Why is my hair not absorbing product?

If the cuticles of your hair are tight, moisture will find it difficult to penetrate your hair. If your cuticles are open, hair absorbs moisture more. Cuticle layers are typically raised and do not tend to lay flat on curly hair.

How can I get my hair to absorb more moisture?

How To Care For Low Porosity Hair (5 tips)

1. Steam Your Hair. Steaming your hair every now and again is a good way to get your cuticles to open and for moisture to be absorbed.
2. Use The Greenhouse Effect.
3. Clarify Your Hair.
4. Give Humectants A Try.
5. Deep Condition With Heat.

How do you fix low porosity hair?

Apply conditioner in sections. “A great way to ensure hydration in low porosity hair is to keep the hair wet with warm water as you apply conditioner to small sections and work through with your hands to ensure better distribution of moisture,” says Matrix artistic director and celebrity stylist Nick Stenson.

Why does product just sit on my hair?

When hair is considered low porosity, that means that the hair cuticle is flat and closed, making it nearly impossible for moisture to pass through. This is why low porosity hair takes so long to saturate and it’s why products often sit on top of the hair and on the scalp rather than being fully absorbed.

Why is my hair so dry even with conditioner?

Having low hair porosity or even high hair porosity and using the wrong products can also contribute to having dry hair, even when using a conditioner. Low porosity hair is hard to hydrate while high porosity hair loses moisture easily.

Is Jamaican black castor oil good for low porosity hair?

Aside from the color difference, black castor oil has a higher pH level, which is more alkaline than the other version. The benefit of this is that it tends to be more clarifying and may help open the cuticle. This is a significant benefit if you have low porosity hair that has trouble letting water and moisture in.

How do you apply oil to low porosity hair?

For low porosity hair, hot oil treatments will leave your hair moisturized and revitalized. Heat the oil and massage it into your hair and scalp. Sit under a dryer or wrap your hair in a towel/plastic cap. Leave it in for as long as possible.

What ingredients are bad for low porosity hair?

Ingredients that should be in the first 1-5 ingredients on your conditioners should be botanical-based such as aloe vera, honey, glycerin, flaxseed gel, panthenol to name a few. Stay away from thick heavyweight ingredients such as mineral oil, petrolatum, silicones (Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, etc.).

Is oily hair low porosity?

Hair with low porosity will likely appear oily much faster than highly porous, dry hair does. Smoother cuticles allow your natural oils to travel effortlessly down the hair shaft and are absorbed gradually along the way; oils in conditioners may only contribute to a greasy situation.

What can hair absorb?

Hair is much like a sponge, capable of absorbing water and other substances from the environment; it is also susceptible to losing precious moisture and lipids to the environment. Maintaining an optimal balance of moisture in your hair preserves its elasticity.