Do you know your hair type? Chances are that it falls into one of three categories: Thick, thin or curly. But did you know that there are ways to style your particular brand of hair that will bring out its most stunning qualities and put any problem areas to rest.
Thin Hair
TREATMENT
Support the look with a strong foundation. Only use conditioner on the ends. Use volumizing mousse or root sprays. Also consider coloring or highlighting your hair to add dimension.
Support the look with a strong foundation. Only use conditioner on the ends. Use volumizing mousse or root sprays. Also consider coloring or highlighting your hair to add dimension.
CUT
Keep it shoulder length or shorter, long thin hair can look limp and lifeless. Avoid too many layers as well because it will make the perimeter of the hair look stringy. Graduation at the ends gives fine hair more body and movement. Shorter styles such as a pixie and an above the shoulder bob are flattering for thin hair.
Keep it shoulder length or shorter, long thin hair can look limp and lifeless. Avoid too many layers as well because it will make the perimeter of the hair look stringy. Graduation at the ends gives fine hair more body and movement. Shorter styles such as a pixie and an above the shoulder bob are flattering for thin hair.
COLOR
Hair color causes the hair strands to swell and creates volume. Darker shades will make hair look much thicker than lighter shades. If the desired look is on the lighter side, work a darker color through underneath to give the illusion of thickness. Pieces of color also work well, as they create more texture in the hair, making it look fuller. Never over lighten thin hair as this will give it a more “transparent” appearance. Try highlights and lowlights with colors slightly lighter and darker than your natural haircolor.
Hair color causes the hair strands to swell and creates volume. Darker shades will make hair look much thicker than lighter shades. If the desired look is on the lighter side, work a darker color through underneath to give the illusion of thickness. Pieces of color also work well, as they create more texture in the hair, making it look fuller. Never over lighten thin hair as this will give it a more “transparent” appearance. Try highlights and lowlights with colors slightly lighter and darker than your natural haircolor.
Thick Hair
TREATMENT
Use a deep conditioner weekly and try not to over wash thick hair because it might result in puffy frizzy hair. Always use a serum on towel dried hair after shampooing.
Use a deep conditioner weekly and try not to over wash thick hair because it might result in puffy frizzy hair. Always use a serum on towel dried hair after shampooing.
CUT
Layering removes bulk and well-executed texturizing creates separation. Avoid cutting thick hair too short, or the style will lose movement and appear very solid and dense. Layered cuts are awesome for thick hair. When it comes to the fringe, choose the style based on the shape of your face. Layered cuts help with shape and direction.
Layering removes bulk and well-executed texturizing creates separation. Avoid cutting thick hair too short, or the style will lose movement and appear very solid and dense. Layered cuts are awesome for thick hair. When it comes to the fringe, choose the style based on the shape of your face. Layered cuts help with shape and direction.
COLOR
Most colors work well on thick hair, especially rich, velvety brown shades. High shine gives thick hair a lustrous and healthy appearance. Be wary when working blonde shades through thick hair. Over-lightened hair can look dry, and can make thick hair look especially coarse and brittle. Using lightening products can also “swell” the hair shaft, making hair look even more bulky. When coloring thick hair use thinner highlights, otherwise the color can be lost in the mass of hair. Try applying subtle highlights and lowlights underneath layers — they will peek out from beneath a surface “veil” and give the appearance of dimension and movement.
Most colors work well on thick hair, especially rich, velvety brown shades. High shine gives thick hair a lustrous and healthy appearance. Be wary when working blonde shades through thick hair. Over-lightened hair can look dry, and can make thick hair look especially coarse and brittle. Using lightening products can also “swell” the hair shaft, making hair look even more bulky. When coloring thick hair use thinner highlights, otherwise the color can be lost in the mass of hair. Try applying subtle highlights and lowlights underneath layers — they will peek out from beneath a surface “veil” and give the appearance of dimension and movement.
Curly Hair
TREATMENT
Less is more — the less you manipulate curly hair the better it looks. Too much handling can lead to too much frizz. Curly hair loves moisture so after shampooing and conditioning, resist the urge to rinse out the conditioner until hair squeaks. Leave some conditioner in the hair and blot dry. Before drying, apply a leave-in conditioner or moisturizing styler. Divide hair into one-inch sections and lightly twist each section in the direction of the curl to encourage curl definition and use a diffuser or let hair air dry with minimal handling. For home maintenance, be sure to add moisture to the hair. You don’t need to shampoo every day. You can also apply conditioner alone.
Less is more — the less you manipulate curly hair the better it looks. Too much handling can lead to too much frizz. Curly hair loves moisture so after shampooing and conditioning, resist the urge to rinse out the conditioner until hair squeaks. Leave some conditioner in the hair and blot dry. Before drying, apply a leave-in conditioner or moisturizing styler. Divide hair into one-inch sections and lightly twist each section in the direction of the curl to encourage curl definition and use a diffuser or let hair air dry with minimal handling. For home maintenance, be sure to add moisture to the hair. You don’t need to shampoo every day. You can also apply conditioner alone.
No two heads of curly hair are the same. Stylists can-not do systematic cuts on curly hair. All curls are different and cutting in basic layers will result in a cut that is asymmetrical when dry. Be careful not to over-layer the hair in the crown or it will lose movement and disturb the curl pattern. Texturizing should also be done underneath rather than at the end of curl strands to keep natural curl pattern intact. Curls have a mind and bounce of their own.
COLOR
Thick pieces of color worked through curly hair will accentuate the curl. Choose a shade no lighter than three shades above the base color, so the contrast is not too great. High shine is very important as curly hair can look coarse and less brilliant than straighter styles. Red shades look particularly striking on curly hair. Super blonde shades accentuate the dry and coarse appearance of curly hair types. When coloring curly hair, avoid extremely light tones. The lighter the curly hair is, the frizzier it tends to appear. Rich, deep, darker tones help hair look shinier and make curls look well defined.
Thick pieces of color worked through curly hair will accentuate the curl. Choose a shade no lighter than three shades above the base color, so the contrast is not too great. High shine is very important as curly hair can look coarse and less brilliant than straighter styles. Red shades look particularly striking on curly hair. Super blonde shades accentuate the dry and coarse appearance of curly hair types. When coloring curly hair, avoid extremely light tones. The lighter the curly hair is, the frizzier it tends to appear. Rich, deep, darker tones help hair look shinier and make curls look well defined.
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