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A lot of curly girls have high porosity curls, and not everyone is sure how to handle their strands. However, understanding how to care for high porosity curls is a huge part of the battle of making your strands work how you want them to. Here are some easy tips to care for high porosity curls. Give these suggestions a try, and see if it makes a difference for your strands.
Easy tips to care for high porosity curls
Highly porous curls means your curl’s cuticle is raised, so it’s harder for moisture to stay inside your strands. As a result, moisture more quickly leaves your curl’s shaft, so your hair needs some extra help to stay hydrated.
Before styling your strands, begin by completely wetting your curls with aloe vera juice or gel before you apply your regular moisturizer. This can work really well when you’re using a curl refreshing spray, to help your strands stay hydrated between wash days. Either will work, just make sure to carefully coat all of your strands.
When you move on to your products, you’ll need to use a heavier product than other curly girls, however. Grab some heavier butters or creams, which will help moisturize and lock moisture into your strands. A good butter will work as a sealant, and since your strands are naturally dry, your hair should be able to handle it.
Remember, protective styles are going to be your friend, especially when you’re trying to grow your curls out. Don’t be afraid to use twists, braids, buns, ponytails, or whatever works for you to help keep your curls safe. Protective styles will keep moisture locked into your strands, as well as protect your curls from daily wear and tear while they’re at their most fragile.
Since you need more products to help your curls stay hydrated, you’re going to need to regularly clarify your curls. A good clarifying treatment will remove product build up. One of the key reasons for this is because product coating your curls will ultimately prevent moisture from getting in. As a result, your curls can actually become more dry as you continue to pile product on top of your strands.
Make sure you’re regularly adding protein treatments into your curl care routine. This will help create structure to your strands, and keep them from becoming damaged.