There are many different types of hair, from the straightest to the curliest. And within those categories, there are even more subcategories. For example, straight hair can be divided into fine, medium, and coarse. And curly hair can be categorized as loose, tight, or kinky.
Knowing the different types of hair can be helpful in choosing the right products and styles. It can also be helpful in understanding how different hair types react to different treatments. For example, people with straight hair may find that their hair is more resilient to heat damage than people with curly hair.
If you’re not sure what type of hair you have, ask your stylist or look at some pictures of different hair types online. Once you know what type of hair you have, you can learn more about how to care for it and what styles will work.
Straight hair
You want sleek hair, but your hair is straight. You want easy-to-manage, voluminous locks, but you were born with thin, curly hair. These issues may seem impossible to resolve, but they’re not! As long as you know what kind of hair you have, you can find the right styling tools and treatments to help you achieve your desired look.
Frizzy hair
The weather changes are to blame for the sudden shift in frizziness. In the winter, humidity levels drop below 50%, which is a dry environment. This change can lead you to have frizzy hair men or dry out your scalp. Using a humidifier at home or putting on an extra coat may help tame your locks.
Curly hair
If you have curly hair, a typical curl pattern is cylindrical, and the coils can range from tight to wavy. Curly hair also comes in this shape and texture. To keep your curls tamed, gently scrunch or twist your wet hair with a towel, then let it air dry.
Dry Hair
Friziness is a problem for many hair types, but this can be an even bigger issue for some. Women with curly or wavy hair may find that frizz is more prevalent than in other hair types due to the natural oils from their scalp not properly coating the surface of their strands. No wonder they’re always reaching for products designed specifically for these issues! Men with curly or coily hair tend to have an opposite problem- when their head lacks enough hydration; it will suck any moisture it can find into the root, leaving both their scalp and strands depleted. As a result, they may experience more dryness and a duller appearance and have straighter hairs constantly tugging at one another.
Oily Hair
You may have a hard time finding the right product if you have oily hair. One quick fix is using a dry shampoo like ProFixx by Bedhead. These days it’s not just for girls – guys are trying to figure out how to keep hair looking great at all times too!
My go-to brands for styling oily hair are Shea Moisture, Cantu, Miss Jessie’s, and Kinky Curly.
Damaged Hair
If you’ve curly hair, you may want to invest in some gel that will hold the coily curls tight. Coily hair is naturally kinky, so it needs moisture, like wavy or curly hair. And because curly and wavy hair can be a challenge when it comes to frizziness, you might want to deep condition your strands with products like coconut oil for sheen or jojoba oil for waves.
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