2. Tailoring to Your Hair Porosity & Texture
Welcome to Part 2 of my guide on Match Your Sulfate-Free Botanical Shampoo to Hair Porosity. Every head of hair absorbs moisture and holds movement differently—here is how I customize the formula and cut proportions in my studio.
📌 Pin Hair Guide
Matching Botanicals & Layers to Your Strands
For low porosity hair, choose a clear, gel-like shampoo with aloe vera and chamomile. These ingredients gently lift buildup without weighing down the strand. Avoid heavy butters in your cleanser – they’ll just sit on top and cause dullness.
For high porosity hair, a creamy, milky shampoo with rice water and oat milk will help fill gaps in the cuticle. If your hair is medium porosity, you can alternate between both types, depending on the season and your styling needs.
🌿 Quick Porosity Match Guide
- Low Porosity & Fine Strands: Choose clarified herbal hydrosols (rosemary, nettle, peppermint) and airy internal layers.
- Medium Porosity & Wavy Textures: Balance lightweight aloe hydration with cold-pressed jojoba and point-cut movement.
- High Porosity & Curly Strands: Seal moisture with oat lipids, babassu butter, and flaxseed curl definition.
Turn to Page 3 next for my step-by-step sulfate-free wash, scalp massage, and 10-minute styling routine.
