June 09, 2025

What’s Your Hair Porosity? Ayurvedic Oils to Match Your Hair Type

Their Hair Grows, Yours Falls? This Free Home Test Might Be the Missing Link

Have you ever wondered why someone else’s hair thrives with the same oil that leaves yours greasy, frizzy, or lifeless? It’s not the oil—it’s your hair porosity.

Understanding your hair porosity can be a game-changer in your Ayurvedic hair care journey. And guess what? You don’t need expensive lab tests or salon visits. You just need your hair and a glass of water.

Let’s decode this simple at-home test and find out which Ayurvedic oils your unique hair type is truly craving.

What is Hair Porosity? (And Why You Must Know Yours)

No need to spend thousands—know your hair type at zero cost!

Hair porosity refers to your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. It’s the result of how tightly or loosely the cuticles (outer layer of hair) are layered. There are three types:

  • Low Porosity Hair: Cuticles are tightly packed, making it hard for moisture to penetrate.
  • Medium (Normal) Porosity Hair: Cuticles are less tightly bound, allowing balanced moisture flow.
  • High Porosity Hair: Cuticles are widely spaced or damaged, leading to quick absorption and loss of moisture.

Understanding this can help you choose oils that nourish your hair instead of weighing it down or drying it out.

How to Test Your Hair Porosity At Home

All you need is your falling hair and a glass of water.

Here’s the 3-step test to uncover your hair porosity:

  1. Take a few clean strands of your hair (fallen naturally or post combing).
  2. Fill a clear glass with room-temperature water. 
  3. Drop the hair into the water and wait 2-4 minutes.

Observe:

  • Floats on top? Low porosity
  • Sinks slowly to the middle? Medium porosity
  • Sinks quickly to the bottom? High porosity

Simple. Zero-cost. And super revealing.

What This Test Tells You (And What Your Hair Is Asking For)

Each porosity type has its own set of needs. Let’s understand them briefly:

  • Low Porosity Hair: Resists moisture, Product tends to sit on scalp, Takes longer
    to dry
  • Medium Porosity Hair: Balanced moisture absorption, Easy to style, Holds
    moisture well
  • High Porosity Hair: Quickly absorbs and loses moisture, Often frizzy, dry, or
    damaged, Needs sealing and strengthening

The Ayurvedic Oils Your Hair Is Secretly Craving

Not all oils are created equal. Here’s what your hair porosity truly needs:

For Low Porosity Hair:

Choose light, penetrating oils that won’t weigh your hair down.

  1. Japa Pushpa (Hibiscus) Oil: Rich in amino acids and vitamin C, hibiscus stimulates dormant follicles and adds natural volume. Its lightweight nature makes it ideal for low porosity hair
  2. Rosemary Oil: This aromatic oil enhances blood circulation, promotes faster hair
    growth, and prevents premature greying. It also helps lift the hair cuticle gently for better product absorption.

For Medium Porosity Hair:

Stick with balancing, nourishing oils.

  1. Brahmi Oil: Revered in Ayurveda for calming the mind and scalp, Brahmi boosts
    follicular strength, reduces hair thinning, and promotes healthy sleep—which reflects in hair vitality.
  2. Coconut Oil: This deeply conditioning oil locks in moisture, reduces protein loss, and improves hair elasticity. When prepared via Taila Paka, it penetrates deeply and
    balances scalp doshas.
  3. Almond Oil: Lightweight and rich in magnesium and biotin, almond oil helps in
    detangling, smoothing, and strengthening strands without making them limp.

For High Porosity Hair:

Look for thick, sealing oils to lock in moisture and restore strength.

  1. Onion Seed Oil (Palandu Taila): Onion seed oil strengthens weak strands, encourages regrowth, and reduces hair fall. Its sulfur content helps rebuild keratin and seals fragile cuticles.
  2. Castor Oil: With its thick texture, castor oil acts like a shield for porous strands. It
    prevents moisture loss, repairs split ends, and supports collagen production.
  3. Bhringraj Oil: A classic Ayurvedic remedy for hair loss and premature greying. It
    revitalizes scalp health, thickens hair, and offers natural sheen to dull, damaged locks.

Why Choose Organic Vedam Ayurvedic Hair Oils?

At Organic Vedam, we understand that Ayurveda isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our oils are crafted keeping porosity and Prakriti in mind.

💫 Brahmi & Onion Scalp Nourishing Hair Oil – Ideal for medium to high porosity. It brings together calming Brahmi and restorative Onion Seed Oil to support hair density, detoxify the scalp, and reduce inflammation naturally.

🌸 Japa Pushpa & Rosemary Sapta-Jadi Hair Strengthening Oil – A luxurious blend
steeped in live raw herbs using Taila Paka Vidhi. It suits low to medium porosity hair, supports root vitality, stimulates regrowth, and balances Vata-Kapha doshas.

Our oils are not just oils—they’re herbal infusions steeped in tradition, purity, and potent
healing. Free from sulfates, silicones, and mineral oils.

Final Thoughts: Decode Your Hair Porosity, Discover Your Hair Oil

Stop guessing and start understanding your hair. Doing the hair porosity test takes just 5 minutes and can completely transform how your hair feels, looks, and grows.Ayurveda teaches us that personalization is key. Your hair oil should work with your hair, not against it. So the next time someone recommends an oil, ask yourself: Is this what my porosity needs? And choose consciously.

Your hair deserves it.

Written by Dr. Khushboo