šŸŒ§ļø Porosity Changes With Seasons ā€” And Why It Matters in Singapore

Yes, your hair porosity can shift (especially with our weather).

Youā€™ve probably heard about low-, medium-, and high-porosity hair. Maybe youā€™ve even tested yours by dropping a strand in water. But did you know that your hairā€™s porosity isnā€™t always fixed?

In Singaporeā€™s constantly changing humidity, rain, air-conditioning, and sun, your hairā€™s porosity can shift with the seasons ā€” and that affects how well your hair holds moisture, absorbs products, and stays healthy.

Letā€™s break it down (in a non-sciencey, totally human way).

šŸ§  First, What Is Hair Porosity?

Porosity = how easily your hair absorbs and retains moisture.

  • Low porosity: Hair cuticle is tight and resists moisture. Products often sit on top.

  • Medium porosity: Balanced ā€” hair absorbs and holds moisture well.

  • High porosity: Hair cuticle is raised or damaged, absorbs moisture quickly but loses it just as fast (often frizzy, dry, or breakage-prone).

šŸŒ¬ļø How Weather Affects Your Hairā€™s Porosity in SG

Singapore doesnā€™t have four seasons ā€” but we do have:

  • Hot, dry spells

  • Rainy, humid days

  • Constant air-conditioning

  • Sudden sun exposure

These shifts can change how your hair behaves, even if your natural porosity stays the same.

ā˜€ļø In hot/dry weather:

  • Hair loses moisture faster

  • Ends feel brittle

  • You may suddenly feel like you need more hydration

šŸŒ§ļø In humid/rainy weather:

  • Hair swells and frizzes due to excess moisture

  • Low porosity hair can become overloaded (hello, product buildup)

  • High porosity hair absorbs too much moisture and loses structure

šŸ§“ Why It Matters for Your Hair Routine

If you donā€™t adjust your routine with the weather, you might notice:

  • Products feeling too heavy or not working

  • Hair suddenly turning frizzy or greasy

  • Ends drying out faster than usual

  • Scalp getting itchy or sensitive

Knowing how porosity changes with seasons can help you switch things up ā€” without overhauling your entire shelf.

āœ… What You Can Do in SGā€™s Weather

1. Use Lightweight, Buildable Moisture

Instead of heavy oils or thick creams, go for hydrating but light products.
šŸ’š The Chinchy Hair Mask works across porosity types ā€” giving soft, non-greasy hydration even on humid days.

2. Clarify When Needed

If your hair starts feeling sticky or flat, it might be buildup. Give your scalp a gentle refresh ā€” especially after a few humid, rainy days.

3. Protect From Both Heat & Humidity

Porosity issues get worse with constant AC or sun.
Braid your hair, wear a hat, or smooth on a leave-in layer to protect your strands.

šŸ§Ŗ Not Sure What Your Porosity Is Today?

It can shift! One week your hair drinks up products, the next they just sit on top.
Listen to your hair:

  • Is it drying fast? Probably high porosity.

  • Is product not sinking in? Might be low porosity.

  • Is it suddenly frizzy or puffy after going outside? Thatā€™s humidity playing with your cuticle.

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