Hair Types & Choosing the Right Hairstyle
When you want to look your best, a great hairstyle is your crowning glory. But to find that perfect look, you need to know what type of hair you have. By taking into account the natural qualities of your hair, you are more likely to find a cut that flatters and compliments. And you’ll love how much easier it is to work with.
When you visit a hair salon in Vancouver, your hair type is one of the first things they’ll look at. Here are types they’ll be able to identify.
The diameter of the hair shaft determines whether you have fine hair, medium hair, or thick hair.
- Fine: soft, lacks volume, feels limp, easily damaged if over-processed.
- Medium : the most common and most manageable. Holds curls well.
- Thick: can be wiry or coarse, takes longer to process.
The number of hairs on your scalp determines whether you have thin hair, medium hair, or dense hair.
- Thin: the scalp is more easily visible, avoid short cuts.
- Med: very manageable and the most common
- Dense: Lots of body and volume, looks great at short or long lengths.
Once your hair type is known, a hair stylist in Kitsilano will be able to suggest the styles that work best for that type. For instance, fine and/or low density hair needs volume. A blunt-cut gives the impression of more hair. Bobs cut to the jaw-line look amazing. Avoid cuts that are too long as they make fine hair look even thinner.
Those with medium hair have a lot of options available. Bangs, bobs, lobs, shags, long layers, asymmetrical cuts; add colour, curl--the sky's the limit for this hair type.
Thick or dense hair comes with lots of natural body and volume, though it can feel a tad unmanageable. Hairstyles can vary from short to long in length with lots of layers added for shaping, interest and bounce.
In addition to everything above, hair can also be straight, wavy, curly, coily or kinky. With so many different combinations of hair types, it can be hard to figure out what type you have, or what styles work well.
Do you know what type of hair you have? Would you like more stylish options? See a hair stylist in Kitsilano to determine your personal hair type. Finding the right hairstyle will have you stepping out looking and feeling your absolute best.
Take advantage of everything your hair has to offer. Book an appointment with a Rush Salon stylist today to discover your own hair type and ideal hairstyle.