"High porosity hair benefits from treatments that replenish moisture, minimize frizz, seal in moisture, and protect the hair from heat." Hardges suggests cremes, oils, and butters for hydrating and strengthening porous hair. Among her favorites is jojoba oil. It's lightweight and easily absorbed by dry hair. The key to getting these products out of their containers and onto your head is heat. You can use a hair drier or a curling iron with a ceramic barrel. Make sure not to go too long with either tool without switching it out for something cooler (like water). Ceramic-barrel irons are actually safer than regular ones because there's no way for hot metal to touch your hair. The only thing that can hurt your hair is if you don't use enough pressure when pressing the tool against your scalp. That's why it's important to follow instructions below manufacturer's recommendations for use. Regular irons should never be left in hair overnight because they'll get too hot. With ceramic irons this isn't an issue because they're designed to stay at medium-high temperatures for extended periods of time without burning anyone involved. However, it's still recommended to keep them away from children and pets. Both young minds and animal fur love to play with heat tools!