Frizzy, puffy hair: what to do when your hair is very porous?

If you have high-porosity hair that puffs up and frizzes very easily, you have probably noticed that whatever tool you use – hot air brush, straightener or blow-dry – your hair always ends up swelling. In this case, the hair cuticles are often open.

The result: the hair absorbs moisture from the air, which increases puffiness, frizz and loss of shine. The hair fibre becomes more fragile, duller and sometimes more brittle.

Why does hair become puffy?

Porous hair usually suffers from a lack of hydration and a disorganised cuticle structure. To limit this, you need to act on two key levers:

- Nourish the hair fibre

- Close the cuticle to protect the hair from humidity

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The key step: don't let your hair air-dry

Use a hairdryer at a moderate temperature while gently stretching your lengths for a natural pre-blow-dry effect.

This step is essential: don't let your hair air-dry if it is porous, as this is often when frizz forms.

By gently drying your lengths while lifting the roots, you help the cuticle close gradually, which reduces puffiness and improves shine.

How to choose your hair serum

Choose keratin-rich products when your goal is to smooth the fibre and boost shine. Keratin is widely used in smoothing routines because it helps restructure the surface of the hair and visibly reduces frizz.

Porous hair tends to react badly to humidity, which is why the Multi-purpose Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™ helps protect it and limits swelling of the fibre.

Oil treatments: the right amount makes all the difference

A pre-wash oil treatment is a great ally, but be careful not to use too much.

Too much oil can leave your hair:

- dull

- sticky

- heavy

- quick to get greasy

Contrary to what many people think, the goal is not to saturate your hair with oil but to nourish it gently.

So use a small amount, then rinse thoroughly after the oil treatment, as oil and water don't mix naturally. Take the time to massage and spread the shampoo well in the shower to remove oil residue and impurities. A clean scalp then absorbs hair care products better.

The natural ally against frizz: jojoba oil

Jojoba oil remains one of the most popular natural ingredients for controlling frizz. Apply a very small amount as a finishing touch after styling or blow-drying.

Found in the Multi-purpose Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™, it helps smooth the fibre, improve shine and visibly reduce small flyaway frizz.

The solution is a treatment that coats the fibre: hair that is smoother, brighter and naturally protected.

Between washes, an alcohol-free hair mist refreshes your lengths without drying them out.

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