Ever wonder why your twist-out flops or your curls don’t hold like they used to? It might not be the technique—it’s likely your hair porosity.
At OrganiGrowHairCo, we formulate products based on porosity-specific needs because your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture directly impacts how it styles, holds, and responds to product. Knowing your porosity is a styling game-changer—and we’re breaking it all down.
What is Hair Porosity?
Hair porosity refers to how open or closed your hair’s cuticle layer is. The more open, the faster your hair takes in and loses moisture. The more closed, the harder it is for moisture and products to absorb.
There are 3 levels of porosity:
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Low Porosity: Cuticles lie flat and tight—moisture resists entry and styles can feel weighed down.
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Medium Porosity: Cuticles are slightly raised—moisture balance is optimal and styles last longer.
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High Porosity: Cuticles are open—hair soaks up moisture fast but loses it quickly. Styles may look great at first but frizz or dry out by day two.
Styling Tips Based on Your Porosity
Low Porosity Hair Tips
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Use lightweight stylers. Heavy butters can sit on the surface and cause buildup. Go for water-based creams or gels that absorb easily.
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Apply stylers to damp, not soaking wet hair. This allows better penetration without water blocking the cuticle.
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Use heat to help products penetrate. Warm up with a steamer, heat cap, or warm towel when deep conditioning or applying leave-ins.
Medium Porosity Hair Tips
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You’ve got the sweet spot. Most styling products work well—focus on maintaining the balance between moisture and hold.
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Layer strategically. Start with a leave-in, then add your curl cream or styling butter, and finish with a light hold gel.
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Refresh mid-week. A little water and curl mist can reactivate your style without needing a full re-do.
High Porosity Hair Tips
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Seal in moisture. Use the LOC method (Leave-in, Oil, Cream) or LCO method to prevent moisture loss.
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Style on damp hair. This helps lock in moisture and keeps strands more elastic during manipulation.
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Use stylers with hold. High porosity hair can lose definition fast—gels or custards can help curls last longer.
Why Porosity-Based Styling Works
Using products that match your porosity = better absorption + better hold + better results.
Our entire line is crafted by porosity, which means:
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You won’t waste time on styles that don’t last
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You’ll reduce frizz and buildup
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Your curls, coils, and waves will stay defined longer
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You’re finally styling your hair the way it wants to be styled
Shop Styling Products That Work With Your Hair, Not Against It
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our styling collection is 100% clean, vegan, non-toxic, and broken down by porosity, so you can stop guessing and start styling with confidence.
