Your hair pattern type really is a visual tool. the texture, density, processing, length, porosity, and condition of your scalp will help you decide on products. these are launch points so that when you are looking at products for your hair, you know right away what won’t even come close to working for you. Here are a few techniques for determining hair type. the easiest way to get a basic idea of your hair type is to try the water test. here’s how it works: wash your hair and let it air dry without any product. if it dries straight, you likely have straight hair. if it dries with a slight wave, you have wavy hair.
Type 1 hair: straight. straight hair or type 1 lies flat on the scalp. straight hair has no curl pattern but can be of varying thicknesses and falls into three categories. the first category, type 1a, is straight hair that is thin and fine. type 1b is straight hair that is medium thickness and has some volume. Fill a glass or bowl with room temperature water. take a clean strand of hair and place it in the water. wait for 2 4 minutes. check the hair strand: if the hair remains on the water’s surface, this indicates low porosity hair. the cuticles are tightly closed, making it difficult for water to penetrate. Type 2: wavy hair. when you say wavy hair, it typically falls between straight and curly. you will notice that your hair will have that slight curl at the ends. type 2a – thin, wavy strands. type 2b – wavy hair that has medium thickness. type 2c – thick, wavy hair. Fine, medium, and coarse are the three classifications for hair diameter. examine a single strand of your hair and compare it to a thread as a gauge. fine hair is thinner than the thread, medium hair is similar in width, and coarse hair is thicker. thickness refers to the density of hair on your scalp, which can range from thin to thick.
Type 2: wavy hair. when you say wavy hair, it typically falls between straight and curly. you will notice that your hair will have that slight curl at the ends. type 2a – thin, wavy strands. type 2b – wavy hair that has medium thickness. type 2c – thick, wavy hair. Fine, medium, and coarse are the three classifications for hair diameter. examine a single strand of your hair and compare it to a thread as a gauge. fine hair is thinner than the thread, medium hair is similar in width, and coarse hair is thicker. thickness refers to the density of hair on your scalp, which can range from thin to thick. Step 2: performing the tests. porosity test: you'll need a glass of water and a few strands of clean hair. density observation: stand in front of a mirror with good lighting and part your hair to see how visible your scalp is. texture identification: let your hair air dry after washing it and observe its natural pattern. Himmie lau, a hair care expert and executive marketing director from viori shampoo bars, notes that you should "use lukewarm water to wash your hair and cool to rinse." using hot water can encourage your hair's cuticles to open too much, allowing moisture to leach out of your hair shaft. 2.
Step 2: performing the tests. porosity test: you'll need a glass of water and a few strands of clean hair. density observation: stand in front of a mirror with good lighting and part your hair to see how visible your scalp is. texture identification: let your hair air dry after washing it and observe its natural pattern. Himmie lau, a hair care expert and executive marketing director from viori shampoo bars, notes that you should "use lukewarm water to wash your hair and cool to rinse." using hot water can encourage your hair's cuticles to open too much, allowing moisture to leach out of your hair shaft. 2.
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