7 Black-Owned Products To Hydrate High Porosity Hair This Summer

The starting point to care for your natural hair is knowing your hair type and, even more importantly, its porosity. Hair porosity refers to your hair’s ability to absorb moisture. The higher the porosity, the more prone it is to frizsiness, dryness, and tangling — especially during the warmer summer months.

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You can tell if you have high porosity hair by placing a few strands of shed hair into a bowl of water. If the strands quickly sinks by absorbing water, chances are you’ve got high porosity hair. And, if you do, it’s important to choose cleansing and styling products that lock in moisture without weighing hair down. That’s where we come in!

We’ve pulled together some summer must-haves — from shampoos and leave-ins to growth oils and styling creams — to leave your hair weightless, hydrated, and anything but high maintenance. Scroll below for seven must-haves to keep your hair happy this summer

Mielle Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo

Hydration is key to keeping hair with high porosity looking and feeling luscious, especially in the summer sun which can dry hair out even more than usual. Sweat and oils can weigh hair down as well, creating perfect conditions for a dull disaster.

We love Mielle’s Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo for its high porosity-friendly formula that keeps locks looking anything but drab. This intensely moisturizing formula includes yuzu extract in a rice water base, giving your tresses a fresh and healthy refresh.

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Binta Beauty Organics Shampoo For Hair Growth

Growth retention is a hot topic when it comes to porous hair. Shrinkage and breakage are two enemies to a length that often rear their heads when summer is in full swing.

Binta Beauty’s focus as a brand is on growth, and if that’s where your concerns also lie, you’re going to want to check out this revolutionary shampoo. Infused with 3HC & Amino Kera NPNF, Binta Beauty’s Shampoo for Hair Growth promotes the body’s own ability to unclog hair follicles, stimulate growth and prevent breakage.

Binta Beauty Organics, $28.96

 

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Camille Rose Nangai & Tsubaki Strength Restore Protein Treatment

Treat your hair to Camille Rose Nangai & Tsubaki Restore to keep your hair moisturized to the max this summer. Protein treatments help rejuvenate tresses by returning moisture and strength to stressed strands. Apply an ample amount of this strengthening mix of vitamins A, E, and Beta Carotene to wet or dry hair then leave on for at least 20 minutes before washing and detangling. Need an extra shot of moisture? Pop on a plastic cap and apply low heat before rinsing out.

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Ajaa’ Naturals Hibiscus Silky Leave-In Conditioner

If you’re looking to keep your hair lush this summer, don’t overlook leave-ins. Leave-in products are excellent for quenching thirsty hair and should be a part of every high-porosity hair routine.

Hibiscus, considered “the flower of haircare,” is blended with aloe vera, marshmallow root argan oil, avocado oil, and horsetail root to seal moisture into hair from root to tip while protecting it from the summer sun. After conditioning, apply to wet hair, and don’t worry about rinsing!

Ajaa’ Naturals, $19.50

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Carmella Marie Double Growth Oil

Even when it isn’t wash day, highly porous hair demands moisture like no other. Perfect for daily use, this Jamaican black castor oil blend is infused with safflower and olive oils that pack a hydrating punch.

It also helps to reduce frizz, protect hair from splitting, and add sheen without being sticky or leaving too much buildup. packs a punch with all the moisture you need and more.

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CURLS Blueberry Bliss Twist-n-Shout Cream

Have you heard of the LOC method? If not, take note. An acronym for “leave-in, oil, cream”, this tri-step routine is a favorite of hair pros internationally and leaves hair hydrated and healthy for days. When it comes to the “C”, we’re crushing on CURLS Blueberry Bliss Twist-n-Shout Cream.

Perfect for creating all your favorite summer and protective styles (we love it for braids and twist-outs), this cream delivers high shine and hydration with a dreamy blueberry aroma.

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Hollywood Hair Bar Mango-Shea Hair & Body Butter

This highly-concentrated butter works double-time, saturating both hair and body with natural hydration, derived from raw organic shea and mango butter, vitamin e, castor oil, and protein. As versatile as it is moisturizing, Hollywood Hair’s Mango-Shea butter works wonders on natural or chemically treated hair. Regardless of your type, remember to moisturize, hydrate, and LOVE your locks.

Let it be known that ALL hair types are embraced and beautiful, and we celebrate all curls, coils, and patterns! Have you determined your hair’s porosity? Got any summertime hacks for high porosity hair? Share them with us in the comments!