4 TIPS TO MAKE
HIGH & LOW POROSITY HAIR LOOK SHINIER, THICKER, LONGER
If your hair looks amazing right after wash day… and then wakes up the next morning choosing chaos, you’re not imagining it.
That “hair won’t stay soft” problem is one of the biggest reasons people end up searching: how to use hair oil, how to increase hair volume naturally, or why my hair turns frizzy because something in your hair routine is giving it mood swings.
Porosity itself refers to how closed or open your hair cuticles are. Here’s what’s really happening: Your hair isn’t just “dry.” It’s either not letting moisture in easily (low porosity) or letting it escape too quickly (high porosity). When you use the same routine for both, you get the same frustration: products that don’t seem to “stick.”
If you’ve never thought about porosity, this alone can explain why advice online feels generic. You can use every “no sulfate, no silicone natural shampoo and conditioner” and still feel like nothing changes!
TWO COMMON PAIN POINTS:
LOW POROSITY: “I used oil and conditioner… now my hair feels coated and heavy.”
SIGNS YOU HAVE LOW POROSITY HAIR
Water beads on hair before soaking in
Products sit on top
Hair takes forever to get fully wet
Buildup happens easily
HIGH POROSITY: “I used oil and conditioner… and my hair still feels dry the next day.”
SIGNS YOU HAVE HIGH POROSITY HAIR
Hair gets wet fast
Hair dries fast
Frizz is constant
Ends feel dry no matter what
Still Confused?
Take these DIY 2-Minute Hair Porosity Tests:
1. Put one strand of hair in a glass of water and let it sit for 2 minutes. If it floats, it's low porosity. If it reaches the bottom, high porosity
OR
2. Lightly mist your hair with water. If it beads on top and takes its sweet time to absorb, you likely have low porosity hair. If it absorbs quickly, it's probably high porosity hair.
4 Free Easy At-Home Tips to Care for Low + High Porosity Hair Naturally
TIP 1 : Treat Scalp Care as Skincare (because it is!)
Most people treat the scalp like a quick stop on the way to “real hair care.” Your scalp is also aging with your face. Thriving scalp skin is where healthy-looking hair starts.
It can be as simple as a 2-minute head massage a few times a week.
Use your fingertips (not your nails), or a scalp massager. Think of it as “waking up” your scalp and loosening buildup and tension, especially if you wear tight hairstyles, sit at a desk all day, or feel that heavy, tired scalp feeling.
TIP 2 : Pay Close Attention to Hair Wash Day
Most people focus on a “safe shampoo” choice, but the bigger issue is what happens to the mid-lengths and ends during washing: friction, rough handling, and repeated cleansing of already fragile hair.
This is where porosity shows up clearly:
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Low porosity hair can feel coated if it isn’t cleaned thoroughly, then nothing absorbs well.
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High porosity hair can feel “reset” after washing—soft briefly, then rough again fast.
Shampoo the scalp, let the lather run through the lengths, and be gentle with wet hair (wet hair is MOST FRAGILE and breaks easily). Additionally, washing your hair every day can spell disaster, making it much harder to manage.
TIP 3 : The Real Truth About Letting Hair Air-Dry
Air-drying feels like the safest option, but wet hair is actually at its weakest. When it dries on its own, the bonds inside the strand reset unevenly and the cuticle stays lifted longer.
Some research suggests using a hair dryer at the lowest temperature and keeping it 15 cm apart from hair causes less damage than drying hair naturally. A simple leave-in conditioner or smoothing serum on slightly damp hair can help tame frizzy hair.
You can even opt for Soft-O-More Hair Mask, which is both a leave-in and pre-shampoo hair mask filled with hair-loving nutrients like Moringa, Quinoa, Black Gram, Black Sesame Seeds.
TIP 4 : Pamper Your Hair BEFORE Shampoo
A lot of hair looks shiny but still feels rough. That’s because shine can come from surface oils, while the strand still lacks softness and comfort. The goal is hair that feels smooth, not just looks glossy.
If your hair gets shiny quickly but still feels dry, that’s often low porosity buildup or high porosity moisture loss—two different problems that look similar.
Pre-Shampoo Hair Oiling can play two roles:
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Before washing (to reduce that harsh, stripped feeling on lengths)
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After washing (to help keep the comfortable feel from disappearing fast)
This is where the questions like where to apply hair oil, where to put oil in hair, when should you oil your hair, and how long to leave oil in hair finally get answered.
As a starting point, how long to leave oil in hair can be either overnight or 60 minutes before washing. Finger comb your hair with 3-4 pumps of oil (use more only if you feel coverage is not even).
These 6 Natural Hair Herbs can make hair appear visibly happier, voluminous, softer
These aren’t just here to make it oily. They’re here because each one helps deliver the herbs where they need to go—and supports your scalp in its own way.
Sesame Oil
(Sesamum Indicum)
Sesame oil, rich in Sesamol and vitamin E, feels incredibly nourishing for for scalp that feels dull and tired by evening.
Rice Bran Oil
(Oryza Sativa)
Rice bran oil is prized in Asia because its Tocotrienols and Ferulic acid leave soft and smooth feel without any heaviness.
Coconut Oil
(Cocos Nucifera)
Coconut oil is famous because more recent hair-science reviews also discuss coconut oil’s ability to diffuse into hair fibers, which is helpful for hair that feels rough after washing.
Amla Extract
(Emblica Officinalis Extract)
A natural Ayurvedic ingredient used in long-term hair care rituals that may help hair look shinier over time.
Bhringraj Extract
(Eclipta Prostrata Extract)
Called ‘King of Hair’ in ancient wellness science of Ayurveda, Bhringraj is used to support bouncy-looking hair, especially when it has been through heat or stress.
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These six key ingredients form the heart of Keranya Hair Oil, inspired by the science of ancient wellness called Ayurveda. It is built around oils and botanicals that make sense for high and low porosity hair maintenance—especially hair that feels inconsistent, frizzy, or rough after wash day.
Real People—Real Results.
We didn’t just guess—we tested Keranya on real people (30 of them!) for 60 days straight.
And here’s what users had to say:
93.33%
said that it looks like their hair fall has significantly reduced.
80%
said their hair looks thick and voluminous.
83.33%
reported their hair has become very soft.
(Based on a consumer perception study conducted with 30 participants over 60 days.)
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If you’ve been stuck in the “my hair won’t stay soft” loop
Start by identifying your porosity, then adjust:
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How wash day affects your lengths
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How you use conditioner and leave-in
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And where oil fits strategically (not randomly)
Remember, we are not asking you to change your shampoo or conditioner. But we are asking you to prepare your hair well before you use chemicals on them. If your hair keeps slipping back into dryness and frizz after every wash, don’t add more steps, add the right one.
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