What Type of Hair Porosity Do You Have?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Is your hair chemically processed (relaxed)?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 2.
  Are you suffering from heat damage?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 3.
  How long does it take your hair to absorb water?

  • A.
    It takes quite some time to absorb
  • B.
    It absorbs immediately
  • C.
    It absorbs within 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 lacks bounce
  • C.
    It bounces back

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Low Porosity

  YOUR HAIR HAS LOW POROSITY. Your hair doesn't easily allow moisture to be absorbed into your hair shaft, and it's probably prone to product build up. Use lighter products to keep your hair from getting limp. Products that are too heavy and used in excess, can weigh your hair down. Avoid products with low pH (like apple cider vinegar), as they make the cuticles contract - and worsen your hair's inability to absorb moisture. Steam your hair or use your body heat by deep conditioning with a shower cap to allow the hair cuticle (outer layer of the hair) to lift and allow moisture to penetrate the hair when deep conditioning. Also try the Moisturizing Treatment at HAIRTURAL studio.
• 2.
  Normal Porosity

  YOUR HAIR HAS NORMAL POROSITY - YOU ARE HAIR GOALS! Your hair cuticles absorb and retain adequate moisture to keep your hair healthy and easy to manage.
• 3.
  High Porosity

  YOUR HAIR HAS HIGH POROSITY. It has porous hair cuticles (outer layer of your hair) and is not able to retain moisture; it easily absorbs moisture, and easily loses the moisture. It's vulnerable to damage , so handle with care. Avoid products with high pH (hair dyes, relaxers), as they damage the cuticles, causing them to lift or separate ... worsening your hair's inability to retain moisture. Physical damage to the hair cuticle can also be caused by combing, tight pulling, and blow drying. Use thick-consistency, creamy products to help give your hair sheen and lock in moisture. Also use protein-based products (like the JOYE product range available at Autum) to strengthen the hair shaft so it can retain the moisture.