Textured hair porosity guide for curls, coils and kinks

Find the right routine for your hair

Every head of textured hair is different. Whether your hair is low, medium or high porosity, Froday's Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner is designed to deliver lightweight hydration without weighing your curls down. Simply adjust how much you use based on your hair's porosity, density and length.

Discover your porosity

Hair porosity is how well your hair absorbs and holds moisture. Knowing yours helps you get the most out of your routine.

✨ Did you know? Porosity is not the same as curl pattern. Your curl pattern describes the shape of your curls, coils or waves. Porosity describes how your hair absorbs and holds moisture. That means 3A, 4A or 4C hair can all be low, medium or high porosity.

Tap your porosity below to learn more

Low Porosity

Low porosity hair can have tightly packed cuticles, which means moisture may sit on the surface before absorbing.

Your hair may be low porosity if...

  • Water tends to sit on your hair before absorbing.
  • Products can feel heavy or leave build-up.
  • Your hair takes longer to dry.
  • Moisture can feel difficult to get into the hair.

How to use Froday

  • Apply to damp, warm hair after washing.
  • Start with 1–2 pumps and build if needed.
  • Focus on the mid-lengths and ends.
  • Comb through for even distribution.

Medium Porosity

Medium porosity hair usually absorbs and holds moisture well, making it easier to maintain a balanced routine.

Your hair may be medium porosity if...

  • Your hair absorbs moisture easily.
  • Products absorb without leaving heavy build-up.
  • Your hair stays hydrated between wash days.
  • Your hair dries at a normal pace.

How to use Froday

  • Apply to damp hair after washing.
  • Use 2–3 pumps depending on length and density.
  • Work through the mid-lengths and ends.
  • Style as desired or refresh when needed.

High Porosity

High porosity hair can absorb moisture quickly, but it may also lose moisture quickly and feel dry between wash days.

Your hair may be high porosity if...

  • Your hair absorbs water very quickly.
  • Your hair dries quickly after washing.
  • Your hair becomes dry or frizzy easily.
  • Your hair benefits from regular hydration.

How to use Froday

  • Apply generously to damp hair.
  • Focus on the mid-lengths and ends.
  • Add another pump if your hair needs more moisture.
  • Layer with a styling cream or oil if that suits your routine.

The float test can be a fun way to learn about your hair, but it is not always accurate. Product build-up, oils and residue can affect the results, so use it alongside how your hair behaves day to day. Place a clean strand of hair in a glass of water for 2–4 minutes.

Floats near the topLikely low porosity.
Suspends in the middleLikely medium porosity.
Sinks quicklyLikely high porosity.

Hair Porosity FAQs

Tap a question to read the answer.

Yes. Curl pattern and porosity are different. 4C hair can be low, medium or high porosity, just like 3A, 3B, 4A or 4B hair.

Yes. Heat styling, colouring, bleaching and chemical treatments can make hair more porous, so your routine may need to change over time.

Not always. Some hair is naturally higher porosity, while other hair becomes more porous due to heat, colour or chemical treatments.

Start small and adjust based on your hair's porosity, density and length. Low porosity hair may need less product, while high porosity hair may benefit from a little more.