Name Your Low Porosity Hair Staples!

[divachyk]

We've had many discussions in various threads about hit or miss products for our low porosity hair. Let's use this thread to consolidate the staples we cannot be without!

Hopefully this thread can serve as a quick reference for those struggling to find products to combat low porosity hair.

If possible, let's try to keep the thread to hits only (please).

Don't forget to swing by the Low Porosity Misses thread and name your misses.

For general discussion, check out the Low Porosity Support Thread.

 

[faithVA]

This sounds like a good idea. The Misses thread sounds like a good idea as well.

 

[faithVA]

So far hits for me are

Shampoo
...As I Am Cleansing Pudding
...4 Naturals Extra Moist Detangling Shampoo
...Terressentials Mudwash

Conditioners (Cowash Conditioners)
...Deva Curl One
...Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner

Deep Conditioners
...Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner
...Aubrey Organic Island Naturals
...Aubrey Organic Blue Chamomile

Protein Treatments
...4 Naturals Reconstructor
...Giovanni Nutrafix

Leave-Ins
...As I Am Leave-In


Oils
...Hazelnut

 

[Blairx0]

I Will be back to contribute

 

[McQuay30]

So far hits for me are

Shampoo
...As I Am Cleansing Pudding
...4 Naturals Extra Moist Detangling Shampoo
...Terressentials Mudwash

Conditioners (Cowash Conditioners)
...Deva Curl One
...Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner

Deep Conditioners
...Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner
...Aubrey Organic Island Naturals
...Aubrey Organic Blue Chamomile

Protein Treatments
...4 Naturals Reconstructor
...Giovanni Nutrafix

Leave-Ins
...As I Am Leave-In

Oils
...Hazelnut

Hazelnut how is it on the hair?

 

[hnntrr]

Shampoos:
Blousy by LUSH
84% Aloe Vera Moisturizing Shampoo by JASÖN

Moisturizing Conditioners:
84% Aloe Vera Moisturizing Condisioner ^
Aubrey Organics White Camelia

Deep Conditioners:
One N Only Hydrating Masque

Protein Conditioners:
Nubian Heritage Moringa and EVOO Repair
4Naturals Reconstructor

Moisturizers:
Curly Curl Souflee

Oils:
...Avocado mixed with water

Gels:
Eco Styler EVOO

 

[faithVA]

McQuay30;19387755[/USER]]Hazelnut how is it on the hair?

It is very light and absorbs right into the hair.

 

[Saludable84]

Hits for me:

Shampoos: Paul Mitchell Shampoo One, Bobeam Shampoo bars, Diluted Castile Soap, Shea Moisture Purifying ? (the black bottle)

Conditioners: Silk Dreams Shea What!, Vanilla Silk (not in winter too much) Razzberry Coconut Affair (under steam); Naturelle Grow (all of them); Anu Essentials Deep Down Under; Kerapro Deep Conditioner; Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Seed

Protein: Millcreek Organics Keratins Conditioner, Curl Junkie Curl Fix and Repair Me and Silk Dreams Mocha Silk Infusion

Leave-In: Silk Dreams Wheat Germ Conditioner

Moisturizer: Silk Dreams Wheat Germ Conditoner, Darcy's Botanicals Daily Leave-In, Hairitage Hydration Espressoself (yes, I admitted it!)

Heat Protectants: CHI Silk Infusion and Keratin Silk Infusion

Butters: Darcy's Botanicals Cocoa Bean Hair Whip, Bask Tapioca Balm

Oils: Safflower, Sunflower, Rice Brain, Avocado, Apricot and Almond, Wheat Germ Oil when diluted, Sesame Oil

That's all I can think of.

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[divachyk]

I love many things but these I cannot be without:

Clarifier:
HairVeda Amala Deep

Shampoo:
Bee Mine Botanicals

Co-Cleanser:
HairVeda Amala Cream Rinse

Deep Conditioner:
HairVeda SitriNillah
Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose

Moisturizer:
Aubrey Organics White Camellia
My Honey Child Type 4 (new hit!)

Leave In:
Pura Body MuruMuru Moisture Milk
Oyin Hair Dew

Sealer/Oils:
Avocado Oil
My Honey Child Honey Love (new hit!)

 

[faithVA]

I think it will be interesting to see the range and variance of products from head to head.

 

[hnntrr]

Saludable84, I tried Paul Mitchell Shampoo One and LORD My hair was a MESS. Been thinking about trying it again for a clarifying shampoo (I shampoo at least twice a week now but I have been thinking about looking into clarifying once a month).

divachyk, I liked the Bee Mine Botanicals when I used it. Do you pre-poo with it before?

faithVA, how do you like the As I am Leave in? Right now the only leave in I am using is the Curly Curl moisturizer. I used to use the Giovanni Leave-in Spray but it gave my hair a weird coating so I have stopped using it but I think I want to start using a leave-in again.

 

[faithVA]

Saludable84, I tried Paul Mitchell Shampoo One and LORD My hair was a MESS. Been thinking about trying it again for a clarifying shampoo (I shampoo at least twice a week now but I have been thinking about looking into clarifying once a month).

divachyk, I liked the Bee Mine Botanicals when I used it. Do you pre-poo with it before?

faithVA, how do you like the As I am Leave in? Right now the only leave in I am using is the Curly Curl moisturizer. I used to use the Giovanni Leave-in Spray but it gave my hair a weird coating so I have stopped using it but I think I want to start using a leave-in again.

If the Paul Mitchell Shampoo caused a mess the first type I would suggest trying something different. Sometimes we lo po ladies try to make things work when we shouldn't. There are plenty of things that will work for you and not cause you trauma

I love the As I Am. It is my staple leave-in. It immediately softens and smoothes my hair. But FYI, are hair is not similar. I have WWE wrestling hair It takes a lot to take the fire out of her.

 

[Prettiib]

Clarifying Shampoo:
Qhemet Biologics Egyptian Wheatgrass Cleansing Tea
Kizuri Beauty Apple Cidar Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo

Co-Cleanser:
Devacare No Poo
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Co-Wash Conditioning Cleanser

Deep Conditioner:
Shea Moisture Purification Masque

Moisturizer:
Camille Rose Naturals Moisture Milk

Leave In:
HH Soft Coconut Marshmallows
Garnier Fructis Sleeka and Shine
Kinky Curly Knot Today

Sealer/Oils:
Grapeseed Oil
Jojoba Oil

 

[Saludable84]

Saludable84, I tried Paul Mitchell Shampoo One and LORD My hair was a MESS. Been thinking about trying it again for a clarifying shampoo (I shampoo at least twice a week now but I have been thinking about looking into clarifying once a month). divachyk, I liked the Bee Mine Botanicals when I used it. Do you pre-poo with it before? faithVA, how do you like the As I am Leave in? Right now the only leave in I am using is the Curly Curl moisturizer. I used to use the Giovanni Leave-in Spray but it gave my hair a weird coating so I have stopped using it but I think I want to start using a leave-in again.

I agree with faithVA if it didn't work don't bother. I dilute it now, but I originally bought it as a clarifier. Honestly, I had such a hard time finding a shampoo that I couldn't even recommend a good one. Carols daughter was good, but only when I diluted it as well.

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[divachyk]

hnntrr, I try to pre-poo always no matter what but all is well even if I don't

 

[Ann0804]

Shampoo:
Bobeam honey and oats bar

Co wash:
Wen cleansing conditioners- strawberry banana, apple, mango coconut

Conditioners:
CJ Curl Rehab
DB Pumpkin seed
Jessicurl deep conditioning treatment
Bee mine avocado cream balanced conditioner
Giovanni 2chic Brazilian Keratin argan oil

Moisturizers:
Oyin hair dew
Qhemet amla olive heavy cream

Oils:
Jojoba
Coconut infused with peppermint EO

 

[uofmpanther]

- Moisturizing Deep Conditioner - Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix

- Protein Deep Conditioners - Curl Junkie Repair Me! Reconstructive Deep Conditioner, Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing
Conditioner

- Cleansers - Aubrey Organics White Camellia Shampoo, As I Am Coconut Cowash

- Rinse Out Conditioner - Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner, GVP Conditioning Balm

- Leave-in - Oyin Hair Dew (glycerin free), Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion

- Moisturizer - Pura Body Murumuru Moisture Milk, Pura Body Sapote Hair Lotion

- Oil - Avocado, Grapeseed, Olive, Tropic Isle JBCO (when diluted heavily with water only), Peppermint EO, Lavender & Tea Tree EO, Rosemary EO

- Styler - Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter, Pink Eco Styler Gel

 

[Beany]

Right now (I ordered some new products during the recent sales so we'll see if any new staples come from it) the products my hair LOVES are

DCs: BASK YAM and Yes to Carrots pampering conditioner

LI: QB Olive and Honey Hydrating Balm, Tressemme Naturals nourishing moisture conditioner (old formula), Oyin Hair dew (diluted with water)

Styler: Oyin BSP

Oils: sunflower

 

[Saludable84]

divachyk you need that miss thread. I can see myself updating frequently. I think low pos have more misses than hits.

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[faithVA]

I think we need to keep this thread going. Maybe when we post we can say whether we are natural, relaxed, texlaxed, color treated. It might make a difference.

 

[AgeinATL]

I am currently transitioning (14 months post) but was previously texlaxed. As I continue to transition, my LP hair seems to change, so some of my staples have changed. As it stands NOW, here are some products that work for me:

Shampoo (I have yet to find a regular shampoo that I love, so I mostly cowash and clarify once every 4-6 weeks)
ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

Conditioners (Cowash Conditioners)
Shea Moisture Purification Mask
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle
As I Am Coconut Cowash Conditioner

Deep Conditioners
BASK Cacao Bark
Silk Dreams RCA (although my hair isn't feeling it as much as it used to, so it may be removed soon)
BASK Vanilla Whiskey Repairative Hair Soak

Protein Treatments
Keracare Reconstructor (I use it every 4 months or so)

Leave-Ins
Jessicurl Too Shea (been a staple for years and still performs)

Oils
EVCO
JBCO (believe it or not, my hair can actually absorb this stuff when used LIGHTLY)

Moisturizers/Stylers
Camille Rose JAI Twist Butter (BOMB)
Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel (see above)
PBN Sapote Hair Milk (especially on straight hair)

OP, I agree with Tasia. My 'misses list' could fill a dictionary...

 

[Cocoloves]

Shampoo: homemade coconut shampoo and kinky curly shampoo to clarify.

Conditioner: trader joes tea tree tangle conditioner and Aubrey Organics honeysuckle rose for wash and go's. Aubrey organics GPB as deep conditioner, egg/mayo/honey/olive oil for deep conditioner. Aphrogee 2 step when needed

Leave-in: aloe, water, glycerine and oil mix

Oils/butter: grapeseed oil with peppermint and tea tree oil to seal, my own mango & avocado whipped butter mix. Naptural85 scalp oil mix substituting in the grapeseed oil instead of castor oil for oil rinses

 

[faithVA]

I am currently transitioning (14 months post) but was previously texlaxed. As I continue to transition, my LP hair seems to change, so some of my staples have changed. As it stands NOW, here are some products that work for me:

Shampoo (I have yet to find a regular shampoo that I love, so I mostly cowash and clarify once every 4-6 weeks)
ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

Conditioners (Cowash Conditioners)
Shea Moisture Purification Mask
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle
As I Am Coconut Cowash Conditioner

Deep Conditioners
BASK Cacao Bark
Silk Dreams RCA (although my hair isn't feeling it as much as it used to, so it may be removed soon)
BASK Vanilla Whiskey Repairative Hair Soak

Protein Treatments
Keracare Reconstructor (I use it every 4 months or so)

Leave-Ins
Jessicurl Too Shea (been a staple for years and still performs)

Oils
EVCO
JBCO (believe it or not, my hair can actually absorb this stuff when used LIGHTLY)

Moisturizers/Stylers
Camille Rose JAI Twist Butter (BOMB)
Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel (see above)
PBN Sapote Hair Milk (especially on straight hair)

OP, I agree with Tasia. My 'misses list' could fill a dictionary...

I need to try this Camille Rose. The Sapote works for me on straight hair as well. I gave away my sample of Jessicurl

 

[AgeinATL]

I need to try this Camille Rose. The Sapote works for me on straight hair as well. I gave away my sample of Jessicurl

Camille Rose makes AMAZING butters. Very moisturizing and my hair absorbs them well unlike some other butters I have tried (for the most part, my hair HATES butters).

The Jessicurl was a bust for me....until i tried it as a leave-in and it has been my HG ever since! Did you try it as a leave-in or as a DC/ rinse-out conditioner?

The Sapote Hair lotion works very well (bumped the Silk Dreams Mocha Silk Hair Milk out of my regimen) but only on straight hair and since I don't straighten often, my bottle may last me until next Black Friday. I wish it worked well as a leave-in as well, but it has no slip for me..

 

[uofmpanther]

Camille Rose makes AMAZING butters. Very moisturizing and my hair absorbs them well unlike some other butters I have tried (for the most part, my hair HATES butters).

The Jessicurl was a bust for me....until i tried it as a leave-in and it has been my HG ever since! Did you try it as a leave-in or as a DC/ rinse-out conditioner?

The Sapote Hair lotion works very well (bumped the Silk Dreams Mocha Silk Hair Milk out of my regimen) but only on straight hair and since I don't straighten often, my bottle may last me until next Black Friday. I wish it worked well as a leave-in as well, but it has no slip for me..

I agree! Camille Rose is the only butter that has worked for my hair.

 

[Saludable84]

I posted this in the LP thread but I will repost:

As much as I hate to admit it, I used curl junkie curl fix which has aloe as the second ingredient and against my better judgement, it was really good. Left my hair stiff, hard and uncombable, but after I roller set it was nice and soft. I was feeling like a million bucks. I might stick it out with aloe in reconstructors because I really liked the smoother results. I think it might allow me to go longer with a protein treatment as well.

AgeinATL, I am having the same problem with RCA. I can only use it certain times of the year right now or it is too smoothing. Likewise with VS. I think the Shea What! is the only item I can use year round. I can't see myself going natural if this is how my hair is acting texlaxed smh.

 

[AgeinATL]

I posted this in the LP thread but I will repost:

As much as I hate to admit it, I used curl junkie curl fix which has aloe as the second ingredient and against my better judgement, it was really good. Left my hair stiff, hard and uncombable, but after I roller set it was nice and soft. I was feeling like a million bucks. I might stick it out with aloe in reconstructors because I really liked the smoother results. I think it might allow me to go longer with a protein treatment as well.

@AgeinATL, I am having the same problem with RCA. I can only use it certain times of the year right now or it is too smoothing. Likewise with VS. I think the Shea What! is the only item I can use year round. I can't see myself going natural if this is how my hair is acting texlaxed smh.

*adding curl fix to my list*

I was about to curse my hair OUT because I just bought 4 jars of the RCA. Is it best to use in the warmer months?

Girl, being LP AND transitioning can be tough and it has cost me a lot of money trying to find products as my hair constantly changes what it needs/wants. Le sigh....

 

[Saludable84]

*adding curl fix to my list* I was about to curse my hair OUT because I just bought 4 jars of the RCA. Is it best to use in the warmer months? Girl, being LP AND transitioning can be tough and it has cost me a lot of money trying to find products as my hair constantly changes what it needs/wants. Le sigh....

Well I'm gonna try the komaza to see if I truly agree. I didn't like the curl fix at first because like I said it left my hair hard and stiff but when I roller set it wasn't tooooo bad but when I took the rollers out it was pretty good. I don't hate it but I wouldn't recommend it yet either.

The RCA is better for me in warmer weather or humid weather. Otherwise it is too smoothing.

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[jennwantslonghurr]

Shampoos:
Loreal everstrong sulfate free hydrate
Quantum clarifying shampoo to chelate
Kerastase nutri-thermique shampoo 1x month

Moisturizing Conditioners:
Loreal everstrong sulfate free hydrate
Quidad exfoliating hair and scalp treatment
Keracare antiim-dandruff conditioner in rotation as needed only on scalp

Deep Conditioners:
Kerastase nutri-thermique masqueintense

Protein Conditioners as needed:
Kerastase ciment anti-usure
Aphrogee 2 min reconstructor not so much these days mostly after relaxer
Silk dreams avacado nickel size amount

Leave ins:
Qhemet biologics aohc very lightly
-When using heat:
Qb Moringa tree conditioning ghee & Kerastase nectar thermique

Moisturizers:
QB Coco tree detangling ghee

Oils:
Grapeseed oil, safflower oil, coconut oil on scalp only as prepoo, olive oil when mixed with gso/so/honey as prepoo

Stylers:
none when my style falls I bun or roll the ends too scared to continue to try.

*My all time favorite product: warm water

I need help because Kerastase just revamped the nutritive line *sigh* and I just got comfortable with this regimen after protein overload. I don't need or use much product so my travel sizes should last until late sunmer

 

[AgeinATL]

Shampoos:
Loreal everstrong sulfate free hydrate
Quantum clarifying shampoo to chelate
Kerastase nutri-thermique shampoo 1x month

Moisturizing Conditioners:
Loreal everstrong sulfate free hydrate
Quidad exfoliating hair and scalp treatment
Keracare antiim-dandruff conditioner in rotation as needed only on scalp

Deep Conditioners:
Kerastase nutri-thermique masqueintense

Protein Conditioners as needed:
Kerastase ciment anti-usure
Aphrogee 2 min reconstructor not so much these days mostly after relaxer
Silk dreams avacado nickel size amount

Leave ins:
Qhemet biologics aohc very lightly
-When using heat:
Qb Moringa tree conditioning ghee & Kerastase nectar thermique

Moisturizers:
QB Coco tree detangling ghee

Oils:
Grapeseed oil, safflower oil, coconut oil on scalp only as prepoo, olive oil when mixed with gso/so/honey as prepoo

Stylers:
none when my style falls I bun or roll the ends too scared to continue to try.

*My all time favorite product: warm water

I need help because Kerastase just revamped the nutritive line *sigh* and I just got comfortable with this regimen after protein overload. I don't need or use much product so my travel sizes should last until late sunmer

I totally agree and forgot to add this to my list. Water (distilled water) is my HG moisturizer. My hair instantly softens and is more manageable just by spraying it with water. After I spray my hair, I just apply my water-based moisturizer and my hair is happy.