Over time, I have come to the realization that one has to fight low porosity hair on a regular basis. Depending on your hair type, your hair might look lifeless, weighed down, or unable to soak up product properly; in other words, it doesn’t get along with products as you’d like. But here’s the good news: do not worry, there is always a way to deal with it and here at homed hair masks can be your biggest advantage in this fight!
Here, you will find five fantastic natural hair masks that are ideal for low porosity hair type in this compilation. The fad entails discussing all the advantages of using these very appliances, their potential disadvantages if any, on how they can be used, and critical instructions when preparing each recipe. By the end of it you finish you will be more than confident on controlling the kitchen to prepare the perfect mix that your hair will favor.
Low Porosity hair is hair with a very tight cuticle layer which means that the hair cannot permeate with water or any other substances very easily.
Let me first explain what low porosity hair is before we dive straight into the masks So you have low porosity hair when: Porosity of your hair means the ability of hair strands to absorb and retain moisture or any other substance. Another thing that many people with low hair porosity do not know is that the cuticles in their hair are tightly shrink bound, so it is more challenging for the moisture to penetrate through it. The result? Hydration that focuses more on hair that feels dry or coated with products even after the application of a moisturizer.
But don’t worry! The following masks are developed to solve this problem because the ingredients used are able to get past such cuticles.
Mask 1: Aloe Vera & Honey Moisturizing Masks
Ingredients:
Use fresh and good quality gel of aloe vera and you will need 2 tablespoons of this gel.
1 tablespoon of honey
1 spoon of coconut oil in its melted state
Thirty milliliters of apple cider vinegar
5 drops of rosemary if you wish
Benefits:
Aloe Vera: This plant is full of enzymes and vitamins so it gets into the cortex of the hair and hydrates it.
Honey: Honey is a simple natural all purpose conditioner, it draws moisture into the hair.
Coconut Oil: It is a quickly and easily absorbed components which does not make hair greasy while giving it a softer feel.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Restores scalp’s pH to a healthy state as well as make hair healthier at the roots and shinier.
Rosemary Essential Oil: Enriches the blood supply to the hair follicles – the roots of the hair – hence enhancing hair growth’.
How to Use:
Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl so that they are well incorporated.
Wearing the mask use it on damp hair and it is best to apply it on the hair ends.
Apply it on your head and leave it to would be for 30 minutes to an hour with a shower cap or warm towel.
It is recommended that you rinse well and then follow it up with a sulfate free shampoo.
Instructions to Take:
Mix the coconut oil and lemon juice together before adding in the cinnamon and honey, make sure that the coconut oil is not hot when you are adding the other ingredients.
You may have to shampoo your hair twice especially when you feel your hair is greasy after rinsing it.
Drawbacks:
Low porosity hair can become saturated with the coconut oil if applied too frequently thus this mask should be done once a week.
Mask 2: Avocado & Banana Deep Hydration Mask
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1 small banana
The medium serving of the ingredient is olive oil tablespoon two.
1 tablespoon of yogurt
In large bowl: 5 drops of lavender essential oil (please refer to pp. 16–17 for instructions regarding use of honeysuckle and lavender essential oils).
Benefits:
Avocado: Avocado is rich in healthy fats, it penetrates your hair shaft and helps in moisturizing your hair from inside.
Banana: It has potassium and natural oils which help in reducing the hairs coarseness and increase in its elasticity.
Olive Oil: An oil which is lightweight and can penetrate through the hair shaft to moisturize the hair follicle.
Yogurt: A food item that contains protein and is used in making of hair because it makes strands of hair stronger.
How to Use:
This is best done by blending as follows;
Step 1: Mash the avocado
Step 2: Mash the banana
Finally add olive oil and yogurt and mix them until it forms a smooth texture.
Good for damp hair and must be worked through the mid shaft to the tips of the hair.
Sprinkle the top with a plastic cap then let it rehydrate for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Wash out well and after washing, treat normally as always.
Instructions to Take:
Banana should be sufficient mashed or blended because when it is not thoroughly mixed some parts of it can stick on hair and require washing.
Try the mask on a small area of hair first since bananas can turn out to be hard to wash out depending on the hair type.
Drawbacks:
This mask is highly nourishing thanks to the oils involved, do not apply it too frequently as this might even make your hair seem heavy. That means if we must give a ‘spruce up’ it should be done about once every two weeks.
Mask 3: Shea Butter & Jojoba Oil Intense Repair Mask
Ingredients:
In preparing the product, it was used a specified portion of raw shea butter in the preparation, to be precise 2 tablespoons.
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil can help alleviate the symptoms of pimples and it would also be best to apply this during the night before bed.
Take one tablespoon of castor oil.
1 tablespoon of glycerin
5 drops of the peppermint essential oil, in case used.
Benefits:
Shea Butter: A super hydrator shea butter helps to seal in the moisture and shea butter leaves skin smooth and soft.
Jojoba Oil: Duplicate of the hair sebum which enables easy application upon the hair without adding excess mass to it.
Castor Oil: One of them recognized for its competency to facilitate hair growth hence enriching the health of the scalp and strands.
Glycerin: It is a humectant which draws moisture from the air which makes it perfect for low porosity hair.
How to Use:
Heat shea butter over a double boiler until it has been melted completely.
Pour in the oils and glycerin.
Slide the mask on onto the hair, whether it is dry or wet and ensure that it penetrates to the tip of the hair.
Wear for 45 minutes to 60 minutes and then rinse off and stop the procedure with a warm towels or cap.
Wash them under warm water accompanied by shampoo.
Instructions to Take:
It is however important to take care of the quantity of castor oil that is used. It is a thick oil and if applied in large amounts the hair turns out to be oily.”
When adding shea butter make sure it has dissolved completely in order to prevent the formation of clusters when mixing the other ingredients.
Drawbacks:
What Shea butter is rich in, at the same time, may be just a little too much. It is best to use this only in moderation especially if you have thick hair because this will add some volume and texture to your hair.
Mask 4: Green Tea & Rice Water Strengthening
Ingredients:
Green tea (preferably brewed and then cooled) – One cup
Half cup rice wash which had been fermented for 24-48 hours
1 tablespoon of honey
1000mgs of grapeseed oil or one tablespoon to be specific.
Benefits:
Green Tea: As it contain antioxidants properties it also help in stimulating the scalp and helps to minimize hair fall.
Rice Water: Loaded with vitamins and minerals that make hair strand stronger, moisturized and elastic.
Honey: Coats hair strands and thus retains moisture hence making hair to become soft and easy to manage.
Grapeseed Oil: Not a greasy type, it is a light weight oil that gives shine.
How to Use:
Boil water and brew green tea and let it cool. For making rice water, rice should be soaked in water for about 24 – 48 Hrs and filtered.
Take the first two liquids and mix them with honey and grapeseed oil.
Rinse your hair with it and pour it over damp hair with an emphasis on the roots and tips.
After a few minutes of massaging the mask slowly wash it off and leave the hair covered with it for 30 minutes under a cap.
Rinse well with cold water so that the cuticles would be sealed and the hair washed.
Instructions to Take:
It is recommended that you should ensure that you ferment your rice water well so you get the most out of your rice water.
If you feel that your mouth or throat gets dry after the drinking of green tea, then consume a little bit less next time.
Drawbacks:
RICE WATER CAN CAUSE HAIR TO FEEL BRISTLY AT TIMES. This should be done to avoid buildup and its recommended a light leave in conditioner for added softness.
The fifth mask is the Egg Yolk & Argan Oil Protein Replenish mask.
Ingredients:
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon of argan oil please heebp fondant.
5 g carbohydrate coconut milk 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon of honey
Mask 5: Tea tree essential oil 5 drops (optional)
Benefits:
Egg Yolks: The Biological Importance Of Henna High in proteins effective to improve hair that had been weakened and improve the shine.
Argan Oil: This light weight and non greasy product helps in smoothening hair while enhancing its elasticity.
Coconut Milk: Conditions hair and makes hair smooth thus easy to manage.
Honey: Helps to hold moisture on the hair thus leaving them soft and silky.
How to Use:
Beat the egg yolks until it is foamy, then mix in the argan oil, coconut milk and honey.
Wearing this mask, it is necessary to rub your hair ends, when it is in a dry state.
This batter should be allowed to thick for 20-30 minutes covered with a cap.
Rinse with warm water, and never use hot water since this will cook the eggs; use only mild shampoo.
Instructions to Take:
Remember do not rinse off with hot water as this will cook the egg yolks that is on your hair.
This is rich in protein hence; it should be used once a month since washing it can cause an overly protein-feeling scalp.
Drawbacks:
Practice makes perfect with eggs; it is always important to washed them out well in case the yolk breaks and there is that smell.
Low porosity hair is very common among people with tight curl patterns, and based on various studies there are the following general tips that most experts recommend to users:
Use Heat: Low porosity hair should be exposed to a little heat and hence a heated cap or warm towel can be worn when the mask is on to allow the ingredients to penetrate.
Avoid Heavy Oils: Some of the oils are beneficial while some are weighing down the hair like castor oil and mineral oil, they only form a layer on the hair making it oily.
Clarify Often: People with low porosity hair have a problem of lengthy product build up, it is therefore advisable to use a clarify shampoo or apple cider vinegar wash every few weeks.
Conclusion
Low porosity hair can indeed be a little complex at times; however, with these home made hair masks, you can ensure that your hair gets all the moisture and nutrient that it requires without making it look oily. In essence, whether you are in need of a mask that would provide moisture, protein or one for strengthening, it is available here. Below is a list of recipes that you should give a try and test on various hair type that will give the best results. Happy masking!