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Hair volume
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Volume is a matter of number
of hairs per square inch.
To determine the quantity of hair you
have, pull your hair back into a ponytail. If it's very slim—about the diameter
of a dime, you have a thin hair type. Another clue: can you see your scalp when
your hair is wet? If so, your hair is probably a thin hair type.
If your ponytail is "two-fisted"—and looks
almost like a true horse's tail, your hair a thick hair type. When your hair is wet, it
covers your scalp very well, without any scalp showing through.
If you fall between these extremes, you
have a medium hair type—the most common hair type.
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Thin hair type
Your hair type has very, very small in diameter
strands,
you'll tend to be weightless and have flyaway hair. Frequently, it's straight
hair and
won't hold a curl easily. Your hair can be maximized with blunt hair cuts that
capitalize on its often silky hair texture. Hair products that reinforce
the hair—proteinized
conditioners, light gels, and mousses—can also boost thin hair's "wimpy" looks.
Your hair has to be permed with extreme care to prevent damage.
Medium Hair Type
Your hair has the widest range of
possibilities. It's the most common and the most manageable. Choose just about
any style, experiment and be thankful for your hair type.
Thick Hair Type
Your hair type is often very strong and
you're likely to have hard to
manage hair. A layering haircut can give thick hair more shape and direction. Silkening
products—pomades, surfacers, and even strong hair gels can add control. Very
straight, thick hair is often resistant to perms, can be stubborn about holding a curl,
and likely to need frequent perming to maintain hair's new texture.
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