There are five main types of hair: straight, wavy, curly, coily, and kinky. Each type of hair has its own unique characteristics and needs.
Straight hair is the most common type of hair. It is smooth, shiny, and falls straight down from the scalp. Straight hair is typically fine and can be easily damaged.
Wavy hair is slightly more textured than straight hair. It has a soft wave pattern that can be either loose or tight. Wavy hair is often medium-textured and can be prone to frizz.
Curly hair has a more defined curl pattern than wavy hair. The curls can be either loose or tight, and they can be uniform or irregular. Curly hair is often coarse-textured and can be prone to dryness.
Coily hair has the tightest curl pattern of all the hair types. The curls can be very small and tight, or they can be larger and looser. Coily hair is often very dry and prone to breakage.
How to best look after each type of hair:
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Straight hair:
- Use a shampoo and conditioner that is designed for straight hair.
- Avoid using heat styling tools on a regular basis.
- Get regular trims to remove split ends.
- Use a leave-in conditioner to help keep hair hydrated.
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Wavy hair:
- Use a shampoo and conditioner that is designed for wavy hair.
- Use a diffuser attachment on your blow dryer to help define the waves.
- Get regular trims to remove split ends.
- Use a leave-in conditioner to help keep hair hydrated.
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Curly hair:
- Use a shampoo and conditioner that is designed for curly hair.
- Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair when it is wet.
- Apply a styling product to help define the curls.
- Get regular trims to remove split ends.
- Use a leave-in conditioner to help keep hair hydrated.
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Coily hair:
- Use a shampoo and conditioner that is designed for coily hair.
- Use a co-wash instead of shampoo on a regular basis.
- Apply a styling product to help define the curls.
- Get regular trims to remove split ends.
- Use a leave-in conditioner to help keep hair hydrated.
What type of products and tools you could use on them:
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Straight hair:
- Shampoo: A volumizing shampoo can help to add volume to straight hair.
- Conditioner: A moisturizing conditioner can help to keep straight hair hydrated.
- Styling products: A smoothing serum or cream can help to tame frizz and flyaways.
- Tools: A blow dryer with a diffuser attachment can help to add volume to straight hair.
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Wavy hair:
- Shampoo: A volumizing shampoo can help to add volume to wavy hair.
- Conditioner: A moisturizing conditioner can help to keep wavy hair hydrated.
- Styling products: A leave-in conditioner or curl cream can help to define the waves.
- Tools: A diffuser attachment on your blow dryer can help to define the waves.
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Curly hair:
- Shampoo: A clarifying shampoo can help to remove product buildup and residue.
- Conditioner: A moisturizing conditioner can help to keep curly hair hydrated.
- Styling products: A leave-in conditioner or curl cream can help to define the curls.
- Tools: A diffuser attachment on your blow dryer can help to define the curls.
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Coily hair:
- Shampoo: A clarifying shampoo can help to remove product buildup and residue.
- Conditioner: A moisturizing conditioner can help to keep coily hair hydrated.
- Styling products: A leave-in conditioner or curl cream can help to define the curls.
- Tools: A wide-tooth comb can help to detangle hair when it is wet.
It is important to choose products and tools that are specifically designed for your hair type. Using the wrong products or tools can damage your hair and make it difficult to manage.
