Do You Know Your Hair Porosity?

Understanding your hair porosity is more important than knowing your curl type when it comes to properly caring for your hair. Take this short quiz to discover your hair's porosity once and for all!

Quiz Questions

1.
Do you currently have chemically treated hair?
- A.
  Yes, (relaxed, colored, etc.)
- B.
  Nope
2.
Are you suffering from heat damage?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Nope
3.
How long does it take for your hair to absorb water?
- A.
  It takes quite some time to absorb
- B.
  It absorbs immediately
- C.
  It absorbs in about a minute
4.
How does your hair respond to protein?
- A.
  My hair is brittle
- B.
  My hair is stronger
- C.
  I don't use protein products
5.
How does your hair feel after using shampoo & deep conditioner?
- A.
  Soft
- B.
  Heavy and Limp
- C.
  Dry
6.
Does your hair take forever to dry?
- A.
  Yes, I wake up and my hair is still wet
- B.
  No, my hair dries pretty quickly
- C.
  It dries in adequate amount of time.
7.
What do you notice about your hair when it is manipulated while wet?
- A.
  Breaks off
- B.
  It stretches and lack bounce
- C.
  It bounces back
8.
How often do you use heat styling tools?
- A.
  Daily
- B.
  Weekly
- C.
  Occasionally
- D.
  Never
9.
Products are best absorbed when hair is wet.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
- C.
  Either way works for me
10.
Does your hair tangle easily?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
LOW POROSITY
YOUR HAIR IS: LOW POROSITY. If you're low porosity, you're probably prone to build up. Consider heavy products sparingly or use lighter products to keep your hair from getting limp. Products that are too heavy and used in excess, can weigh your hair down.
2.
HIGH POROSITY
YOUR HAIR IS: HIGH POROSITY If you are high porosity, your hair benefits from a lot of moisture. Your hair is vulnerable to damage , so handle with care. Use thick-consistency, creamy products to help give your hair sheen and lock in moisture.
3.
NORMAL POROSITY
YOUR HAIR IS: NORMAL POROSITY YOU ARE HAIR GOALS. If you have normal porosity your hair is typically healthy and easy to manage. You may want to alternate co-wash and low-poo for balance.