply conditioner only to the lengths and ends of the hair, avoiding the roots
🍭Schedule regular trims to prevent split ends and keep your hair looking healthy and fresh.
🍭To add volume to straight hair, consider using volumizing products or techniques like blow-drying with a round brush.
🍭In between washes, dry shampoo can help absorb excess oil and refresh your hair without stripping it of natural oils.

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Styling wavy hair...

🍦Shampooing and Conditioning
 Use a sulfate-free shampoo to prevent drying out your wavy hair
 Apply conditioner from mid-length to the ends to keep your waves hydrated and smooth
🍦Detangling
 Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to detangle your wavy hair when it's wet to prevent breakage
🍦Drying
 Gently squeeze excess water from your hair using a microfiber towel.
 Avoid rubbing your hair vigorously with a towel as it can cause frizz.
🍦Styling
 Apply a leave-in conditioner or a styling cream to define your waves and reduce frizz.
 Consider using a diffuser attachment on your hairdryer to enhance your natural waves.
🍦Heat Styling
 Limit the use of heat styling tools to prevent damage to your wavy hair. If you must use them, apply a heat protectant spray first.
🍦Weekly Treatments
 Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week to nourish and moisturize your wavy hair.

Tips...

🍦Avoid Over-Washing (wash 2-3 times a week)
🍦Avoid Brushing Dry Hair (Brush your wavy hair when it's wet or damp)
🍦Use a Silk Pillowcase
🍦Protect from UV Damage (use UV-protectant products when exposed to the sun.)
🍦Keep up with regular trims every 6-8 weeks

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Styling curly hair...

🍬Pre-Wash Treatment (hair oiling with oils like coconut or argan oil 2-3 hours before wash)
🍬Shampooing
 Use a sulfate-free shampoo that is gentle on your curls.
 Focus on cleaning the scalp and roots while avoiding stripping natural oils.
🍬Conditioning
 Apply a generous amount of conditioner to your curls, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends.
 Detangle gently with a wide-tooth comb while the conditioner is in your hair.
🍬Drying
 Avoid rubbing your hair with a towel. Instead, gently squeeze out excess water and let your curls air dry or use a diffuser on a low heat setting.
🍬Styling
 Apply a leave-in conditioner or curl enhancing cream to define your curls and reduce frizz.
 You can also use a gel or mousse for added hold.
🍬Avoid Heat Styling
🍬Night Care
 Use a silk or satin pillowcase to prevent friction and frizz while you sleep.
 You can also pineapple your curls by loosely tying them on top of your head.

Tips...

🍬Consider protective styles like braids or twists
🍬Avoid Over-Washing (wash your hair 2-3 times a week).
🍬Detangle your curls with a wide-tooth comb while they are wet to prevent breakage.
🍬 Keep your curls hydrated by using products with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter or glycerin.
🍬Use a cowash or low poo (low suds shampoo) and clarify regularly
🍬Regular trims every 2-3 months