tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post3798591234044932814..comments2024-03-28T13:40:35.782-05:00Comments on Science-y Hair Blog: Moisturizing Low Porosity HairWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-8711605675367610962023-02-21T12:26:15.177-06:002023-02-21T12:26:15.177-06:00"conditioning emulsifiers like Behentrimonium..."conditioning emulsifiers like Behentrimonium methosulfate and cetyl alcohol are all emulsifiers"<br /><br />"Try a conditioner that does not contain cationic conditioning ingredients, or contains cationic conditioning ingredients<br /><br />but BTMS is a cationic emulsifier ??? I am confusedmiss.shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736516325187120160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-51805188646349844162022-09-04T14:09:36.645-05:002022-09-04T14:09:36.645-05:00Hello Eliza, I finally got the comments up and run...Hello Eliza, I finally got the comments up and running. Perms do break sulfur bonds in your hair. The first one probably needed to process longer (this is also based on personal experience from perming my hair and friends when I was a teenager). That's one big reason perms don't "take." A curl is supposed to be unrolled and the pattern tested - but not all the hair on your head will take the curl as well, so more than one should be tested. The neutralizer (the last solution) is meant to re-form bonds that were broken so the hair holds the new shape. Sometimes there is a wait-time after rinsing out the first solution before adding the second (while still with rods in the hair) to let the air neutralize some of the bonds. -- Hair is still neutralizing (forming bonds) in the time after the perm, so it is important not to wash it for 48 hours. Back in the 90s, the advice was not to use conditioner (or not much) because it would "ruin the perm." That not 100% accurate, but after a perm, you don't want a lot of weight or lubrication (like a big dollop of anti-frizz shine serum) or anything that will discourage curl because you're still trying to get the curl to settle in.<br />Perms do make hair more porous - and that is going to change how your hair responds to protein and conditioner and oils. Perms take low-porosity hair into the "chemically damaged" category. Which - doesn't mean it won't act low-porosity and be picky about ingredients. It may. :)<br />If you perm again - plan ahead to use protein before perming, maybe do an oil pre-wash treatment too. If you use hard water treatments, do that too - but if they're drying don't do it right before perming. If Olaplex #3 is in your budget, some people really like that for managing porosity in damaged hair without overwhelming it like heavier products. When my hair has been heat or chemically damaged, I have done those things (but not Olaplex), and I love "squish to considh" to bring flexibility and manageability back. Sorry this was so belated, I hope you are still enjoying your perm! -WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-91196640601916275092022-07-02T12:09:56.167-05:002022-07-02T12:09:56.167-05:00This post and blog have been so helpful, thank you...This post and blog have been so helpful, thank you! Your comment regarding alkaline treatments and the products used immediately afterwards got me thinking... I have fine strawberry blonde hair that is straight and low porosity. low density (20 years of heavy highlights and ponytails) It is resistant to curl and color. Bleach is left on longer than average under heat to get the red out. Curls last a few hours at best. Most products weigh it down and build up quickly. I have oily roots by end of day. All I needed was a few drops of leave in on the ends and a blast of dry shampoo between washings. I recently grew out all the bleach tried a (thio) perm. The stylist put lots of serum on my wet fresh perm and sent me out the door. It was mostly straight and frizzy within 24 hours. I believe it weighed down the hair while bonds were reforming. We repermed it with no stylers or leave ins and better results. <br />But that initial 72 hours after a fresh perm is ridiculous. Sleeping flattened it, tried a satin bonnet and pineapple. It got tangled, frizzy, looked dry and rough like it had tons of buildup and I'm wondering how vital this stage is.<br /><br />TLDR: could you share info or thoughts on perms effecting hair and how to make it as successful as possible? Before that first wash can you use any products or pull it away from your face? Can hair get wet but not shampoo? And does the type of product used after effect the outcome?<br />Also thank you for helping me find that my hair loves flax, likes aloe, dislikes glycerin, and appreciates protein. Best wash day so far: NYM curl talk shampoo and condition rinsed and a little left in followed by a few drops rosehip and jojoba oil followed by kinky curly custard and aussie freeze frame gel... shine, definition, soft and frizz free on a 90 degree very humid day! Thanks again!Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248064520839585971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-70066590927320533762021-10-01T07:28:07.314-05:002021-10-01T07:28:07.314-05:00Is washing hair daily with plain water good for l...Is washing hair daily with plain water good for low porosity hair since it needs moisture or doing it would damage hair?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00232604208421071620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-3702510441457983732021-08-24T15:41:25.466-05:002021-08-24T15:41:25.466-05:00Thank you for all this helpful information! Do you...Thank you for all this helpful information! Do you have suggestions for an emulsifier that isn't cationic? You mention trying conditioner that does not contain cationic conditioning ingredients for low porosity hair. I appreciate the example conditioners you gave, but I'm trying to make my own conditioner and so need some examples at the ingredient-level. All of the self-emulsifiers and emulsifiers I'm finding are cationic. Am I missing something? Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811179309171349558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-773668929210119032019-03-24T21:28:02.923-05:002019-03-24T21:28:02.923-05:00Hello
I have been reading so much of all of your p...Hello<br />I have been reading so much of all of your pages and I thank you for all you great information! I am hoping you can help me, as I am still not sure what to do. Something crazy has happened to my hair and I don't even know why as I don't colour or use heat except to diffuse on low a little bit. I have wavy low porosity hair that can have some ringlets when cut right. <br />In January my hair went crazy, it seems to have all symptoms you have described in most of your topics, so it is hard to know what to do. <br />When wet it was mushy and plastic feeling. Products would not go on it, I could not squish them in and my hair looked plastic. <br />It started to feel heavy when wet at the roots but mushy ends. When it dried it was flat and not sitting in the correct spot on my head, straight and weird. I was told I had product build up and at a curly hair salon and so they said they removed it with deva build up buster, they spent a lot of time working it in my hair and re-moisturizing with deva products. I have been using only curly girl approved products for the last 10 years and I have never had an issue. I have not been using clarifying shampoos so the build up made sense to me. <br />But my hair still felt weird, t did feel a bit better maybe but still mushy and plastic like and I noticed I had lots of split ends and the ends were tangling. A few weeks later I clarified again with neutrogena anti residue as I thought I may need something stronger to remove it all. My issues still continue but I don't know if its build up?<br />I did some deep conditioning treatments, and I mostly have used nonprotein but moisturizing product and I was kind of thinking that my hair did not like protein or some proteins sometimes it was worse. Deva melt into moisture made it worse other ones with out protein made my hair too soft and my hair still feels cottony spongy mushy when wet and does not feel normal when wet or dry. I have tried some protein products on sections of my hair but I don't think it did much but I have been doing too many things and it's too hard to figure it out.<br />Anyway my symptoms now are worse again, this week and it has been up and down but never gets back to normal. Now my hair is still mushy when wet, looks a bit plastic like when wet, product does not really go in , there is limited squishing sounds of water and so I just let it air dry with a bit of gel and it dries really big airy no structure poufy and soft but plastic dry feeling and now the hair near my scalp seems to be getting oily, which I have never have.. Sometimes it’s staticy kind of like nylon hair. I feel like I have lost perspective. Is it hydral fatigue or still build up? I tried some conditioners with proteins on sections of my hair and nothing really works. I want to try the oil treatments but worried about build up. I have suspicion that coconut oil is not good for me. But I feel like in the past my hair did ok with Hollywood olive oil. That was a few years ago.<br />Before this happened, I used to use deva low poo shampoo and giovanni smooth as silk deeper moisture conditioner (this conditioner now does not work at all now) with curl keeper slip leave in conditioner , curl keeper original and curl keeper gel and sometimes mousse. I used to have the best hair but nothing works now, except the deva low poo maybe seems ok and I don't know how to get my hair back. I feel like its too dehydrated not bendable, to soft and fluffy and spongy and when wet it feels mushy or maybe like the water makes it swell and products do not go on and I have some breakage and split ends. I don't know if I should Use olive oil as pre wash to get rid of mushy feeling or if that will case build up and prevent water moisturizing my hair or if I should try different protein and what conditioner and shampoo would be best and if I should spray with water between washes to hydrate or will that just cause strain on the hair that is maybe swelling too much with water?<br />Can you please give me some advice? I will be so grateful!!!<br />Thank you!<br />simonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046140759403921449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-40556420859177156462018-11-10T18:19:30.875-06:002018-11-10T18:19:30.875-06:00Hello Bubanaame, This response is so delayed, I ho...Hello Bubanaame, This response is so delayed, I hope you have this figured out already. Cantu Curl Activating Cream might not be quite right for your hair. Glycerin and Propanediol (Propylene glycol) are in the top 3 ingredients. Some people's hair tends to get that dried-out, crunchy feeling from those ingredients after a number of hours go by. To me - it's a dried-on-frosting feeling. A product with Glycerin or Propylene glycol/Propanediol closer to the end of the ingredients (or none at all) might work better. An example is Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel.<br />I think the, "My underside-hair always looks so much healthier" problem is extremely common. That hair is protected by the hard-working top layer on one side, and your neck on the other side. It gets less exposure to moving air and light. The solution is to wear that hair on top! Ha ha. If only. It sometimes helps to treat your top layer as though it's extra-dry and porous (even if it isn't) - make sure to apply treatments well to the top layer, get a shower-mirror if you don't have one so you can see how you handle your hair and make sure that top layer is getting what it needs. That hair may have different needs too - if you spend time in the sun, it may need a little more protein or a more generous application of conditioner. Good luck! WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-36426454454280304212018-10-15T18:35:39.421-05:002018-10-15T18:35:39.421-05:00Hey
My hair is 4c/(i daresay 4d) low porosity and ...Hey<br />My hair is 4c/(i daresay 4d) low porosity and I have a lot of questions regarding MOISTURIZING it. I like how my hair feels when I shampoo and deep condition it, but when then the moisturizing part comes in and it all just goes down hill. I use Cantu curl activator cream, but not before spritzing my hair with just water, and it moisturizes my hair for the short term. But after some time, my hair becomes crunchy dry, with the roots not looking defined at all. If my hair is in any kind of ponytail, the ends will dry first. But if my hair is out, the roots will dry first. The edges of my hair are always the first to dry, and they dry real bad. Another problem I have with my hair is that some individual clumps of hair aren't curls, they're straight lines. Is this because I don't have enough protein in my hair? Moisture?<br /> My hair texture is distributed oddly. The bottom right side of my hair is very coarse and is hardest to comb. But it holds moisture the best. The bottom left side is a little less coarse and is more thin. The top sections of my hair are easiest to moisturize, but dry out VERY FAST. The curls there are thin and don't clump. This section is also where my "straight line curls" are located. Near the nape of my neck are the curls i really want. They are continually hydrated, they clump really well, bouncy, and they just look like effortless curls. The problem is that the nape of my neck is the only place their located. Why is this happening? Is it because natural oil concentrates more toward the bottom of the head? How can I let the rest of my hair mimic the way the hair at the nape of my neck acts?bubanaamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551607693170377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-57574185327238158362018-10-15T18:35:06.438-05:002018-10-15T18:35:06.438-05:00Hey!
My hair is 4c/(i daresay 4d) low porosity and...Hey!<br />My hair is 4c/(i daresay 4d) low porosity and I have a lot of questions regarding MOISTURIZING it. I like how my hair feels when I shampoo and deep condition it, but when then the moisturizing part comes in and it all just goes down hill. I use Cantu curl activator cream, but not before spritzing my hair with just water, and it moisturizes my hair for the short term. But after some time, my hair becomes crunchy dry, with the roots not looking defined at all. If my hair is in any kind of ponytail, the ends will dry first. But if my hair is out, the roots will dry first. The edges of my hair are always the first to dry, and they dry real bad. Another problem I have with my hair is that some individual clumps of hair aren't curls, they're straight lines. Is this because I don't have enough protein in my hair? Moisture?<br /> My hair texture is distributed oddly. The bottom right side of my hair is very coarse and is hardest to comb. But it holds moisture the best. The bottom left side is a little less coarse and is more thin. The top sections of my hair are easiest to moisturize, but dry out VERY FAST. The curls there are thin and don't clump. This section is also where my "straight line curls" are located. Near the nape of my neck are the curls i really want. They are continually hydrated, they clump really well, bouncy, and they just look like effortless curls. The problem is that the nape of my neck is the only place their located. Why is this happening? Is it because natural oil concentrates more toward the bottom of the head? How can I let the rest of my hair mimic the way the hair at the nape of my neck acts?bubanaamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551607693170377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-4526225749356735852018-07-21T17:05:47.201-05:002018-07-21T17:05:47.201-05:00Hello Sofia - You do need to worry about that mixt...Hello Sofia - You do need to worry about that mixture going bad. Once you add water, the preservative is diluted. Preservatives are effective in a certain concentration range, if you lower the concentration by diluting, they are much less effective at preventing growth of bacteria and fungi/yeasts. Oils won't change that because it will still be a water-based product - plenty of both food and water for microbial growth. Refrigeration should help prolong the shelf-life, though. <br />If you don't want to refrigerate, make small batches (enough to use up in about 2 weeks), use distilled water (or boil tap water and then cool it), and wash well and sterilize everything that touches the product. The lower the microbe count going int a product, the lower the chance of microbial overgrowth.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-73044222315938614252018-07-01T09:04:17.497-05:002018-07-01T09:04:17.497-05:00If I mix conditioner and water in a spray bottle w...If I mix conditioner and water in a spray bottle will I need to worry about it going bad? Because of the preservatives in the conditioner being diluted and used in a more high volume. What about if I add some oils in there?Sofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564636869589831184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-49392736973417475322018-05-26T03:59:36.519-05:002018-05-26T03:59:36.519-05:00Hello Libby, Oil pre-wash treatments followed by w...Hello Libby, Oil pre-wash treatments followed by washing and conditioning as usual can be used alone, or followed with deep conditioning after washing. The problem there is you might make your hair softer than you intended. Usually one applies deep conditioner to clean (freshly washed) hair for the best hair-product contact. If you don't usually leave a deep conditioner on your hair for 30-40 minutes, you might start with just 5-10 minutes and see how much time you need to get a good result.<br />Hair-penetrating oils like sunflower, avocado, olive and even less-penetrating ones like grapeseed will work their way under the cuticles and into the cortex. They need some time to do that, though. A little heat may speed things up.<br />You can add aloe or flax gel to a deep conditioner or a rinse-out conditioner. Or you can use either in styling. Some aloe gels are very acidic and need to be diluted with water. Good luck! -WWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-8852586518125001412018-05-26T03:54:17.278-05:002018-05-26T03:54:17.278-05:00Hello Monica - I have a list but it's not comp...Hello Monica - I have a list but it's not completely up to date. Check labels - and some products may no longer be available. • Burt's Bees Hair Repair, Shea & Grapefruit Deep Conditioner (no protein)<br /> • Giovanni Smooth as Silk Xtreme Protein Hair Infusion (dimethicone)<br /> • Burt's bees More Moisture<br /> • Burt's Bees Very Volumizing<br /> • Giovanni Smooth As Silk <br /> • TIGI Bed Head Moisture Maniac Conditioner <br /> • Giovanni, Root 66, Max Volume Conditioner<br /> • Nutress Hair Moisturizing Protein Pack <br /> • Nutress Stop Break<br /> • Unicure conditioner<br /> • Magick botanicals<br />WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-30508183948190459452018-05-07T09:46:48.294-05:002018-05-07T09:46:48.294-05:00Can you suggest some conditioner with Cetrimonium ...Can you suggest some conditioner with Cetrimonium bromide.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471337385271645310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-27441392200498100032018-05-06T06:45:09.638-05:002018-05-06T06:45:09.638-05:00I guess what I am wanting to know, what would be t...I guess what I am wanting to know, what would be the sequence of events for a weekly hair care routine in order to achieve more moisturised, hydrated, flexible, shiny hair? For someone with low porosity, dry, protein sensitive thick hair.. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553033549905862750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-14518630426531671152018-05-06T06:36:50.894-05:002018-05-06T06:36:50.894-05:00Hi there, I love your blog and the indepth informa...Hi there, I love your blog and the indepth information you provide. However I am feeling a little confused on the approach I should take to my hair care routine. I have low porosity hair, protein sensitive - especially coconut oil, medium to thick hair, long and when it dries naturally it is often curly-wavy and can frizz or puff up quite a bit. I am trying to establish a new hair care regime but feel confused with what to start with and what to include. What would be a good approach? Should I start with a pre-poo oil treatment and then after several hours, wash with shampoo and conditioner as normal? or would it be better to use a deep conditioner with indirect heat for 30-40 minutes then wash with shampoo conditioner? at what point could i use a humectant like aloe or flax gel? I was under the impression that I would need to open my cuticles in order for oils or moisture to be absorbed.. if I put an oil treatment on my ends/scalp will anything be absorbed? Hope this makes sense. Thanks so much. LibbyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553033549905862750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-12363431718353572352018-04-01T13:36:56.580-05:002018-04-01T13:36:56.580-05:00Hello Mikaela, Alpha olefin sulfonate is a fairly ...Hello Mikaela, Alpha olefin sulfonate is a fairly strong detergent in regards to de-greasing and penetrating hair (where it can cause swelling). But - when combined with the milder detergent Cocamidopropyl betaine, the sum is less-strong than its parts and you have a well-cleaning but less-dehydrating cleanser. Polyquaternium 7 as a conditioner and humectant helps prevent dehydration as well. This is going to feel how you are used to having shampoos feel, lathery and thick. ---- I have a list of mild shampoos about mid-way down this page: http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/p/product-list-by-category.html --- But I want to add that the important test of any shampoo is how it makes your hair feel. A good shampoo will leave your hair as clean as you like, but not overly fluffy or limp and flat. Your hair should feel "manageable" after using it. Some of the sulfate-free shampoos leave a less-than-ideal feel in hair, so experimentation is necessary. And read reviews! Best wishes - WSWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-73938533659499336412018-04-01T13:28:15.687-05:002018-04-01T13:28:15.687-05:00Hello Chyna,
I think a place to start is to read t...Hello Chyna,<br />I think a place to start is to read the product labels you're using carefully. Which contain protein (find out how to spot protein here (see "Protein Words")) http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/protein-101-lots-of-basic-information.html<br />Then find out which oils (if any) are in the products you are using. Both proteins and oils can be ingredients hair can be very picky about. If you use too much protein - your hair (or sections of it) can curl strangely. If your hair does not "like" some oils you are using, it can behave strangely as well.<br />If your products contain protein, you may need to use less protein by choosing protein-free products and using protein once in a while when you feel like your hair needs more bounce or hydration. If you find a lot of coconut oil or castor oil or shea butter, you might try products without those ingredients to see if that makes a difference. That's where I would start. I have a little flow chart to help with decision-making about hair-care products - it's a mental framework I use to organize my thoughts which might be helpful: http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/creating-hair-care-routine-and.html Good luck! WS<br />WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-52338824719531262542018-04-01T13:19:50.384-05:002018-04-01T13:19:50.384-05:00Hello TLC, I'll direct you to this post about ...Hello TLC, I'll direct you to this post about pH. It gets a bit long-winded, but I summarized the main points near the beginning. Best wishes - WS http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2013/07/ph-and-your-hair-little-redox-to-make.htmlWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-66697558611585271022018-03-26T03:20:47.558-05:002018-03-26T03:20:47.558-05:00Hi there!
I recently learned i have protein sensit...Hi there!<br />I recently learned i have protein sensitive - low porosity hair that is extremely damaged. I've been doing co-wash for the past year but it has not been that good on my hair. I think I need to add a cleansing shampoo to my regimen. I am trying to figure out what kind of shampoo could be good for my hair. Do you have an opinion on this shampoo?<br /><br />Auromere, Ayurvedic Shampoo, Aloe Vera - Neem <br />Inci.<br />Purified water with extracts of neem (azadirachta indica), aloe vera gel, and hibiscus; alpha olefin sulfonate, polyquaternium 7, cocamidopropyl betaine (from coconut oil), rose ether, potassium sorbate (potassium salt), lavender oil.<br /><br />Thanks!Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811947749661320056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-23744892617986653212018-03-23T15:59:29.318-05:002018-03-23T15:59:29.318-05:00Hello. I’ve read a few of your blogs and decided t...Hello. I’ve read a few of your blogs and decided to come to you for help. My hair is low po and 3b/c. I’ve recently gone natural (about 10 months) because I knew my hair would be heat damaged from years of flat ironing and I wanted to stop damaging my hair and embrace my curls. The stylist I went to started giving me protein treatments then would straighten my hair and whenever I would wear my hair natural it would feel so dry and brittle. I am now trying my hardest to use natural products to recover my curls. For some reason the right side of my hair is becoming more curly than the left. The left and pieces in the back are almost bone straight still. And my right is super curly. Under some of the straight prices in the back my hair is really curly and has a bit of shrinkage. It’s really odd I know my hair is all over the place. But I’ve recently purchased products from a company called OrganiGrow Hair Co to help recover my hair and it seems as though my hair is not real too changing. It’s still really dry and not soft unless it is wet. I would use an oil pre poo from the company, a clarifying shampoo, a conditioner and a styler that formed a cast over my curls to make them stay. I’m really confused as to what to do to recover my curls in the back and left side more and to make my hair feel soft and healthy again. I’m getting a deep conditioner soon and I am hoping that helps. I would really love a few tips to help thank you so much in advance. Chynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792587864559114948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-38306086742024898782018-03-23T09:22:12.559-05:002018-03-23T09:22:12.559-05:00Quick question. I always make it a point to test ...Quick question. I always make it a point to test the ph level of my hair products. Can you please recommend or inform us of the ideal ph level that shampoos and conditioners should be for low porosity hair please? TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847798620124647823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-40295840635315669232018-02-14T18:19:29.961-06:002018-02-14T18:19:29.961-06:00Hello Katrianna,
Garnier Whole Blends Olive leave-...Hello Katrianna,<br />Garnier Whole Blends Olive leave-in looks good - from the ingredient list. See what your hair has to say about that! The Whole Blends Honey version should behave rather differently. <br />Giovanni Nutrafix does have a different conditioning ingredient and it's a simpler formula (nothing wrong with that). What I can say about that is that some people's hair has a distinct preference for certain conditioning ingredients and will be stringy or flyaway or heavy with others. I don't know what your hair's preference will be. That isn't necessarily a porosity issue, there can be a lot of different variables at work.<br /><br />Wth coarse hair, you might work on oil pre-wash treatments and deep conditioning (ideally, both) to build in more flexibility and lubrication. Oils can be a little tricky (roll eyes, sigh heavily). Here are my 2 cents on guessing the right one: http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/is-this-oil-good-for-my-hair.html<br /><br />Deep conditioning can be pretty easy, just make-over your rinse-out conditioner by leaving it in longer than usual with some heat. Or add some extra oil or honey if you're feeling adventurous to try for more softness. Good luck! -WendyWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-21722429316197087812018-01-31T12:05:21.657-06:002018-01-31T12:05:21.657-06:00Hello S CJ,
There is no simple answer because eve...Hello S CJ, <br />There is no simple answer because everybody's hair is so different, even low porosity hair - and I say that wishing I had simple answers for complex problems. This post has been constructed not only on hair science, but what I've learned from people who have low porosity hair.<br />For low porosity hair I think a really simple rule is to keep your products SIMPLE. When you see a product with 30 ingredients in the ingredient list, you're seeing a lot of potential complications.<br />Start by applying less of everything than you think you need - because you can always add more later.<br />If you feel like everything under the sun builds up on your hair, you're probably not going to get along well with aloe-rich products, butters, Polyquaternium ingredients. <br />If you want softness: Deep condition. <br />If you want to pre-treat before washing: Use oils (water-free) for flexibility and lubrication. Whatever oil works well in your hair.<br />When all else fails and you've dealt with hard water, you don't need a trim, etc. - try protein. People with finer hair can usually use protein more often than low-porosity, coarse hair. People who live in very dry climates usually need protein more than people who live in humid climates. Best wishes - W<br />WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-41107157901461147842018-01-31T11:41:44.710-06:002018-01-31T11:41:44.710-06:00Hi Wendy! I believe I have low porosity hair - and...Hi Wendy! I believe I have low porosity hair - and I have coarse strands. So based on what I'm reading (and trying my best to understand!) I need a good leave in conditioner for starters - I was thinking to use Garnier Whole Blends Legendary Olive leave in (1041728 PS1 AQUA / WATER / EAU CETEARYL ALCOHOL CETYL ESTERS OLEA EUROPAEA LEAF EXTRACT / OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / OLIVE FRUIT OIL ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL FUMARIC ACID DIPALMITOYLETHYL HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM METHOSULFATE POTATO STARCH MODIFIED GLYCERIN BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE CITRIC ACID POTASSIUM SORBATE SODIUM BENZOATE PHENOXYETHANOL CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 CARAMEL PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE COUMARIN LIMONENE HEXYL CINNAMAL BENZYL ALCOHOL BENZYL SALICYLATE F.I.L #D191524/1)<br />From what I'm understanding it would be good to combine this with Flaxseed Gel as a good film forming humectant.<br /> <br />I would be better off using a conditioner like Giovanni Nutrafix Conditioner? I was going to try the Whole Blends Honey (AQUA / WATER / EAU CETEARYL ALCOHOL BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE AMODIMETHICONE MEL / HONEY / MIEL ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ROYAL JELLY GLYCERIN TRIDECETH-6 ALOE BARBADENSIS / ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ALCOHOL PROPOLIS EXTRACT ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CITRIC ACID PHENOXYETHANOL CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE BENZOIC ACID CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 PARFUM / FRAGRANCE COUMARIN LIMONENE BENZYL ALCOHOL BENZYL SALICYLATE) as you recommended honey/banana to get extra moisture in. How would this compare to using the Giovanni with the shorter chains?<br /><br />I just want to try to get some kinda of consistency to getting my hair to where I'd love it (less dry and frizzy) and without having to buy several different products that weren't really meant for my hair to begin with.lifeledbylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372470919920209908noreply@blogger.com