A popular discussion amongst the natural hair community is hair typing. Natural hair, in particular, can be extremely complex as one can have multiple hair textures. Subsequently, determining your hair type can benefit you greatly as you embark on this journey. Knowing your hair type can, not only, help you figure out which products work best with your particular grade of hair, but it can also help you determine which hairstyles will work best with your hair. As the natural hair movement has evolved, so have the hair typing systems. Currently there are three main typing systems, Andre Walker, L.O.I.S, and F.I.A. It's important to note that I don't endorse any particular one. I only seek to provide you with information that will help you make better-informed decisions about the care of your …show more content…
To determine your type, you will need to find your hair size by comparing it to a strand of thread. How the thickness of your hair compares to the thread will determine if it is fine, medium or coarse. Select a single strand of hair and place it on a white piece of paper. You should do this after the hair has been washed and is void of any product to ensure a thorough classification. If you hair is thinner than the thread, than it is fine. If it is the same size, then it is medium, and if is thicker than the thread, then it is coarse.
L Pattern - Hair appears to have an L shape, and bends without any appearance of a curve.
O Pattern - Hair looks like a spiral, exhibiting multiple strands that are rolled up into the shape of an "O" or the number zero.
I Pattern - Hair resembles the shape of an "I" and lies completely flat with no appearance of a bend or curve.
S Pattern - Hair resembles the letter "S" and slopes and dips, like hills and valleys.
* Note is possible to exhibit a combination of all hair patterns on one grade of
Braids. The action of using three or more strands to weave hair together and form a cohesive piece. Braids have been around for thousands of years as a means to maintain and protect one’s hair, scalp, and edges. Over time, different ethnic groups came up with different techniques on how to braid hair. In the African and African-American communities, cornrows became a popular technique because of its protective value and versatility. However, in mainstream media, cornrows were not nearly as accepted. There have been several instances where cornrows have been dubbed as on trend, edgy, and/or beautiful, but these titles are overwhelmingly awarded to the white women who wear them. In the past, it was Bo Derek in the 1979 romantic comedy 10 or Christina
“Ever since African civilisations bloomed, hairstyles have been used to indicated a person’s marital status age, religion, ethnic identity, wealth and rank within the community” (2002:3)
crease, slightly flattened facial profile, an upward slant to the eyes, small mouth, and protruding
But when they let go, gravity pulls the hair back down. What was a straight line when pulled upwards may be staggered when dropped. So instructions for hairdressing include the angle – known as the ‘elevation’ – that the hair must be held out at, relative to the
Many African American women have now decided to stop chemically treating and processing their hair, and wear their natural hair that they were born with. African American hair is very different from other hair textures, as it comes in all different forms, textures and shapes. Our hair also grows differently from other races as well. There has been a natural hair movement that has taken place over the last five years where African American women have decided to embrace their natural hair, and no longer be ashamed of their hair texture by chemically relaxing it, straightening it, or wearing hair extensions. By wearing one’s natural hair has sparked a sense of self-confidence and pride in
# 1 Flowing Facial Hair His beard has reached chest length where he has trimmed it to have a neat, straight edge. He has grown out his moustache in the handlebar fashion; allowing it to be brushed into the beard. # 2 Man Braid
Klensch, E. (1996, December 26). Hair in many hues -- trend will continue into '97. Retrieved March 17, 2004 from http://www.cnn.com/STYLE/9612/26/hair/index.html
The hair is subdivided into several categories. Capillary interbreeding has helped to create new ones. However, a classification was established. 4 types of hair stand out. In category 1 are grouped hair smooth and stiff which does not buckle.
During an interview with Channel 4, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said that “hair is a political thing”. Indeed, the way people wear their hair tell something about them. As the author said, if a black woman wears braids, people will have a certain image of her, as a radical, an artist, a traditional African woman and so on. It opens the debate on what society consider as beautiful. Most of the time, straight hair would be considered as beautiful and professional. In Americanah, Ifemelu has an
There are four groups of whorls: plain (concentric circles), central pocket loop (a loop with a whorl at the end), double loop (two loops that create an S-‐like pattern) and accidental loop (irregular shaped). Whorls make up about 35 percent of pattern types. Arches -‐ create a wave-‐like pattern and include plain arches and tented arches. Tented arches rise to a sharper point than plain arches.
# 11 Bow-tie Beauty This models extra-long creamy dark brown and caramel hair has been woven into a masterpiece! The style is voluminous and thick and the stylist has used crimping to create added texture. The hair has been braided into a loose bow-tie style braid with lots of flyaway strands that ends in a teased knot at the tip. # 12
Her hair is ombre colored. It fades from dark brown to blonde. The woman’s hands are raised so we can see the actual length of her hair. The third image is a photograph
Hair is an important part of our body. It can be found anywhere and can be a useful evidence in forensic science. It consists of three layers, namely cuticle, cortex and medulla. Cuticle- is a covering that consists of hard scales made of keratin, which is a protein approaching tip ends of the hair. There are three types of cuticle: coronal, imbricated and spinous types. Cortex consists of stretched out beam shaped cells, buried with pigment granules for hair to cede with color and is the main body of the hair shaft. It may also contain pigment granula, ovoid bodies and cortical fusi (Wright, 2008). Furthermore, medulla can be categorized into continuous, fragmental, absent and interrupted types. If medulla
is an unescapeable part of your life. Where your hair can not always be neat
A hairstyle should work with a person's face shape and complement his or her features. It's a good idea to check websites that involve how to create hairstyles. Be sure the person who is your hair is experienced.