Hair Porosity Quiz
Learn how easily your curls take in and hold moisture in about 10 minutes. Get clear results plus practical care tips based on 15 real-life hair behaviors, no sign-up needed.
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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
High-Porosity Affinity (HA)
High-Porosity Affinity (HA)
Average
5.2
Normal range
2.6 — 7.7
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15
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Low-Porosity Affinity (LA)
Low-Porosity Affinity (LA)
Average
5.7
Normal range
3.5 — 7.8
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0
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Medium-Porosity Affinity (MA)
Medium-Porosity Affinity (MA)
Average
10.4
Normal range
8.1 — 12.6
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0
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- They resist wetting and tend to feel coated rather than absorbent.
- They remain mostly smooth and behave similarly to newer growth.
- They are somewhat rougher or tangle more easily than the roots.
- They feel distinctly rough, catch on one another, and lose moisture much faster than newer growth.
- Droplets remain visible on the surface for a prolonged time.
- The mist distributes evenly and provides a steady, lasting refresh.
- The hair absorbs it quickly, with a moderate improvement in softness.
- The hair drinks it in immediately but soon seems to need more water or conditioner.
- It beads on the surface and takes sustained effort to work in.
- The hair wets after a moderate, steady amount of time.
- It becomes wet quickly with very little encouragement.
- It appears to soak up water almost instantly.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Hair Porosity Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
Explore how readily your curls or textured hair take in and retain water with this free hair porosity quiz. Fifteen practical questions compare wetting, drying, buildup, product response, and moisture retention, then connect your scores with useful care tips. Your highest score indicates your strongest porosity affinity; scores within one point suggest a blended profile. This is an informal assessment, not a laboratory test, and it does not determine curl pattern or strand thickness. No sign-up is required.
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