Hair Type 8: Thick and Dry Hair
You have thick and dry hair that is curly.
We have the products that will work best for your hair type as well as tips and tricks to elevate your look.
Your Hair Type and What It Means
Thick hair, typically means the hair is abundant and dense, with a greater number of individual hair strands per square inch of scalp. This type of hair can appear fuller and more voluminous, and each strand might be coarser or thicker in diameter than thin hair.
Dry hair is characterised by a lack of sufficient moisture and natural oils, which are essential for maintaining its softness, shine, and overall health. This condition can lead to hair that feels rough, looks dull, and is more prone to damage and breakage.
Key Characteristics Of Thick Hair
- Density: High number of hair strands in a given area, leading to a fuller appearance.
- Volume: The hair looks and feels more voluminous due to its density and possibly the thickness of each strand.
- Resilience: Thick hair can often handle more styling and stress, such as heat and products, without breaking as easily as thin hair.
- Appearance: It tends to look fuller and less likely to show the scalp through the hair.
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Products
Your thick hair will look its best when washed with nourishing and smoothing formulas. Reach for cream-based styling products like pastes and waxes, rather than powders or sprays which might dry out your hair.
Take a look at some of our favourite products for thick and soft hair below.
Shampoo and Conditioner
For curly hair like yours, you want to build body without using products that will strip the hair. Although your hair needs nourishing, don’t use too much conditioner, after washing your hair, as it will weigh down your curls.
Treat
Hair treatments are designed to address specific hair needs such as adding volume, controlling frizz, or repairing damage.
For your dry hair, we recommend light treatments that will hydrate your hair and repair any damage.
Pre-Style
Pre-styling is the first step in styling your hair. You will generally add a pre-styler to damp hair.
Pre-styling products for thick and dry hair are essential for adding moisture, taming frizz, and providing a smooth foundation for styling, ensuring your hair looks healthy and polished all day long.
Style
As your hair is dry it will benefit most from nourishing products, frizz tamers and oils with richer formulas.
