Indian Curly hair journey

Determine hair's ability to hold and retain moisture. Also, how easily absorbs water or product into hair. Porosity is dependent on cuticles which is outer layer of hair. These are three types - A) High Porosity- 1. Hair absorbs product so fast 2. Hair dries so fast 3.Hair needs more products to lock moisture 4.Hair is unable to retain moisture for longer period B) Medium Porosity- 1.Hair looks more healthy and shiny 2. Hair doesnot take longer time to air dry 3. Producct can easily penetrate into hair 4. Hair retains moisture for longer time and is more manageable C) Low Porosity- 1. Hair doesnot absorb product easily 2. Hair takes much longer time to air dry 3. Products tend to coat the outer layer of hair 4. Hair is more prone to product build up easily 5. Hair feels more dry

Finding the ability of hair to retain or hold the moisture is mandatory because it makes easier to understand to manage and style hair. There are different tests to find hair porosity. The easiest and cheap test is glass test. Steps- 1. Take half glass of water 2. Take 2-3 hair strand 3. Drop hair strand into water 4. Let it sit for 4-5 min into water Results- 1. High Porosity-  Hair strand sinks into water and it sit in the bottom of glass 2. Medium Porosity- Hair strand floats in middle of glass or into water  3. Low Porosity-  Hair strand floats on water  

Here are some tips for getting healthy hair. Everybody has different hair and texture. Transition period varies for everyone so,we have to keep patience and hopes. DO'S- 1. Use satin/ silk pillow covers/ bonnets while sleeping. It keeps curl pattern and reduce  frizz in hair 2. Use microfibre towel or cotton t-shirt after hairwash 3. Scalp massage is essential for hair daily or alternate days 4. Maintain the balance of protein and moisture in hair 5. Deep condition your hair at least once in a week 6. Keep some patience for getting healthy hair 7. Try different styling techniques and understand which suits you more 8. Regularly clarify your hair and scalp with shampoo and ACV DON'TS- 1. Donot use combs or brushes while hair is dry it causes frizz and breakage of hair 2. Donot use styling tools like straighteners and blow dryers 3. Donot use products  containing drying alcohols, non water silicons and sulfate such as Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. 3. Donot wash hair