Monday, September 23, 2013

Learning About Your Hair: Hair Density

Hello beautiful people! It's finally Fall and i'm super excited. This is my favorite season of the year. the cool weather and the clothing. With this cooler weather approaching it is important to learn specific things about your hair to help you take care of it better.

Hair density may be something pretty easy to tell. but can sometimes be misjudged. Hair density is classified into three levels: Low, Medium, and High. In some studies if someone has thick hair they will more than likely have a high density level, but like DNA it can differ from person to person.

You could go the professional route to discover your hair density and get a phototrichogram. Which is a close up photo of hair strands so that the doctor can count your hair strands to figure out your hairs density "Ain't nobody got time for that". You can easily do it yourself at home, in the car, at work, pretty much anywhere you have a pony tail holder and a tape measure.

Now let's get down to the test.

1. Smooth out your hair as much as you can with your fingers, brush or comb. Then gather it all into a ponytail

2. Measure the circumference of your ponytail

If your hair's circumference measures to be under 2 inches. You have Low density hair. If it measures out between 2 inches and 3 inches than you have Medium density hair. If it measures to be 4 inches or more than you have High density hair.

Why is this important you ask.

Hair density is an important factor to consider when planning your hair regimen and hairstyle. If you have low density hair, consider using light products that won’t weigh down your hair. Use a mousse with a voluminous agent to give the appearance of thicker hair, and consider leave-in conditioners that contain thickening agents. When deciding on your next hairstyle, look for styles that are simple or rounded. You curls will naturally fall into place and give the appearance of more volume.

If your hair density is high, you want to stick to heavier products that will help hold your thick curls together. There is an abundance of curly hair products for styling, including gels, creams, butters,etc. Utilize these to help your curls stay in place.

If you fall into the medium hair density you may be able to use both of these tips. Since everyone's hair is different see which one will work better for you.

I hope this helps you a little bit more. Btw if you're wondering what my hair density is, I have High hair density. 6 inches if that isn't some thick hair I don't know what is lol.

To help with a visual I will post a ponytail of someone with straighter hair so you can see it better. Measure around the area the arrow is pointing to. Until next time..............