"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you don’t know your hair’s porosity level, there are plenty of ways to figure it out—and you should.

‌Low porosity hair is human hair that doesn't readily absorb water and treatments. Your hair may be low porosity if it takes a long time to wet and dry. If you use hair care products, they tend to ...

Low porosity hair is not very absorbent. It is less able to take in water and hair treatments, so products may accumulate on the surface. Compared with high porosity hair, it is less prone to breakage ...

Does your hair feel like it's perpetually thirsty, no matter how much conditioner you slather on? Or maybe it seems like products just seem to sit on top of your hair, leaving you with a chalky, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, I would slather my bleached hair in deep conditioners, leave-in conditioners, and protein ...

Is your hair hydrophobic? It may just have tight pores. “Hair porosity is really just about how well your hair can absorb and hold onto moisture and products,” LOBIE founder and hair expert Anastasia ...

Enhancing your hair care routine with products that support your hair’s porosity and moisture retention levels will not only help improve their efficacy, but also help you achieve stronger, shinier ...

Ever slathered your hair in expensive oil only to end up with a greasy mess that somehow still feels dry? You’re not alone. The culprit might not be the product itself but a mismatch with your hair’s ...

Shopping for hair care can be daunting, whether you’re a beginner navigating the packed hair aisle at the store or a beauty enthusiast who wants to try everything and anything. With so many terms and ...