The best low porosity hair products

Low porosity hair has a much better image than high porosity hair, because the latter is often seen as “more damaged”.

But dealing with low porosity locks comes with its’ own set of challenges.

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The perfect low porosity hair care

So what are some low hair porosity tips? We’ll definitely have to talk products!

With low porosity, the hair cuticle is tightly closed, making it hard for any moisture to penetrate the hair shaft.

So you want your ideal low porosity hair products to contain lots of humectants, helping the hair to attract and retain moisture better.

Low porosity and protein

Another challenge of low porosity hair is its protein sensitivity. Because of the tight cuticle layer, protein simply builds up on top it, quickly leading to the dreaded protein overload on your strands.

So making sure that your hair products contain little to no protein is another important step for low porosity people.

As it can be incredibly tiring to go through myriads of products in search of exactly the right ingredients and best hair products for low porosity hair, I made this list of perfect protein free products for low porosity hair. Enjoy!

Low porosity hair oils

PURA D’OR Organic Moroccan Argan Oil (4oz / 118mL) USDA Certified 100% Pure Cold Pressed Virgin Premium Grade Moisturizer Treatment for Dry, Damaged Skin, Hair, Face, Body, Scalp (Packaging may vary)

For low porosity hair oils follow the same rules as for all other low porosity hair products: they mustn’t be too heavy, but you want them to moisturize your hair at the same time.

To achieve both of these things, you want to opt for light hair oils like this argan oil*. Other light options are almond oil or jojoba oil.

PURA D’OR Organic Moroccan Argan Oil (4oz / 118mL) USDA Certified 100% Pure Cold Pressed Virgin Premium Grade Moisturizer Treatment for Dry, Damaged Skin, Hair, Face, Body, Scalp (Packaging may vary)

Natural Born Oils Jojoba Oil. 8oz. 100% Pure and Natural, Unrefined, Organic, Golden Oil Moisturizer for Skin and Hair

NOW Solutions, Organic Argan Oil, Certified Organic and 100% Pure, “Gold of Morocco” Multi-Purpose Oil, 4-Ounce

Low porosity hair shampoo

The best shampoo for low porosity hair is always protein-free!

Unfortunately, a lot of hair products contain protein without advertising it, so make sure to double-check the ingredients with a tool like this one.

A curly girl-approved and protein free shampoo for low porosity hair is this Shea Moisture product*.

SheaMoisture Baby Wash & Shampoo for All Skin Types Raw Shea, Chamomile & Argan Oil Baby Wash and Shampoo with Frankincense & Myrrh to Help Cleanse 13 oz, Gold

Don’t be thrown off by the baby label. It’s a super gentle shampoo and contains several moisturizing ingredients. Some of them can lead to buildup for some hair types. If that happens to you, swap it out every now and then for a cleansing shampoo like this one*!

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Low porosity deep conditioner

Finding a protein-free deep conditioner for low porosity hair that actually “goes deep” on low porosity hair can be a challenge. A lot of deep conditioners simply sit on top of your hair, weigh it down and don’t properly moisturise it.

The Jessicurl deep conditioning treatment*, on the other hand, gets raving reviews from low porosity hair types.

Jessicurl, Deep Conditioning Treatment, Citrus Lavender, 8 Fl oz. Deep Conditioner for Dry Damaged Hair, great Anti Frizz Hair Mask and Leave in Conditioner for Curly Hair

It comes in two different fragrances or even as a fragrance-free option and can be used after every wash. Buy it here!*

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Low porosity leave in

When looking for the best leave-in for low porosity hair you’ll quickly land on Shea moisture again. It’s one of the most popular Shea Moisture products for low porosity hair.

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Detangler for Dry, Damaged Hair, Hair Styling Product Formulated with Sea Kelp and Argan Oil 8 oz

This leave-in detangler* has been dubbed “the holy grail for low porosity hair” because of how it moisturises your hair without giving you that sticky buildup feel.

And the best part is that you don’t even need to use a lot of it. With this product, a little goes a long way! Order it here!*

Need more products for low-porosity hair?

With the products above, you already have enough for a whole hair care routine. But if you need a little more inspiration, simply check out this list of protein-free hair products!

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