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Why Hair Porosity Matters—Especially for Natural Hair Queens

When it comes to caring for your natural hair, it’s not just about curl patterns or product brands—it’s about knowing what your hair actually needs. And one of the most overlooked but important factors? Hair porosity.


If you’re not familiar with the term, don’t worry—we’ve got you. Let’s break it down and help you build a routine that actually works for your unique hair type.

✨ What Is Hair Porosity?

Hair porosity is your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. It's all about how open or closed your hair’s cuticle layer is. Think of it as how thirsty your hair is—and how well it holds on to a drink once it gets one.

💬Busting Myths About Porosity

Let’s clear up a few things:

  • Knowing your curl type (like 4A, 4B, 4C) doesn’t automatically tell you your porosity.

  • Porosity can change. Heat, color, chemicals, and even sun exposure can alter your hair's ability to hold moisture.

🧬 The 3 Types of Hair Porosity

🔹 High PorosityHair cuticles are lifted or damaged—moisture goes in fast but leaves just as quickly.✅ Needs: Protein, thick creams, and sealing oils.🌿 Try: Fro Butter with Emu Oil—deep hydration and nourishment to help restore strength.

🔹 Normal PorosityThe cuticle layer lets in the right amount of moisture and retains it well.✅ Needs: Balance. Not too much, not too little.🌿

🔹 Low PorosityTightly bound cuticles = moisture has a hard time getting in.✅ Needs: Lightweight products and ingredients that help open the cuticle.🌿

🧪 3 Easy At-Home Porosity Tests

  1. The Float Test Drop clean hair in water. Floats? Low porosity. Sinks? High. Middle? Normal.

  2. Slip n’ Slide Slide your fingers up a strand of hair. Smooth = low porosity. Bumpy = high.

  3. The Spray Test Spray water on dry hair. Beads up? Low porosity. Soaks in fast? High.

🌀 Hair Type vs. Porosity

Yes, 4C hair may seem more porous due to its tight coils and fragility—but curl pattern alone doesn’t determine porosity. Any texture can be low, normal, or high porosity. That’s why testing is key.

💡 Final Thoughts

When you understand your hair’s porosity, you unlock a whole new level of care. Your hair will start to respond better, retain moisture longer, and look healthier overall.

Stop guessing. Start knowing.

Your hair deserves it.💛 The Fro Butter Team

 
 
 

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