Influence of Hair Type on Hairstyle

Influence of Hair Type on Hairstyle

Hair type is defined through 2 main characteristics: wave patterns and hair texture.

Fine, straight hair- hugs the head; silhouette is small and narrow; left natural this hair type may not support many styling options.

Straight, medium hair- offers versatility; responds well to blow-drying with

various sized brushes; good movement.

Straight, coarse hair-hard to curl; carries more volume than previous two;

responds well to thermal styling; chemical services take longer to process.

Wavy, fine hair- can appear fuller with appropriate cut and style; can be fragile.

Wavy, medium hair- offers the most versatility in styling.

Wavy, coarse hair- can produce a very wide silhouette; may appear unruly.

Curly, fine hair- can separate and show scalp unless thick in density; responds

well to mild relaxers and color services.

Curly, medium hair- wide silhouette, can have a soft, romantic look; responds

well to relaxers and color.

Coarse, curly hair- needs heavy styling products to weigh it down; easy for it to

overwhelm client; shrinks when dry, making it appear shorter.

Very curly, fine hair- best kept styled short; may be fragile

Extremely curly, medium hair- silhouette can look very wide; chemical relaxers

work well to narrow it; works well if cropped close to head in a flattering shape.

Extremely curly, coarse hair- silhouette is extremely wide; chemical relaxing is

often recommended; often too thick to tie back in ponytail; short, cropped layers

also narrow the silhouette.