Kultured Roots Hair Dictionary
Porosity noun
po·ros·i·ty
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Porosity refers to how well your hair is able to absorb and retain moisture. It is affected by the flexible outer hair layer called the cuticle, which determines how easily moisture and oils pass in and out of your hair. Knowing your hair's porosity can help your hair remain healthy. Once you are mindful of your hair’s porosity, you can now focus on hair growth and health.
Low Porosity noun
low po·ros·i·ty
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Cuticles are close together
Medium Porosity noun
medium po·ros·i·ty
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Cuticles are less tightly bound
High Porosity noun
high po·ros·i·ty
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Cuticles are more widely spaced
Cuticle noun
cu·ti·cle
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The tough, protective outer layer of your hair. It is composed of smaller cuticles that overlap each other (like shingles on a roof)
Cortex noun
cor·tex
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The thickest layer of your hair. It includes fibrous proteins and the pigment that gives your hair its color.
Medulla noun
me·dul·la
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The soft and main part of the hair shaft
Hair breakage noun
hair break·age
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Hair shaft brakes. It results in split ends and hair strands become shorter--- due to your hair suffering from dryness and damage to the scalp area.
Split ends noun
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A hair tip that has a split (or frayed) at the bottom as a result of dryness
Fairy Knots noun
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Single strand knots that knot within themselves