Types of hair and how to care for them

Proper hair care begins with a brief diagnosis. First of all, it is necessary to determine what type of hair we have, recognize its needs and any problems that affect it. Despite appearances, self-diagnosis of the condition of the hair and scalp is not simple.

Normal hair

They have a natural and healthy appearance, are bouncy, fluffy and shiny. They do not get oily, do not split at the ends, do not frizz or electrify excessively and do not require special care. Their care does not cause problems, they easily submit to all kinds of treatments. Mostly they require washing 2 -3 times a week and using light conditioners, which allows them to maintain good condition and protect them from harmful external factors. Shampoo for washing normal hair should maintain its natural moisture content and regulate the sebaceous glands, while conditioner gives shine and makes it easy to comb. Normal hair is the most resistant to harmful factors.

Dry hair 

This is hair that lacks shine, is difficult to style, rough to the touch and overly prone to static. It can be dry by nature, when the sebaceous glands of the scalp produce too little sebum, or it can become dry due to external factors such as chlorinated water, sun, high temperatures, poorly performed hair treatments. Dry hair is almost completely devoid of the fatty cuticle that naturally protects the hair core from moisture loss. Dry hair has much less water (less than 10%) than healthy hair, so the basis of its care is to moisturize from within. In addition, this type of hair is most susceptible to damage during drying and styling, so it should not be dried with hot air and should use straighteners and curling irons with temperature control, setting them to the lowest possible heat level. It's also a good idea to use heat-protective cosmetics during styling and remember to use UV filters to protect them from the pernicious and damaging effects of the weather.

Oily hair

They are greasy, shine, often look stranded, and are prone to dandruff and shedding. Oily hair is most often the result of excessive sebum production by the skin's sebaceous glands. Sebum clogs the pores of the scalp, preventing the skin from breathing normally, which consequently weighs down the hair. Proper care for oily hair involves regulating the scalp's oiliness. Such hair requires daily washing to cleanse it of excess sebum. The care should use cosmetics designed specifically for seborrheic skin, which have an antibacterial effect and regulate sebum production, while being mild and gentle. It is also worth remembering to use styling products sparingly, as they have aggravating properties and can clog skin pores.

Damaged and sensitized hair

This is the complete opposite of normal hair, its scales are not tile-like, but split and broken, so this hair is dull - it does not reflect light, contains too little moisture - it is dry, rough, brittle and dull, and at the same time stiff, easily tangled and difficult to comb. Such hair is often the result of poorly conducted or too frequent chemical hair treatments, poorly selected cosmetics, excessive sun and outdoor conditions, exposure to excessive heat from styling equipment, contact with salt or chlorinated water. When caring for them, the main focus should be on regeneration, i.e. saving the damaged hair structure, restoring moisture and at the same time smoothing the hair surface, which makes it easier to comb. Cosmetics used to care for damaged hair should contain proteins, keratin and vitamins. It is also a good idea to use regular, such as 1-2 times a week, regeneration treatments in the form of ampoules, which deeply penetrate and condition the hair.

Thin and delicate hair

This type of hair is usually hereditary in nature. Just because someone has fine and delicate hair does not mean they have less hair than a person with hair of the normal type. Such hair looks less frizzy.

A person with fine and delicate hair may also experience excessively oily or dry hair.

Hair with split ends

Hair with split ends is a type of hair that has been affected by "old age." The phenomenon of split ends is related to the fact that hair that is long at the ends is older and more damaged than the part of the hair closer to the skin. Not only can the ends of the hair be frayed, but they can also tend to break.