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Essentials for Low Porosity Hair
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items Low porosity hair is hair that doesn't readily absorb water and treatments which can make the scalp dry and accumulate build up. Here are a few recommendations that keeps my hair looking healthy without weighing it down or making my scalp itch.
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Oils/Serums
Shampoo
Conditioners
Masks
Leave in Treatments
Heat Protection
Oils/Serums
Oiling your hair can promote better scalp and hair health (dandruff, hair loss, nourishment, etc) so here are a few that actually works for me
My go-to. I let this sit in my hair for a few hours at least 2 times a week before washing
Mielle Organics - Low Porosity Hair Products
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Easy absorption and smells amazing
Moroccanoil - Treatment
Perfect for dry itchy scalp
Ceremonia - Aceite de Moska Hair Oil
Lightweight enough everyday use
Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
A perfect choice for those looking to nourish hair while keeping it light and soft
Cocoa Nibs + Honey Ultimate Strength Serum - Camille Rose
It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave residue and provides heat protection
OLAPLEX Nº.7 BONDING OIL
It helps seal moisture into the hair shaft without being too heavy or greasy
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil | The Ordinary
Shampoo
Since it's harder for low porosity hair to absorb product, build up and dehydration can happen. Here are a few shampoos that combat help that.
If you use a lot of products on your hair, this will remove ALL of that
Color WOW - Color Security Shampoo
If your scalp is feeling itchy and dry, this will help
Mielle Organics - Babassu Conditioning Sulfate-Free Shampoo
There's so many great ingredients suitable for low porosity hair
Shea Moisture - Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo
This hydrates, strengthens, and thickens
Morocanoil - Clarifying Shampoo
Controls frizz while moisturizing
Advanced Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo | Ouidad
Gentle and sulfate-free. Promotes healthy hair growth while moisturizing
Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse Shampoo - Camille Rose
Deeply cleanse the scalp and removes product buildup, while maintaining moisture
COME CLEAN SHAMPOO - Kinky-Curly Hair Care
Conditioners
It's rough trying to find conditioners that easily absorb into our hair. Lucy for you, you have me to help :)
It hasthe right level of hydration, ensuring that your hair is soft and manageable without being weighed down
Mielle Organics - Pomegranate And Honey
Ultra lightweight and water based so it won't leave your hair feeling heavy or greasy
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Lightweight Liquid Conditioner
No added proteins that'll clog your hair and has low porosity friendly oils for easy absorption
Shea Moisture - Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Conditioner
It contains a blend of botanicals and oils that help lock in moisture, leaving hair soft and bouncy without the heaviness
VitalCurl®+ Balancing Rinse Conditioner - Ouidad
Free of silicones and sulfates. Hydrates and calms the scalp, while its lightweight texture easily absorbs the moisture without feeling greasy
Be Gentle, Be Kind Aloe + Oat Milk Ultra Soothing Conditioner
Masks
Hair masks keep the locks looking and feeling silky smooth. Here are my favorites!
Pricey but effective and works for all hair types
Briogeo - Superfoods Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Mask
My favorite mask of all time! Leaves your hair smooth and shiny for DAYS
Mane Magic 10-in-1 Hair Care
A mask filled with humectants to deeply hydrate your hair without weighing it done
Anika - Intense Moisture Hydrating Hair Mask
Pricey but effectively gets rid of flakey dry scalp
Briogeo Scalp Revival™
Infused with rosemary and mint, which promote circulation and help stimulate the scalp for healthier hair growth
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque - Mielle Organics
The formula is designed to hydrate deeply while preventing product buildup
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque | SheaMoisture
Has algae extract, which is known for its ability to infuse moisture into hair without being too heavy
Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask – Camille Rose Naturals
Penetrates the hair shaft to deeply hydrate and restore elasticity without weighing down your hair
Our Honest Review of the Olaplex No. 8 Intense Moisture Mask
Nourishes and strengthens low porosity hair while improving moisture retention. It works well for dry or damaged hair too
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask - Briogeo
Leave in Treatments
I don't think leave in treatments are an absolute must but they do make your hair feel and look amazing.
It keeps hair soft and moisturized while preventing frizz, and the leave-in option gives added moisture throughout the day without weighing the hair down
Coconut Water Collection - Camille Rose
It helps detangle and hydrate without causing product buildup
Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner - Mielle Organics
No heavy oils or silicones. Formulated with a blend of humectants that attract water to the hair shaft, improving moisture retention
Curl Quencher Moisturizing Conditioner - Ouidad
Known for its ability to detangle and moisturize without leaving a heavy residue
KNOT TODAY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Rich in natural ingredients like rice milk, macadamia oil, and aloe vera, which hydrate and soften the hair, while the lightweight texture ensures the moisture is absorbed easily
Curl Love Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair - Camille Rose
Contains aloe vera, which helps hydrate the hair and scalp, while smoothing, detangling, and enhancing the curl definition without causing product buildup
Leave-In Conditioner - As I Am
Heat Protection
It's 2025. We are no longer frying our hair to a crisp!
One of the best anti frizz heat protectants I have ever tried!
Frizzy Hair Products | Frizz Control Products - Color Wow
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CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
Helps protect the hair from heat styling while leaving it soft and shiny
Perfect Defense Heat Protectant - Moroccanoil
Offers both heat and UV protection, which is great for low porosity hair since it can be more susceptible to damage from both styling tools and the sun
Restore | Perfecting Spray - Living Proof
It helps to shield hair from heat styling tools up to 450°F (232°C), preventing damage and locking in moisture
TRESemmé Heat Protectant Spray for Hair
Perfect for reducing drying time while providing heat protection
Blow-Dry Spray - Kenra Professional
Other
A few hair tools that keep my hair in check.
Great for gentle exfoliation. I use it for oil treatments and washing my hair in the shower
Amazon.com : HEETA Scalp Massager Hair Growth ...
Detangles like a dream for less damage and super easy to clean
UNBrush Collection
Red light therapy promotes hair growth and increases blood flow for better absorption of nutrients while the vibration massages the oil into your scalp
2 in 1 Electric Scalp Massager and Hair Oil ...
Curly, wavy, or straight hair, a silk/ satin bonnet can effectively reduce hair breakage while you sleep
Bonnet
If you want the smoothest slick back of your life, get a boars hair brush
GranNaturals Boar Bristle Slick Back Hair Brush
So handy for precise hairstyles and laying edges
3 Piece Hair Styling Comb Set
Highly recommend this for the least amount of hair breakage while your hair is wet. It also speeds up your hair's dry time
Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel