How should chemical services be performed on overly porous hair?

Performing chemical services on overly porous hair requires a careful approach to avoid further damage and ensure the best possible results. Overly porous hair has cuticles that are lifted or damaged, making it more susceptible to chemical services. Using less alkaline solutions and maintaining a lower pH is essential in these cases because lower pH products are gentler and can help to minimize additional damage to the hair structure.

Products with high pH can exacerbate the porosity issue by further lifting the hair cuticle, leading to an even more fragile hair state. Similarly, while applying heat can sometimes enhance the effectiveness of a chemical service, in the case of overly porous hair, it could increase the risk of overprocessing and breaking the hair down further.

A mixture of acidic and alkaline solutions might balance out the effects but lacks the specific gentleness required for overly porous hair. Therefore, using less alkaline solutions with a lower pH provides a protective approach that helps to maintain the integrity of the hair while still allowing for the desired chemical treatment to occur.