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Mastering Low Porosity Hair: 4 Expert Tips for Healthy, Lucious Locks!

The Ultimate Guide for Low Porosity Hair Taking care of naturally curly hair is not an easy task. With all of the information circulating around the internet, hair care can become confusing or even frustrating. However, if you’re suffering from chronically dehydrated curls, finding out about your porosity and how to properly manage it will be a game changer for you! In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about low porosity hair and how to effectively manage it. So, what is low porosity? Hair porosity refers to the degree your strands absorb and retain moisture. Each of your hair stands possesses an external layer of cuticles that resemble the scales of fish. These cuticles act as passageways where moisture can enter. When your cuticles are raised, water can easily get in and get out. On the other hand, when your cuticles are tightly closed, water has an extremely hard time entering your hair shaft. With low porosity hair, your cuticles are tightly packed together and are difficult to open making it harder for moisture to get in, hence the reason for chronically dry hair. What are the causes for low porosity hair? The reasons for low porosity hair are mainly genetic. However, your porosity levels can change over time depending on external factors such as excessive use of heat tools, too much manipulation, pollution, sun exposure and chemical treatments such as coloring services. Either way, no matter your porosity level, high, medium or low it is important to be aware and adapt your curl regimen accordingly. …but how do you know if you have Low porosity hair? Delayed wetness - you have been noticing that your hair takes a really long time to get wet, even though you are not using silicone or mineral oil based products. Prolonged dry time- it takes your hair very long to dry. This is typical for low porosity hair because it retains moisture much better which makes drying times longer. Products tend to “sit” on top of your hair - most products have a hard time penetrating your hair and visibly create white residue or build-up. It may seem that products simply coat your strands, instead of being absorbed. As a result, your hair feels chronically dehydrated and rigid to the touch. Float hair strand test - you have done the float test on clean hair and your hair strand floats on top of the water, even after more than 5 min. If these characteristics sound familiar to you, there is no need to panic. Your hair is not forever doomed to be dry and brittle. In fact, there is nothing wrong with low porosity hair, you simply need to know how to best manage it and which products to use. Let’s recap: The biggest challenge for low porosity hair to absorb hydration, making it prone to chronic dehydration. The biggest benefit of low porosity hair however is, that once the hydration is in, it stays in! This means that you need to hydrate much less during wash days, saving tons of product and money 😉. Our Low porosity Hacks for thriving, hydrated curls Low Porosity Hack #1: A Deep Cleanse! Using a good clarifying shampoo will help you get rid of all product residue and mineral build up which will assure proper moisture absorption. We recommend using our detox & chelating shampoo once a month. Read more here. Low porosity Hack #2: Keep it light! Opt for conditioners and moisturizers especially created for low porosity hair. These are lighter in texture and provide sufficient slip to deeply penetrate and reach within the hair shaft, hydrating the cortex. Regular products with thick molecules are not able to penetrate the small spaces in between the tightly arranged cuticle layers. Try our new Moisture Rescue Conditioner for low porosity and fine hair which is made with a lightweight formula that is designed to penetrate even the smallest of cuticles and hydrate your curls at their very core. The Resurrection Plant aka Rose of Jericho and Ginseng are meant to deeply hydrate and revitalize every strand and give your hair the moisture that it needs. With this product in your arsenal, you can truly say goodbye to dryness! Low porosity Hack #3: Heat it up baby! One very effective way to increase the conditioning properties and reassure the best absorption is the use of heat. Heat raises the cuticles of your hair which helps products penetrate your hair shaft. Low porosity Hack #4: Ah Push it push it! Use your fingers to push the conditioner within the hair shaft. Take your time when applying the conditioner section by section, making sure to smooth down the cuticles with your finger tips, pushing all the good hydration into the core of the hair shaft. How do you know if you are doing it right? Your best indicator is that the product gets absorbed by the hair and does not sit on top, creating residue. You can always add more water to your conditioner and repeat the smoothing motion. Once all of your “Moisture Rescue Conditioner” has been absorbed, simply continue using your regular styling products. No need to rinse out the conditioner. Keeping it in will ensure long lasting hydration throughout the week. So once you understand your low porosity hair and adapt your product and curl regimen, you can say goodbye to dry, dull hair, and hello to gorgeous, hydrated curls and coils! Try out the Moisture Rescue Conditioner now and watch your hair flourish!

What is a chelating Shampoo? And why you need it!

If you are dealing with Dry, Damaged Hair? You Probably Need This Product. Have you ever stepped out of the shower, did your entire hair care routine, put in tons of effort to style it just right, only for it to end up looking even worse than before? You run through your product line in your mind – “Which one didn’t work? Did I use too much product? Did I not use enough?” It’s one thing when your hair doesn’t turn out the way that you had hoped — but it’s another when, no matter what you do or how hard you try, it just keeps looking dry, damaged, flat, or way too greasy. It’s almost like your hair decided to rebel against all of your efforts – ugh! Believe it or not, this problem is common with curly folks. And it isn’t anything you’re doing wrong – but rather, this darn thing called BUILDUP. Too often, people with curly hair find that their hair is dry, damaged, or that their products just don’t work like they used to, and it’s usually caused by buildup from their environment – like hard water, salt water, or too much chlorine. How do you solve it? With this transformative bottle of Chelating Shampoo. Curious about what Chelating Shampoo is, the benefits, and when you should use it? Keep reading! What is a Chelating Shampoo? Chelating shampoo is about to become your hair’s newest best friend – simply because of how transformative it can be after one single use. It basically does all of the heavy lifting that your regular shampoo – or even a clarifying shampoo – just can’t do. Think of it like hiring a professional cleaning service for your house. They come in, deep clean every space, nook, and cranny of your house imaginable (yes, even that corner that you keep forgetting about), and then, you get to reap the rewards over and over. AKA – life-changing! A Chelating shampoo acts the same way. It deep cleanses your hair and scalp by removing any resistant product buildup, hard water mineral deposits, and heavy metals, all while rebalancing your pH levels. Talk about a game-changer in your hair care routine! What’s the differnce between a Chelating and a Clarifying shampoo, you migt ask? While clarifying shampoo is a wonderful product and definitely should be in everyone’s hair care routine, it’s not powerful enough to remove those hard-water minerals and heavy metals. Chelating shampoo is more powerful and takes things one step further – hence why after one single use, you can strut your glorious curls for months. It certainly does not need to be used as often as you think! The Benefits of Using a Chelating Shampoo So, what are the benefits of adding a chelating shampoo to your hair care routine? Here’s the greatest hits of this fantastic product: Chelating Shampoo… De-yellows grey hair Is great to use before a color or any chemical treatment Is safe to use for coloured hair and will keep your color vibrant It will lessen the damaging effects of salt water and chlorine exposure Is great for all hair types (including chemically strengthened hair) Cleanses stubborn buildup and purifies the scalp Helps alleviate constant dryness, limp and frizzy hair, excessive shedding, itchy scalps, and breakage And if that isn’t enough to convince you, our chelating shampoo is designed to restore and balance every strand from scalp to tip, giving your hair a fresh start – the ultimate hair renaissance! How to Use a Chelating Shampoo Using a chelating shampoo is actually more simple than you think! If you’re an active swimmer or known to have hard water exposure, we recommend using a chelating shampoo once a week (at maximum!). Otherwise, if you just have some buildup that needs some serious clarifying, use every 4-6 weeks! For the very best results, follow up each wash with a hydrating shampoo right after! Deep conditioning is obligatory! The Perfect Addition to Any Hair Care Routine Chelating shampoo truly is the perfect addition to any hair care routine for any type – but especially for curly hair! There’s no better feeling than a clean scalp and revitalized hair, almost like you just left the salon. What’s even better? That all your other products work again – and work better – because you hair is now free from buildup and ready to absorb your amazing curl products. Adding a chelating shampoo to your routine every 4-6 weeks is a must, especially if you’re stuck with hard water! Protect your curls and keep them looking healthy and hydrated with our NEWEST (and favorite) product – our own Chelating Shampoo! This beautiful bottle of glory was formulated with curly hair in mind – but can be used on all types – and is packed with vital nutrients that all hair follicles need. Shop it now! You, your hair, and your other favorite products don’t need to be at odds with each other any longer. Try out our chelating shampoo and enjoy the benefits for months!

You deserve a sacred Bath! What Sacred Waters Bath Ritual can do for you

5 Natural Detoxing Bath Products for the Most Luxurious Bath of Your Life There's nothing more relaxing than sitting in the bath and treating yourself to some well-deserved aromatherapy. From lighting ambient candles to quietly playing a soothing playlist – there’s nothing more sacred than an evening in the tub with all of your favorite things, including the products you use. But finding natural bath products that are made with high-quality, luxurious ingredients that cleanse your energy seems near impossible these days. Here at Sacred Waters, we’re dedicated to making self-care products that actually care for you and your energy, not just seem like it. With our natural salt soaks and body scrubs, you’ll feel relaxed, refreshed, and completely cared for. Don’t believe us? Here are five natural detoxing bath products for the most luxurious bath of your life. Forest Bathing Salt Soak Uplifting, immune boosting, helps fight infection, relief from cold symptoms, emotional balancing & soothing A walk through the forest calms you down, clears your head and invigorates you at the same time. Decades of studies have shown that the characteristic forest scent noticeably reduces stress and strengthens our immune system during a walk in the forest. The terpenes found in essential tree oils are responsible for this smell. They protect the trees from natural predators. We humans can absorb terpenes through the respiratory tract and the skin. Profit from the benefits of forest bathing while soaking in your bathtub. This soak is infused with evergreen tree essential oils, aiding stress reduction, strengthening the immune system; improving cardiovascular and metabolic health, and boosting overall well-being. How to Use: Add the salt directly to your hot bath water. You can add a few drops of the Forest Bathing Aromatherapeutic Oil as desired. Bath salt content is intended for two baths. Sacred Ingredients: Responsibly-sourced Epsom Salt, Sea Salts, Dendritic Salt, Silver Fir Essential Oil, Listea Oil, & Benzoin Oil The Benefits of the Forest Bathing Salt Soak: Mind-clearing and mood-boosting. This refreshing soak is one of the best ways to liven up your day. The incredible combination of LISETA oil and Benzoin oil help relieve fatigue, clear your mind, and improve your mood. It’s the perfect antidote for negative feelings, seasonal blues, stress, anger, and irritability. Supports your respiratory system. The best blend for your respiratory system, the Forest Bathing Salt Soak is great for supporting your airways and relaxing your breath. With the inclusion of the Silver Fir Essential Oil, this soak is great for soothing bronchitis, colds, and the flu. Purifies and balances. Negative energy, stress points, weariness, and anxiety won’t last long once soaking in this blend. Benzoin Oil is known for it’s purification properties and helping aid in emotional balancing. SHOP NOW Self Love Salt Soak Take a moment for yourself and indulge in LOVE. This incredible bath soak softens your heart and wraps you in a soothing embrace of self-compassion, healing, forgiveness and emotional stability. Bathing with the essence of sandalwood, amber, rose, and vanilla will not only relax you deeply, they also cleanse your aura of any negative energy, bring mental clarity, help you let go of anger and sadness, and offer you protection and increased manifestation powers. How to Use: Add the salt directly to your hot bath water. Enjoy. Sacred Ingredients: Dead Sea Salt, Pink Himalayan Salt, Rose, Vanilla, Amber, & Sandalwood. The Benefits of the Self Love Salt Soak: Detoxifys and recharges your body. As your body settles with the natural frequency of the minerals in the salt soak, it goes through the beautiful, healing cycle of cleansing, detoxifying, and then reenergizing your metabolism, leaving you feeling refreshed and rested. Anti-inflammatory ally. This sacred soak is powerful in decreasing inflammation and increasing vitality within the body. It’s the kind of ally that you want by your side after a long, hard day, thanks to the combination of Amber and Sandalwood. Extends extra love to the soul. The gentle combination of Rose and Vanilla creates a safe aroma for our souls to rest and minds to calm, while alleviating muscle tension, lowering blood pressure, and reducing stress. SHOP NOW Solar Infusion Soak Fight cold, congestion, anxiety and stress with this uplifting and tension-relieving bath soak. Soak away any built-up stress, tension, muscle soreness, and congestion. Our carefully selected essential oils aid in balancing your nervous system to leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and regenerated for the new day. Cold-fighting lime, ginger, and eucalyptus help you breathe easy while vanilla and lemon work to boost your mood. This bath soak truly leaves you invigorated with the healing properties of solar energy How to Use: Add the salt directly to your hot bath water. Enjoy. Sacred Ingredients: Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lime, Ginger, Frankincense, Listea, Hysop, Mandarine, Rosmarin, & Vanilla The Benefits of the Solar Infusion Soak: Breathe easy. Support, cleanse, and purify your respiratory system with this indulgent soak. The natural benefits from Eucalyptus, lime, hysop, and ginger promote better breathing for a more relaxed, calm mind. Infuse the sun. Soak in the sun and feel your mood boost with the sweet scents and benefits of Frankensense, Mandarine, Lemon, and Vanilla. Reduce anxiety and depression, stimulate your immune system, and enjoy the warmth of this Solar Infusion Soak. Boost mental clarity. Get bright ideas and insight while soaking in Rosmarin, an oil known to help reduce stress levels and encourage mental clarity. It also increases retention and concentration, making this perfect for when you need another brilliant idea. SHOP NOW Luxury Brought Right to Your Home Taking the time to care for yourself is essential when it comes to restoring your energy and living a vibrant life. You deserve only the best, highest-quality ingredients in the products you use during a well-deserved soak, so don’t miss out on these sacred products! Soak in all of the self-care with our ‘Get to Know Us” package – a very indulgent, one-use pricing package for any new customer. Shop our Sacred Waters Products now! For a limited time, all Sacred Waters Bath and Scrubs are offered at a special launch pricing! Hurry now to try every one of our luxurious, energy-restoring bath products for yourself!

Autumn and Your Curls

With the fall and winter season come fresh new boots but also scarfs, hats, headbands, collars of jackets and coats that are constantly rubbing and tearing on our fragile curls. As you know the outer layer of your hair is made up of cuticles that are positioned like scales acting as your hairs protective shield. Constant tearing, pulling and rubbing as well as chemical damage such as coloring or heat can raise the cuticles and lead eventually to severe damage. These added challenges during fall and winter combined with intense temperature changes, from windy cold air to dry heated interiors definitely affect the health and hydration level of our curls. So what to do in fall and how to prep for winter? THESE 3 MUST-DO’S WILL KEEP YOUR HAIR HEALTHY AND HYDRATED: 1. Start regular Deep-conditioning and introducing treatments to your hair: If you haven’t been a fan yet, you will become one: Regular Deep -conditioning treatments are key to obtaining healthy and bouncy curls. These power houses are packed with extra hydrating ingredients, intense nourishment and strengthening proteins. We absolutely LOVE ;) Unconditional LOVE. This deep-conditioning hydration treatment delivers moisture in the core of your hair strand. Extracts of the “Rose of Jericho” are responsible for extremely long lasting moisture retention within the hair shaft and baobab protein deeply nourishes and repairs. Ginseng and Green tea strengthen the actual root of the hair and encourage new growth. For All Curl Types For Medium to High Porosity Curl Types For Low Porosity Hair Types Curl Tip: To re-create a salon Deep Treatment: Section your hair and apply deep treatment on soaking wet hair. Finger detangle the entire section. Twist this section and advance to the next. Once the entire head is covered and has been finger detangled and twisted, place your hair underneath a plastic cap and add some heat from a blow dryer and/or cover head under towel and let the treatment do its magic. Depending on your hair type and how much product you hair can support you can leave the conditioner inside or rinse it out a bit. For most curl types (except very fine and low density hair) it is safe to say that if you hair has absorbed the conditioner (when your hair is no longer white) you can just keep the conditioner inside and follow with the next step: Butter and/or Sealant. 2. Put that leave-in Conditioner to use! Even if you are not big on leave-ins otherwise, the fall season should be your motivator to start looking for a true CULRFRIEND! Once you found a great match for your hair you will never want to live without one! That leave-in conditioner is your go-to product during the week to rehydrate, refresh and revive your curls. Put that moisture back in your hair with a bit of leave-in before you go to bed for bouncy curls in the morning or revive and refresh them with some much needed hydration during your morning routine. Try these products and thank us later;) For All Curl Types For Medium to High Porosity Curl Types For Low Porosity Hair Types 3. Lock in that Moisture...always! This might maybe be the MOST important tip! So now you made sure that your hydration game is on point but in order to keep that moisture where it belongs (within your hair ☺), you need to make sure to lock it in! How do you that? You use an oil based sealant. All natural oils act as sealants, creating a shield around your hair cuticles. Just imagine that hair oils and pomades are your winter coat for your hair. Just as you wouldn’t go outside without a jacket, you want to make sure that you hair is protected too! During fall and winter make sure to finish every curl routine with sealing in that moisture!!!! Some of our favorite Sealants: For All Curl Types For Medium to High Porosity Curl Types For Low Porosity Hair Types