THE SECRET TO MOISTURIZING HIGH POROSITY HAIR 

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That is AWESOME! You are a true survivor! Biotin and vitamin E oil mixture is excellent for hair and scalp! So glad that your hair is flourishing! I know that's not the main testimony, but I know hair growth after cancer is a testimony is well!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you so much ❤ 🙏

Awesome... I love Cantu Argon oil leave in

@@semoneg2826 I have The New Cantu Avocado Hydrating Curl Cream with Coconut oil, Mango butter and Shea butter. And it's Silicone Free.

@@angerleanhammond1143 Ok never heard of this one I would try it

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Great tip! You are absolutely! Your hair gets the most hydration on WASH DAY!!! I have increased the frequency at which I wash my hair as well! This grey hair is super dry! Thanks for your comments!

@@KarenofCurlHousehow often would someone with high porosity hair need to apply protein treatments if they increase wash days (moisture).

I appreciate it! I absolutely love teaching! And by all means, please let me know if there is anything else you need by way of videos and I will add it to my list.

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks for your response. Awww... I will definitely give it some thought and let you know. Have yourself a blessed and productive week.

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Thank you so much! That one is my favorite too!

hahaha! Yes!!!! I am so glad you appreciated my scrub daddy demo! I worked long and hard on that one! LOL!

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And let me know if you have any questions about anything -- I can create a video or direct you to a previously recorded vidoe.

I think your moisture mixture is spot on! If it ain't broke don't fix it! LOL! Good for you!

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Hey Karen!!! 😉 So glad you now know why creams are better!! Many creams already have butters or oils in them, so you don't necessary have to add if what you are using has been working. If it ain't broke don't fix it! But if there is room for improvement, go for it!

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You are so welcome! I’m a visual learner too so I totally get it!

@@KarenofCurlHouse my hair is high porosity as well I moisterize with cream of nature the spray bottle one where you have to shake it and it changes i spray it on my hair then hours later its as if I never put anything on it I might try the shea butter is it good to moisturize the scalp first then the hair

@@pianotnt great suggestions! I’m gonna have to check them out!! 🙌🏾

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Yes the demonstration was perfect

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Someone else on my channel mentioned Cream of Nature Leave in. Hopefully the thicker one works just as well if not better!

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WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! Hope my videos help you on your hair health journey!

I love Jane Carter nourish n shine? Is that the butter you use? It really makes a big difference in maintaining moisture.

@@KarenofCurlHouse absolutely. You truly know your product. I wanted to try Karen's body beautiful's butter to see if it's an good as the Jane but I'm a different scent. I use Oyin's burnt sugar pomade as well. Do you ever use Giovanni's conditioner or leave in

@@thecure3982 Giovanni’s is a classic that I get when on sale but Trader Joe’s has similar botanical conditioner I use as a leave in as well that’s light and is under $4 for 16 Oz.

Hello there! That’s a very good point! I’m working on a series of videos about maximizing moisture! It’s coming in a few weeks!

@@KarenofCurlHouse Awesome, I'll be on the lookout.

Yay! Learning! I love it! Now please know --- my favorite advice is IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT! So try to jojoba oil, but if your hair is feeling fabulous with what you are doing, then please keep doing what you're doing! LOL!

@@KarenofCurlHouse ok, that’s great information as well as advice!

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I sure will! Can you give me a little more detail what you are looking for? Like how to identify, moisturized, style based off density?

@@KarenofCurlHouse What is hair density, How do you find out what your hair density is how many different levels of hair density can a person have and does products play a role in your hair density?

Yes , and moisturize as well.

Hey there! I had to go back and look at the cream 😂. I am actually in the process of developing or relaunching my own product line so I believe that was a sample product. You can get notification when it releases here: mailchi.mp/e3ad21062c21/product-relaunch

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@@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks so much. My hair is very high priosity and thick - 4b hair type. I have been natural for 8 years, and wanting to try to work with my hair to grow it past neck length. Yesterday I shampooed, cleansed with an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse, deep conditioned, and performed the LOC method and put it in 4 braids to the back to air dry, and slept with a silk bonnet on. To add, I used all KeraCare products- Humecto Conditioner. However, I notice the Dr. Miracle's Strong & Healthy Hydrating & Strengthening Deep Conditioner works best, but ran out. Today my hair is back hard and dry, after all the work and time I put into it. This is the first time I am nurturing my hair after much neglect from weaves, but at this rate it l am discouraged that I don't have the kind of hair that can be tamed. It seems like I am going to have to perform the LOC and moisturize and seal my scalp daily.

Hello there! Design Essentials Daily Moisturizing Lotion has a high concentration of glycerin (which is very gooey by itself). So when you apply 'too much' your hair can very heavy and gummy. So 'too much' for some is just right for others! The moisturizer is layered on your hair and its just product buildup, so I would suggest you use it every other day, as everyday may be too heavy. I use this moisturizer and I am very familiar with the 'gummy' feel to it.

@@KarenofCurlHouse, thank you for responding to my question. I saw your video and wrote your comment after applying that moisturizer to my hair. However, the next day, I hair was dry without the gummy feel. So then I applied it during my morning routine which includes water first.

@@contentat45able Oh ok! Yay! That’s the best way to apply! So glad you are keeping your hair hydrated!

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@@KarenofCurlHouse Yes most of the products on the market is oil base and leaves your hair oily...so Cantu being water base brings great balance for me...

Hey there! Thank you so much! Yes, heavy oils can certainly weigh down thin hair regardless of the porosity. This video may help you determine which oil is best for your high porosity thin hair -- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yb_blSqRDq4.html.

Hello there and welcome to my channel. Most co-washes on the market today have a mild surfactant in them, so I am no longer opposed to me to way I once was. So yes -- co-washing mid week is just fine. And like you said, as long as it does not replace your regular shampoo I think you will be good to go! Especially if you use heavier type butters or oils in your hair, you will certainly need a shampoo to remove at some point. Hope this helps...

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you!

Hey there! If you don't have ANY HAIR, then you don't need any products. But even if you have very short hair, you can apply a light leave in conditioner or moisturizing cream. Here's a recommendation: amzn.to/4cezzPW I also will re-lease my product line soon, You can join the waitlist for that as well: mailchi.mp/e3ad21062c21/product-relaunch Bases upon what you described you were doing to your hair it certainly sound like it could be high porosity, but since you are regrowing it back eventually, try to minimize the blow drying and frequent manipulation and try the porosity test again to determine if it is in fact high porosity. As a matter of fact the video I posted today may help you as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dCWNNKrCacU.html

Yes you can! Everyone hair is different, and you have to figure out what works best for you. Everyone has a 'moisture cycle' -- some moisturize daily, every other day, 2x a week. It just depends on your hair. Check out this video if you haven't already -- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g8nAxafl11Q.html

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Hey Tracy! So sorry about the late response. But thank you for asking my opinion. I do not agree with this assessment. I don't really understand the crime scene investigation reference, as anyone of any race or any ethnicity can have high porosity hair (either due to genetics, damage or environmental factors), so not sure why AA would automatically be the determining race in an investigation -- but honestly, that's not my lane, so let me slide back into my lane! LOL. Now as a cosmologist, I have had my hands in thousands (literally) of hair shafts over the years -- and the porosity of each is different. Some hair takes a long time to wet (low); while others just suck up water as soon as I wet it (high); Some hair takes a long time to dry after wetting (low) while others dry quickly after wetting (high); some tangles easily and others do not, etc. It's just so so many different factors to consider with porosity levels. Now I can say this, I think we tend to put a lot of emphasis on low vs high, and forget that there is medium porosity, and low vs high is a BIG RANGE! I think some people are HIGH when they are really LOW and vice versa. Sometimes it's hard to determine porosity based on the float test, strand test --- as these are not scientifically based. But you can based on characteristics. I think I will do a video on this. Thank you for the video recommendation -- I will try to explain porosity so that people are crystal clear. Thanks again!! The video is on my list!!!

Hello there! In terms of brands, NOW is pretty good from Amazon; and then I also like oils and butters from other online distributors like Essential Wholesale and Bramble Berry. You can trust the quality and integrity of their products.

Hey there! Unfortunately- there’s not 😞 You can do protein treatments to strengthen it but they are temporary. Once the hair bonds are altered due to heat they are permanent.

@@KarenofCurlHouse So I can't reverse it even though it isn't through genetics?

Hi Nakia! yes! I know the struggle is real!!! I can so relate! And ABSOLUTELY your porosity can change due to hormonal imbalances. This video may help you a bit: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AW1MTpD4jMo.html

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

Hey there! Yes! Hair grease is very thick and will make yihrbhaor greasy particularly if your hair is not dense, or if its fine. Try a lighter oil and remember with oils less is truly more. Did you see my video on properly moisturizing your hair: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4TTiae0aygA.htmlsi=P_oEYxUxCSl9fTaE

Hey there! You can apply immediately after applying your cream, or moisturizer. They will touch but remember, oil doesn't necessary mix with water so it will stay relatively 'separate' from the moisturizer (generally speaker).

Hi Lynell! The main ingredient in hair grease is petrolatum. Its very thick and heavy, and can be ideal for high porosity hair when used as a sealant. It seals moisture while at the same time blocking out external moisture (so your hair won't shrink as much in humid conditions). And I recently learned that it is also non-comedogenic, so that means it won't clog your pores either. But for ME, because its so heavy its doesn't compliment my styling products or my hair! LOL! And weighs it down! Maybe I will do a video on this one soon....so know I've got some ideas 🤗

@@KarenofCurlHouse Yes very true love to seal with grease

@@semoneg2826 Video coming soon!

@@KarenofCurlHouse Ok great

HI JLJ! Most leave-ins can have up to 90% water or more, so the concentration of oil is minimal. I am very familiar with DE products and I'm pretty certain the oil concentration is low. So you can still seal after moisturizing the hair. Now generally speaking -- if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you know and implement your moisture cycle, and the products are you using are giving you great results -- keep on keeping on! ✊🏾

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you for the response. Have a great day.

Hello there! It all depends on why its high porosity -- so if you color, use a lot of heat, or manipulate your hair alot, then absolutely cut it and regrow it. But if it's gray or even genetic, then no.

I have high porosity type 3 hair. I love the S curl natural line tbh. That and Tabitha Brown’s cream.

@Antonia_801 hmmm maybe. It depends on your hair texture. Mine is a coarser texture.

Hey there! You can use a light weight leave in conditioner like this one: amzn.to/3XT3x7L

@@KarenofCurlHouse Thank you🙏🏾

HI Denise! Absolutely! Our hair is so unique in that you can have more than one texture, curl pattern and porosity. Take my hair for example -- its low porosity in general, but the front of my hair (thats gray) seems like another level of low in that is it SUPER DRY. LOL! so this requires me to show special attention with moisturize and maintenance. Throughout your journey, you will get to know your hair and what it needs.

Yes and you can have normally porosity which no one talks about😁😁

Generally speaking -- gray hair is high porosity, or then you could have both low and high porosity hair like me -- I have salt and pepper hair. Float tests are not scientific per se, but they are used as a gauge to determine porosity. Float tests are also best on clean hair as opposed to hair with product buildup. But based upon what you said about the frizziness and dry time, it probably is more high porosity. Don't know if you've ever colored your gray hair -- but if you did then you may have noticed that the color didn't last as long. So many of my clients would complain that the color doesn't last as long -- its because it is released from the strand much quicker because its very porous. But regardless -- I want you to try what I suggested in the video -- try sealing with a thicker oil or hair butter. I just released a video on wash n go and sealing with shea butter -- you should check it out if you haven't. I am also working on a video that's all about no styling product -- just moisturizer and oil. I think that will help you as well.

Thank you for responding❤

Hi Michelle! Can you give me some details? Smoke? Do you have high porosity hair?

@@KarenofCurlHouse I’m not sure. My hair is very fine. It will absorb, smoke, fried foods, or anything that doesn’t have a pleasant smell.

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hahaha! Don't you love it! LOL!

It was a demonstration only. But thanks for your feedback 🤗