The Low Porosity Hair Guide

The Low Porosity Hair Guide is for dry hair that won't hold moisture. Learn why products sit on top of your hair, and get the step-by-step low porosity wash day routine that finally lets moisture in.

28-page PDF · Instant digital download · Read on your phone, tablet or print it

Who it's for

• Your hair feels dry again a day or two after wash day
• Leave-ins, butters and oils sit on top of your hair instead of soaking in
• Your type 4 hair keeps breaking off and you're not retaining length
• You're new to low porosity hair and tired of guessing

Why low porosity hair stays dry

Low porosity hair has tightly closed cuticles, so water and products struggle to get in. Heavy creams and oils end up building up on the surface. The fix usually isn't more product. It's technique: water first, gentle heat, and lighter layers.

What's inside (28 pages)

• 2 easy at-home hair porosity tests
• Low porosity wash day routine, step by step: pre-poo, sectioning, herbal rinse, deep conditioning with heat
• Shampoo ingredients to avoid and why
• Lightweight product picks: 6 shampoos, 7 conditioners and leave-ins, 6 curl creams
• Wash and go, step by step
• Stretching and protective styling tips
• Length retention habits: LCO method, steam treatments, trims, protein balance, nighttime care
• Oil cheat sheet: 6 heavy oils to avoid + 6 lightweight oils that absorb
• Bentonite clay detox mask for product buildup
• 5 product combos for low porosity hair
• Food and nutrition notes for healthy hair
• BONUS: Low porosity hair care checklist

How to use it

1. Take the porosity test on page 6.
2. Follow the wash day routine on your next wash day.
3. Use the checklist to build your kit and stay consistent.
4. Give your new routine 6–8 weeks before judging results.