Low Porosity Support Thread

[caliscurls]

I have been trying to treat my hair like it is normal porosity and my hair is not performing as well. I am going back to my low porosity practices that worked for me: regular co-washing, light oils, light sealing, protein on a strict 3-4 month schedule, no cones, no heavy butters, no mineral oil.

^^^ This is what I've been doing and I see a huge difference.

 

[Covergirl5906]

As far as protein....are ppl avoiding it all together? If not how often? Doesnt the hair need a little protein at some point. I discovered that my natural hair is low porosity...just trying to figure this out

 

[divachyk]

As far as protein....are ppl avoiding it all together? If not how often? Doesnt the hair need a little protein at some point. I discovered that my natural hair is low porosity...just trying to figure this out

Covergirl5906, I almost never do a protein treatment. I will treat a week before my TU and my stylist treats the day of my TU. Otherwise, I get protein through products containing random protein ingredients.

 

[Blairx0]

I protein weekly, but my fine strands love it

 

[faithVA]

Covergirl5906[/USER];17448507]As far as protein....are ppl avoiding it all together? If not how often? Doesnt the hair need a little protein at some point. I discovered that my natural hair is low porosity...just trying to figure this out

Unless you are doing things to disturb the protein in your hair, there generally isn't a need for regular protein treatments. And low porosity heads generally need less than everyone else. Just pay attention to your hair to determine when you need it.

I don't do any real protein treatments even though I color my hair. Every time I have tried, it either makes my hair extremely brittle or my hair sheds excessively. I get protein from styling and conditioning products. I do use Nubian Heritage Growth and Strength once a month. That is the closest I get to a protein treatment.

 

[Blairx0]

I should add yogurt is my protein. My hair loves it and while it is a protein it Also has moisture

 

[Ogoma]

I like CJ Repair Me every couple of months. It is a great moisture-protein balancing conditioner.

ETA: I avoid hydrolyzed proteins in leave-ins, stylers, and daily conditioners.

 

[blackeyes31626]

I use CJ deep fix or repair me whenever my hair is feeling too elastic.

 

[LightEyedMami]

I wonder if my hair needs protein at all? i eat alot of chicken and drink protein shakes, and my hair never seems to "want" protein, only moisture. And the few products i do use are moisture based, i use to use aphoghee 2 minute because i felt i should give my hair more more proten and it was fine until a few months ago when it randomly gave me breakage....Should i try mayonaise or yogurt periodically? im just wondering if eventually everyone needs a protein treatment or if thats optional.

 

[Evolving78]

i am using protein again, but nothing hard core. i really like the
ORS mayo. i am using it once a week. i am also using CON argan oil leave in for moisture and a bit of Cantu leave in cream. i use QB heavy cream to seal, like a tiny amount. i am cowashing/washing every two-three days now.

 

[faithVA]

I wonder if my hair needs protein at all? i eat alot of chicken and drink protein shakes, and my hair never seems to "want" protein, only moisture. And the few products i do use are moisture based, i use to use aphoghee 2 minute because i felt i should give my hair more more proten and it was fine until a few months ago when it randomly gave me breakage....Should i try mayonaise or yogurt periodically? im just wondering if eventually everyone needs a protein treatment or if thats optional.

I think having protein in your styling products and conditioners will get you through the majority of times. And if your hair asks for protein then try a mild form of protein like some of the other ladies are using: yogurt, mayonaisse, eggs. You can also use one of the conditioners that isn't necessarily a protein treatment but helps to strengthen the hair. Giving your hair more protein then it's asking for just causes problems.

Low porosity heads trying to use protein like normal heads can just cause unneccessary problems. One of the few benefits of being low porosity is that our protein structure is not easily damaged.

 

[LightEyedMami]

I think having protein in your styling products and conditioners will get you through the majority of times. And if your hair asks for protein then try a mild form of protein like some of the other ladies are using: yogurt, mayonaisse, eggs. You can also use one of the conditioners that isn't necessarily a protein treatment but helps to strengthen the hair. Giving your hair more protein then it's asking for just causes problems.

Low porosity heads trying to use protein like normal heads can just cause unneccessary problems. One of the few benefits of being low porosity is that our protein structure is not easily damaged.

Thanks Faith, thats very good to know! I will do a mayonaise treatment maybe every 6-8 weeks, oh and i wanted to say thank you!! for the white camilla suggestion a while back, I Love It!..Dare i say, even more than the AOHSR ....its a staple now

 

[faithVA]

Thanks Faith, thats very good to know! I will do a mayonaise treatment maybe every 6-8 weeks, oh and i wanted to say thank you!! for the white camilla suggestion a while back, I Love It!..Dare i say, even more than the AOHSR ....its a staple now

You are welcome. I don't think it was me with the White Camellia suggestion though. I use the AO Blue Chamomile. But glad it's working well for you.

 

[LightEyedMami]

You are welcome. I don't think it was me with the White Camellia suggestion though. I use the AO Blue Chamomile. But glad it's working well for you.

OMG .....Well the end result was great so thats all that counts i guess.

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

Have any of you ladies tried or use Avocado oil? I'm tempted to try it as either as a pre-poo HOT or on top of my DC for extra moisture. Since its Winter I'm feeling like my hair's not getting enough moisture but my hair doesn't do well with too much oil. I figure if I use it as a HOT pre-poo, any excess oil will get rinsed out when I wash. Any suggestions?

 

[faithVA]

Have any of you ladies tried or use Avocado oil? I'm tempted to try it as either as a pre-poo HOT or on top of my DC for extra moisture. Since its Winter I'm feeling like my hair's not getting enough moisture but my hair doesn't do well with too much oil. I figure if I use it as a HOT pre-poo, any excess oil will get rinsed out when I wash. Any suggestions?

divachyk uses avocado oil.

 

[Evolving78]

double post...

 

[Evolving78]

Have any of you ladies tried or use Avocado oil? I'm tempted to try it as either as a pre-poo HOT or on top of my DC for extra moisture. Since its Winter I'm feeling like my hair's not getting enough moisture but my hair doesn't do well with too much oil. I figure if I use it as a HOT pre-poo, any excess oil will get rinsed out when I wash. Any suggestions?

ScorpioBeauty09
i use Avocado oil for a pre-poo treatment or i use it on top of my dc for extra slip. i was using jojoba oil in the spring and summer, but i switched to this for the fall and winter.

Thanks Faith, thats very good to know! I will do a mayonaise treatment maybe every 6-8 weeks, oh and i wanted to say thank you!! for the white camilla suggestion a while back, I Love It!..Dare i say, even more than the AOHSR ....its a staple now

LightEyedMami
i use ORS Mayo. i hate mixing stuff! it does the trick and it's a medium protein. i started using it for a few weeks straight to get my hair back on track. i have minimal breakage now. like i only got three broken hairs during my washing/detangling process. i won't use it again until the end of the month.

 

[divachyk]

OMG .....Well the end result was great so thats all that counts i guess.

LightEyedMami, I love AO. I use White Camellia as my LI and cowash and HSR as my DC. I have these on constant rotation in my regi. I like other AO products but WC and HSR are my favs.

Have any of you ladies tried or use Avocado oil? I'm tempted to try it as either as a pre-poo HOT or on top of my DC for extra moisture. Since its Winter I'm feeling like my hair's not getting enough moisture but my hair doesn't do well with too much oil. I figure if I use it as a HOT pre-poo, any excess oil will get rinsed out when I wash. Any suggestions?

I seal with avocado oil with no issues. I also use it for doing the LOC method as well as I sometimes add 1tbsp of it to a cheapie conditioner for a prepoo.

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

divachyk, and shortdub78 thank you ladies!!!http://www.longhaircareforum.com/member.php?u=201322

 

[jamaica68]

Great info in this thread

 

[faithVA]

My hair is up in coils this week but I am retaining moisture very well. I washed on Sunday and have not had to remoisturize yet. And I didn't even have a good wash day.

After I conditioned, I baggied and sat under my heat cap for 15 minutes. I sealed with the Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. Followed that with the Nubian Heritage Heat Protectant Leave-In. I misted with water then styles my hair with Jane Carter Curling Cream.

I am going to work out tonight and see if that changes the condition of my hair. What I may be thinking is my hair drying out may be a product of my sweating in my head. I hope that is not the case.

 

[LightEyedMami]

Oh, I dont think i told you ladies, but i did a mayonaise protein treatment (the kind you eat), a couple weeks ago (right before i put in my kinky twists) followed by a DC and my hair actually felt great afterwards i was shocked.....i will def. do it about every 6-8 weeks.

 

[Jobwright]

Does this qualify me as low, medium or high porosity? I am not sure...Can you see the strand in this measuring cup of water? Help, please?!?!?!

APL 2013, BSL 2013

 

[faithVA]

Jobwright[/USER];17629761]Does this qualify me as low, medium or high porosity? I am not sure...Can you see the strand in this measuring cup of water? Help, please?!?!?!

APL 2013, BSL 2013

I'm not really good with the water test. I will let ladies that know more about it speak up. But what else is going on with your hair. I don't think you should go solely by the water test. You may need several factors to determine your porosity type.

 

[Jobwright]

I am currently 7 weeks post. My roots seem dry but my relaxed ends are somewhat mushy when I DC. I do have some breakage but not enough to really be concerned about. I am trying to get a set regimen and know what products to use. The Giovanni leave in worked nice today. I use coconut oil to seal. The two textures are hard for me though what to put in my roots that are dry. What and how to put something in my thin ends to keep them moisturized. I had some shedding so Indid a black tea rinse last night. DC'ed first with silk elements. Then DC'ed again with the tea and As I Am Hydration Elation all bagged under a hood dryer. The shedding was MUCH BETTER AFTER the second DC. So, how to deal with possible varying porosity from root to end or is that even possible?

APL 2013, BSL 2013

 

[Evolving78]

Oh, I dont think i told you ladies, but i did a mayonaise protein treatment (the kind you eat), a couple weeks ago (right before i put in my kinky twists) followed by a DC and my hair actually felt great afterwards i was shocked.....i will def. do it about every 6-8 weeks.

i switched to ORS Mayo. i really like it and it doesn't seem as intense as Aphogee 2 step (of course, it's a medium protein) my i like how my hair feels afterwards. it doesn't feel like straw or dry.

 

[Kindheart]

I find products with a high PH work alot better for my hair . Kbb Sweet ambrosia absorbs into my hair ..only con is the glycerin.

Does LP hair accept conea better than HP hair?

 

[Evolving78]

I am currently 7 weeks post. My roots seem dry but my relaxed ends are somewhat mushy when I DC. I do have some breakage but not enough to really be concerned about. I am trying to get a set regimen and know what products to use. The Giovanni leave in worked nice today. I use coconut oil to seal. The two textures are hard for me though what to put in my roots that are dry. What and how to put something in my thin ends to keep them moisturized. I had some shedding so Indid a black tea rinse last night. DC'ed first with silk elements. Then DC'ed again with the tea and As I Am Hydration Elation all bagged under a hood dryer. The shedding was MUCH BETTER AFTER the second DC. So, how to deal with possible varying porosity from root to end or is that even possible?

APL 2013, BSL 2013

Jobwright
the very ends of my hair are porous. but i also have fine hair, so i am still light with product. my roots are dry because my natural texture requires more than my relaxed strands. you need to just focus more on moisturizing your new growth. some folks use Scurl or a heavy moisturizer strictly on their new growth and go light on the strands of the hair. try using a light to medium protein treatment on your relaxed ends. don't focus so much on the new growth, just down the strand. remember straight hair is able to receive moisture better than kinky/curly/coily hair.

 

[Evolving78]

I find products with a high PH work alot better for my hair . Kbb Sweet ambrosia absorbs into my hair ..only con is the glycerin.

Does LP hair accept conea better than HP hair?

i have no problem with cones. 90% of the products i use have cones.