Find Your Hair Porosity

What is Hair Porosity?

Hair porosity refers to your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture. It is determined by how open or tightly closed your hair's cuticle layers are. Understanding your hair porosity can help you choose the right products and build a routine that keeps your hair healthy, hydrated, and easier to manage. Whether your hair has low, medium, or high porosity, using products that meet your hair's specific needs can make a noticeable difference in moisture retention, strength, and overall hair health. Explore the guide below to identify your hair porosity and discover the Radiant Rooots products that best fit your routine.


💧 Low Porosity Hair

How to know if you have low porosity:

  • Water tends to sit on your hair.
  • Hair takes a long time to get wet.
  • Products often sit on top of your hair.
  • Easily gets product buildup
  • Dries quickly after washing

What your hair needs:

  • Lightweight moisture
  • Regular cleansing to prevent buildup
  • Gentle hydration

Recommended Products:

  • Aloe Vera Shampoo Bar
  • Honey & Oat Scalp Moisture Mist
  • Honey & Oat Leave-In Conditioner
  • Root Revival Herbal Growth Oil

Avoid:

  • Using too much hair butter
  • Using Deep Conditioning Mask every wash day (every 2-4 weeks is enough)

🌿 Medium Porosity Hair

How to know if you have medium porosity:

  • Hair absorbs moisture well.
  • Styles hold well.
  • Hair doesn't get overly dry quickly.
  • Hair is generally easy to manage.
  • Healthy elasticity

What your hair needs:

  • Consistent moisture
  • Protein and hydration balance
  • Weekly deep conditioning

Recommended Products:

  • Aloe Vera Shampoo Bar or Honey & Oat Shampoo Bar
  • Honey & Oat Deep Conditioning Mask
  • Honey & Oat Leave-In Conditioner
  • Honey & Oat Scalp Moisture Mist
  • Honey & Oat Hair Butter
  • Root Revival Herbal Growth Oil

🍯 High Porosity Hair

How to know if you have high porosity:

  • Hair dries very quickly.
  • Hair gets frizzy easily.
  • Ends become dry often.
  • Hair breaks more easily.

What your hair needs:

  • Rich moisture
  • Deep conditioning
  • Products that help lock in hydration

Recommended Products:

  • Honey & Oat Deep Conditioning Mask
  • Honey & Oat Leave-In Conditioning
  • Honey & Oat Scalp Moisture
  • Honey & Oat Shampoo Bar
  • Honey & Oat Hair Butter
  • Root Revival Herbal Growth Oil

Still Not Sure?

Not sure which porosity type you have? That's okay! Start with our Honey & Oat Complete Growth + Moisture Collection, designed to help nourish and moisturize a variety of textured hair types.