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Which Skala is best for low porosity hair?

Updated · 2 min read

Short answer

Skala doesn't label its tubs for low porosity, so this is our pick, not Skala's. We'd start with a hydration (H) tub, like Jaborandi e Camélia do Campo, which Skala pitches as hydration without weight, or Mais Cachos, the blue tub. Use it as a rinse-out under a heat cap before you try it as a leave-in.

Does Skala say which tubs are for low porosity?

No. Skala's pages describe each tub by curl pattern, concern and care step, not by porosity. Only two tubs on our chart are sold for porosity on Skala's pages, and both are aimed at the opposite problem: Brilho Supremo (which Skala calls anti-porosity) and Ceramidas (which seals the cuticle against porosity). Those are for porous hair that loses moisture fast.

So what follows is our reading of Skala's own tags, not a claim Skala makes.

Which tubs would we pick?

Low porosity hair is slow to take in water, and rich creams tend to sit on top of it. That's why we'd lean towards Skala's hydration (H) step, the water-and-moisture step of its hair schedule, rather than the nourishment (N) step, which is oils and butters.

  • Jaborandi e Camélia do Campo: Skala sells it as deep hydration without weight, for all hair types.
  • Mais Cachos (the blue tub): hydration, for curly and coily hair from 2C to 4C. It's the one most people already own.
  • Fru-Tastic Grape: hydration, for weak, dull hair of all types.
  • Babosa: aloe vera, hydration, for 2A to 4C curls.

Hydration doesn't mean butter-free. Mais Cachos, Babosa and Jaborandi all list shea butter, so use a light hand.

How should I use it?

  • Use heat. Skala's deep treatment already calls for a heat cap for 15 minutes. Gentle warmth is the usual low porosity advice too.
  • Rinse it out first. Try it as a rinse-out for a few washes before you leave any in.
  • Start small as a leave-in. A 1 kg tub makes it easy to overdo it. A little on damp hair goes a long way.
  • Watch for buildup. If your hair starts to feel coated, limp or greasy, use less, or wash with a clarifying shampoo.

What about the oil-heavy tubs?

Nourishment tubs like #MaisCrespos and Fru-Tastic Coconut are built on oils and butters, and so is Potão do Amor (cocoa butter, argan and castor oil). They're not off limits, but on low porosity hair we'd keep them as a rinse-out. For more on weight, see Skala for fine hair, and for the heat-cap method, see Skala as a deep conditioner.

Our picks for low porosity hair

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Questions people ask

Can I use the blue tub as a leave-in on low porosity hair?

Yes, Skala lists leave-in use for it. Use far less than you think: a small amount on damp hair, then add more next time if your ends still feel dry. If your hair feels coated or greasy, go back to using it as a rinse-out.

Which Skala is for high porosity hair?

Brilho Supremo and Ceramidas. Skala calls Brilho Supremo anti-porosity, for porous hair, and says Ceramidas seals the cuticle against porosity and frizz. Neither turned up in US shops in our November 2026 check.

How do I know my porosity?

There's no perfect home test. As a rough guide, low porosity hair is slow to get wet and slow to dry, and products tend to sit on top. If you're unsure, the quiz has a 'not sure' option.