Hola Chicas! Watch as Curlygaisha shares an alternative for your cleansing routine! Bentonite clay mixed with ACV is a great way to cleanse, and clarify the hair without stripping it. This is especially good for naturalistas with low porosity hair, as shampoo can be very drying. Watch Now!>>> Have you ever used bentonite clay to cleanse?! Share your results below!
IG @ericamuse by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Hair porosity is how well hair is able to absorb and hold onto moisture. There is low, medium and high and all three affect your hair more than knowing your hair’s type. As hair porosity becomes more relevant to naturals, the desire to not only know what type one has but what products…
Jensine writes: If you have low porosity hair, chances are you’ve spent many a wash day trying different deep conditioners in search of a holy grail. When you have no idea how to effectively deep condition your low porosity hair, wash day can be a nightmare. But what if I told you that the method of application can make a…
by Sabrina Perkins Fall is upon us and winter is not far off as we are feeling the cooler temperatures and gearing up for the holiday season. It may not be apparent just yet, but naturals will need to get ready for the fall and winter weather for our hair. More naturals will be protective styling or adjust their spray…
glam idol, Shameca’s healthy curls! by Emilia Obiekea Hair porosity is a key player in effectively moisturizing our hair. If you are on either end of the spectrum (low or high porosity) then you know how daunting it can seem to keep your hair moisturized. This is due to the outer layer aka cuticle of the hair. The way the…
glam idol, Natasha by Amanda Porosity is moving to the forefront of the hair typing conversation, and rightfully so. With the focus of healthy hair being moisture, understanding your hair’s porosity and the products that will cater to its needs are important. There are three porosity levels: low, medium (normal), and high. Low porosity hair has a cuticle that is…
Photo Courtesy of pRoy by Amanda Your hair’s porosity is a great place to start if you need help finding products. It is determined by how tightly or loosely bound the cuticle is along the hair shaft. Low porosity hair is tightly bound, making it more challenging to absorb moisture, while high porosity hair is loosely bound or missing…
by Curly Penny The maximum hydration method was introduced by Pinke Cube, an active member of Black Hair Media, and blogger MsDeeKay has been a strong advocate of the method. It is a regimen that is mostly directed to naturals with low porosity, 4C hair to achieve intense maximum moisture. This regimen must be done every day for one week…
by Kristian Richards Think of your hair like a sponge. Your curls have the same ability as a sponge: soak in and absorb moisture. Most of us add a zillion ingredients to help moisturize, define, hold, and add a little shine or an extra pop of color. On some occasions, our hair does not absorb certain products the way we…
by Precious Henshaw of PreciousHenshaw.com Porosity is a term used to describe the hair’s ability to absorb moisture. The higher the porosity, the more the hair absorbs. Hair can be described as having low, normal or high porosity. In each of these types of porosities, the cuticle, or the outer layer of the hair, is a bit different. In hair…
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