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What Does It Mean To Have High Porosity Hair—And How Can You Care For It?

3 weeks ago | health.com | Sherri Gordon |Hannah Harper |Brendan Camp

Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Hair porosity influences how well hair absorbs water, oils, and hair care products. Your hair porosity can range from low to high. High porosity hair absorbs water easily and air dries quickly. It can also respond rapidly to hair dyes and chemical treatments, causing unexpected results. High hair porosity can occur naturally in curly and coily hair or arise from damage to the hair cuticle.
8 Tips for Choosing a Sunscreen That Actually Works

3 weeks ago | health.com | Sherri Gordon |Hannah Harper |Susan Bard

Meeko Media / Getty Images It can be hard to know how to choose the right sunscreen. Sunscreens help protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, reduce your risk of skin cancer, and help prevent sunburn and premature aging. Understanding factors like SPF, water resistance, and broad-spectrum protection can help you determine the best products for your needs and skin type. 1.
How Often Should You Use Red Light Therapy To Get Effective Results?

3 weeks ago | health.com | Sherri Gordon |Hannah Harper |Susan Bard

O2O Creative / Getty Images Red light therapy, or photobiomodulation, uses wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate your body’s cellular activity. It has been used to promote wound healing, reduce pain, stimulate hair growth, and rejuvenate aging skin. However, research on the effectiveness and use of this type of therapy is still new and limited.
What It Means To Have Low-Porosity Hair—and How To Form a Low-Porosity Haircare Routine

1 month ago | health.com | Sherri Gordon |Hannah Harper |Brendan Camp

MTStock Studio / Getty Images Your hair's porosity is determined by how well it absorbs water, hair products, oils, and moisture. Low porosity hair may take longer to get completely wet during washing and have difficulty absorbing hair dye, treatments, and conditioners. Once moisture penetrates your hair, it is slow to release the moisture and may take a while to dry. Resistance to moisture may make low-porosity hair difficult to care for and style. There are also some benefits to this hair type.