As a transitioner who doesn't know a damn thing about natural hair care, Shlinda has really really *really* helped me throughout the past couple of months. Using the tips you give my hair feels so healthy and strong and it's a huge change from what I was doing at the beginning of my journey.
shlinda1...you have SAVED ME! let me tell you..a sister was 2 steps from giving up on her natural hair after YEARS of breakage and struggling to figure out a hair care regimen that works for me. I personally believe God's mercy brought me to this video and let me tell you to all the low po naturals struggling, Shlinda1's method works! My hair couldnt be more softer and my shedding has reduced to an all time LOW! Clarifying as she states is KEY! this has helped the products I use actually work and not just sit on top of my hair strand. Nonetheless, Thank you for this video. Keep vlogging with confidence 'cause I'll certainly keep watching and learning. Be Blessed.
I promise you, I went natural in 2016. I saw this video and it has been my BIBLE. I took your advice and EVERYTHING you said was spot on. My low porosity hair has been good to me. Thank you so much for sharing. Don't know why it took me so long to comment.
By far you have been the most helpful and clearest you tuber on here to explain hair perosity...this has changed the game for me....I love this video thanks
I am currently transitioning to natural hair and i think my hair is low porosity due to the infomation you're saying in the video.I was so lost and you made it very simple and easy for me to understand. Thank you very much. Excellent video
You stay coming through with the come through!! 😩 I've been natural almost two years and still learn so much about my hair everyday. I love this journey and how we come together and teach each other. Thanks girl! 😘
This is one of the best videos I've seen educating Naturalistas about their hair. The message you're preaching in this video about understanding your hair's porosity is a factor for choosing products. I earliest assumption for caring for my daughters dense, low porosity afro was to buy the best butters and oils. Now, I understand why her hair stayed full of product yuck between washes. Understanding her hairs porosity made me switch up my whole routine and product cabinets. I use grapeseed and jojoba oil, DC is a cornerstone to the moisturizing on wash day, glycerin based styling products. The point is wish I would've met you sooner. This video is the truth and a gospel.
Oh my my my... Where have you been my whole "natural journey" life!? You made it so easy to follow along and understand not only what low porosity hair is, but also how to care for it... in just one vid! Thank you so much
OMG!! This is it Shlinda. I needed this so bad Glory be to God thank you Shlinda. Very informative and right on point. My hair is really suffering right now from a bad flat iron which I didn't clarify my hair first to remove all build up before flat ironing. Since I have low porosity hair now which I think I never had before until I have heat damage. My strands feels so rough in the front perimeter of hair. I've did all the clarifying etc but never did the correct way by using warm water til the end if all this make sense. I'm going to try every step in order on my next wash day. Thanks again for sharing this info. Mattie💕
Giiiirl, I knew I had low porosity hair before I big chopped (Feb 24, 2017) but you are the only person I have found that have explained how to care for my hair type. Thank you, thank you, thank you - I totally love and appreciate this video.
I have to say, you hit the nail on the head, I watched your low porosity video and the next day brought the exact products you had and it was amazing, big difference, huge. I couldn't understand why my hair was always dry, until I realized I have low porosity hair and now, its a lot better, thank you and I will follow you to the end.
I swear your channel is so helpful. I was just discussing porosity with my mom. This video went the extra mile in explaining what actually WORKS and what doesn't. Thanks and keep the fab videos coming!
Hey Shlinda, Princess here. I'm so glad that you mentioned the affects of protein on LP hair! I have fine, low density, LP hair, and I FINALLY realized that whenever I used protein, my hair gets dry and brittle, like hay! Moisture will be my goal, going forward!
This is a great video! Learning my hair was low porosity really did change the game. I've taken some of your wonderful tips and now have my hair reg. Gonna see what changes happen in the next few months. I'm going to warm up EVERYTHING. Cleanse with ACV, warm deep condition, warm rinse, warm leave in and then cold shot and style. I did this yesterday and my hair was in HEAVEN.
I've slowly but surely been learning how to manage my 4b hair. I guess its 4b it looks exactly like yours. OK with that said ...thank you Jesus for Shlinda!!!!! You are amazingly amazing....seriously. So knowledgeable, and you are the FIRST youtuber who really has it DOWN packed with how to manage, and grow healthy black hair. Everyone should refer back to you. Goodness. Thank you!
Girl your knowledge has changed my life! I went natural over 2 years ago and has had a really hard time finding products that help hair maintain moisture, well I didn't know that I had high and low porosity hair and i used cold water to rinse my hair. YOU ARE THE BOMB! Thank You
this is a really great video. i recently started washing my hair with warm water and rinsing out my deep conditioner with cold water and the difference in how my hair retains moisture almost feels like a miracle to me cos i can go a whole week without re-moisturizing. this explains why
Oh my god I wanna give you a hug - thank you for breaking everything down so damn clear and simple!! Definitely gotta change a few things around in my hair regimen 😅😂
Honey! I normally don't leave comments on videos I watch. But I honestly and truly loved watching this. I've been washing and rinsing my hair with cold water for a couple years now and it hasn't done a thing for me ! Thanks for enlightening me ! You might be my new favorite girl !
This video has saved me from wanting to pull my hair out!!! I did the porosity test years ago but couldn't remember what level my hair was and even forgot that it is an important factor in natural hair care/styling. I would have some short success with my hair staying moisturized for a day or so, but soon it would be dry and frizzy again. I would add more products, after already adding product upon product (on wash day) and then oils to fight the dryness and frizz. My 3c/3b curls would be a BIG greasy, limp mess! Tired of the struggle, I decided to do research again on combating dry, frizzy, brittle hair, that's when I rediscovered hair porosity. I did the test, found I had low porosity and started doing research on that specifically, that's when I came across your video, now I believe my hair will be saved. YES!!!!
I subbed as I'm learning that I have low porosity hair and I'm surprised that more hair stylists do not know or understand about porosity. It makes perfect sense and know I know what to do to tackle my hair.
This helped, like sooooo much. i am low porosity and I didn't find out early enough on this journey. So I have tons of products that I have stopped using because less is more for low po hair. I'm definitely subscribing for more since we have the same hair type.
thank you so... much for your videos . I could not figure out why my hair was not holding moisture. I kept putting more and more products with no results. I did the test and found out that I have low porosity hair. So all the heavy butters and oil that I was using was part of the problem. Spraying and rinsing my hair with warm water made a difference. Now my hair holds moisture and has shine, I even notice an increase in hair length . I also love the way you present and explain your information. I am now a fan and a follower. Thank you.
THIS VIDEO CHANGED THE WHOLE GAME FOR ME. My hair was growing well but I never understood how i just piled and piled product on my hair and it was STILL dry and oily and disgusting. For us low porosity naturals coconut oil is a NO NO... for me at least lol because it hardens and CANT penetrate our low porosity hair strands. and just leaves our hair oily. I now know how to care for my low porosity hair and it has NEVER been this soft and moisturized in my life!
I'm low porosity and my hair lovessss coconut oil. Its the only oil that penetrate my hair and immediately softens it. I also uses it for my weekly hot oil treatment.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've been natural for 3 + years and this is the first time ever that someone has been able to walk me through this and understands my low porosity thick hair. Instant subscriber!!
I have watched many beautiful hair videos. You have helped me completely understand my hair! This video has been worth more than I can pay. Thank you my friend. I am proud and I appreciate that you care so much. Please keep doing what you do!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. It honestly has been revolutionary for me! It makes all the difference in the world having the knowledge of what your porosity is. I thought I had medium porosity (and may in some areas) but mainly I have low porosity. Your video was very detailed and packed full of helpful information. I have always used hot/warm water on my hair because I noticed my hair conformed quicker, but I didn't know there was a reason. I've been natural for a year and would notice build up on my hair and scalp about 9 months out and couldn't figure out why. Now I know! Thanks again. If you could rate videos as top 5 or 10 'need to know" as a natural this should be in the top 2.
amazing video girl! so informative I'm high porosity and I just reached one year post big chop and I'm just learning my porosity I wish I had seen your video sooner your are by far one of the best youtubers around!
Hi. I'm white my 4th child has low porosity 4c hair, all my kids different textures, I spend a lot on my kids hair products. I was treating my baby according to her 4c and I just presumed all 4c was hard to retain moisture but now I'm treating the hair according to these videos I've found on being low porosity. Found your video very informative and easy and entertaining to watch. Having Caucasian hair I'd rinse my own with cool water and this is a step I've been doing with my baby too 😔. Thank you, greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
Gurlllllll you are a hair saver! I am so grateful for your life, knowledge and this video! Its one of the videos which I has really helped me. My hair ain't crusty dry no more!! Hallelujah! Can I get an Amen! lol *break dance* The only suggestion I would make is that you can deep condition your hair first without wetting it (I use the SheaMoisture Black Jamican casor oil hair masque) then I sit under a low heat steamer for 10 mins to open up my cuticles to suck in all dat goodness already my hair feels hydrated and silky to the touch before heading to the shower. You may also spritz your hair with warm water then apply deep conditioner and also use the steamer which equally gives the same effect. Love you Shalinda xx
Listen this was heaven sent I've been washing my hair in cool water for god knows how long. Explained it to my family. But my hair always seemed dry.. I mean dryyy. I was using protein treatment butters kitchen concoctions I thought I had it. Out the window everything I had I've started completely over. Warm water gave me soft bounce weight lifted. It's been a rejuvenating few months . Thank u for this.
This is the best video I’ve watched. My hair is in really bad condition from heat damage and over moisturising so very glad I came across this video. Realising I’ve been doing my hair wrong my whole life 🙃
OMG all this time I have been conditioning my hair before deep conditioning my hair. Hopefully I will see a difference deep conditioning before the rinse out conditioner. Thank you for share these tips.
I truly loved, loved, loved your video and how you truly broke this subject on low porosity down to a science and easy to understand. I am educating myself on taking better care of my low porosity, very fine, thin and soft natural hair (started reading the Science of Black Hair for the second time around) and I purchased a bonnet hair dryer today for deep conditioning. You hit the nail right on the head when you said how products sits on top of our hair. Earlier this week, I did a mid-week deep conditioning treatment on my hair using my steamer (I try to deep condition my hair twice a week, Saturdays, is shampoo or herbal powder and Wednesdays, I do a co-wash and deep condition), when I tell you, it looked just like I had applied the conditioner on my head after I got from under the steamer, I was like, okay, time to do more research, get a hooded dryer and up my game on my deep conditioning treatments and this video has changed the game for me. I never would have thought to clarify my hair once a week, due to product buildup. However, I know that you are right, because my hair looks horrible and it has only been a full day since I did my mid-week co-wash session and my hair appears to be greasy, when I did not put that much product in it. Could you do a video as to what or how we should handle our hair when we work out. I sweat in my head and I know that this too can become an issue, if I do not learn to tackle it. Thanks again and a million times over for such a great video. By the way, you look Amazingly Beautiful. I love the entire look!!!!!
Love this video! Your explanation of low porosity was right on point. I had no idea what low porosity was. All I knew is that my hair was always hard to keep in moisture. Thank you!
I don't usually leave comments but this is THE BEST video on low porosity that I've seen and I've watched QUITE a few. Thanks for keeping it fresh, funky and funny! I've subscribed!! You're hair is gorgeous @shlinda1 🙎🏽😍👏🏽👏🏽. Many blessings!
The warm water has helped me out so much! I can definitely tell that my hair is more elongated and ratings moisture for a longer period of time. It's only been about a week and I can definitely tell a difference. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this video. I started my natural process almost a year now and have watched many TH-cam videos, I thought I was on the right path. Once I realized that I have low porosity hair I began researching how to care for it. Your video was wonderful and as I watched it all I kept saying was Ah ha Ah ha. So thank you for the clarity and look forward to watching more of your tutorials.
Thank you! I just discovered my porosity after being on this journey for 3 1/2 years, so I am grateful for the factual tips!! I can't wait to take my braids out and watch the low porosity hair methods work.
What an excellent lesson! Thank you for sharing. I can tell just from how our hair behaves what kind of porosity we have. My four girls are split down the middle. My son has high porosity hair and so do I. The high porosity folks have curl definition for days with those cone filled conditioners, while the low porosity for have major build up and dull looking hair. That is, without apply the tips you are mentioning. I plan to try your recommendations. Your hair looks fantastic!
Loved your video, you are so much fun to watch. I've watched a lot of videos and this was the BEST video. I've ever seen. Thank you for showing me the RIGHT way to take care of my hair.
You explained it very well! I'm greatful to hear this! Awesome job explain it best explanation I've seen yet! On low porosity hair! Just found out tonight that I really had low porosity and what it all meant! lol! And just started the LCO method on my hair and I'm actually seeing a difference in my hair actually feeling better with less light products! I was loading them on there thinking that my hair was moisturized and it was not! I really want to share this information with my family members now because I definitely! Am glad to hear this! I went to school for cosmetology in the past and I dont remember learning this. Great job explaining!
literally subscribing because I've been seeing so many people rave about protein but no one talks about my kind of hair which thick low porosity. Love you and subscribing ASAP.
I literally happy I reached your channel. ive transition from last and just realised I have low Prosperity hair...now my focus is to learn to care for my hair with that in mind, I tell you this video is so helpful... diffinately a new subby
I love that you pointed out that water based products are better (in most cases) for LoPo hair. I love spray and liquid conditioners (especially leave ins).
The whole time I kept looking at all of the products in the background 😭 but I love watching your videos!! You actually break down ALL of the information
NEW SUBBIE! !!YOU ARE SAVING MY LIFE!!!I'VE BEEN NATURAL ABOUT 2 YEARS AND I'M JUST NOW LEARNING MY POROSITY!!I feel like I am at a plateau.I am trying to get to the end of my bra strap length,but I have been stuck at mid chest length for a while!Even with low manipulation styles,finger detangling, no heat,and no color damage.may you please shed some light?I'm really considering buying a heated cap.I am a college student so I have little room to work with for all of this new info your teaching. THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤
Ms. Shlinda..THANK YOU! I love the LOOK of natural hair, but my hair was always dry even after applying product, little by little. Will definitely try all that you suggested. Can't wait to see how it turns out! Have a blessed day!
Your curls are popping in this video. Thanks! I'm pretty new to your channel. I learned a lot. I used a protein treatment before and it felt like my hair died. Now I know why. Thanks so much! I will be tuning in for more vids like this.
Hi Shlinda. This video is fantastic, so informative and great for a newly natural. I have taken on board all of your tips. I've had natural hair for 2 years now after just deciding to chop it off because I wanted to feel free and new and just be ME! I have thoroughly enjoyed my hair journey and am determined to continue it. I was at first down-hearted about why I couldn't do the styles that I saw on TH-cam and other media. BUT now I am happy with my hair and will continue with my journey no matter what. Also I am on this journey because I want to have healthy, non-damaging chemical products. I not so concerned with length. The only slight problem I have is that I believe that I (like you mentioned at the beginning of the video) have a mix or low, medium or high porosity hair additionally a combination of 4 a,b & c texture hair. At the back it is loser curls, at the front a mix of lose and coiler and in the middle kinky & coily (I think I used the right terms?). Should I try different products on these areas or is it ok to use the same products. My hair feels ok at the moment but I worry for the future whether or not I am using the right products. Keep up the clear and informative videos I am very impressed. Julia
Great video! I agree with everything you said about low porosity hair, because it has helped me going on 3 years now. I used to restyle my hair with cold water, but recently I realized that it's better to do so with warm water. I also do the LCO method.
I appreciate you SO much for this video. I have struggled with my low porosity hair. The protein / moisture balance has been my nemesis.....then came you! You have educated me on the very problems I've had, and I thank you for taking the time to share. Needless-to-say, I've subscribed (with a quickness)! I can't wait to try your tips and see the difference. 🎉🎉 Also, I love your style. You are a beautiful sister. Thank you for representing us with style, poise, knowledge, and humor. 💯😀
Update: I followed these steps, but instead of the cold shock air, I followed up with a small amount of EVOO, styled, tied it up with a satin scarf, and allowed to dry overnight. My hair looks and feels ah-mazing! 💯 The game has just changed for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😃
THANK YOU!!!!!! I have been looking for the missing piece to my hair care journey. I knew what didn't work, but I had no clue of what would work. I'm so geeked to try your suggestions!
your idea of warm water + leave in is genius. can't wait to try it!!! I've been struggling with moisturizing my low po hair without a steamer so I'm glad i found an alternative to buying one 🙂
I've been trashing my daughters hair (inadvertently). It's breaking my heart. Now I realise she has low porosity hair I can really take care of it. Thank you.
OMG!!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I have been sooo confused about this porosity thing. You made the light bulb go on. Now I understand. Thank you.
I never comment on videos but I had to for this one. This video helped me so much and I'm so thankful. It was not only educational but it kept my attention and was funny as well. Thank you!
I just discovered this video ... I love you!!! I already knew I was low po but you just gave me even more pearls to work with. Thank you so much for this video.
I've seen a lot of videos but it seems your video is the one that may be the most helpful to helpful to help me understand how to wash and condition my hair. So well explained!. ! I'm going to subscribe and see what I can learn from you Ms. Lady. I loved it! Very educational!
Even though I had already started to figure out some of these points it's nice to hear your reaffirmation about the warm water and protein!! I definitely subscribed, looking forward to watching your product reviews!!
Oh my god! Thank you so much for the information. I was so lost as to why my hair wouldn't retain moisture and I just found out that I have low porosity hair. You have affirmed everything I believed! I let so many people convince me not to shampoo, to be heavy handed with the products and do cold rinses. And protein is the devil I swear! I am so excited to see how my hair will flourish with these tips.
Thank you soooooo much!!! My hair is low porosity and I've had a hard time understanding what to do with it. This information has REALLY opened my eyes and MY CUTICLES!!
this was the most helpful video I've seen about low porosity hair! Thank you, I've only recently realized my hair was low porosity and I've been a little lost until now!
This was the best breakdown and info video I've seen on this. Extremely helpful. Once I test and confirm again that I am LowPo, according to this I need to change the temp of my rinses. Soooo helpful. Thank you!
On point with this video, I do all this steps now. On refreshing I apply the leave them under hooded dryer or my steamer for 5 minutes. Followed by cool shot dryer!
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!! Somebody with the ability to break this down.
One of the best porosity vids I've seen... thanks!
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Agreed 👏🏽
As a transitioner who doesn't know a damn thing about natural hair care, Shlinda has really really *really* helped me throughout the past couple of months. Using the tips you give my hair feels so healthy and strong and it's a huge change from what I was doing at the beginning of my journey.
By far, this is THEE best low porosity video hands down. I've watched this video about 5 times. I'm so trying this method. Love ya sis for sharing!!
Omg!!!!!! Finally after 3 years I found someone to help make sense of my hair!!!! Thanx so much for this infomercial 😍🙆🏾🙋🏾🙌🏿
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+Joann Smith hi love and welcome... Just a fees minutes to ensure your your cuticle closes as much as possible
shlinda1...you have SAVED ME! let me tell you..a sister was 2 steps from giving up on her natural hair after YEARS of breakage and struggling to figure out a hair care regimen that works for me. I personally believe God's mercy brought me to this video and let me tell you to all the low po naturals struggling, Shlinda1's method works! My hair couldnt be more softer and my shedding has reduced to an all time LOW! Clarifying as she states is KEY! this has helped the products I use actually work and not just sit on top of my hair strand. Nonetheless, Thank you for this video. Keep vlogging with confidence 'cause I'll certainly keep watching and learning. Be Blessed.
Excellent video. You're really good at breaking things down
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I promise you, I went natural in 2016. I saw this video and it has been my BIBLE. I took your advice and EVERYTHING you said was spot on. My low porosity hair has been good to me. Thank you so much for sharing. Don't know why it took me so long to comment.
By far you have been the most helpful and clearest you tuber on here to explain hair perosity...this has changed the game for me....I love this video thanks
This video was EVERYTHING!!! I def noticed a difference w/ the warm water vs cold water when moisturizing my hair for the night. Bless.
I am currently transitioning to natural hair and i think my hair is low porosity due to the infomation you're saying in the video.I was so lost and you made it very simple and easy for me to understand. Thank you very much. Excellent video
You stay coming through with the come through!! 😩 I've been natural almost two years and still learn so much about my hair everyday. I love this journey and how we come together and teach each other. Thanks girl! 😘
This is one of the best videos I've seen educating Naturalistas about their hair. The message you're preaching in this video about understanding your hair's porosity is a factor for choosing products. I earliest assumption for caring for my daughters dense, low porosity afro was to buy the best butters and oils. Now, I understand why her hair stayed full of product yuck between washes. Understanding her hairs porosity made me switch up my whole routine and product cabinets. I use grapeseed and jojoba oil, DC is a cornerstone to the moisturizing on wash day, glycerin based styling products. The point is wish I would've met you sooner. This video is the truth and a gospel.
Oh my my my... Where have you been my whole "natural journey" life!? You made it so easy to follow along and understand not only what low porosity hair is, but also how to care for it... in just one vid! Thank you so much
When you realize you've been washing your hair wrong for the last who knows how long 👆🏿
you are not alone. and i've ALWAYS been natural
Desi Unique I think a lot of black women have
Exactly
exactllyyyyyy wondering why my hair white with all these products lol
forever :/ lol
OMG!! This is it Shlinda. I needed this so bad Glory be to God thank you Shlinda. Very informative and right on point. My hair is really suffering right now from a bad flat iron which I didn't clarify my hair first to remove all build up before flat ironing. Since I have low porosity hair now which I think I never had before until I have heat damage. My strands feels so rough in the front perimeter of hair. I've did all the clarifying etc but never did the correct way by using warm water til the end if all this make sense. I'm going to try every step in order on my next wash day. Thanks again for sharing this info. Mattie💕
Girl, I used cold last night it jacked me up...knotted up...my hair always responds good to warm water.Thanks for sharing
Giiiirl, I knew I had low porosity hair before I big chopped (Feb 24, 2017) but you are the only person I have found that have explained how to care for my hair type. Thank you, thank you, thank you - I totally love and appreciate this video.
I have to say, you hit the nail on the head, I watched your low porosity video and the next day brought the exact products you had and it was amazing, big difference, huge. I couldn't understand why my hair was always dry, until I realized I have low porosity hair and now, its a lot better, thank you and I will follow you to the end.
I swear your channel is so helpful. I was just discussing porosity with my mom. This video went the extra mile in explaining what actually WORKS and what doesn't. Thanks and keep the fab videos coming!
I love this video! I am just now today learning, or rather paying attention to the fact that I have low porosity hair! Man my mind is BLOWN!
Hey Shlinda, Princess here. I'm so glad that you mentioned the affects of protein on LP hair! I have fine, low density, LP hair, and I FINALLY realized that whenever I used protein, my hair gets dry and brittle, like hay! Moisture will be my goal, going forward!
This is a great video! Learning my hair was low porosity really did change the game. I've taken some of your wonderful tips and now have my hair reg. Gonna see what changes happen in the next few months. I'm going to warm up EVERYTHING. Cleanse with ACV, warm deep condition, warm rinse, warm leave in and then cold shot and style. I did this yesterday and my hair was in HEAVEN.
I've slowly but surely been learning how to manage my 4b hair. I guess its 4b it looks exactly like yours. OK with that said ...thank you Jesus for Shlinda!!!!! You are amazingly amazing....seriously. So knowledgeable, and you are the FIRST youtuber who really has it DOWN packed with how to manage, and grow healthy black hair. Everyone should refer back to you. Goodness. Thank you!
This video saved my hairs life. literally lol thanx for great videos and real useful information!!!
Girl your knowledge has changed my life! I went natural over 2 years ago and has had a really hard time finding products that help hair maintain moisture, well I didn't know that I had high and low porosity hair and i used cold water to rinse my hair. YOU ARE THE BOMB! Thank You
this is a really great video. i recently started washing my hair with warm water and rinsing out my deep conditioner with cold water and the difference in how my hair retains moisture almost feels like a miracle to me cos i can go a whole week without re-moisturizing. this explains why
Oh my god I wanna give you a hug - thank you for breaking everything down so damn clear and simple!! Definitely gotta change a few things around in my hair regimen 😅😂
Honey! I normally don't leave comments on videos I watch. But I honestly and truly loved watching this. I've been washing and rinsing my hair with cold water for a couple years now and it hasn't done a thing for me ! Thanks for enlightening me ! You might be my new favorite girl !
This video has saved me from wanting to pull my hair out!!! I did the porosity test years ago but couldn't remember what level my hair was and even forgot that it is an important factor in natural hair care/styling. I would have some short success with my hair staying moisturized for a day or so, but soon it would be dry and frizzy again. I would add more products, after already adding product upon product (on wash day) and then oils to fight the dryness and frizz. My 3c/3b curls would be a BIG greasy, limp mess! Tired of the struggle, I decided to do research again on combating dry, frizzy, brittle hair, that's when I rediscovered hair porosity. I did the test, found I had low porosity and started doing research on that specifically, that's when I came across your video, now I believe my hair will be saved. YES!!!!
I subbed as I'm learning that I have low porosity hair and I'm surprised that more hair stylists do not know or understand about porosity. It makes perfect sense and know I know what to do to tackle my hair.
My natural hair makes me feel the most beautiful .I feel so pwerful knowing that no one looks like me in the world. Thank you for the video !!!
I needed to read this! Loved it
This helped, like sooooo much. i am low porosity and I didn't find out early enough on this journey. So I have tons of products that I have stopped using because less is more for low po hair. I'm definitely subscribing for more since we have the same hair type.
The 31 dislikes are the ladies that are mad they didn't find your video sooner, this video is amazing, seriously game changer for me, thank you!
thank you so... much for your videos . I could not figure out why my hair was not holding moisture. I kept putting more and more products with no results. I did the test and found out that I have low porosity hair. So all the heavy butters and oil that I was using was part of the problem. Spraying and rinsing my hair with warm water made a difference. Now my hair holds moisture and has shine, I even notice an increase in hair length . I also love the way you present and explain your information. I am now a fan and a follower. Thank you.
THIS VIDEO CHANGED THE WHOLE GAME FOR ME. My hair was growing well but I never understood how i just piled and piled product on my hair and it was STILL dry and oily and disgusting. For us low porosity naturals coconut oil is a NO NO... for me at least lol because it hardens and CANT penetrate our low porosity hair strands. and just leaves our hair oily. I now know how to care for my low porosity hair and it has NEVER been this soft and moisturized in my life!
I'm low porosity and my hair lovessss coconut oil. Its the only oil that penetrate my hair and immediately softens it. I also uses it for my weekly hot oil treatment.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've been natural for 3 + years and this is the first time ever that someone has been able to walk me through this and understands my low porosity thick hair. Instant subscriber!!
I have watched many beautiful hair videos. You have helped me completely understand my hair! This video has been worth more than I can pay. Thank you my friend. I am proud and I appreciate that you care so much. Please keep doing what you do!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. It honestly has been revolutionary for me! It makes all the difference in the world having the knowledge of what your porosity is. I thought I had medium porosity (and may in some areas) but mainly I have low porosity. Your video was very detailed and packed full of helpful information. I have always used hot/warm water on my hair because I noticed my hair conformed quicker, but I didn't know there was a reason. I've been natural for a year and would notice build up on my hair and scalp about 9 months out and couldn't figure out why. Now I know! Thanks again. If you could rate videos as top 5 or 10 'need to know" as a natural this should be in the top 2.
5:20 - the products are just building up on top of each other child" lol! Thanks for this video!
amazing video girl! so informative I'm high porosity and I just reached one year post big chop and I'm just learning my porosity I wish I had seen your video sooner your are by far one of the best youtubers around!
Your hair is beautiful. I love this video. A big help for understanding your hair ...I just subscribe
Hi. I'm white my 4th child has low porosity 4c hair, all my kids different textures, I spend a lot on my kids hair products. I was treating my baby according to her 4c and I just presumed all 4c was hard to retain moisture but now I'm treating the hair according to these videos I've found on being low porosity. Found your video very informative and easy and entertaining to watch. Having Caucasian hair I'd rinse my own with cool water and this is a step I've been doing with my baby too 😔. Thank you, greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
Gurlllllll you are a hair saver! I am so grateful for your life, knowledge and this video! Its one of the videos which I has really helped me. My hair ain't crusty dry no more!! Hallelujah! Can I get an Amen! lol *break dance*
The only suggestion I would make is that you can deep condition your hair first without wetting it (I use the SheaMoisture Black Jamican casor oil hair masque) then I sit under a low heat steamer for 10 mins to open up my cuticles to suck in all dat goodness already my hair feels hydrated and silky to the touch before heading to the shower. You may also spritz your hair with warm water then apply deep conditioner and also use the steamer which equally gives the same effect.
Love you Shalinda xx
you the only one so far that I have been researching that digs deeper into porosity issues, thank you Queen. New subscriber!!!
Listen this was heaven sent I've been washing my hair in cool water for god knows how long. Explained it to my family. But my hair always seemed dry.. I mean dryyy. I was using protein treatment butters kitchen concoctions I thought I had it. Out the window everything I had I've started completely over. Warm water gave me soft bounce weight lifted. It's been a rejuvenating few months . Thank u for this.
After all these years and all the products, i can FINALLY understand what the heck was wrong!!! Thanks so much Shlinda!!! ;)
This is the best video I’ve watched. My hair is in really bad condition from heat damage and over moisturising so very glad I came across this video.
Realising I’ve been doing my hair wrong my whole life 🙃
OMG all this time I have been conditioning my hair before deep conditioning my hair. Hopefully I will see a difference deep conditioning before the rinse out conditioner. Thank you for share these tips.
I truly loved, loved, loved your video and how you truly broke this subject on low porosity down to a science and easy to understand. I am educating myself on taking better care of my low porosity, very fine, thin and soft natural hair (started reading the Science of Black Hair for the second time around) and I purchased a bonnet hair dryer today for deep conditioning.
You hit the nail right on the head when you said how products sits on top of our hair. Earlier this week, I did a mid-week deep conditioning treatment on my hair using my steamer (I try to deep condition my hair twice a week, Saturdays, is shampoo or herbal powder and Wednesdays, I do a co-wash and deep condition), when I tell you, it looked just like I had applied the conditioner on my head after I got from under the steamer, I was like, okay, time to do more research, get a hooded dryer and up my game on my deep conditioning treatments and this video has changed the game for me.
I never would have thought to clarify my hair once a week, due to product buildup. However, I know that you are right, because my hair looks horrible and it has only been a full day since I did my mid-week co-wash session and my hair appears to be greasy, when I did not put that much product in it.
Could you do a video as to what or how we should handle our hair when we work out. I sweat in my head and I know that this too can become an issue, if I do not learn to tackle it. Thanks again and a million times over for such a great video. By the way, you look Amazingly Beautiful. I love the entire look!!!!!
finally someone talks about low prosity hair GOD bless u😚
Love the tip at the end about warming the styling water. I definitely will be doing that moving forward. Thanks for sharing. 🖤
Love this video! Your explanation of low porosity was right on point. I had no idea what low porosity was. All I knew is that my hair was always hard to keep in moisture. Thank you!
I don't usually leave comments but this is THE BEST video on low porosity that I've seen and I've watched QUITE a few. Thanks for keeping it fresh, funky and funny! I've subscribed!! You're hair is gorgeous @shlinda1 🙎🏽😍👏🏽👏🏽. Many blessings!
The warm water has helped me out so much! I can definitely tell that my hair is more elongated and ratings moisture for a longer period of time. It's only been about a week and I can definitely tell a difference. Thanks for sharing!
So happy to hear that!!!
Thank you for this video. I started my natural process almost a year now and have watched many TH-cam videos, I thought I was on the right path. Once I realized that I have low porosity hair I began researching how to care for it. Your video was wonderful and as I watched it all I kept saying was Ah ha Ah ha. So thank you for the clarity and look forward to watching more of your tutorials.
Thank you! I just discovered my porosity after being on this journey for 3 1/2 years, so I am grateful for the factual tips!! I can't wait to take my braids out and watch the low porosity hair methods work.
Girl this has been the best video I've seen so far on low porosity hair. Thank you so much I can't wait to try these tips.
What an excellent lesson! Thank you for sharing. I can tell just from how our hair behaves what kind of porosity we have. My four girls are split down the middle. My son has high porosity hair and so do I. The high porosity folks have curl definition for days with those cone filled conditioners, while the low porosity for have major build up and dull looking hair. That is, without apply the tips you are mentioning. I plan to try your recommendations. Your hair looks fantastic!
Loved your video, you are so much fun to watch. I've watched a lot of videos and this was the BEST video. I've ever seen. Thank you for showing me the RIGHT way to take care of my hair.
You explained it very well! I'm greatful to hear this! Awesome job explain it best explanation I've seen yet! On low porosity hair! Just found out tonight that I really had low porosity and what it all meant! lol! And just started the LCO method on my hair and I'm actually seeing a difference in my hair actually feeling better with less light products! I was loading them on there thinking that my hair was moisturized and it was not! I really want to share this information with my family members now because I definitely! Am glad to hear this! I went to school for cosmetology in the past and I dont remember learning this. Great job explaining!
literally subscribing because I've been seeing so many people rave about protein but no one talks about my kind of hair which thick low porosity. Love you and subscribing ASAP.
This is one of the best video I have every seen on low porosity honor. Thanks a bunch.
This was the best porosity videos I have seen. Very helpful and accurate. I am looking forward to more!!
I literally happy I reached your channel. ive transition from last and just realised I have low Prosperity hair...now my focus is to learn to care for my hair with that in mind, I tell you this video is so helpful... diffinately a new subby
I love that you pointed out that water based products are better (in most cases) for LoPo hair. I love spray and liquid conditioners (especially leave ins).
The whole time I kept looking at all of the products in the background 😭 but I love watching your videos!! You actually break down ALL of the information
NEW SUBBIE! !!YOU ARE SAVING MY LIFE!!!I'VE BEEN NATURAL ABOUT 2 YEARS AND I'M JUST NOW LEARNING MY POROSITY!!I feel like I am at a plateau.I am trying to get to the end of my bra strap length,but I have been stuck at mid chest length for a while!Even with low manipulation styles,finger detangling, no heat,and no color damage.may you please shed some light?I'm really considering buying a heated cap.I am a college student so I have little room to work with for all of this new info your teaching. THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤
Ms. Shlinda..THANK YOU! I love the LOOK of natural hair, but my hair was always dry even after applying product, little by little. Will definitely try all that you suggested. Can't wait to see how it turns out! Have a blessed day!
this is the BEST explanation of low porosity hair care I've found. THANK YOU
I absolutely love you boo! I liked and subscribed with the quickness like yessss Queen. I’m here for it.
I was cracking up when she broke down the porosity and how inviting they are to moisture...sooo funny...love it
Your curls are popping in this video. Thanks! I'm pretty new to your channel. I learned a lot. I used a protein treatment before and it felt like my hair died. Now I know why. Thanks so much! I will be tuning in for more vids like this.
Hi Shlinda.
This video is fantastic, so informative and great for a newly natural. I have taken on board all of your tips.
I've had natural hair for 2 years now after just deciding to chop it off because I wanted to feel free and new and just be ME! I have thoroughly enjoyed my hair journey and am determined to continue it. I was at first down-hearted about why I couldn't do the styles that I saw on TH-cam and other media. BUT now I am happy with my hair and will continue with my journey no matter what. Also I am on this journey because I want to have healthy, non-damaging chemical products. I not so concerned with length.
The only slight problem I have is that I believe that I (like you mentioned at the beginning of the video) have a mix or low, medium or high porosity hair additionally a combination of 4 a,b & c texture hair. At the back it is loser curls, at the front a mix of lose and coiler and in the middle kinky & coily (I think I used the right terms?). Should I try different products on these areas or is it ok to use the same products. My hair feels ok at the moment but I worry for the future whether or not I am using the right products.
Keep up the clear and informative videos I am very impressed.
Julia
Great video! I agree with everything you said about low porosity hair, because it has helped me going on 3 years now. I used to restyle my hair with cold water, but recently I realized that it's better to do so with warm water. I also do the LCO method.
I am not low porosity hair but I loved this video so much. u are so informative.. r u a teacher by day. lol
I am a mom
One of the best low porosity video I've found on TH-cam! Thanks Shlinda1!
I appreciate you SO much for this video. I have struggled with my low porosity hair. The protein / moisture balance has been my nemesis.....then came you! You have educated me on the very problems I've had, and I thank you for taking the time to share. Needless-to-say, I've subscribed (with a quickness)! I can't wait to try your tips and see the difference. 🎉🎉 Also, I love your style. You are a beautiful sister. Thank you for representing us with style, poise, knowledge, and humor. 💯😀
Update: I followed these steps, but instead of the cold shock air, I followed up with a small amount of EVOO, styled, tied it up with a satin scarf, and allowed to dry overnight. My hair looks and feels ah-mazing! 💯 The game has just changed for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😃
THANK YOU!!!!!!
I have been looking for the missing piece to my hair care journey. I knew what didn't work, but I had no clue of what would work. I'm so geeked to try your suggestions!
your idea of warm water + leave in is genius. can't wait to try it!!! I've been struggling with moisturizing my low po hair without a steamer so I'm glad i found an alternative to buying one 🙂
you had me dying at the reenactments of the porosities 😂
I've been trashing my daughters hair (inadvertently). It's breaking my heart. Now I realise she has low porosity hair I can really take care of it. Thank you.
Awesome video, you're looking fierce and you broke it down so it can forever be broken! Can't wait to figure this porosity thing out chile yuhess
Best explanation on how to handle low porosity hair....THANK YOU for this!!!
This is an excellent video! You are informative, clear, professional yet personable. Thank you!!!
OMG!!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I have been sooo confused about this porosity thing. You made the light bulb go on. Now I understand. Thank you.
Great explanation!!! I understand this porosity thing soooooo much better. Thank you for creating this video.
I never comment on videos but I had to for this one. This video helped me so much and I'm so thankful. It was not only educational but it kept my attention and was funny as well. Thank you!
I just discovered this video ... I love you!!! I already knew I was low po but you just gave me even more pearls to work with. Thank you so much for this video.
I've seen a lot of videos but it seems your video is the one that may be the most helpful to helpful to help me understand how to wash and condition my hair. So well explained!. ! I'm going to subscribe and see what I can learn from you Ms. Lady. I loved it! Very educational!
This is the best explanation of porosity on TH-cam!!! Thank you Queen!
Whew!! Idk how many times I’ve come to this video....such a great video!!! I saved this video because I do need to remind myself from time to time.
Even though I had already started to figure out some of these points it's nice to hear your reaffirmation about the warm water and protein!! I definitely subscribed, looking forward to watching your product reviews!!
Oh my god! Thank you so much for the information. I was so lost as to why my hair wouldn't retain moisture and I just found out that I have low porosity hair. You have affirmed everything I believed! I let so many people convince me not to shampoo, to be heavy handed with the products and do cold rinses. And protein is the devil I swear! I am so excited to see how my hair will flourish with these tips.
Thank you soooooo much!!! My hair is low porosity and I've had a hard time understanding what to do with it. This information has REALLY opened my eyes and MY CUTICLES!!
this was the most helpful video I've seen about low porosity hair! Thank you, I've only recently realized my hair was low porosity and I've been a little lost until now!
This was the best breakdown and info video I've seen on this. Extremely helpful. Once I test and confirm again that I am LowPo, according to this I need to change the temp of my rinses. Soooo helpful. Thank you!
On point with this video, I do all this steps now. On refreshing I apply the leave them under hooded dryer or my steamer for 5 minutes. Followed by cool shot dryer!
Great video, much needed information, I will be trying those tips on my next wash day. thanks