Medium Hair Porosity: Complete Care Guide & Products
Medium Hair Porosity
Your complete guide to understanding, nourishing, and growing medium porosity hair with organic, non-toxic care.
What Is Medium Porosity Hair?
Medium porosity hair has a slightly raised cuticle that allows moisture to enter and exit at a balanced rate. It holds styles well, accepts treatments easily, and requires less maintenance than low or high porosity hair.
The goal is to maintain balance: keep the cuticle healthy, lock in moisture without overloading, and use lightweight proteins occasionally to preserve strength.
Signs You Have Medium Porosity Hair
Moisture Balance
Absorbs and retains moisture well without feeling dry or greasy.
Styling Ease
Styles hold well and hair responds to most products without buildup.
Color & Treatment
Accepts color and treatments evenly and predictably.
Float Test
A clean strand floats briefly before slowly sinking in water.
Drying Time
Dries in a moderate time — not too fast or too slow.
Elasticity
Stretches slightly when wet and returns to shape without snapping.
Hair Care Tips
Clarify Monthly
Remove buildup monthly to keep the cuticle clear and functioning.
Protein in Moderation
Light protein every 4-6 weeks maintains strength without stiffness.
Lightweight Oils
Seal with jojoba or argan oil — avoid heavy butters.
Deep Condition Weekly
Weekly deep conditioning keeps moisture levels consistent.
Protect at Night
Sleep on satin or use a bonnet to preserve moisture overnight.
Limit Heat
Limit heat styling and always use a heat protectant.
Your Wash Day Routine
Pre-Poo
Apply Re-DO PrePoo Medium/High Porosity to dry hair before washing.
Cleanse
GrowPoo Moisturizing Shampoo weekly. GrowPoo Clarifying Shampoo monthly.
Condition
The Condish (Protein) every 4-6 weeks, or The Condish (Protein Free) regularly.
Deep Condition
Ultra Hydro Repair Hair Mask weekly for 20-30 min under a heat cap.
Leave-In & Style
Hair Dew Medium/High Leave-In, then layer Mega Mangrow Moisture Milk.
Scalp Care
Stimulating Scalp Beverage with Black Seed Oil 2-3x per week.
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