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Hair porosity

7 Benefits of Aloe for Skin and Hair

7 Benefits of Aloe for Skin and Hair

Aloe has been used for centuries as a skincare and haircare ingredient and has been proven to work as a healing agent for both skin and hair. Used in our Aloe skincare set and Aloe and Cucumber Haircare set, Aloe is a key ingredient in our products and helps to moisturize your skin and hair.   Fo...
How to Test Hair Porosity

How to Test Hair Porosity

Knowing your hair porosity is key to ensuring that you are using the right products for your hair. Here are three simple methods you can use to test your hair porosity:   The Float Test: Take a few strands of clean, dry hair and drop them into a bowl of water.  If your hair floats, it is low...
Low Porosity Hair: Characteristics and Care Tips

Low Porosity Hair: Characteristics and Care Tips

Hair porosity is categorized into three different types, namely Low, Medium, and High porosity. Knowing your hair's porosity is crucial to ensure proper hair care. Hair with Low porosity has tightly sealed cuticles that make it challenging for moisture and hair products to penetrate through the h...
10 Amazing benefits of Vanilla for Skin and Hair

10 Amazing benefits of Vanilla for Skin and Hair

Apart from smelling great, Vanilla has multiple benefits for both the skin and hair! Used in our Vanilla Bath and Body Care set, Honey and Lemon Shampoo, Honey and Lemon Leave in Spray Conditioner, and Breath of Fresh Hair Kids Co-Wash and Conditioner, Vanilla has been used for decades in both sk...
New Year, New Haircare Routine - 2023 Hair Reset Guide

New Year, New Haircare Routine - 2023 Hair Reset Guide

Happy New Year! As you kickstart this year with many resolutions, here’s our reminder to be kind to yourself, your skin, and your hair. Join us as we celebrate this new year and share our tips on how to reset and restart your self-care routines!   As you work on restarting your hair routine this ...
What is hair porosity and how does it affect my hair care choices?

What is hair porosity and how does it affect my hair care choices?

Everyone’s hair is different and finding out your specific hair type is crucial to finding the right products for your hair. One of the most important factors of your hair that should be considered is hair porosity.   Hair porosity is, simply put, the measurement of the hair’s ability to retain m...