Qué es la porosidad del cabello y cómo hacer una prueba de porosidad

Hair porosity (your hair’s capacity to hold onto moisture) is an important yet often overlooked aspect of caring for your mane. While dedicated formulas exist for different hair types, damage levels, and even colors, not many are geared toward the specific needs of low porosity vs. high porosity hair.

For some quick background, every strand on your head is porous—in other words, absorbent—to some extent, but porosity can vary greatly from one person to the next. Your hair’s porosity level can (and should) influence the products you use and when you use them. Ahead, learn about the differences between low porosity hair and high porosity hair, tips for identifying your hair’s porosity level, and discover our best products for your hair’s unique makeup and needs.