How to Moisturize Low Porosity Hair | Overview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2015
- I am often asked what are the best ways to moisturize low porosity hair. I provide several steps for a typical wash day. This may be used as a quick reference, I will upload a more comprehensive demonstration later this week.
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Finally a natural hair vlogger of the highest professionalism. The quality of your videos is unparalleled. Your voice is also so soothing, I could listen to you read the ingredients off of a paint canister and I would enjoy it. Thank you!
I was just thinking the same thing about her voice!
I can honestly say you are one youtuber who knows what you're doing.
Omg have been treating my low prosity hair wrong. I see how product sit on my hair. Never new I needed to squeeze my hair doing washing or applying water and twisting it with product on. I didn't know I needed to heat up my products. Thanks girl
+Younique2011 Just warm up your moisturizer if it is too heavy/thick and is not absorbing into your hair. The Shea Moisture leave in conditioner I used to use was pretty thick. Now that I am using the Butter Than Love Pudding by Wonder Curl, I am able to get good absorption. What leave in are you using?
Girl I been doing it wrong too
Younique2011 I didn't know either
This is going to change my hair care game
Today is actually the first day that I've learned my hair is low porosity. I just washed my hair like this and noticed the difference immediately. Before following your method, I would wash my hair and deep condition, etc but nothing seemed to work. No matter what my hair was dry, brittle, and would fall out even with me just finger detangling it. I After following you method my hair stopped breaking and shedding immediately! My hair is sooooo soft and moisturized! Good to know that my hair is just low porosity and I've been using all the wrong methods for it, hence why it was so dry and brittle. I was starting to worry that it might be something more serious or medical; I'm telling you literally NOTHING was working for my hair before I watched this video. Thank you soooooooo much!!! Can't wait to see how much length and hair I retain using this wash regimen.
***** Love it!!! It really helps to identify the cause of the problem in order to resolve it. I am so happy to hear you were able to achieve more moisture. And thrilled that this video was helpful to you. I share more in depth in my latest video. When you get a chance, check out the extended version th-cam.com/video/4aBaJqRHzFE/w-d-xo.html Blessings!! :-)
WOW she just opened my eyes. Literally by the first thing she said I realized I'm taking care of my hair completely wrong and backwards. I am so grateful for this video. As a young girl no one took the time to tell me about my natural hair other than that I should "just relax it and get it over with". From my only tip being water is a black women's kryptonite to water is the KEY to my curls health, you've definitely done MORE than helped me! Thank you !
"water...the black woman's dynamite" lmao I couldn't live w/o water. Can't wash, condition, moisturize, comb or doing anything to or for my curls w/o water. Turns out I was just using too much of it. I had to learn where my hairs "healthy balance" falls
Excellent‼️ Finally a brief video that stays on topic, doesn’t spend endless time talking unnecessarily about none essential information and provides useful information that works! Thank you
Why does everyone on TH-cam hair hangs down long and stretched out when wet?? When my hair is wet it's shrunken into a small Afro even though its shoulder length- actually past my shoulders. I'm 4 years natural & under the assumption I have 4c hair.
F. Jones You just have shrinkage, that's all.
Not all. Some of the kinkier type 4 hair has some epic shrinkage. Her hair looks type 3 to me which has less shrinkage than type 4.
F. jones Everyone's hair is different and has different amounts of shrinkage, depending on a number of things. How far into the wash and go we are, products that weigh down the hair, too much water and not enough curl defining product, etc. Trial and error, trial and error...best wishes
good information, i have low porosity hair, and i think i will warm up my leave-in to see if there is a difference... thanks
Josaphiaaaaaaaaaa Its you!!!
Did you notice a difference?
Most informational wash and go ever!!! So happy it wasn't so product promotion oriented
I want your voice someday. This sounds weird but I've never heard a voice so gentle and soothing, yet confident and authoritative. I got some great tips from this video because you know exactly what you're doing, and articulated it well. You are life goals.
i can listen to you all day long. you should be a radio presenter..lovely voice.
That tip about warming up the conditioner is something I have not tried and will definately be trying. Great vid.
+Pretti Uneekhair Yes, it helps especially in cases of extremely low porosity. Let me know if you notice the difference.
+Embrace Natural Beauty my hair is extremely low porosity, definitely I'll try warming my conditioner, thanks so much, greetings from Spain 🙋🙋🙋
i love your voice. it's so soothing. why do you shampoo after deep conditioning? im afraid that I'd be washing out the moisture I just applied
+cwhite13 When your hair is low porosity it needs to be cleansed or else it won't have good definition. All of the deep conditioner that was going to be absorbed will be and the shampoo will simply rinse off any deep conditioner that is just sitting on top of the strand and on the scalp.
+Kia O'Hara ah ok
+Kia O'Hara Great question with a great answer. Thx for sharing ladies!
Sorry I don't get that either. Water will just rinse off any deep conditioner that is just sitting on the hair. If you use a clarifying shampoo then you would be stripping it back down to where it would need conditioner again.
cwhite13 yes like it needs to be on some audio books
your video's are honestly so amazing! I've been trying for years to retain length and manage my hair I now realized I was never successful because I never understood the porosity level of my hair( which I now know is quite low). Your video's have enabled me to understand the importance of product penetration. I'm well on my way to beautiful curls thank you so much!
+Valerie Vancol Yay! Keep me posted on your progress!!
Now I see why you always look so flawless. I'll have to try this on my next wash and go. Perfect timing. Thanks Abena.
Great video this helped me understand my daughter's hair and how to care for it. I am now seeing great results since making changes.
you just reminded me of something I haven't done in a long time.. heat up my conditioners! I will definitely start doing it again, because I remember how much shinier and softer my hair was when I took the time to do this. Thanks for the reminder!
I just want to say THANK YOU!!! I tried your tip and applied more product to my second day hair and I love how my hair turned out.
Liked the tip on warming your moisturizer
Excellent video. often products sit on top of my hair. I will follow these tips.
Thanks for the reminder to warm the products prior to application. I used to do that often w/my lopo hair...but not as of late. I shall revisit this process. Blessings sis!
I just learned that my hair was low porosity this week. I've been going nuts over the exact section in the back of my hair as yours. I'm so glad I've found your videos. Thank you so much. I can't wait to do a wash and go with a warm leave in.
I just want to say how much I love your videos; they are so thorough and honest, and I appreciate the care and attention you take in explaining things. I have one portion of my hair that is low porosity and all you have shared in this and other videos is helping me ot work with it.
Ms. Abena I tried your method for warming up the products before applying them. Thank you so much! It worked!!! I'm doing my happy dance because I really thought my curls were gone after dyeing my hair.
Thank you for these tips :) I have low porosity hair and products sometimes tend to just sit on the top of my hair without moisturizing properly. I squeezed my hair in the shower when getting wet, squeezed my conditioner in and twisted it, and warmed up my conditioner when styling. We shall see the results when I am done air drying ❤️
abena can u do a video on dealing with single strand knots please
Thank you for this! I finally did the porosity test yesterday and discovered I have low porosity hair and this helped so much. I now understand why certain products and regimens were not working for me. Thanks again!
Now this is what a hair tutorial looks like!!
I wish more tutorials were as precise and helpful as this one.
Thank you so much for sharing!
I have seen you on IG, and your hair always looks fabulous! My hair is a mixture of normal porosity and low porosity, mainly normal porosity. Great tips for me to use! About two weeks ago, I started dampening my hair with water and then pre-pooing with coconut oil, and my hair absorbed the oil better.
Miss Abena, thank you so much!!! This is one of the few videos I've seen that get straight to the point with simple directions that can be modified per individual. Definitely following you ♡
you are probably the only person besides myself that I would trust hair to! you know what you're doing
This is quite eye opening. I'm definitely going to start warming my conditioners before applying. And shampooing after completing the deep conditioner step? Very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Omg your hair is absolutely amazing! I think I found a new natural friend!
Thanks for your reply. I use a combination of oils, but I have not found any gel that gives me a good tight hold without shrinkage. I use a steamer every week and deep condition. I wear my hair in a tappered cut and 2 strand twist and twist out most of the time. I like my own hair and do not wear wigs or weaves. I have been natural for 15 months. I always sleep with my hair protected and feel like it is in great condition, I am afraid to try the wash and go because I do not want a TWA. I also stay away from heat and use banding for stretching when needed.
Wow!!! Thank you so much. My hair is so try that I dream of a relaxer almost every month. I can't seem to achieve the moisture retention I once had 6 years ago in the beginning of my journey. I'm certainly going to try your method.
Did it work
Your voice is so pleasant and soothing!
My hair is low porosity in the same areas as yours and it's my biggest challenge keeping it moisturized , thank you so much for this ... I'll start warming my conditioner up too .
Thank you so much for not having lengthy videos. I love that you get straight to the topic of your video and it was very informative...learned a lot
I wish I seen this when I realized I had low porosity hair.. Now I know to warm that product.. It makes total sense to me and my dry LP HAIR.. Thanks for the info😚😚
Wow your hair texture is probably one of the closest I've seen to my own! Subscribed!
May I just say THAAANK YOOOU for this informative video. I had no idea. I have been natural for almost two years, and recently I've been noticing that my hair is always dry. No matter what I did it would become dry. Literally yesterday I discovered what porosity was. And had no idea about warming up my leave in conditioners. I actually stopped using them because it always left a film and caused build up. You are the best and glad to be a new subscriber. Looking foward to more videos. Thanks.
This is the best hair tutorial I have seen yet for any porosity hair. And your hair is beautiful!
Oh my gosh, thank you soooo much. I'm so glad I found you. God bless you and please keep informing ( those of us) who have low porosity hair).
God's Grace, Miss A! Luv your hair, expertise and your willingness to share your knowledge! Much appreciated!
This was awesome. We have the same texture.
I'm at a learning stage where I'm able to retain the curl definition with gel, but I overdo it so my curls look defined but like gluey clumps (new word). I never have the natural, flowing look that you do here unless I go to a salon.
Yes, I am so grateful you posted this video. I deep conditioned using natural heat (I put on a shower cap and then a towel for an hour) and my hair is great. Then I was and condition and by the time I use my leave in my hair feels lifeless and dusty and the products just sit on top. Next wash day I will try warming the leave in. I have thick hair so I use Amla Olive and Heavy Cream for leave in. I plan to try Camille rose and Ouidad leave in products soon. Kinky Curly Knot Today isn't thick enough so I use it as a detangler/refresher mixed with water. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
+msannslee Hey, if you get a chance check out my website www.embracenaturalbeauty.com There is a link to the video Best Moisturizers for Low Porosity Hair along with a list we compiled together during a live broadcast on Periscope.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Can't wait to try this technique.
You have gorgeous curls! I just wanted to thank you for this video. I would never have thought of warming my conditioner. Will be giving that a try tomorrow on my wash day. Thanks again!!
Embrace Natural Beauty
I just want to say thank you so much for this post. I wet my hair today and squeezed as you suggested, and not only did my hair really did look different, all of the product that was sitting on the hair was still there from a week ago. I wash my hair once a week, but as yours, that middle section always looked as if I didn't even like it.. :) but because I've found your channel, I think there is hope. I have a blood disorder where i don't absorb iron, but I'm taking iron, biotin and vitamin C, and now with your help,,,,, squeezing......
I'm three years natural as of December, but my iron deficiency don't help. I'm going to watch more of your video's and see what else I can learn about my texture of hair.
Absolutely love how you present this information!
Thank you so much, Since I've been natural I have struggled with caring for my hair. I noticed that water and product never really penetrates my hair for years. I 've never knew the solution is that I need to warm products and used warm water not hot water to clean my hair. This was so helpful. My hair grows so fast, but it also breaks just as quickly due to dryness. Thank you so much!
Sis any update:/
Super helpful. That demonstration with the product just " sitting there".. was everything. Thank you
Wow! I really didn't know how important heat was for low porosity naturals. Thank you for showing me.
Excellent video! With low porosity hair, what oils do you suggest using for pre-pooing?
I only recently found your channel. Your presentations are so informative. I am amazed at how much information I have reviewed, that I now find can be damaging to my hair based on your videos!! A sincere THANK YOU!
That steamer is AWSOME !
Instant fan!!! Your hair is beautiful, and your voice is a pleasure to listen to.
I'm planning on cutting my locks soon and I've been reaching how to take care of my hair. Thanks for your detailed information 👍👍😊
I tried your method and it worked, thank you for sharing. GOD bless!!!
Wow, thank you for this. I can't wait to try this.
A lot of what you said on your video I have done to my hair and it absolutely works LOL
I just found this channel while doing some research, thanks so much for the information.
Loveee your gorgeous curls! They look so plump and healthy!
+SprinkletheSparkle Thank you!
Wow you're extremely clear !!
One of the best videos giving advise on how to moisturize low porosity hair
Great video. Very informative. Nice calming voice too.
Great tips!!!!!, I'll be sure to warm up my conditioners next wash day. Thanks again for sharing!
2coachbags Blessings!!
Same here 😊
Hello Abena I absolutely love your hair. My question is how do I moisturize my hair well enough to be able to wear a wash and go in a desert climate? I live in Arizona and the heat just zaps all the moisture out of my hair what do I do? Please help!!
Hi Abena, thank you so much for this overview of moisturizing low porosity hair. Your hair is absolutely beautiful!!!
I must give you a brief update. I ordered the Wondercurl products on 7/22 and they arrived on 7/25. How's that for excellent customer service! I've been sick so I haven't had the opportunity to do a thorough wash and deep condition. However, I did use the products and what can I say. You were absolutely right! My low porosity sections absorbed the Get Slick Smoothie and Get Set Gel and left me with a beautiful set of curls with very little to almost no frizz. I'm so elated!!! I'm also glad that I ordered the larger size. These are now my HG products!!! I'm anxious to incorporate your suggestions regarding squeezing the products into the hair as I will probably get an even better result. I can't thank you enough for all of your help. I finally have results that I'm really happy with. I'm looking forward to your comprehensive video and as before I will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
This method has been so effective! Thanks!
I have low porosity in the same sections! This was so helpful!
Your hair is beautiful and even more so in person! #livingnolyetournyc 💕💕💕
Lovely Mess Thanks, you were there? We should have taken a photo together :-(
Thank you sooooo much for the tips on moisturizing. I am gonna try your tips on my wash day. Low porosity hair requires time and patience. :-)
SUBSCRIBED!!!! You have such a calm soothing, spirit, and I really appreciate the direct to the point approach you take in your conversation. Thank you for this video, I never thought to warm up conditioner in advance!
Thank you so much for this awesome info and vid. I was doing all that but warming my conditioner. So now I have another important step. By the way, girl.. your hair is gorgeous
Your presentation is so professional. Thank you
This is so professional. I subscribed immediately. Thanks for taking the time.
With low porosity hair how much do you moisture it ? Every time it feels dry ? and when you do moisture after a while does it start to build up ? Or do you just wash then moisture until your next wash ?
Love your videos. I now understand why my hair doesn't curl properly in the front, i have to force the moisture in and I will do so tomorrow
best video I've seen on low porosity..now I get it. thank you
And your hair is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thanks so much for the videos. You make them simple and understandable. I will be trying your tips on wash day. I'm working on trying to get my hair to get to the point where I can wear a wash and go. I haven't been successful as of yet but I will keep trying. Thanks again!!
JustMyNaturalHair My first few washngos were not that pretty, lol. With practice you will get it. Just remember to work in small sections for better control of the hair. Wishing you the best!!!
Hair goals!! beautiful!!!
also i have a question, i have low porosity too but i'm having a itchy scalp since months, and its not because a medical situation, it could be that i have products sit on near to my scalp?
So you should shampoo before and after deep conditioning? Do you use a clarifying shampoo?
Hello there! How R U ! I just want to know if you use baking soda and apple cider vinegar rinse? If not why? I saw other women using conditioner and baking soda then follow with vinegar n water rinse. This helped thier low porosity hair absorb moisture. Is it really harsh on hair? Thanks n God Bless!
Your hair is beautiful! I'm curious about where you found the conditioners used in this video?
GREAT VIDEO! very informative. I wish I would've know about hair porosity a long time ago. Wow so helpful! btw
you'd be great at doing voice overs
+Gem Nelson Thank you!
I like that you said to heat up the deep conditioner. I have mask and deep conditioners but never heated them up!!
What is your thoughts on steam rollers and steam Straighteners? Do they cause heat damage? Do they work better for low porosity hair? Can I steam my hair with hot head microwavable towel cap and how long should I leave it on over the shower cap? How often should I do it following the l.c.o method? Do you have videos for flat irons and Hairstyles that requires indirect heat? Thank you in advance, if you decide to answer my questions.
Great tips. Thank you
Omg I have learned so much in this one video. You are amazing. I'm having trouble with dry natural hair. The back of my hair is so curly when wet and easy to moisturizer. The front of my hair has no definition. It's frizzy and reminds me of 4c hair whereas the back is pretty 3c ringlets. It is so frustrating because I wAnt to wear my hair in a wash in go like yours but half my hair will not coroperate..ugh. Do you have any suggestions? I big chopped last year after transitioning for a year. My hair is about shoulder length
Your hair is beautiful!
This seriously clarifies so much!
Wish I live close by I would come to your shop. I have low prosity hair really long but cannot seem to find the product to soften, good slip when washing, or to shine when moisture is seal in. Hair always look dull. Can’t seem to make my natural curls pop like yours soft and free flowing. I do cut ends as needed. What do you recommend?
Great information? Do you pre-poo using oils? How can I add pre-poo to these tips??
Thank you sooooooo much! First of all, you're beautiful! And second, all I really need to do is heat my conditioner lol I've never done that and have never thought about it. Makes sense why product would sit on top and why my hair would still feel rough. THANK YOU!!
Lupe Brooks Thank you!!! Heating up the conditioner will help to liquify it so it can absorb better. I would love to hear your results after trying this. Blessings!! :-)
Embrace Natural Beauty my results were perfect! Increased definition and for once after washing, my hair retained moisture lol I can't thank you enough
She Just Put Me On G About My Hair .. Thank U For Helping a Sista Out Yesss Love Her Already I Appreciate That Her Focus is The Viewer as Most Natural Hair TH-camrs Focus On Selling Products .. NEW SUBSCRIBER ALERT!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
how do you warm up the products? just in your hands?