Hair Porosity 101: What It Means + How to Test Yours
Does your hair take FOR-EV-ER to get your strands soaking wet… then ridiculously long to dry? Maybe it’s constantly dehydrated, frizzy, and air-dri...
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Blog Posts by Dr. Joseph Cincotta
Color Wow VP of Research and DevelopmentDr. Cincotta holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the City University of New York, and is currently VP of Research + Development at Color Wow.
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High Porosity Hair Explained: Why It Frizzes, Dries Fast + Needs Special Care
If your hair constantly looks dehydrated and frizzy and you find that it air dries super fast after showering, you probably have high porosity hair...
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Low Porosity Hair Decoded: Expert-Backed Signs, Fixes + Product Musts
Hair porosity (your hair’s ability to absorb moisture) is quickly joining the ranks of other hair characteristics like hair type and hair texture a...
Read moreWhy Does My Hair Get Greasy So Fast? Causes & Fixes (+ Overnight Tips)
Washing your hair in the morning only to feel oily by lunch can be maddening. Or maybe you spend extra time styling for a night out, only to find l...
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How to Fix a Frizzy Human Hair Wig
Let’s face it, a human hair wig can be a great asset to any wardrobe. Yet, sometimes that perfect look can be ruined by a single issue: frizz. Noth...
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Why Does My Hair Tangle So Easily? Expert Solutions for Smooth, Knot-Free Strands
🪮 Jump to your hair type: Fine, thin hair Curly + coily hair Damaged or dry hair Long hair Thick or dense hair How to get tangles out of hair S...
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How to Hydrate Hair: What Your Strands Really Need (and Why Moisture Isn’t the Whole Story)
If your hair looks dull, feels rough, is limp and lifeless or wiry and uncooperative... there’s a good chance it’s thirsty. You might be ready to ...
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Behind the Science of Insta-WOW: The Next Generation of Dry Shampoo
Searching for a dry shampoo that doesn’t leave your hair feeling gritty, weighed down and littered with white, powdery residue? How about a dry sha...
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How to Make Hair Less Puffy or Poofy: The Cure for Fluff and Frizz
Struggling with hair that turns puffy, frizzy, and unmanageable the second you step outside—or worse, when you brush it or blow-dry it? You’re not ...
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Behind the Science of Color Wow Dreaming: Our New Advanced Hair Repair + Resurfacing Treatment
If your worst nightmare is dry, damaged “cotton candy” hair that puffs and frizzes at the mere hint of humidity... it’s time to start Dreaming. Fr...
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What Does Hairspray Do? Let’s Ask Dr. Joe How It Works and Why You Need It
Hairspray is the ultimate game-changer in any hair routine. It’s not just about “locking in” a style—it’s about giving your hair the control, hold,...
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How to Use Rinse-Out Conditioner: Everything You Need to Know
There are so many types of conditioners out there—leave-ins, deep conditioners, hair masks—but today, we’re focusing on rinse-out conditioners, the...
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