ALEKHYA 🦋 | Haircare & Skincare on Instagram: “❌ Here are a few mistakes I made with my low porosity hair.
➡️ USING HEAVY PRODUCTS: Heavy oil like castor oil, can sit on the hair instead of being absorbed, leading to buildup and making hair feel greasy and weighed down.
➡️ NOT CLARIFYING: Product buildup can be a significant issue for low porosity hair. Regularly use a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup and allow moisture and treatments to penetrate the hair shaft.
➡️ APPLYING PRODUCTS ON DRY HAIR: Low porosity hair absorbs products better when it is damp or wet. Apply leave-ins, creams, and gels on wet hair to ensure better absorption.
➡️ OVERUSE OF PROTEIN: While protein treatments can strengthen hair, too much protein can make low porosity hair feel stiff and brittle. Balance p