We know that usually, folks who have curly hair are always eager to know that what would be good for their curls, what products they should use, how they can keep their hair frizz-free, and so on.
Anyone with curly hair can agree to the fact that finding a good routine and quality hair product that works for their curly hair is paramount. Ultimately, it requires a lot of testing to follow a good hair care regimen. And afterward, sometimes you do not get any result. Why is that?
Today, we will tell you some of the most important things that you should pay attention to. Because understanding our hair’s story is the key to building a hair care regimen. It allows us to understand which products to use and how to use them efficiently.
So, continue to read the blog if you want to know about our most important principles for your curly hair. And if you follow the same, we assure you that you will surely get a good hair care regimen for your curly hair.
Now, let's talk about all the essential principles one by one.
1. Hair Porosity: For curly hair
The first principle is Hair porosity, it refers to your hair's capacity to absorb and hold moisture. It is of three types which include low, medium, and high porosity. Now, the question arises of how you can find that which type of hair porosity you have!
So, there are three methods to find the hair porosity.
Method 1: The Float Test
Test - Take a few strands of clean hair and place these strands in a bowl or glass of normal water for 3 to 4 minutes to soak.
Result - If your hair floats, it has low porosity, whereas if it sinks, it has a high porosity. You have medium porosity hair if it's somewhere in the middle.
Method 2: The Water or Spray Bottle Test for curly hair
Test - Take a single part of your hair and moisten it with a spray bottle.
Result -If the water sits on the hair's surface for a few moments before being absorbed, it signs medium porosity. Your hair has a low porosity if water droplets on the surface stay for a long time.
And last, if your hair absorbs water easily, then it comes under the category of high porosity hair.
Method 3: The Slip and Slide Test
Test - This time, what you have to do is, take a small section of your hair and slide it upwards towards your scalp with your fingertips.
Result - You have low porosity hair if it feels smooth. You have high hair porosity if you feel bumps along the way.
Additionally, if you want to know more about Hair Porosity and how to manage them. You can check our previous blogs by click on the given links below.
https://www.wondercurl.com/blogs/news/hair-low-porosit
https://www.wondercurl.com/blogs/news/hair-care-routine
2. Hair Structure -
Secondly, The diameter of your curly hair, also known as the thickness of your strands. It is the first step in establishing what type of hair you have.
To determine the diameter, begin the process by placing a single strand of your curly hair flat on a table.
- Fine Hair: Fine hair is defined as hair that can hardly be seen or felt between your fingertips.
- Thick Hair: Next, strands that appear rough can be considered as Thick Hair.
- Medium Hair: Thus, if your hair is somewhere in the middle between fine and thick hair. Then, it falls under moderate or Medium Hair.
If you know your hair structure. Then, it will help you in determining which type of hair products you should follow.
3. Hair Density - For curly hair
“The volume of hair strands growing out of each square inch of your scalp is known as Hair Density.” Now, take a front part of your hair and twist it to the side to determine its density.
It divides curly hair into three portions that are low, medium, and high Density.
- Low-Density Hair: If you can see portions of your scalp underneath or through the hair. It will consider as Low Hair Density. For this type of hair always choose the product which will maximize the volume of your hair.
- High-Density Hair: If you can barely see your scalp. If you have high-density hair try to focus on gels and butters. We offer Hydrating Sealing Hair Butter that is made up of natural oils and hydrating aloe vera. This will keep your hair hydrated for days.
- Medium-Density Hair: Your hair has a medium density. If it's somewhere in the middle and with this type of hair you should focus on the product that makes your hair healthy.
So, identifying the Hair Density helps you to choose the right hair product for your curly hair.
4. Hair Type -
Our last principle is the Hair Type, The curl pattern of your hair might help you establish your hair type. Primarily, The degree of curling depends on the shape of your hair follicle.
There are 4 major Hair Types such as:
- Straight Hair - This type of hair is considered smooth and silky, with no curls. Further, it includes Type 1A 1B, and 1C.
- Wavy Hair - Hair that is wavy falls somewhere between straight and curly. It is subdivided into Type 2A, 2B, and 2C.
- Curly Hair - Type 3A, 3B, and 3C comes under curly hair type. Curly Hair has an ‘S’ pattern of your strands.
- Coily Hair - This type of hair has very tight curls and follows a ‘Z’ pattern and consists of Type 4A, 4B, and 4C.
So, in this way you can identify your hair type that in which category your hair falls.
Conclusion:
Thus, if you follow all these four principles, then you will get to know which type of hair care regimen is good to follow for your curly hair.
Now, find your perfect hair care routine and Allow your hair to speak for itself.
