porosity thread search feature?

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It~Can~Grow

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I am trying to find the thread that includes the steps to test your hairs porosity level, but cannot find.

Did a search using post and thread and:
hair porosity test
strand porosity test

but no results in finding the actual thread. Is there anyone that remembers the title of that thread so I can search?
 
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First, thank you for your response.

Second, I did the test and my hair strand is STILL floating :perplexed

Third, I purchased the Roux Porosity Conditioner (only) I hope this was right?

Anyway, just wanted to say I know you're not supposed to use this weekly (I guess), but if nothing else...MY GOSH I slid a comb straight through...that was better slip than the leave-ins.

I know we're not supposed to use it that way, but man oh man - I thought that was some great comb through.

Thanks, again
 
i think if your stand was still floating, you have low porosity meaning your cuticles are too tight. someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I found this info today:

http://www.hairfinder.com/hairquestions/hairporosity.htm

Porosity is the measure of the hair's ability to absorb moisture. This is determined by the condition of the hair's cuticle layer (the overlapping scales of the hair shaft), and is rated as low, normal, and high. In normal, healthy hair, the cuticle is compact and inhibits the penetration of the hair shaft by moisture - both moisture going in, and moisture coming out. When the cuticle is overly compact and prevents the penetration of the hair by moisture it has low porosity. Hair with low porosity is harder to process, and is resistant to haircolor and perms. Low porosity hair must usually be softened prior to other chemical services. Hair with high porosity is hair whose cuticle layer is open and the hair too-readily absorbs moisture. Overly-porous hair also releases moisture easily and becomes dry and is easily damaged. Acid-balanced conditioning treatments are used to contract the cuticle layer and lock-in moisture on overly-porous hair.

Extreme caution must be used when performing chemical services on overly porous hair to prevent damage. Haircolor will take much more quickly and strongly in overly porous hair (and semi-permanent and demi-permanent haircolors will fade much more quickly). Perms and straighteners will process much faster in high-porosity hair as well. To determine the porosity of your hair, simply feel it - both when wet and when dry. If the hair feels straw-like and rough when dry, or if it feels gummy or slightly rubbery when wet, then you probably have a problem with overly porous hair.
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HTH!
 
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