Which is your Hair type and How to take care of it?

You might be thinking about what I mean by Hair type. We always think that the hair can be either curly or straight. It’s the only two types of hair found. But you will be surprised to know that there are 12 types of hair and each is different from another. This is the reason celebrities’ hair is so perfect because they know their hair type. I too was unaware of these many hair types. But recently, I came across a pic of hair types, and then I decided to write a blog on it as if we do not know our hair type how we will take care of it? So, after a whole lot of research, I have brought for you the hair types and how one can take care of it-

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There are four main types of Hair-

These four types have other subcategories-

1. Straight Hair-

2. Wavy Hair-

3. Curly Hair-

4. Super Curly Hair-

How to Take care of your Hair

There are four main types of Hair-

Straight Hair
Wavy Hair
Curly Hair
Super Curly or Kinky Hair

These four types have other subcategories-

1. Straight Hair-

We all are aware of this category, but there are not just straight hair; there three types of straight hair. If you are into this category, you might be facing the problem of getting greasy hair in a day or two as the oil from the scalp travels the whole hair making it greasy. Now, let us look at its three subcategories-

Type 1A- This hair is very straight and fine; it is commonly found in women of Asian Descent.
Type 1B- This hair is thicker with a medium texture. It also has more volume.
Type 1C- This is also straight, but hair is very thick, shiny, and coarse.

2. Wavy Hair-

With the name we all can understand, that it is a wavy hair. They are slightly thicker than straight hair. They are also divided into three categories, according to the type and shape of wave-

Type 2A- This is S-shaped waves; they are very thin but are easy to style.
Type 2B- This is wavy, and thickness is medium, but it is a little frizzier than 2A.
Type 2C- Frizzy, wavy, thick and coarse.

3. Curly Hair-

This is the curly hair, we all know off. These are that kind of curl, which when washed becomes straight and then after drying goes back to curls. It is the same type I am having. Now let’s look at it subcategories-

Type 3A- This has a thick texture, lot of shine but is frizzy.
Type 3B- This type has tighter curls and has a combination of textures.
Type 3C- These are the tight curls and are easy to style.

Mine one goes into 3A type of curls.

4. Super Curly Hair-

These are very curly hair. We can say one with tight coils. They get very affected by heat and chemical products as they are very sensitive, and their texture is fairly coarse. It is also divided into three subcategories-

Type 4A- They are the soft, well-defined curls.
Type 4B- These mean very tight curls, but are soft and fragile.
Type 4C- These are coil types of curl, which do not even look like curls.

How to Take care of your Hair

1. Straight Hair- Make it more lively

Quick Tip:

Straight hair is shiny and lively, but it tends to get greasy and oily very soon. So, it is recommended to use oil-free shampoo.

Products to use:

Use shampoo and conditioner that volumizes your hair. Do not use products that are too heavy or that have too much hold.

Styling Tips:

When you blow-dry your straight hair, flip it over upside down and always use a big round brush. And also use dry shampoo, because of the natural oil which comes into the scalp, which makes the hair greasy.
To volumize the hair, spread texture from the roots to the ends, this will help in giving you more volume.

Haircut:

Go for a blunt cut, to volumize your hair. You can also choose layered haircut if you have medium or thick straight hair.

Some Good Shampoos to be used are:

Pantene Pro-V Total Damage Care Shampoo
Khadi Herbal Honey And Lemon Juice Natural Cleanser
Biotique Bio Walnut Bark Body Building Shampoo
Kaya Skin Clinic Nourishing Shampoo

2. Wavy Hair- Keep it Light

Quick Tip-

To keep the original look of the curls, we need to control the frizz without weighing the hair down. The primary concern for wavy hair people should be to keep it moisturized.

Products to use:

Shampoos which reduces the frizz and controls the dryness of the hair. You need shampoos which hydrates and provides good moisture to your hair.

Styling Tips:

Keeping the natural curls intact without getting it frizzy, is a little difficult. Always apply mousse to your roots and take it till end. Mousse should always be applied when your hair is damp.
Always dry your hair using a diffuser. Once the hair is dry 80-90%, turn off the heat, and apply the finishing cream.
You can also apply little oil to control the frizz, apply the oil from middle to end never on scalp.

Haircut:

Go for longer hair, as it tends to show the perfect waves. The shorter you go, the hair becomes more curly. Try having a layered haircut to increase the volume of the hair.

Some Good Shampoos to be used are:

Pantene Silky Smooth Care Shampoo
Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo
Toni and Guy Frizz Smoothing Curl Shampoo
Matrix Biolage Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
L’Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Lipidium Shampoo

3. Curly Hair- Keep it moistured

Quick Tip-

Keep the hair moistured and hydrated to avoid the frizz. Try using hair masks to lock the moisture in the hair.

Products to use:

Conditioner is a must for frizzy hair. Use the product which provides nourishment and hydration to the hair. You can also use mousse, curl jelly, or hair oil to control frizz and define curls.

Styling Tips:

When you apply conditioner, detangle your hair with the help of fingers. Once the hair is dry, do not comb your hair.
When you wash your hair, do not use a towel, instead use a soft T-shirt it will help in controlling frizz.
If blow drying your curls, always use a diffuser to avoid frizziness.

Haircut:

If you wish to show your natural curls, apply some mousse on the hair to keep it intact. Curly hair also goes with the same mantra- the shorter, the curlier.

Some Good Shampoos to be used are:

Matrix Biolage Deep Smoothing Shampoo
The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture Shampoo
The Body Shop Banana Shampoo
Mamaearth Happy Heads Shampoo

4. Super Curly Hair- A little bit of Everything

Quick Tip-

To keep these hair types moistured, you need to use a little mousse, a little oil, and finishing cream. Always use just a bit, to avoid making the hair greasy.

Products to use:

Moisture, Hydration, and Moisture- the key to this type of hair. Use conditioner, shampoo, and mask which gives a lot of moisture and hydration to your hair. Use shampoo and conditioner made especially for super curly hair and the one who keeps your curls hydrated.

Styling Tips:

Do not towel dry your hair, use a soft t-shirt instead. Do not use excessive blow-drying, and let them dry naturally. After drying, you can use a leave-in conditioner for added moisture and define your curls.