What are the different type of hair
Hair type is determined by the hair's natural condition - that is , by the amount of sebum the body produces. Treatment programs such as perming, coloring and heat styling will also have an effect on hair type. Finding out which type of hair you possess is the first step to beautiful hair.
Natural hair types and those produced by applying various treatments are described below, together with advice on hair care where appropriate.
Thin or fine straight hair is best cut into a textured
short style, or softly permed to give additional volume.
Medium textured and straight hair is very adaptable. If
hair is in super condition a bob is ideal. Perming is also perfect for a full,
curly look.
Fine curly hair needs precision cutting to keep it under control.
Thin, wispy hair is difficult to grow long and is often
better styled shorter.
Thick and strong hair usually has a mind of its own. A
mid-length cut is probably easiest to handle. Excess frizziness can be brought
under control by combing with a wide toothed comb and dampening with water to
re-set curls.
Different Hair Types
Normal Hair TypeNormal hair is neither greasy nor dry, has not been permed or colored, holds its style and looks good most of the time.
Normal hair is ideally suited to the daily use of two-in-one conditioning shampoos. These are formulated to provide a two-stage process in one application. When the product is lathered into wet hair the shampoo removes dirt, grease and styling products. At this stage the conditioner remains in the lather. As the hair is rinsed with more water, the grease and dirt are washed away. At the same time, the micro-fine conditioning droplets are released on to the hair, leaving it shiny and easy to comb.
Normal hair responds well to regular brushing, smoothing, and polishing.
Home Remedy for Oily Hair
Oily or Greasy hair looks lank and oily and needs frequent washing. Oily hair can be due to a hormonal imbalance; a diet too hygiene fatty foods; washing too often; or sometimes because the scalp has larger oil glands than normal.
Oily Hair Causes
The hair becomes oily, sticky and unmanageable in just a few days or
sometimes within hours. | Home Remedy for Oily Hair
Whether or not you have used any hair product for your hair you must be aware of various home remedies options that are available to help you fix this problem. Below are given some such remedy for treating oily hair type: Use a gentle, non aggressive shampoo that also gives the hair volume. A light perm will lift the hair at the roots and limit the dispersal of sebum. Rethink of your diet - reduce dairy fats and greasy foods. Try to eat plenty of fresh food and drink six to eight glasses of water every day. An excellent remedy for oily hair - Make an infusion by boiling some mint in one glass of water for 15 minutes and then strain the solution and add it to a 300 ml bottle of shampoo and mix. Another good home remedy is to mix a tablespoon of malt vinegar in a glass of water and add a pinch of salt. Then put two tablespoons on your scalp and massage it with your fingertips. Repeat this two times a week will help reduce the oil on your scalp. |
How to treat Oily Hair
Change to a healthy diet and try to reduce over-stimulating the scalp by washing hair less often. Use an oil-free shampoo every three days and avoid over-brushing or combing.Dry hair looks dull, feels dry, tangles easily and is difficult to comb or brush, particularly when it is wet. It is often quite thick at the roots but thinner and sometimes split at the ends.
Dry hair can be identified quickly by its dull, lack-lustre appearance. This is often the result of excessive perming or coloring. However sometimes it can be because the scalp has fewer oil glands than normal.
Dry Hair CausesExcessive shampooing
Each of these factors depletes the moisture content of dry hair, so that is losses its elasticity, bounce and suppleness. Dryness can also be the result of a sebum deficiency on the hair's surface, caused by a decrease in or absence of sebaceous gland secretions. | How to treat Dry HairUse a nourishing shampoo and an intensive conditioner. Allow hair to dry naturally whenever possible. Avoid the use of heated appliances and steer clear of perming or coloring for the immediate future. Limit washing to once every four days and use a high-quality conditioner to treat dry hair problem. Brush hair with a bristle brush to spread the naturally produced oil gently down the hair shaft. For short term use, a spray-on shine conditioning product on dry hair will give instant sheen and a healthy looking appearance |
Combination hair is greasy at the roots but dry and sometimes split at the ends
Combination Hair Causes
Such repeated abuse often provokes a reaction in sebum secretion at the roots and a partial alteration in the scales, which can no longer fulfil their protective role. The hair ends therefore become dry.
| Combination Hair SolutionsUse products that have only a gentle action on the hair. Excessive use of formulations for oily hair and those for dry hair may contribute to the problem. Ideally use a product specially designed for combination hair. If this is not possible try using a shampoo for oily hair and finish by applying a conditioner only from the middle lengths to the ends of the hair. |
Fine hair tends to be
limp, looks flat, and difficult to style because it does not hold a style.
Fine hair CausesThe texture of the hair is hereditary, but the problem is often made worse by using too heavy a conditioner, which weighs the hair down. Excessive use of styling products can have the same effect. | Fine Hair SolutionsWash hair frequently with a mild cleanser and use a very light conditioner. Volumizing shampoos can help give body and soft perms will make hair appear thicker. Fine hair needs expert cutting to maximize the volume. Here, gel spray was used to give lift at the roots and the hair was then blow-dried. |
Frizzy Hair results from the merest hint of rain or other air moisture being absorbed into hair. It looks dry, lacks lustre and is difficult to control.
Frizzy Hair CausesFrizzy Hair causes can be inherited or caused by rough treatments, such as too much harsh brushing or pulling the hair into rubber bands. | Frizzy Hair SolutionsWhen washing the hair, massage the shampoo into the roots and allow the lather to work its way to the ends. Apply a conditioner from the mid lengths of the hair to the ends. Frizzy Hair is often best styled with a gel, which should be applied when the hair is wet. Alternatively, allow the hair to dry naturally and then style the hair using a wax or pomade. Serums can also help. Serum effectively prevent moisture loss and inhibit the absorption of
dampness from the surrounding air. |
Colored or Permed Hair is very often more porous than untreated hair, so it needs gentle cleansers and good conditioners. Color care products help prevent fading by protecting the hair from damaging rays of sunlight. Specialist products for permed hair help maintain elasticity by giving longer lasting results
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Tissue paper test for determining hair type
A tissue paper test combined with a careful look at the hair can tell the type of hair you have. Below are steps for testing hair type using tissue paper:
- Use your shampoo a day before.
- Take a tissue paper and press it on the Centrex of head and behind the ears. If there is oil on the tissue paper, it means you have oily hair otherwise your hair is dry.
- Hair experts believe that -
Dry skin people have dry hair. Normal skin people have normal hair. People
with oily skin have oily hair. People who have oily and dry ends have
combinational hair.
