Every hair has its own life span. After completing, it falls and a new hair sprouts in its place. Basic maintenance is the best way to keep your hair in tip-top shape. Knowing your hair type is the first step towards beautiful hair.
Each individual have different types of hair and thus requires different care. The texture of hair is genetically determined. Hair types and texture also affects hair condition and determine which hairstyles suits you best.
HAIR TYPE
Normal Hair Type
It is shiny yet not oily and fairly easy to manage.
It has a natural gloss and shine and feels soft and smooth to the touch.
Always use mild shampoos and conditioners, and at the first sign of any problems
A well balanced diet and proper care is essential for Normal Hair maintenance.
Oily Hair Type
Oily Hair attracts dust and needs frequent washing.
Hair may become more oily during times of illness or stress.
Looks good for a day or two after shampooing but then quickly becomes lifeless. Use a shampoo and conditioner designed for oily hair and use conditioner only on the ends of your hair.
This type of hair is more prone to dandruff.
Dry Hair Type
Dry hair looks dull and brittle.
Dry hair is due to inactive oil glands.
It feels rough to the touch.
Dry hair type often splits easily and loses elasticity. Looks dull and has ends that are dry and split.
The head too feels dry and sometimes itchy. Dry hair breaks of very easily.
Shampoo hair every other day
Sometimes there are dry flakes of skin around the hair line.
Combination Hair Type
It is the combination of both greasy and dry hair.
This type of hair is usually oily at the scalp and dry at the ends.
Combination Hair Type is seen more in long hair that has damaged ends.
After shampooing, the hair looks good except for the ends. Use a mild shampoo and condition the hair ends
Ends look difficult to set smoothly, split and lighter in color than the roots.
