8 High Porosity Hair Care Tips You Should Know
- In this article:
- What Is High Hair Porosity?
- What Are the Signs of High Porosity Hair?
- How to Treat High Porosity Hair
- 8 Must-Know Tips for High Porosity Hair
- Key Takeaways:
- High porosity hair has damaged or raised cuticles causing moisture to escape quickly, leading to dry, frizzy, brittle hair that tangles easily.
- Signs include quick drying after washing, frizz, tangles, breakage, product buildup, and rough texture.
- Treat by deeply moisturizing regularly (e.g., with Matrix Food For Soft products), using protective styling, gentle handling, and heat protection to restore moisture balance and strengthen hair.
Dry, frizzy, and hard-to-manage hair? That’s your high porosity hair telling its story. When your hair’s cuticle is raised or damaged, moisture slips out just as fast as it comes in, leaving your strands thirsty and fragile. But don’t worry — with the right care, you can bring back balance and unlock your hair’s true potential. Here’s everything you need to know about high porosity hair, including signs to look out for and how to treat it like a pro.
What Is High Hair Porosity?
Think of your hair’s cuticle as a shield protecting what’s inside. When that shield has gaps or cracks, moisture escapes quickly, leaving your hair dry and brittle. This can happen from heat styling, chemical treatments, environmental damage, or even genetics. The result? Hair that feels rough, tangles easily, and can’t seem to keep moisture no matter what you do.
What Are the Signs of High Porosity Hair?
Wondering if your hair is high porosity? Here are some telltale signs:
- Hair dries out quickly after washing. Moisture just doesn't seem to stick around.
- Prone to frizz and flyaways, especially in humid weather.
- Tangles and knots easily due to open cuticles catching on each other.
- Breaks or snaps easily when combing or styling.
- Absorbs products fast but feels weighed down or sticky.
- Feels rough or straw-like to the touch rather than smooth and soft.
If you recognize these signs, your hair likely has high porosity and needs targeted care to restore balance.
How to Treat High Porosity Hair
High porosity hair needs care that focuses on sealing in moisture while strengthening each strand to prevent further damage. A combination of moisturizing, protective styling, and gentle handling will help your hair regain its health and shine.
Boost your hair’s moisture with Matrix Food For Soft, enriched with Avocado Oil and Hyaluronic Acid to attract and seal in hydration—leaving hair soft, radiant, and smooth. For dry, brittle, or damaged hair, Matrix Instacure, infused with liquid proteins, nourishes and restores strength to help reduce breakage and lock in essential moisture.
8 Must-Know Tips for High Porosity Hair
- Hydrate Deeply and Often - Moisturized hair is happy hair. Focusing on nourishing your strands consistently with Matrix Food For Soft Shampoo and Conditioner, infused with Avocado Oil + Hyaluronic Acid which moisturizes while cleansing & removing excess oil without stripping the necessary moisture dry hair needs.
- Treat Weekly with Deep Conditioning - Give your hair a hydration boost with rich masks and treatments such as Matrix Food For Soft Hydrating Hair Mask, a rich hydrating treatment infused with Avocado Oil + Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and lock in hydration.
- Lock in Moisture with Layering - Use the LOC (Liquid, Oil, Cream) or LCO (Liquid, Cream, Oil) method to seal hydration.
- Avoid Overwashing
- Handle Gently
- Use a Cool Rinse
- Protect from Heat with Mega Sleek Blow Down Cream, a smoothing Leave-In Cream provides frizz control & heat protection for all types of frizz-prone hair.
- Strengthen and Defrizz with Matrix Mega Sleek 96H Anti-Frizz Topcoat, a smoothing serum with a light and smooth liquid vegan formula, with heat-activated hydrophobic barrier to seal in moisture and resist frizz
High porosity hair doesn’t have to hold you back. With consistent moisture, protection, and nourishment — plus Matrix’s professional hair care range designed to meet every need — you can transform your hair into the silky, manageable mane you’ve always imagined. Ready to Imagine All You Can Be? Your hair care journey starts here.