Low Porosity Support Thread

[faithVA]

I may have jumped to conclusions too fast on the shea butter. I think the issue is water content. My hair loves water, so it loves products with lots of water in them and products that still allow me to use my oil and water daily spritz. The Oyin whipped pudding, the Oyin Whipped Shea, and Camille Rose Curlaide Moisture don't get me enough water. I can still get water in with the Reconstructive Finishing Elixir and the KBB hydrating hair cream. I think this why my hair likes the camille rose almond jai and the purabody murumuru, which seem to have a lot of water.

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I have come to a similar conclusion. I don't use anything that can prevent water from getting into my hair. So now I skip butters and oils. I use a cream on wash day and that's it. My hair likes leave-ins. Haven't found anything heavier that it likes. I do plan on trying the Camille Rose soon though.

 

[uofmpanther]

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I have come to a similar conclusion. I don't use anything that can prevent water from getting into my hair. So now I skip butters and oils. I use a cream on wash day and that's it. My hair likes leave-ins. Haven't found anything heavier that it likes. I do plan on trying the Camille Rose soon though.

faithVA - I would try the Camille Rose Almond Jai Twist first. I've heard good things about the Aloe Whipped Gel too. It's supposed to be a similar consistency to the Almond Jai. The Curlaide is super thick.

 

[divachyk]

Have any of you lo po ladies tried the Crisco cream? I want to try to make it but not sure if I needed to adapt the recipe any.

The recipe I am looking at calls for
1 Cup crisco
1 tbsp of a butter
3 tbsp of an oil
1/4 Cup of AVG

faithVA, don't think I've seen this recipe. Did you try it?

 

[faithVA]

divachyk[/USER];19160827]faithVA, don't think I've seen this recipe. Did you try it?

I actually tried BraunSugar's recipe first but after making it I realized she meant she used Aloe Veral (gel) vs. Aloe Vera gel, so I had to tweek the mix. So I don't have true measurements of AVG and Crisco. I have a feeling the recipe I like would be more like 1/2 cup of Crisco to 1/4 cup of AVG.

What I ended up with is nice though. It is a nice whip that is almost like cool whip but lighter. It works great on my skin. I tried it on my hair but it is up in twists so I can't tell.

If I ever get it right for my hair I will post the recipe.

 

[BranwenRosewood]

I've been stalking this thread for the longest and was about to read the entire thing in the next few days until I found out from komaza my hair is normal/high porosity. I should have known something was different since I can use aloe with no problem and almost everybody I've seen with low-po hair can't. Now I need to re-learn my hair and try the things I never did because I thought it wouldn't work.

 

[faithVA]

I've been stalking this thread for the longest and was about to read the entire thing in the next few days until I found out from komaza my hair is normal/high porosity. I should have known something was different since I can use aloe with no problem and almost everybody I've seen with low-po hair can't. Now I need to re-learn my hair and try the things I never did because I thought it wouldn't work.

There is a high porosity support thread as well, if you need some types. But hopefully your analysis gave you enough tips to get you started.

 

[divachyk]

I've been stalking this thread for the longest and was about to read the entire thing in the next few days until I found out from komaza my hair is normal/high porosity. I should have known something was different since I can use aloe with no problem and almost everybody I've seen with low-po hair can't. Now I need to re-learn my hair and try the things I never did because I thought it wouldn't work.

RavenSR, glad you have a path forward for your hair. That's awesome. What tips were given to you?

I actually tried BraunSugar's recipe first but after making it I realized she meant she used Aloe Veral (gel) vs. Aloe Vera gel, so I had to tweek the mix. So I don't have true measurements of AVG and Crisco. I have a feeling the recipe I like would be more like 1/2 cup of Crisco to 1/4 cup of AVG.

What I ended up with is nice though. It is a nice whip that is almost like cool whip but lighter. It works great on my skin. I tried it on my hair but it is up in twists so I can't tell.

If I ever get it right for my hair I will post the recipe.

Thanks faithVA. I don't think I'm familiar with Aloe Veral.

 

[faithVA]

divachyk[/USER];19163463]RavenSR, glad you have a path forward for your hair. That's awesome. What tips were given to you?


Thanks faithVA. I don't think I'm familiar with Aloe Veral.

That's my bad typing Braun Sugar uses the Fruit of the Earth gel. The label says Aloe Vera gel, but it is a gel with Aloe Vera in it. So when I tried to make her recipe with AVG it didn't work out well.

 

[BranwenRosewood]

DivaChyck faithVA

Here is my write-up with pics. I'm long-winded and split it into 2 posts.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=19157121#post19157121

Summary: My hair is currently over conditioned so I need to do a protein treatment at the next wash and once a month after that. I have product build-up at the roots of my hair because I would use a dc as a leave-in. It's been causing an increase in shedding and would eventually lead to hair loss due to clogged follicles. It'll take around 2 washes to clear it up. I need to find a real leave-in. No cowashing. Shampoo once a week. Minimize comb and brush usage. I will be finger combing and using a wide-tooth comb once a month. Start taking H,S,N vits and don't take biotin by itself. Stick to light oils and butters.

 

[divachyk]

I can't wait to see what my analysis is when I finally take the plunge.

 

[faithVA]

I can't wait to see what my analysis is when I finally take the plunge.

She is going to say your hair is sooo beautiful. Why did you get an analysis?

 

[divachyk]

She is going to say your hair is sooo beautiful. Why did you get an analysis?

hush at faithVA but truly appreciate the compliment.

 

[Celesti]

I've been stalking this thread for the longest and was about to read the entire thing in the next few days until I found out from komaza my hair is normal/high porosity. I should have known something was different since I can use aloe with no problem and almost everybody I've seen with low-po hair can't. Now I need to re-learn my hair and try the things I never did because I thought it wouldn't work.

Aloe Vera juice? I use to use it and it was fine with me? I switched to glycerin just because it is longer lasting for me. Though I'm almost sure I'm low porosity. I always thought it was how you use aloe Vera juice is what makes the difference? I didn't even know most low-po hair women didn't use it.

 

[divachyk]

Celesti aloe vera juice makes my hair hard. I can use the gel to slick my edges but that's it.

 

[Celesti]

Celesti aloe vera juice makes my hair hard. I can use the gel to slick my edges but that's it.

When you were experimenting with it, how do you use it? I find this pretty fascinating! It makes me want to get an analysis when I have spare money. Maybe I'm mixed up to lol.

 

[NaiyaAi]

So what's the consensus regarding low porosity and ceramides? I've been using grapeseed oil to seal my ends but I'm wondering if I should use something else since ceramides are supposed to help bind the cuticles.

 

[faithVA]

So what's the consensus regarding low porosity and ceramides? I've been using grapeseed oil to seal my ends but I'm wondering if I should use something else since ceramides are supposed to help bind the cuticles.

Ceramides work nicely on my hair. They are the best oils for my hair. They tend to absorb into the hair instead of coating the strand.

 

[divachyk]

Ceramides work nicely on my hair. They are the best oils for my hair. They tend to absorb into the hair instead of coating the strand.

Likewise. I oil rinse with wheat germ every wash day

 

[uofmpanther]

Ceramides work nicely on my hair. They are the best oils for my hair. They tend to absorb into the hair instead of coating the strand.

Likewise. I oil rinse with wheat germ every wash day

I'm glad you ladies posted this. I was just doing searches to see if I should continue using ceramides. I love using my grapeseed oil to thin out products, and I was thinking about adding wheat germ because it is in a few products that I love.

 

[nlamr2013]

Has anyone tried as I am coconut cowash?? I tried last night and my hair is responding favorably. I had written off coconut oil because I thought my hair hated it but I used two products this weekend with c.o and my hair is so bahaved today.

 

[faithVA]

Has anyone tried as I am coconut cowash?? I tried last night and my hair is responding favorably. I had written off coconut oil because I thought my hair hated it but I used two products this weekend with c.o and my hair is so bahaved today.

I have used it. It was better than most shampoo but not as nice to my hair as the mudwash. I played around with it for a while. I eventually switched over to the Cleansing Pudding because it was gentler. The cowash gave me too much shrinkage.

 

[divachyk]

Has anyone tried as I am coconut cowash?? I tried last night and my hair is responding favorably. I had written off coconut oil because I thought my hair hated it but I used two products this weekend with c.o and my hair is so bahaved today.

My hair likes it nadaa16

 

[uofmpanther]

Has anyone tried as I am coconut cowash?? I tried last night and my hair is responding favorably. I had written off coconut oil because I thought my hair hated it but I used two products this weekend with c.o and my hair is so bahaved today.

nadaa16 - My hair doesn't like straight coconut oil, but it likes the As I Am Cowash. I usually use shampoo once a week, but I use this in between shampoos or if my hair feels like it can go a week without shampoo.

 

[faithVA]

Has anyone tried as I am coconut cowash?? I tried last night and my hair is responding favorably. I had written off coconut oil because I thought my hair hated it but I used two products this weekend with c.o and my hair is so bahaved today.

My hair liked it OK. I like the cleansing pudding better. But I was able to finish the cowash with no problems.

 

[divachyk]

My hair liked it OK. I like the cleansing pudding better. But I was able to finish the cowash with no problems.

faithVA I may try the cleansing pudding next time.

 

[divachyk]

Anyone had luck with My Honey Child products -- if so, which?

 

[divachyk]

I'm in love with my honey child type 4 cream and honey love. Spritz with a littler water, apply type 4 and seal with honey love.

 

[faithVA]

divachyk[/USER];19350153]I'm in love with my honey child type 4 cream and honey love. Spritz with a littler water, apply type 4 and seal with honey love.

oh really? I have always wanted to try my honey child products. I will put that on my wish list.

I don't know which thread we were in and we were talking about baking soda. Um, yeah I won't be trying that. I have been using the mudwash which is quite alkaline and although my hair and scalp like it, my ends do not

 

[seemegrow]

Anyone had luck with My Honey Child products -- if so, which?

I really like the miss Sophia hair grease

 

[faithVA]

seemegrow[/USER];19350921]I really like the miss Sophia hair grease

How do you use hair grease without your hair feeling greasy?