Hair Test

Harringtons Luxury Oils

Take the Harrington’s Porosity Test to discover the perfect oil for your hair type because the right formula changes everything.

Hair Porosity Test:

What It Is & Which Oil Works Best

Hair porosity refers to how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. Knowing your porosity level helps you choose the perfect oils and treatments for stronger, healthier, smoother hair.

Understanding your porosity = choosing the right product = better results.

How to Do the Hair Porosity Test

1. The Float Test

Take a strand of clean, dry hair (no oil, conditioner, or product).
Drop it into a glass of room-temperature water.
Watch what it does in 2–4 minutes:

Floats on top → Low porosity
Stays suspended in the middle → Medium/normal porosity
Sinks quickly to the bottom → High porosity

Understanding Each Porosity Level

Low Porosity

Low Porosity Hair

Cuticles are tightly packed
Moisture has trouble entering, but once in, it stays
Hair can feel oily on top but dry inside
Product buildup is common

Best Harrington's Oils for Low Porosity

Use lightweight oils that absorb quickly:

✔ Jojoba Oil
✔ Argan Oil
✔ Lavender Hair Oil (light, soothing)
✔ Healthy Hair Oil (balanced blend)

These oils mimic natural scalp sebum and penetrate slowly without heaviness.

Medium Porosity Hair

Cuticles open just enough for moisture to enter
Retains moisture well
Most products work effectively

Best Harrington’s Oils for Medium Porosity

You can use both light and medium-weight oils:

✔ Coconut Oil
✔ Biotin Booster Oil
✔ Rosemary Oil
✔ Hair Mist (for hydration & shine)

These support strength, hydration, and natural shine.

High Porosity Hair

Cuticles are raised, gaps allow moisture to escape
Hair dries fast, gets frizzy, breaks easily
Often caused by bleaching, heat, and chemicals

Best Harrington’s Oils for High Porosity

Choose heavier, sealing oils to lock in hydration:

✔ Castor Oil (very thick, excellent for sealing moisture)
✔ Onion Oil (growth + cuticle repair)
✔ Thickener Oil
✔ Coconut Oil (300ml) to deeply condition
✔ Avocado Oil (rich, nourishing, repairs damage)

High porosity hair benefits most from richer formulas that fill cuticle gaps and prevent moisture loss.