Only our DNA can predict what hair type we’ll be born with, but no matter if your hair is dry, curly, straight, wavy, oily, fine, or thick, most of us want to look put together without having to spend hours treating, washing, conditioning, coiffing, or flat ironing our hair. What are the simplest ways to keep your head of hair healthy and beautiful?
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Straight Hair
This type of hair is probably the most common hair type on earth and arguably the most low maintenance. Straight hair is likely to be more oily than dry, so a good clarifying shampoo is key for removing oil and styling product buildup. Follow up with washing your hair by using a conditioner made for straight hair that will help keep it soft, manageable, and shiny. To keep your straight style looking its best, spray on some heat protectant and blow-dry your hair using a big, round brush. Finish your style off with a serum made to keep your hair looking healthy and shiny. Adding Function of Beauty to your styling routine could help, as well.
Wavy Hair
Wavy hair is sometimes thought to be more versatile than most other hair types because the loose waves can be manipulated for curly or straight looks. The best ways to maintain manageable wavy hair are by using products that will decrease frizz and detangle while avoiding breakage. Choose shampoo and conditioner tailored for the look that you’re trying to achieve. After conditioning your hair, use a small amount of anti-frizz cream and heat protectant. If you want to keep your hair wavy, attach a diffuser to your hair dryer.
Curly Hair
Curly hair can be characterized by the type of curl. This hair type also has the tendency to be drier than straight or wavy hair, so the keys to keeping curly hair looking its best are to keep it moisturized with regular deep conditioning. Using products that are made for curly hair will be a huge help in keeping it manageable. Following washing, use leave-in products such as anti-frizz cream and leave-in conditioner. To detangle your hair, use a wide-tooth comb instead of a brush to keep the curl pattern consistent.
Coiled Hair
Coiled hair is characterized by several different hair patterns made up of tight coils. This hair type has special features that make it very different than others. For instance, one interesting quality of coiled hair is that it can shrink up to 50 percent when wet. Dryness is a common issue, so it’s important to use conditioner or curl cream on a daily basis. Just like with curly hair, detangle using a wide-tooth comb.
Many hair types have the potential to be styled in almost any way if the proper tools are utilized. Breakage is possible for anyone, but curly and coiled strands are more likely to break due to their tendency towards dryness. Even within the hair textures and types discussed, there are still many differences between these heads of hair. The bottom line is that if you work with your tresses carefully and intentionally, you will be more likely to be able to express yourself with interesting, varied styles.
