How do you determine your hair properties?
To find the right CG Method products for your hair, it is important to determine your hair properties .
This includes:
- Porosity : How well does your hair absorb and retain moisture?
- Hair thickness : Do you have fine, medium or coarse hair?
- Hair Type : Do you have straight, wavy, curly or frizzy hair?
Knowing these characteristics will help you better assess which products you need, such as leave-in conditioners, gels and hair masks.
What is porosity and how do you determine it?
Porosity refers to the condition of the hair cuticle and how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. This can be affected by genetics, hair coloring, and the use of heat (flat irons or curling irons).
🔬 Porosity under the microscope: Low porosity hair has smooth, closed hair cuticles, while high porosity hair has open, raised cuticles.
Low / Medium porosity
In low to medium porosity hair, the hair cuticles lie flat and close together. This means that:
✔ Moisture has difficulty getting in and out of the hair.
✔ This type of hair is usually healthy and not damaged .
✔ There is a greater chance of product build-up .
💡 How do you know if you have low/medium porosity?
Have you not fully dyed your hair in the past 2-4 weeks or bleached it in 6-8 weeks ? Do n't use a curling iron or flat iron ? Then you probably have low or medium porosity .
🛠 Tips for low and medium porosity:
✅ Use light hair products without too much oil. If you use oils, choose light oils and apply them in small amounts.
✅ Apply products to wet hair and not to dry hair, so that your hair stays well hydrated.
✅ Small proteins are suitable, but do not use too much .
✅ A heat cap can help to temporarily open hair cuticles, so that hair masks can be absorbed better.
High porosity
With highly porous hair , the hair cuticles are open, allowing moisture to be absorbed quickly, but also to evaporate quickly.
This means that:
✔ Her hair needs more product , because it absorbs it quickly.
✔ Hair becomes frizzy, tangled and feels dry more quickly.
✔ Hair breaks quickly if not cared for properly.
✔ This often occurs with dyed, bleached or heat damaged hair .
💡 How do you know if you have high porosity?
Have you dyed your hair completely in the past 2-4 weeks or bleached it for 6-8 weeks ? Do you use a flat iron or curling iron ? You probably have high porosity .
🛠 Tips for high porosity:
✅ Use nourishing products such as hair masks.
✅ Reduce the use of heat and chemical treatments. Products like Olaplex 3 or Curlsmith Bond Rehab Salve can help with recovery.
✅ Choose thicker creams to hydrate the hair properly.
✅ High porosity needs protein , preferably high protein in hair masks and leave-in conditioners.
How thick is your hair?
The thickness of your hair is classified into three categories: fine, medium or coarse .
🔎 How to test your hair thickness?
- Fine hair : Can you hardly feel the hair between your fingers? → Fine hair
- Medium hair : Do you feel the hair, but not very clearly? → Medium hair
- Coarse hair : Can you feel the hair well and clearly? → Coarse hair
🛠 Product advice per hair thickness:
- Fine hair → Use lightweight products .
- Medium hair → Lightweight or slightly richer products, depending on your preference.
- Coarse hair → Handles richer, thicker products better.
What is your hair type?
There are many different hair types, from straight (type 1) to curly (type 2-3) and kinky (type 4) .
In general, the following applies:
✔ Wavy hair (type 2-3a) → Works better with lighter products.
✔ Curly and frizzy hair (type 3b-4) → Could use more hydration and richer products.
Which products suit your hair properties?
✏ Write down your hair characteristics :
- Porosity: Low / Medium / High
- Hair thickness: Fine / Medium / Coarse
- Hair type: Type 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
📌 Product selection based on porosity:
Do you have low/medium porosity?
✅ Shampoo & conditioner → With or without protein.
✅ Hair mask → Small protein recommended.
✅ Leave-in → Small protein or no protein.
✅ Gel → With or without protein.
Do you have high porosity?
✅ Shampoo & conditioner → With or without protein.
✅ Hair mask → High protein recommended.
✅ Leave-in → Great protein recommended.
✅ Gel → With or without protein.
Want to learn more about protein and hair care?
Want to know how long your hair stays high porosity or what protein you need? Read the blog about protein .
Now that you know what your hair properties are, you can start looking for the right products .
🔎 Use our handy product filter to quickly find what you're looking for! For example, a:
✔ High protein mask
✔ Lightweight leave-in conditioner
📦 Want to get started with CG products easily? Check out our starter kits !
Hopefully this helps you on your way! 😊 Do you have any questions? Feel free to send a message via chat, the contact form or email advies@curlcandy.nl .
