Porous hair care routine

Rough, brittle hair that absorbs everything yet never retains moisture? Discover how to care for your porous hair with the right tools and techniques.

What Care Routine Should You Follow for Porous Hair ?

Porous hair = rapid moisture loss.

Hair porosity refers to the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture.

• Low porosity hair: the cuticles are tightly closed. Moisture struggles to penetrate the fiber, which can leave the hair feeling rough, dull and difficult to style, even with regular treatments.
• High porosity hair: the cuticles are open or damaged. Water and treatments penetrate quickly but evaporate just as fast, leading to dryness, frizz and breakage.

In both cases, the moisture balance is fragile. Porous hair requires a gentle and targeted care routine combined with adapted mechanical gestures to preserve the fiber, smooth the cuticles and sustainably improve moisture retention.

Gentle Brushing

Overly vigorous brushing and the use of unsuitable hairbrushes — often plastic — can further damage the hair cuticles. Choose a boar bristle hairbrush to respect and nourish your hair fiber. The bristles glide gently through the hair without pulling or causing aggression.

Sebum Distribution

Even distribution of sebum from roots to ends is essential to maintain healthy hair. Particularly suited to porous hair, a boar bristle hairbrush encourages this natural diffusion of sebum throughout the lengths. This lipid film acts as a protective barrier: it smooths the cuticles, coats the hair fiber and limits moisture loss. The lengths are better protected, more supple and visibly shinier — without being weighed down.

Scalp Stimulation

A healthy, well-nourished scalp is the foundation of stronger, better-hydrated hair. In addition to nourishing the hair fiber, a boar bristle hairbrush gently massages the scalp, stimulating microcirculation. This gesture promotes oxygenation of the hair bulbs and creates an environment conducive to stronger and more balanced growth.

Which Boar Bristle Hairbrush Should You Choose to Care for Your Porous Hair ?

La Bonne Brosse hairbrushes are available in several models :

• N.01 Boar Bristle Hairbrush : Ideal for nourishing, smoothing and coating the hair fiber. Its natural composition hydrates and protects the hair.
• N.02 Hairbrush : Combining boar bristles and nylon bristles, it deeply detangles while boosting shine. Perfect for long or thick hair.
• N.03 The Essential Softness Hairbrush : Designed for sensitive scalps, this hairbrush provides a cocooning brushing experience thanks to its blend of boar bristles and soft nylon fibers.

Offer your porous hair a sensory, effective and deeply repairing ritual with our Made in France hairbrushes for men and women.

Tip: Hair hydration also depends on nutrition — remember to drink plenty of water to nourish your hair from within.