Figuring out my hair porosity completely changed how I care for my hair. I have low porosity hair, which means moisture doesn’t easily absorb into my strands, and for a long time I didn’t understand why products just sat on top.
Once I realized this, I started making small changes like using warm water and adding heat when deep conditioning. That helped open up my cuticles so moisture could actually get in.
I also switched to lighter products because heavier ones would just build up on my hair. Now my hair feels lighter, and I don’t get that greasy or coated feeling anymore.
Understanding porosity made my routine much more effective. Instead of guessing, I feel like I’m actually working with my hair instead of against it.