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High Porosity Hair Friendly
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Candace
My hair absorbs too much product and can feel weighted down or greasy when styling. She’s thirsty. Here are some amazing products that changed my whole routine.
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Do you have high porosity hair?
 
Pre-shower Prep
 
During Shower
 
After Shower Care
 
Curl Prep & Process
 
Protect The Curls

Do you have high porosity hair?

I found this information to be very helpful in diagnosing and adjusting my hair routine.
 
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Learn a bit about high porosity hair!
The Ultimate Guide to High Porosity Hair
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Pre-shower Prep

These are amazing to help prep and moisturize my hair before the shower.
 
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I use this before showering and sometimes to help break up my curls. Amazing at retaining moisture in my hair without the heaviness.
Mini Molecular Repair Hair Oil
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Part of my pre-shower game! Helps minimize hair loss and keeps my scalp healthy. Happy scalp = happy hair!
1.0 oz Scalp Serum - Divi | Ulta Beauty
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Smells amazing and helps lock in moisture before I shampoo to keep my hair frizz free and hydrated.
Moisture Lock Mongongo Oil - Ouidad | Ulta Beauty
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Another great option for high porosity hair that holds hydration and skips the greasy weighted down feeling.
Complete Pre-Wash Scalp & Hair Strengthening Treatment Oil
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Protein treatments are a must for high porosity hair and this is an amazing 2-step process with beautiful results!
Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
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Another great protein treatment option! Whatever you do, make sure you’re getting your protein in.
Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask
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During Shower

 
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This is a one stop curl shop. Perfect for high porosity curls! I love that I didn’t have to mix and match products designed for my hair type.
Pump High Porosity Curls Pack
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Love how this left my hair silky smooth. High porosity hair friendly. Brings all the moisture without any of the heavy build up.
nourishing hair mask for dry hair : soulfood
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Loved this shampoo for my high porosity hair! Holds moisture in the strands without making it feel greasy.
33.8 oz Curl Quencher Moisturizing Shampoo - Ouidad | Ulta Beauty
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Protein is a big must for high porosity hair. Gotta fill in the porous strands to keep the moisture in and avoid the frizz.
Curl Therapy Lightweight Protein Foam Hair Treatment - Ouidad | Ulta Beauty
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Great for everyday hair washing routines when you don’t have time for a hair mask!
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Super Moisture Conditioner for Dry + Damaged Hair
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After Shower Care

 
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Amazing hair repair - especially for high porosity hair types. It’s not a heavy product and a little goes a long way! Use it in place of conditioner a few times a week to help smooth out the damage from heat tools and bleach!
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
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Refreshes my curls without the weight while detangling and hydrating! UV sun and heat protection is a bonus. I use it in wet or lightly sprayed hair.
Hair Dew – Medium/High Porosity Leave In
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Keeps your hair hydrated and makes detangling easy while locking in moisture from your shower routine!
Hair Milk Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner
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Curl Prep & Process

 
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This is a fun way to lock in the curls without adding too much moisture or crunch.
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
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Big win for my hair. Holds the curls in place without the crunch and weight. Light bouncy curls!
Weightless Air-Dry Leave-in Conditioning Cream
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I have yet to be disappointed with Amika. Every one of their products has been worth the money.
curl corps | defining cream for curly hair
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Hydrate the curls! Have I mentioned how much I love curl creams yet? Moroccan is another brilliant brand - they know their curly hair customers.
Curl Defining Cream
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All diffusers are not equal - this one worked great for me!
Snap-On Hair Diffuser for Rapido
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Another excellent option for diffusing!
FlexStyle™ Hair Blow Dryer Diffuser Attachment
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Quick dry and excellent multitool.
FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System with Diffuser - Shark Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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Quality universal diffuser!
The Bouncer Diffuser - Drybar | Ulta Beauty
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Protect The Curls

 
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Use this to refresh the shine and tame frizz while maintaining light bouncy curls!
Hair Oil Everyday Gloss
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For the in-between wash days, just spray and finger style or defuse.
Power Hour Curl Refreshing Spray
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Another great option for reviving curls between washes - just use lightly and build if you need more definition.
Shake & Shine Day 2 Refresh - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
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