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Low porosity hair routine essentials 🎀
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Does water bead off your hair instead of absorbing into it? You likely have low-porosity hair. This means your hair cuticles are tightly packed, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate. Low-porosity hair tends to resist water and products, whic...
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🫧 shampoo

 
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• Scent: Fresh floral with citrus and musk undertones • Texture: Clarifying, slightly creamy but lightweight • Key Benefits: Removes product buildup, contains apple cider vinegar, best for occasional use (1-2x a month)
OUAI - 10.0 oz Clarifying Detox Shampoo | Ulta Beauty
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• Scent: Clean and citrusy • Texture: Thin, watery consistency • Key Benefits: Gentle clarifying, removes hard water buildup, lightweight formula for curls
Kinky Curly Come Clean Moisturizing Shampoo | Target
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• Scent: Light, herbal with a hint of lavender • Texture: Medium consistency, not too thick or runny • Key Benefits: Balances moisture, great for dry scalp and low-porosity hair
Target | Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-clarifying Shampoo - 8.5 Oz
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• Scent: Sweet coconut scent • Texture: Gel-like, slightly thicker • Key Benefits: Gentle but effective for removing buildup, keeps curls soft without overdrying
Target | As I Am Classic Curl Clarity Shampoo - 8 Fl Oz
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• Scent: Fresh, mild citrus with a hint of avocado • Texture: Creamy but not too thick, slightly foamy • Key Benefits: A cleansing conditioner that hydrates while gently washing, great for low-porosity hair that doesn’t need frequent shampooing
ULTA | Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Quinoa Co-Wash
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Protein-free and moisturizing, with a signature warm, musky scent!
Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo - Sephora
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• Scent: Mild, earthy with a hint of tea tree & spearmint • Texture: Lightweight, slightly gel-like • Key Benefits: Sulfate-free, cleanses without stripping, contains baobab & tea tree oil to balance moisture
ULTA | SheaMoisture Low Porosity Protein-Free Shampoo
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🫧 conditioner

 
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• Scent: Light, fresh green tea • Texture: Creamy but lightweight • Key Benefits: Adds moisture without heaviness, great for wavy/curly hair
ULTA | Green Tea Super Moist Leave In Conditioner - tgin
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• Scent: Light, tropical vanilla • Texture: Silky, lightweight lotion • Key Benefits: Helps detangle, hydrates without buildup, works great with the LOC method
Kinky-curly Knot Today Natural Leave In Detangler - 8 Oz
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• Scent: Sweet vanilla cake • Texture: Lightweight, milky consistency • Key Benefits: Nourishes curls, hydrates without weighing down low-porosity strands
Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk - 8oz - Target
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• Scent: Fruity, sweet pomegranate • Texture: Thin but creamy • Key Benefits: Adds shine, smooths cuticles, lightweight enough for fine curls
TARGET | Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-in Conditioner
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• Scent: Available in unscented, citrus lavender, or island fantasy • Texture: Lightweight, silky • Key Benefits: Great for fine, low-porosity hair, provides moisture without heaviness
ULTA | Aloeba Daily Conditioner - Jessicurl
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• Scent: Warm, sweet honey • Texture: Thick but melts into the hair • Key Benefits: Deeply hydrating but doesn’t weigh hair down, perfect for infrequent deep conditioning on low-porosity hair
Honey And Sage Deep Conditioner : Target
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Ultra-hydrating but non-greasy, with a warm vanilla scent!
Sephora | Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid
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🫧 oils

 
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• Scent: Very light, barely noticeable • Texture: Thin, absorbs quickly • Key Benefits: Seals in moisture without heaviness, perfect for dry ends
Grapeseed Oil - Target
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• Scent: Light nutty scent • Texture: Silky, slightly richer than grapeseed but still lightweight • Key Benefits: Adds shine, prevents frizz, protects from heat
Argan Oil - Target
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• Scent: Mild, slightly nutty • Texture: Closely mimics natural scalp oils, non-greasy • Key Benefits: Moisturizes scalp without clogging pores, lightweight enough for daily use
Organic Jojoba Oil - Target
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• Scent: Light, slightly sweet and nutty • Texture: Thin and smooth • Key Benefits: Softens hair, helps prevent dryness without buildup
Moisturizing Sweet Almond Oil - Target
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• Scent: Subtle earthy scent • Texture: Lightweight but slightly richer than grapeseed oil • Key Benefits: Provides hydration and elasticity without weighing hair down
Cliganic Organic Baobab Oil, 1oz - Target
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• Scent: Mild, slightly earthy but fades quickly • Texture: Light, fast-absorbing • Key Benefits: Adds moisture and shine while helping to prevent split ends without making hair greasy
TARGET | Rosehip Oil
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Nourishing yet non-greasy, designed for fine or low-porosity hair!
Moroccanoil Treatment Light - Sephora
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