Hair Porosity Test
Answer 8 quick questions to discover if you have low, medium, or high porosity hair and get personalized product recommendations.
What is Hair Porosity?
Hair porosity refers to your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture. It's determined by the condition of your hair's cuticle layer – the outermost protective layer.
Low Porosity
Cuticles are tightly closed. Hair resists moisture but retains it well once absorbed.
Medium Porosity
Cuticles are slightly raised. Hair absorbs and retains moisture easily.
High Porosity
Cuticles are raised or damaged. Hair absorbs moisture quickly but loses it fast.
Can hair porosity change over time?
Yes, your hair porosity can change. Heat styling, chemical treatments, bleaching, and environmental factors can increase porosity over time by damaging the cuticle layer.
How do I test my hair porosity at home?
The float test: Take a clean strand of hair and place it in water. If it floats, you have low porosity. If it sinks slowly, medium porosity. If it sinks quickly, high porosity.
What is the best hair porosity type?
Medium porosity is often considered ideal as it absorbs and retains moisture well. However, every porosity type can have healthy, beautiful hair with the right care routine.
💡 Pro tip: Different parts of your hair may have different porosity levels. Test multiple strands from different areas!