If you want to know the porosity of your hair, you can perform the water glass test.
The 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.
If the hair falls to the bottom of the glass, it means it has highporosity. The cuticles are then wide open: water penetrates easily but evaporates just as quickly, which makes the hair dry easily.
If the hair remains halfway open, its porosity is consideredgood. The cuticles are therefore moderately open.
If the hair remains on the surface, it means it has porosity.weak. The scales are then closed or very slightly open.