HAIR POROSITY & PRODUCT LAYERING

Hair Porosity & How to Layer Your Products

Hair porosity refers to how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. Knowing your porosity helps you understand why your hair reacts the way it does to water and products — and how to layer products correctly for the best results.

Important: The porosity labels shown highlight which products may work best for low or high porosity hair. Every Nyche Hair product can be used for all porosities when layered correctly.

Conditioner vs Deep Conditioner

On regular wash days, use a conditioner after shampoo. On deep conditioning days (typically once a week), use a deep conditioner or hair mask in place of your regular conditioner.

✨ Find Your Hair Porosity ✨

1. How does your hair react to water?

2. How long does your hair take to dry?

3. How does your hair feel after applying product?

Your Hair Porosity & Wash Day Routine

Your Hair Sounds Like Low Porosity Hair

Low porosity hair has a tightly closed cuticle, which makes it harder for moisture to enter. Products may sit on top of the hair instead of absorbing quickly. Lightweight, water-based layering works best, and heat or steam can help products penetrate.

  1. Detox Shampoo (As Needed)
  2. Nourish & Restore Shampoo
  3. Hydrating Conditioner
  4. CHEBE & Fenugreek Multitasking Hair Mask (Deep Conditioning Days)
  5. Coconut & Honey Curl Hydrator OR, Luster Hair Growth Tonic OR, Amla & Rice Detangling Hair Milk
  6. Essence Oil

Your Hair Sounds Like Medium Porosity Hair

Medium porosity hair has a balanced cuticle that absorbs and retains moisture well. This hair type is typically the easiest to manage and responds well to consistent routines and balanced layering.

  1. Detox Shampoo (As Needed)
  2. Nourish & Restore Shampoo
  3. Hydrating Conditioner
  4. Chebe & Fenugreek Hair Mask OR Miracle Mask (Deep Conditioning Days)
  5. All Nyche Hair Leave Ins work well for Medium Porosity Hair
  6. Soothe Hair Oil or Essence Hair Oil

Your Hair Sounds Like High Porosity Hair

High porosity hair has a more open cuticle, which allows moisture in easily but also lets it escape quickly. This hair type benefits more from richer products, repair-focused masks, and sealing layers to help retain moisture.

  1. Detox Shampoo (As Needed)
  2. Nourish & Restore Shampoo
  3. Hydrating Conditioner
  4. Miracle Mask (Deep Conditioning Days)
  5. Nourish Leave-In Conditioner OR, Puddin’ Curling Crème OR, Honey Butter Hair Cream,OR Juicy Twisting Butter
  6. Soothe Oil
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