{"id":28,"date":"2026-04-04T11:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34.145.30.123\/?p=28"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:08:50","slug":"high-vs-low-porosity-hair-a-simple-beginner-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/strandstrategy.ca\/?p=28","title":{"rendered":"High vs Low Porosity Hair: A Simple Beginner Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever felt like your hair just <em>refuses<\/em> to cooperate\u2014no matter how many products you try\u2014you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the truth most people aren\u2019t told:<br>It\u2019s not that your hair is \u201cdifficult\u201d\u2026 it\u2019s that you may not understand its <strong>porosity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the beautiful part? Once you do, everything starts to make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/3tXKhx2acCFWwazkUTb0OIX-RG0NQBUfnnUxZd-q0Fu3OmGAESEZHdNBonZDs59z67haancCsVwBlhrvzahIlgKktZiwdzqe69Hwl_0x3pwobDmodkIyNhPQRQOFmyp7NobHwdFW0hxyvOEApSYW5rGTOdCs8NPjJWLKxYMaY_w94xyURQQm5f5HYsKdJlEp?purpose=inline\" 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src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/9DM3UnvLCQqGcQVZs13JVapG0-EV6yTEmUoQ0a0UbF88944VFXyht-__g1Y4p7KFmeJ7Vt3mBgVrpPLtexy54ht-MtyKwq3oK2zCViK9w24q3jeWlI3PGFySkS5sd1CSGlj1hqVbADDl_pNI3fp_qvjH-wVfDOSkbsy1Jmo1lYc?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/yvlwj6PLHUlqHc__FGNbWvRZCjkBV4Md0bhJ8-i_vuRUMqigPbYHVG_7Vw7RpGn8_4nR1QNnmZ_RadO-1NTFw6MQPV71p03OjCg4cyL0qtzxmyQAuIkmtQHKDJVQansNodYx_q5f8ICI7EmOkDDzqlDeH8Os3Rr8lCB_umma9vSkUWXmUQVrbSySj-A_OmkY?purpose=fullsize\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3408906882591094;width:586px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of High Porosity Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hair might be high porosity if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It dries <em>very<\/em> quickly after washing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It often feels dry, rough, or brittle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It frizzes easily (especially in humidity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It absorbs products quickly\u2014but the effects don\u2019t last<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s been chemically treated, bleached, or heat-damaged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/SFKQl0u4ZfGpJ_0G129YGV8S4sdAn5dtZVgOlx--huK4CXe4TSwxcK8bUXKYREyjBxHEYZJIsHwYZju-wPdthVStuLUzylZFExpdH_iMg2a1_TdeB1jGDNocDXD9qsD1qC5Q5gIg6DQDfYEEvkr-PAzFa1A-cMjhnxOOH2pc-RM?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/VMm8ppJwgSMPBiRc7aCNx8ABRCcHqdSTaY9Pt2kI0WAUPLg9VyT9i7X_mfyuH5WUEIQmMNuJDmFcS3knoFsOGVMb3zpvhDoOZsiMVc_aafeXWLyZJMSglZ8TOe2Jgyz2n9SwL66oohpvBsQFBcNcyxfqydT2lx_fC8nkJFn_iuqKdM5G6t1BZRXwY9K15Y59?purpose=fullsize\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4152495885902359\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Low Porosity Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hair might be low porosity if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water beads on your hair before soaking in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Products tend to sit on top of your hair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It takes a long time to get fully wet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It dries slowly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can feel weighed down easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Test (The Glass of Water Method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a clean strand of hair and drop it into a glass of water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floats \u2192 Likely low porosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinks quickly \u2192 Likely high porosity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/u0p2ZddP9mVwlkgAroRm7q0eKR62GH4Zavw7mM8gscx0gQY58qGj2PGcQKBKDUhVXBEww94N7mkjwYyh2t3ms_d0JVeYi_OoC73i4yarrpe-oxBxRy1kfnvuQthr0j0sagW4_lt4EWKt6CFOlZsWMCeL7U1wsSVUGlK3VxAiXZOBjv_oQXuFoRAiDbzdnJXl?purpose=inline\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/JtQ1mTRSPjMQ7RTWuiN8hWT-UDEsfIaXLSSxBYvY0FTTOMM7dLDhnxwQenXtBFWfAq487SY8zla2kE4562LsbPtJNpN6R39vtUcODZKPytJQb_QNtki6o4mLH887WB8OI-8L77GQMJ8LVDg5JaRnbvGF1akzDJSywI1Ze4IHNeZm-vbUAiMRwRtYgHbZ5B9Z?purpose=fullsize\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4988562506808032\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s not perfect, but it can give you a helpful starting point.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Products Behave Differently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where things <em>click<\/em> for most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low porosity hair struggles to <strong>absorb<\/strong> products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High porosity hair struggles to <strong>retain<\/strong> them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So when you use the wrong products?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They either sit there\u2026 or disappear instantly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither gives you the results you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Low Porosity Hair:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use lightweight, water-based products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply heat (like warm water or a steamer) to help absorption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid heavy oils and butters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For High Porosity Hair:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on moisture + sealing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use richer creams and oils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate protein treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 Ready to actually <em>work with<\/em> your hair instead of against it?<br>Explore routines tailored to your porosity and finally see the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why This Matters If you\u2019ve ever felt like your hair just refuses to cooperate\u2014no matter how many products you try\u2014you\u2019re not alone. Here\u2019s the truth most people aren\u2019t told:It\u2019s not that your hair is \u201cdifficult\u201d\u2026 it\u2019s that you may not understand its porosity. And the beautiful part? Once you do, everything starts to make sense. 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