{"title":"Hair Porosity","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"la-porosite-des-cheveux-quest-ce-que-cest","title":"📄 Hair porosity: what is it?","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHair porosity refers to its ability to absorb and retain moisture. The hair fiber is surrounded by scales (cuticles), which are more or less open—like those of a pine cone—and which absorb varying amounts of the water you apply to your hair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_de58de41-0f6a-4824-86c4-fcf8415c3ffd_480x480.png?v=1702112778\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe level of porosity depends on the degree to which the hair cuticles are open. The more open the cuticles, the easier it is for water to enter the hair… but also to escape. Conversely, the more closed the cuticles, the more difficult it is for water to penetrate and escape the hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's natural: no one's hair porosity remains the same throughout their life. Hair adapts and has this natural ability to open or close its cuticles depending on various factors. However, some of our hair care habits can permanently destroy this ability in hair that has already grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA test can be used to assess hair porosity: the water glass test. It involves filling a glass with water (preferably soft water) and placing one or more strands of hair in it. Then, simply wait 3 to 5 minutes to observe how the hair absorbs the water.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/1_de4aa519-19b7-4115-8d6c-0c832171edcb_480x480.png?v=1702107916\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the hair sinks to the bottom of the glass, it means it has \u003cstrong\u003ehigh\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eporosity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cuticles are therefore wide open. Water penetrates easily, but it evaporates just as quickly, making the hair dry out easily.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_5d32532b-8bb1-4e84-9e11-7e039f901d9e_480x480.png?v=1702114071\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/6_dfcefd26-2573-4068-8bfe-db3ed83fb86a_480x480.png?v=1702109004\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the hair remains halfway open, the porosity is considered\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003egood\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cuticles are therefore moderately open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/4_ccdb7b20-5213-4436-9e02-fa6d2c676858_480x480.png?v=1702114061\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_915b20ea-ec17-4408-966d-4950203e1183_480x480.png?v=1702109128\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the hair remains on the surface, it means it has \u003cstrong\u003elow\u003c\/strong\u003e porosity. \u003cspan\u003eTherefore, the cuticles are closed or only slightly open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_8089b2b7-afff-4a5e-8766-b2c9faf6cda3_480x480.png?v=1702114052\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/4_40782456-d6a6-44b9-b294-ff04bd1f61f7_480x480.png?v=1702109065\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOur actions, our care, our hairstyles and even the climate influence the hair's ability to open or close its cuticles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHere are some care tips depending on hair porosity.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/8_166ad038-ac3d-48ee-a82d-25093d5442e6_480x480.png?v=1702109320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/9_66f38dae-cab5-4c1b-8123-fcc3d29331d1_480x480.png?v=1702109282\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/7_f99fd38d-ed7a-4a71-a60e-5d64adc20466_480x480.png?v=1702109024\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDeep treatments, such as masks, are often performed with steam baths to allow the treatment to penetrate deeply and open the scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumectants (such as vegetable glycerin, honey, etc.) help retain hair moisture. Their role is to absorb and retain water, even from the air. Adding them to your daily moisturizing routine is a good idea. This way, regardless of your hair's porosity level at any given time, it will always have water available: either from the air or from your hair care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe temperature of the water used for moisturizing or washing also helps to open or close the cuticles, as does the climate. Cold water tightens the cuticles, while heat opens them—which is ideal for plant-based butters like shea or oils like castor oil, especially in humid tropical climates suitable for curly hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe limescale present in some water, especially in the West, can clog the cuticles and make hair brittle and dry. Therefore, using the final rinse technique with mineral or soft water, combined with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, helps to remove limescale and tighten the cuticles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChoosing the right oils or butters for your hair's needs helps avoid ineffective treatments. Thick oils like castor or black castor oil, as well as plant-based butters like shea, can lock in moisture if your hair has low porosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOur hair modifications also play a role in changes in hair porosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHair straightened with an iron has closed scales, because the passage of the iron straightens the hair in the direction of closing the cuticles, even if steam or heat can open them momentarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertain hair treatments, such as bleaching or straightening, permanently alter the hair and damage the hair fiber and cuticles. Even the best treatments cannot restore the original structure, but they can help the hair survive despite this damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/13_224eaa57-ed13-4b28-81da-f4423892e412_480x480.png?v=1702108229\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/12_e1b58700-dc18-4a28-99c4-09934bcb64b4_480x480.png?v=1702108248\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBecause the cuticles are damaged, their natural opening and closing mechanisms are destroyed. This type of hair, having high porosity, requires deeper and more frequent care than natural hair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/11_b1c7bd95-9031-49ee-9861-331cb3b6d63f_480x480.png?v=1702108263\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe healthiest option is to cut the damaged hair once new growth is present and the desired length is reached, or more radically, without waiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn all cases of permeability, there are solutions ranging from mild to radical. The key is to know yourself well and make the right choices according to your needs and desires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Si Toi Aussi Tu Es Nappy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50422715973970,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/14_27732f75-b7b9-42e1-bb16-b04f4ee40324.webp?v=1741785249"},{"product_id":"comment-faire-un-test-de-porosite","title":"📄 How to perform a porosity test?","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you want to know the porosity of your hair, you can perform the water glass test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe method involves filling a glass with water (preferably limescale-free) and immersing one or more strands of hair in it. Then, simply wait 3 to 5 minutes and observe how the hair absorbs the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If the hair falls to the bottom of the glass, it means it has \u003cstrong\u003ehigh\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eporosity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cuticles are then wide open: water penetrates easily but evaporates just as quickly, which makes the hair dry easily.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_5d32532b-8bb1-4e84-9e11-7e039f901d9e_480x480.png?v=1702114071\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/6_dfcefd26-2573-4068-8bfe-db3ed83fb86a_480x480.png?v=1702109004\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf the hair remains halfway open, its porosity is considered\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003egood\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cuticles are therefore moderately open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/4_ccdb7b20-5213-4436-9e02-fa6d2c676858_480x480.png?v=1702114061\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_915b20ea-ec17-4408-966d-4950203e1183_480x480.png?v=1702109128\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the hair remains on the surface, it means it has porosity.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e. The scales are then closed or very slightly open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_8089b2b7-afff-4a5e-8766-b2c9faf6cda3_480x480.png?v=1702114052\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/4_40782456-d6a6-44b9-b294-ff04bd1f61f7_480x480.png?v=1702109065\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Si Toi Aussi Tu Es Nappy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50422975103314,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/1.webp?v=1741788034"},{"product_id":"les-cheveux-avec-une-forte-porosite","title":"Hair with high porosity","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHigh porosity hair has very open cuticles. Water penetrates easily, but evaporates just as quickly, which makes the hair dry, \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003edespite good moisturizing care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDuring the porosity test, when the hair falls to the bottom of the glass, it means that the hair has a porosity considered to be \u003cstrong\u003ehigh\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/2_c0447995-1c91-4750-904e-1709d9f3d428_480x480.png?v=1702115118\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/porosite_fiches_toutes_bon_912_113hh14_9b68a050-7d6e-43d9-9164-99afd3be1bae_480x480.png?v=1702201462\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/6_dfcefd26-2573-4068-8bfe-db3ed83fb86a_480x480.png?v=1702109004\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor hair care, you can perform all types of treatments depending on the specific needs of your hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/12_93ba7044-58e4-4ec6-986e-5f41544362af_480x480.png?v=1702123625\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep treatments, such as masks, are often performed with steam baths to allow the treatment to penetrate deeply and open the scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHumectants (for example: vegetable glycerin, honey, etc.) help retain hair moisture. Their role is to absorb and retain water, even from the air. It's therefore a good idea to add them to your daily moisturizing routine. This way, regardless of your hair's porosity level at any given time, it will always have moisture available, whether from the air or your hair care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe temperature of the water used for moisturizing or washing also influences the opening or closing of the cuticles, as does the climate. Cold water tightens the cuticles, while heat opens them—which is ideal for applying plant-based butters like shea butter or oils like castor oil, particularly suited to humid tropical climates and curly hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe limescale present in some water, especially in the West, can clog the cuticles and make hair brittle and dry. The final rinse technique, using mineral or soft water combined with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, helps to remove limescale and tighten the cuticles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can choose between thick oils or plant-based or organic butters, depending on their properties. Options include thick oils (castor, black castor, etc.), plant-based butters (shea, mango, etc.), and organic butters (cow's milk butter). They nourish and condition the hair without locking in moisture, depending on their specific benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChoices regarding changes to hair texture or appearance also influence hair porosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor example, hair straightened with an iron has closed cuticles, because the passage of the iron aligns them in the direction of closure, even if steam or heat can open them momentarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertain hair treatments, such as bleaching or straightening, permanently alter the hair and destroy the hair fiber and cuticles. Even the best treatments cannot restore the hair's original structure, but they can help it survive despite this damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/13_224eaa57-ed13-4b28-81da-f4423892e412_480x480.png?v=1702108229\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/12_e1b58700-dc18-4a28-99c4-09934bcb64b4_480x480.png?v=1702108248\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Because the cuticles are damaged, their natural opening and closing mechanisms are destroyed. This type of hair has high porosity and requires deeper, more frequent care than natural hair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/11_b1c7bd95-9031-49ee-9861-331cb3b6d63f_480x480.png?v=1702108263\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe healthiest option is to cut the damaged hair once new growth is present and the desired length is reached, or more radically, without waiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn any case, if your hair currently has high porosity, don't worry. Natural hair porosity is constantly evolving; nothing is permanent or strictly genetic. Natural hair adapts its cuticles in response to numerous factors, such as climate, handling, styling, and treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe key is to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eunderstand your hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand know how to adapt to its needs to facilitate its maintenance and take care of yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Si Toi Aussi Tu Es Nappy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50423012262226,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/porositefichestoutesbon912113hh14.png?v=1741788863"},{"product_id":"les-cheveux-avec-une-bonne-porosite","title":"Hair with good porosity","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGood porosity means that the hair absorbs and retains water well, with moderately open cuticles, making it easy to moisturize and resilient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/porosite_fiches_toutes_bon_912_113hh14_1_480x480.png?v=1702123221\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the porosity test, \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ethe hair absorbs water neither too slowly nor too quickly and remains in the middle of the water column. The cuticles are open, but not excessively so. Water enters the hair and can retain moisture.\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/2_c0447995-1c91-4750-904e-1709d9f3d428_480x480.png?v=1702115118\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_915b20ea-ec17-4408-966d-4950203e1183_480x480.png?v=1702109128\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor hair care, you can adapt your treatments to all your hair's needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/12_93ba7044-58e4-4ec6-986e-5f41544362af_480x480.png?v=1702123625\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDeep treatments, such as masks, are often performed with steam baths to allow the treatment to penetrate deeply and open the scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumectants (for example: vegetable glycerin, honey, etc.) help retain hair moisture. Their role is to absorb and retain water, even from the air. It is therefore advisable to add them to your daily moisturizing routine. This way, regardless of your hair's porosity level, it will always have moisture available, whether from the air or your hair care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe temperature of the water used for moisturizing or washing also influences the opening or closing of the cuticles, as does the climate. Cold water tightens the cuticles, while heat opens them—which is ideal for applying plant-based butters like shea butter or oils like castor oil, particularly suited to humid tropical climates and curly hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe limescale present in some water, especially in the West, can clog the cuticles and make hair brittle and dry. The final rinse technique, using mineral or soft water combined with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, helps to remove limescale and tighten the cuticles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou can use all types of oils (thick or light) or vegetable or organic butters, depending on their properties. Among the possible choices are: thick oils (castor, black castor, etc.), vegetable butters (shea, mango, etc.), organic butters (cow's butter), or light oils (coconut, palm kernel, avocado, etc.). They nourish and condition the hair without locking in moisture, according to their specific properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChanges in hair texture or appearance also influence hair porosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, hair straightened with an iron has closed cuticles, because the passage of the iron aligns them in the direction of closure, even if steam or heat can open them momentarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertain hair treatments, such as bleaching or straightening, permanently alter the hair and damage the hair fiber and cuticles. Even the best treatments cannot restore the hair's original structure, but they can help it survive despite this damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/13_224eaa57-ed13-4b28-81da-f4423892e412_480x480.png?v=1702108229\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/12_e1b58700-dc18-4a28-99c4-09934bcb64b4_480x480.png?v=1702108248\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhen the cuticles are damaged, their natural opening and closing mechanisms are destroyed. This type of hair, having high porosity, requires deeper and more frequent care than natural hair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/11_b1c7bd95-9031-49ee-9861-331cb3b6d63f_480x480.png?v=1702108263\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe healthiest option is to cut the damaged hair once new growth is present and the desired length is reached, or more radically, without waiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn any case, if you currently have\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003egood porosity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, that's excellent: your hair care routine is suitable. However, porosity evolves and is neither permanent nor strictly genetic, as natural hair adapts its cuticles according to many factors (climate, gestures, hairstyles, treatments, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key is to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eunderstand your hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand know how to adapt to its needs in order to facilitate its care and take care of yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e Adapting to your hair's needs makes life easier and helps you take better care of yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Si Toi Aussi Tu Es Nappy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50423018717522,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/porositefichestoutesbon912113hh14_1.png?v=1741788987"},{"product_id":"les-cheveux-avec-une-faible-porosite","title":"Hair with low porosity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow porosity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003emeans\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethat the hair cuticles are either barely open or tightly closed. This type of hair absorbs water and moisturizing products poorly, but retains them well. It takes longer to dry and may seem resistant to treatments, but it requires regular care to stay hydrated and healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDuring the porosity test,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethe hair absorbs water very slowly and remains pointing upwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/porosite_fiches_toutes_bon_912_10hh14_480x480.png?v=1702118119\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater penetrates the hair shaft slowly, but once absorbed, the hair retains its moisture well. When properly hydrated, hair is supple and curls form easily. However, thick oils or plant-based butters used for nourishment can block the cuticles and limit water penetration, leaving hair dry despite moisturizing and nourishing treatments, especially if you don't drink enough water every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHere are some tips to open the cuticles and improve hydration:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/8_166ad038-ac3d-48ee-a82d-25093d5442e6_480x480.png?v=1702109320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDeep treatments, such as masks, are often performed with steam baths to allow the treatment to penetrate deeply and open the cuticles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumectants (for example: vegetable glycerin, honey, etc.) help maintain hair hydration. They absorb and retain water, even from the air. It is therefore advisable to add them to your daily moisturizing routine. This way, regardless of your hair's porosity level, it will always have moisture available, whether from the air or your hair care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe temperature of the water used for moisturizing or washing also influences the opening or closing of the cuticles, as does the climate. Cold water tightens the cuticles, while heat opens them—ideal for applying plant-based butters like shea butter or oils like castor oil, which are particularly well-suited to humid tropical climates and curly hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe limescale present in some water, especially in the West, can clog the cuticles and make hair brittle and dry. The technique of a final rinse with mineral or soft water, combined with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, helps to remove limescale and tighten the cuticles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChoosing the right oils or butters for your hair's needs ensures effective care. Thick oils, like castor or black castor oil, or plant-based butters like shea, can lock in moisture if your hair has low porosity. Lighter oils, like coconut, avocado, or sweet almond oil, nourish the hair without blocking moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChanges in hair texture or appearance also influence hair porosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, hair straightened with an iron has closed cuticles, because the passage of the iron aligns them in the direction of closure, even if steam or heat can open them momentarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertain hair treatments, such as bleaching or straightening, permanently alter the hair and destroy the hair fiber and cuticles. Even the best treatments cannot restore the original structure, but they can help the hair survive despite this damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/13_224eaa57-ed13-4b28-81da-f4423892e412_480x480.png?v=1702108229\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/12_e1b58700-dc18-4a28-99c4-09934bcb64b4_480x480.png?v=1702108248\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhen the cuticles are damaged, their natural opening and closing mechanisms are destroyed. This type of hair, having high porosity, requires deeper and more frequent care than natural hair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/11_b1c7bd95-9031-49ee-9861-331cb3b6d63f_480x480.png?v=1702108263\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe healthiest option is to cut the damaged hair once new growth is present and the desired length is reached, or more radically, without waiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn any case, if you currently have\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003elow porosity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, don't worry, nothing is definitive or strictly genetic, because natural hair adapts its cuticles according to different factors (climate, gestures, hairstyles, care, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe key is to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eunderstand your hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eto better manage its care and take care of yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTATEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Si Toi Aussi Tu Es Nappy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50423035363666,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_d27fcc8d-a083-4632-862f-9c72b2b5ee41.png?v=1741789312"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/collections\/1_421475f5-10b3-4e5f-972b-07ef949005cf.png?v=1706270620","url":"https:\/\/www.sitoiaussituesnappy.com\/en\/collections\/la-porosite-des-cheveux.oembed","provider":"Staten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}