Your Hair is Low Porosity

The fatty outer layer of low porosity hair can attract buildup of oils from your scalp and products. I like to use a clarifying shampoo like Odele Clarifying at least once a week.

Low porosity hair generally needs less conditioning, so opt for a lightweight conditioner like Curl Keeper Big Energy. The shampoo is also great for days you're not clarifying.

You might not need leave-in but if you do its for protection, so your hair stays low porosity. You may need this more if you have finer hair, aging hair, or other textures prone to breakage. A light multi-purpose spray leave in like Eva 10-in-1 is perfect for this!

Also optional, opt for lighter options like mousses, gels, and custards if you have easily weighed down hair, and creams if you have hair that needs a bit more conditioning. One mousse we love is XMondo Wavetech! If your hair needs an oil we recommend using serums emulsions labeled "lightweight" like Verb Ghost Oil. If tangly/coarse hair, I love Curl Wow Flo-etry, which is the lighest cream I've ever tested.

It's a myth that low porosity hair is always smooth and soft. It can be coarse and even feel "dry" due to other factors like hair texture or age. A deep conditioner like Rahua's will soften hair nicely. Ideally use heat (like a heat cap) to help it penetrate.