If you’ve got low porosity hair, you already know it plays by its own rules. Moisture doesn’t enter easily, products sit on top, and buildup happens fast. But when it comes to protein, things get even trickier.
💡 Understanding Low Porosity Hair
Low porosity hair has a tightly packed cuticle layer. This means:
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Water and products have a hard time absorbing
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Buildup happens quickly
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The hair is usually shiny, but can feel dry to the touch
The cuticle’s tight seal also affects how your hair interacts with protein.
⚠️ Protein Sensitivity: What It Means
One of the most common traits of low porosity hair is protein sensitivity. That means your hair reacts badly to products high in protein.
You might notice:
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Stiff, straw-like texture
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Increased dryness or brittleness
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Frizz that doesn’t improve with moisture
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Hair that feels hard, not soft
This happens because low porosity hair doesn’t lose protein easily — it holds onto it. So adding more can tip the balance too far.
❌ When Protein Becomes Too Much
If your routine includes:
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Protein-rich deep conditioners
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Reconstructing treatments
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Coconut oil or keratin-heavy products
…you may be overdoing it without realizing.
Protein builds up fast on low porosity hair — and unlike moisture, it doesn’t just evaporate. That’s why it's important to track how often you're using protein, and how your hair responds afterward.
✅ What to Use Instead
Low porosity hair needs hydration, not hardening. That’s where protein-free, moisture-rich products come in.
We recommend:
✨ Hair Dew Leave-In Conditioner
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Lightweight, absorbs without buildup
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Free from harsh proteins
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Delivers soft hydration + heat protection
🔗 Shop Hair Dew
🧴 Growpoo Clarifying Shampoo
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Gently removes buildup that low porosity hair collects
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Preps strands for real moisture
🔗 Shop Growpoo
🌿 Deep Moisture Conditioner
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A rich, protein-free conditioner made for low porosity strands
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Softens and strengthens without the stiffness
🔗 Shop Deep Moisture
