You might be surprised to learn that just about every human being has 100,000 strands of hair
on their heads. However, because of differences in texture, some people
appear to have less hair, and some people appear to have a whole lot
more.
What is texture?
Texture is the circumference of each individual strand of hair. If you
have fine hair then your hair has a small circumference and you appear
to have less hair on your head. Conversely, if you have coarse hair
then your hair has a larger circumference and this bulk makes you
appear to have a lot more hair than someone with finer hair texture.
Ultimately, the texture of your hair is simply a matter of genetics;
if your parents have coarse hair, you will also, if they have finer
hair, you will too. However, thankfully the hair care
industry has developed ways you can enhance and modify your hair's
natural texture to achieve the popular styling choices you desire.
Fine Textured Hair
Fine textured hair is generally straight and can appear limp because of residues from hair care products.
It can easily be processed by perming and coloring. However, it is
important to not over-process fine hair because it can be easily
damaged.
There are many things you can do to enhance the texture of fine hair. Some of them are:
Use a Clarifying Shampoo - To reduce residues and oils you should
use a clarifying shampoo on fine hair. This will strip off the residue
left by shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. Kenra
manufactures a shampoo called: Kenra Clarifying Shampoo. Kenra's
Clarifying Shampoo is ideal for removing mineral deposits and chemical
build-up from hair styling products. However, while this shampoo
cleanses your hair, it also adds shine and body.
Use Mousse While Wet - After you shampoo with a clarifying shampoo,
adding mousse to your hair (when it is wet) can give it added texture.
Start at the roots and massage
the mousse into your hair and then let it air dry, or dry it with a
hairdryer on low heat. Not everyone wants to use the same hold factor
in a mousse. There is a very wide variety of mousses to choose from,
however I have three different options to look at. First is the Alterna
Life Volumizing Spray Mousse. This is an aerosol mousse that has a
light to medium hold. The Alterna Life Mousse was manufactured with
fine and thin hair in mind. The exclusive LIFE blend of extracts
provides weightless thickening agents that define, maintain, and
preserve volume all day long. This product also contains anti
humectants that effectively repel humidity, leaving your hair with a
smooth texture and a radiant shine.
If you need more of a hold, I would go with a medium hold mousse. An
example of this is the Biosilk Silk Mousse. This is an alcohol free
mousse that is rich, creamy, and infused with concentrated silk and
botanical extracts which add volume and shine.
If you require a strong holding mousse, I would recommend the
Brocato Volumizing Foam. This product is a strong holding mousse that
creates visual texture and stunning shine. This mousse allows your hair
style to be firm, yet still moveable. This is an exceptional volumizing
foam with a powerful hold that is great for all hair types!
Color Your Fine Hair - Another good way to add texture to fine hair
is to color it. Coloring your hair adds texture to it by enlarging the
hair shaft.
Coarse Textured Hair
Coarse, textured hair is generally thicker and harder to process. Coarse hair resists perming, straightening, and coloring.
There are a few things you can do to work with the texture of coarse hair. Some of them are:
Add Moisture - Coarse hair needs added moisture to control frizz and
curl. By using a good conditioner you can insure you course hair will
lay flatter and be shinier. Some manufacturers offer leave in
treatments, rinse-out treatments, or hydrating conditioners that will
help to incorporate moisture back into your hair.
Air Dry - One of the most important things you can do for coarse
hair is to let it air dry. Wash it, condition it, and then let it dry
on its own. By not handling your hair too much while it is drying, it
will not frizz.
Whether you have fine hair, coarse hair, or something in between,
you can work with it by learning about texture and which products to
use and which to avoid. By using products that are beneficial for your
hair texture, you can better amplify the hair that you were given.
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