Porosity, can someone explain it to me.

[seraphinelle]

I am almost 5 weeks post, but as you can tell from the pictures, I have a huge amount of new growth.

It's not that my hair grows that fast, but my hair was very very very underprocessed. in fact the relaxer didn't touch it.

I have about 3/4 of actual new growth, I can feel the difference in the texture.

Anyway, while I was washing my hair, I was noticing that the hair that was shed would fall to the bottom of the bath. It sinks.

Does that mean I have too much protein?

I haven't done a protein treatment in about 4 weeks, well 5 weeks really.

I just don't understand the porous test.

TIA.

 

[gymfreak336]

This might help http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=94325&highlight=porosity

 

[seraphinelle]

Thank you!
I think my hair isn't in serious need of protein then. I'll stick with the DC and see how it is. I was just concerned with all the washing I do that my hair would be in serious need of protein.

I don't know what the healthy balance is between the two.

 

[gymfreak336]

If you start to notice that your hair isn't getting "moisturized" per say when you dc, then you might be in need of a little protien. When I am really not sure about my balance I will use a little light protien like Aubreys GPB conditioner for a couple mins. before I dc with my other conditioner.

 

[gymfreak336]

Forgot to add, do a couple of strand test every two weeks or so to watch your balance.

 

[seraphinelle]

Hmmm.. ok.

Well so far my hair is very soft when I air dry, and it'll be like that with no other products for two days, then it'll get dry.

I'm not sure if it gets like that because it thrives and prefers to be washed, or if my hair is suffering from something else.

Thank you very much!! I'll do that.

I think I'll do my DC.. and reassess this weekend.