Hair Analysis Results
Hair Type Information
Your hair texture is: MEDIUM
Your hair texture is determined by the diameter of the hair strand itself. Fine hair has the smallest diameter, coarse hair has the largest, and medium texture is somewhere in between. Not everyone has the same uniform texture over their entire head, however; for example, you can be fine at the nape and coarse at the hairline (especially if those pesky grays are starting to pop up).
Your hair texture plays one of the most important roles in how you should care for your curls, not only through daily maintenance, but also when considering any chemical services such as haircolor or texturizing. Even how your hair is cut needs to be adapted to the texture of your hair.
Medium hair is what is considered “normal” hair, meaning it has a mid-range texture. It does not require any special considerations for chemical services and usually processes normally. Undamaged hair with a medium texture usually has a “normal” amount of protein structure as well.
Different hair texture types also respond differently to the kind of cutting they receive. Medium hair can usually support a wide range of styles.
Your hair porosity is: NORMAL
Porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Porosity is a critically important factor in determining one’s curly hair care. Since moisture is what defines and shapes curls, the inability to keep moisture within the hair shaft will defeat the most valiant efforts to maximize curl potential.
Your degree of porosity is directly related to the condition of your cuticle layer. Healthy hair with a compact cuticle layer is naturally resistant to penetration. Porous hair has a raised cuticle layer that easily absorbs water, but is quick to lose moisture as well.
Please note that the texture of your hair is not an indication of its porosity. Different degrees of porosity can be found in all hair textures.
Hair with average porosity is considered “normal” hair. With normal porosity, the cuticle is compact and inhibits moisture from leaving or entering the hair shaft; however, it allows for normal processing when a chemical service is performed (according to the texture) and will readily absorb and retain product properly formulated for this hair type.
Your hair elasticity is: NORMAL
Elasticity is the ability of your hair to stretch and then return to its original length without breaking. It is an indication of how strong the side bonds are in your hair, which are the bonds that hold the individual protein chains of the hair strand into place. More than any other property, elasticity is what dictates your hair’s ability to hold its curl, whether natural, or created by a wet set or perm.
Hair with normal elasticity can be stretched when wet to up to 50% of its original length and will easily return back without breaking.
Product Type Information
Based upon the characteristics you provided, we believe the following product types may deliver good results for your particular hair type and condition:
Shampoos
Unless you choose to conditioner-wash (or co-wash) only, we recommend you choose gentle, non-sulfate based shampoos free of non-water soluble silicones and with a
minimum of additional emollients. Shampooing should be limited to once or twice per week if possible.
Conditioners
Conditioners should be free of non-water soluble silicones and heavy emollients. They should also be free of protein-based ingredients; too much additional protein in products
that penetrate into the hair shaft can over-strengthen medium-textured hair, resulting in a brittle or “straw-like” feeling.
Leave-in Conditioners
We recommend that you use a small amount of your regular conditioner as your leavein. We consider most leave-in conditioners to be too light and ineffective for curly or wavy hair.
Protein Packs/Deep Treatments
Deep treatments are generally the rule for medium-textured hair, as products labeled “protein pack” or “protein reconstructor” typically contain heavy proteins unsuitable for medium-textured hair.
Deep treatments are not meant for daily use as they usually contain very heavy emollients, but should instead be used on an as-needed basis for additional moisture needs.
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