Hair volume is a matter of the number of hairs per square inch

Here’s an easy way to determine your hair volume: Pull your hair back into a ponytail. If the base of the ponytail is very slim—about the diameter of a dime—the hair volume would put you into the thin hair category. Another clue for thin hair volume: can you see your scalp when your hair is wet? If so, your hair is probably a thin hair volume type. If your ponytail is “two-fisted”—and looks almost like a true horse’s tail—your hair would be considered a thick hair volume type. When your hair is wet, it covers your scalp very well, without any of the scalp showing through. If you fall between these extremes, you have a medium hair volume type—medium hair is the most common hair volume type.

Thin hair

Thin hair has strands that are very, very small in diameter. Thin hair tends to be weightless and may be flyaway. Frequently, thin hair is straight, and won’t hold a curl easily. You can volumize hair with blunt haircuts that capitalize on its often silky hair texture. Styling techniques, including combing and drying from the roots are helpful for volumize hair. Hair care products that reinforce thin hair include proteinized conditioners, light gels, and mousses—can also volumize hair’s “wimpy” looks. Avoid heavier hair care products, which will weigh the hair down. Thin hair has to be permed with extreme care to prevent damage.

Click on the name to see pictures of celebrities with thin hair volume type:

Juliette Binoche | Uma Thurman | Gwyneth Paltrow | Isabella Rosellini

Medium Hair Volume

Medium hair volume type is the most versatile and has the widest range of possibilities, in terms of selecting a hair style. It’s the most common hair volume type and also the most manageable. Hair with medium hair volume generally holds a curl and takes well to chemical processes, including perms, hair relaxers and hair coloring. You can choose just about any hair style, experiment with a range of hair styles, and be thankful for your hair volume type.
Click on the name to see pictures of celebrities with medium volume hair:

Linda Evangelista | Lisa Kudrow |  Jennifer Aniston |  Cameron Diaz |  Heather Locklear |  Elle MacPherson | Demi Moore

Thick Hair

Thick hair volume type is often very strong and you’re likely to have hard to manage hair. A thick hair volume may be overwhelming on someone with a slim frame and small face, particularly if the thick hair is also curly. The goal may be to reduce the thick hair volume, starting with the right haircut. A layered haircut can give thick hair more shape and direction, as well as reducing the thickness of the hair.

Layered haircuts in shorter and medium lengths are great for thick hair. Silkening hair care products—pomades, surfacers, and even strong hair gels can add control and manageability to thick hair. Very straight, thick hair is often resistant to perms, can be stubborn about holding a curl, and will most likely need frequent perming to maintain the thick hair’s new texture.

Click on the name to see pictures of celebrities with a thick hair volume type:

Michelle Pfeiffer | Mariah Carey | Cindy Crawford | Julia Roberts | Kirstie Alley

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For further discussion on how to add volume and fullness to your hair you might want to check out these other articles:

• Add Volume to Hairstyles for Fine Hair
• Hair Texture Basics
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• Add Volume to Fine Limp Hair
• Avoiding Flat, Stringy, Lifeless Summer Hair
• How to Volumize Hair

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Perm . . . Not a Place for Amateurs

Permanent waves are a fantastic way and versatile process. With today’s perms, you can have everything from body to loose and sexy body waves to true curls. Hair perms will also give you the true “wash and wear” hair style that every woman seeks. A perm can free you from the hassles of setting, blow-drying, and curling irons.

Perms also need a bit of extra care. Keeping hair well-conditioned and moisturized is crucial, so if you live in a desert-like climate, anticipate extra ‘spritzing’ and moistening of hair to keep up curls. Also, plan on using a little hair care product after washing and conditioning to enhance the curls and control any frizz. “Everything You Need to Know About the Perm”

It’s important to consider your hair type and the condition of the hair in determining if you are a candidate for a perm. Damaged, over-processed and most color treated hair should usually not be permed. A perm to hair that is not healthy and in good condition is very damaging to the hair. In extreme cases, it could all need to be cut off.

Body Wave Hair Perms

The type of hair is another thing to consider. The best hair type for a perm is thick hair that has a bit of a natural hair wave. Very fine hair types or thin hair types must use hair perms with extreme care to prevent hair damage. You always want an experienced hairdresser, particularly if you are perming fine or thin hair, to make sure the best possible result.

Very straight hair types and coarse hair types are often resistant to hair perms. Coarse hair is often stubborn about taking a curl and holding the curl. This hair type will most likely to need frequent perming to keep up the hair’s new texture and curl. Regardless of the hair type, you’ll need to choose the right hair care products for hair perms and be gentle in styling the hair.

For further discussion of hair perms checkout this other articles:

• New Perm Technique
• How Hair Straightening Treatments Differ
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Must have bangs

Angled Bangs

Heavy Handed Bangs

There’s nothing subtle about this bang haircut. It’s cut to lash-length at a slight angle, they’re styled smooth to contrast with the rest of the hair’s tightly coiled texture. The fringe’s solid, deep brunette shade makes it stand out all the more when it’s set against bold high lights everywhere else.

Slanted Bangs Hairstyle

When your bob is all front fringe, part hair on the far side and a subtle angle naturally appears because of the different distances hair travels across your head. Simply dip the tips, of a comb in gel and smooth the ends.

Chunky Bangs

Use bangs to add texture to your look by having them completely layered, all the way through the crown.  You can make them as thick or as thin as you want, depending on how you part off the top. Free-form blow-drying  further amps up the texture.

Thick and Polished Bangs

When paired with a updo, bangs offer an element of softness. here, full-rounded fringe has been cut and styled to stay centered above the eyes. The hair’s sparkling shade of sherry is glossed over the top with a hint of bronze, ensuring you’ll stand out in any crowd.

Double Layered Bangs

What could be sexier (and simpler!) than the double-layered bang? Have your bob hair cut fringed at the sides, and you’ll get twice the style points! To style, weave out a few strands with a tail comb and pull them forward over shorter pieces.

Asymmetrical Bangs

Cut on a strong angled diagonal, this bang haircut type is as attention-grabbing as they come! Hair is sculpted ultra-close on one side and only slightly longer on the opposite, where a cheek-grazing piece intersects with the fringe’s end point.

Long and Wispy Bangs

Unevenly sliced bangs work perfectly with fringe-cut sides that tickle the cheeks. Longer pieces are angled forward to veil the eyes . . . it’s such a sexy way to step out at night, during the day, comb wayward strands to the side to keep them under control.

Super Short Bangs

For an extra-striking approach, have your fringe cut at least half-an inch above the brow. A square shape frames the face best, so keep edges even. Here, point-cut ends, which are deeper at the sides, add subtle movement.

For further discussion on hairstyles with bangs you might want to check out these other articles:

• Bangs or No Bangs
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• Quick and Easy Hairstyles with Bangs
• Hairstyles with Bangs
• Long Hair Styles with Bangs
• Short Hair Bangs . . . and the Winner is
• Celebrities with Bangs
• Which Style of Bangs is Best For You