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🌀How to Work With Your Hair, Not Against It? If you’ve ever felt frustrated by hair products that don’t seem to “work” — even though they come highly recommended — the issue might not be the product at all. It could be your hair porosity. Hair porosity determines how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. Once you understand it, you’ll make far better choices when it comes to care, styling, and product selection. 🧬 What Is Hair Porosity? Porosity is defined by how open or closed the cuticle (outer layer) of your hair strand is. The more porous the hair, the faster it absorbs — and loses — moisture. There are three main types of porosity: Low PorosityCuticles are tightly sealed. Moisture has a hard time entering but is retained well once it’s in. Medium (Normal) PorosityCuticles are slightly open. Moisture enters and stays effectively. This is the easiest type to manage. High PorosityCuticles are raised or damaged (from heat, bleach, or chemicals). Moisture enters quickly but escapes just as fast. 🧪 How to Test Your Hair Porosity at Home Try this simple float test: Take a clean, dry strand of hair. Drop it into a glass of room-temperature…