Types of Hair

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3a hair type

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3a is the loosest curly hair type.

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4b hair type

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4b has tighter coils than 4a.

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Image of a hair stylist consulting with a client

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Client consultation is a foundational service in salons, crucial for all other services.

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Hair classification affects the looks that can be achieved.

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Image of diverse hairstyles and hair types

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Illness

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Can affect hair health and behavior.

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Lack of vitamins and minerals

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Can negatively impact hair condition.

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Determining hair density by scalp visibility

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Focus on a 3cm square area of the scalp. If you don’t see much scalp, it is thick density. If you see some scalp, it is medium density. If you see lots of scalp, it is thin density.

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Assessing hair's natural curl pattern

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Look at the hair from different angles to determine the hair’s natural curl pattern.

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The shape of the follicle determines the shape of the hair as it grows.

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True

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Cross-section view of an oval bulb

Back

More of an oval shape