Discover the porosity and elasticity of your curly hair: keys to personalized care

The curly method isn't just about using specific products, but also about understanding your hair's unique needs. Porosity and elasticity are key factors that influence how your curly hair absorbs and retains moisture, as well as its resistance to damage. With simple at-home tests, you can identify your hair's characteristics and adjust your routine to optimally care for it.

What is hair porosity and how to identify it?

Hair porosity refers to the cuticle's ability to retain moisture. There are three main types:

• Low porosity: The cuticles are closed, and the hair doesn't require additional internal hydration because it already has it naturally. This is the ideal porosity.
• Medium porosity: The hair is slightly damaged and needs external hydration and elasticity to stay healthy.
• High porosity: The cuticles are open, causing rapid moisture loss and a drier, more damaged appearance.

Porosity test:

Determine the porosity of your hair based on its condition and previous treatments:

• If your hair is healthy, like a child's, or you have taken good care of it, you have low porosity .
• If you have mistreated your hair without using chemicals (occasional ironing, dryness or frizz), you have medium porosity .
• If you have subjected your hair to chemicals (dyes, highlights or straightening), it is classified as high porosity .

Care according to porosity:

• For low porosity , use light products such as Leave-in of Anira Curls , that do not saturate.
• For medium porosity , choose balanced products like a curl defining gel.
• For high porosity , opt for nourishing masks such as the GYADA mask with Spirulina .

What is hair elasticity and how to identify it?

Elasticity measures hair's ability to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking. This factor is essential for maintaining the health and definition of your curls.

Elasticity test:

Take a strand no thicker than 3 millimeters, moisten it, and gently stretch it.

• If it stretches too much and does not return to its original shape, it has high elasticity .
• If it stretches and returns to its original shape in a short time, it is medium elasticity .
• If it breaks or does not stretch, it has low elasticity .

Care according to elasticity:

• The low elasticity needs protein; use products rich in amino acids, such as Gyada Conditioner with Spirulina fortifying conditioners.
• For medium elasticity , maintain balance with moisturizing and occasionally strengthening products like the Superglow Mask.
• The high elasticity It requires regular hydration to maintain its structure without overloading it with protein. We recommend using My Protein Wonder Conditioner.

Get to know your hair better and take care of it with Rizadotas

Understanding the porosity and elasticity of your curly hair is essential for a curly hair routine tailored to your needs. At Rizadotas, you'll find products designed to enhance the beauty and health of your curls, tailored to every hair type. Start taking care of your hair the way it deserves today!