Porosity Matters: Using Avocado Butter, Olive Oil, Flaxseed Gel, Neem Butter, and Rice Water for Healthier Hair

Understanding hair care requires more than simply choosing popular natural ingredients; it involves recognizing how those ingredients interact with your hair’s specific needs. One of the most important factors in building an effective routine is hair porosity, which refers to how well the hair absorbs and retains moisture. Hair can generally be categorized as low, medium (normal), or high porosity, and each type responds differently to products. Natural ingredients such as avocado butter, olive oil (including extra virgin olive oil), homemade flaxseed gel, neem butter, and rice water can all benefit the hair, but their effectiveness depends largely on how they are used in relation to porosity.

What's My Hair Porosity?

I believe my hair is high porosity. I use butters and oils on my hair because of this. However, hair butters can be good for both high and low porosity hair, but how well they work depends on the type of butter, how you use it, and your porosity level.