I’m in the bathroom and it is wash day. I’ve just finished a marathon event of washing and detangling my ‘fro before I take a stray clean strand of hair from my brush, and pop it into a glass of water ...

Ever slathered your hair in expensive oil only to end up with a greasy mess that somehow still feels dry? You’re not alone. The culprit might not be the product itself but a mismatch with your hair’s ...

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Your hair’s relationship with moisture affects everything from product selection to styling success. Hair porosity, or how well your strands absorb and retain moisture, can explain why some products ...

“Essentially, porosity can help identify if your locks are damaged, in need of moisture, or if they’re healthy and how well your hair can retain and absorb moisture,” says Nicole Petty, Hair Care ...