1. Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo
- Objective: Cleanses hair gently, without removing the hair’s natural moisture.
- Ideal Product: Neutrox Hydra Curls Shampoo
- How to Use: Apply a sufficient amount of shampoo to damp hair, massage the scalp and rinse thoroughly. This shampoo has a gentle formula that helps maintain hydration without damaging the hair fiber.
2. Condition your hair with a nourishing conditioner
- Objective: Closes hair cuticles and provides hydration to lengths and ends.
- Ideal Product: L'Oréal Paris Elseve Extraordinary Oil Conditioner
- How to Use: After shampooing, apply conditioner from the lengths to the ends. Leave it on for 2-3 minutes and rinse well. It will help maintain hydration and make your hair softer.
3. Deep Hydration Mask (2 to 3 times a week)
- Objective: Deeply hydrates hair, keeping strands healthy and preventing dryness.
- Ideal Product: Pantene 3 Minute Miraculous Mask
- How to Use: Apply the mask to damp hair (after shampooing), leave it on for 3 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Do this 2 to 3 times a week to ensure that your hair receives intense nourishment and hydration.
4. Applying Moisturizing Jelly or Leave-In Cream
- Objective: Defines strands and retains moisture in the hair, especially for those with curly or wavy hair.
- Ideal Product: Royal Jelly Curls Salon Line
- How to Use: Apply to damp hair, distributing the product evenly from the lengths to the ends. Shape the curls with your fingers or use a diffuser to dry, if necessary. The jelly will help define the curls and control frizz, maintaining hydration throughout the day.
5. Moisturizing Leave-In or Styling Cream
- Objective: Protect hair from frizz and environmental damage throughout the day.
- Ideal Product: Lola Cosmetics Dream Curl Moisturizing Leave-in
- How to Use: Apply a small amount evenly to damp hair. Let dry naturally or use a diffuser if you want more definition. This leave-in helps keep curls hydrated and protected throughout the day.
6. Oil or Serum to Seal in Hydration
- Objective: Seals in moisture and adds shine to hair, as well as protecting against external aggressions, such as pollution.
- Ideal Product: Moroccanoil Argan Oil
- How to Use: Apply a few drops of the oil to your palms and distribute it through the ends of your hair, especially the driest areas. The oil will help control frizz and give your hair a shiny, healthy finish.
7. Avoid Excessive Heat Exposure
- Objective: Protect hair from damage caused by excessive heat from blow dryers and straighteners.
- Tip: If you are going to use heat, always apply a thermal protector before using a hair dryer or straightener to prevent your hair from becoming more dry and porous. Use the Elseve L'Oréal Thermo-Protect Thermal Protector, which helps protect your strands while you style your hair.
8. Night Moisturizing (optional, once a week)
- Objective: Keep your hair hydrated and restored while you sleep, enhancing the treatment.
- Ideal Product: Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Night Mask
- How to Use: Apply at night to dry or damp hair and leave on while you sleep. The next morning, wash your hair as normal. This mask will deeply hydrate your hair, restoring its health.
Extra Tips for Porous Hair:
- Avoid washing your hair every day: Washing your hair too often can dry out your hair, so try to wash your hair 2 to 3 times a week, depending on your needs.
- Use a microfiber towel: When drying your hair, opt for a microfiber towel to reduce frizz and friction that can cause further damage.
- Avoid products with alcohol: Products with alcohol can dry out porous hair even more. Always choose products that are alcohol-free or low in alcohol.
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By following this daily step-by-step guide, using the right products, you will help keep your hair hydrated, healthy and with less porosity.