Your Hair Type and What It Means

Thick hair refers to the high density of hair strands, creating a fuller and more voluminous appearance. In this case, each strand is not only abundant but also coarser in texture, meaning it has a larger diameter and feels rougher to the touch.

Coarse hair is characterised by its tight curls or coils, which can make it more prone to dryness and tangling. The texture can feel rough, and without proper moisture and care, it may become brittle and prone to breakage.

Key Characteristics Of Thick Hair

1. Density: High number of hair strands in a given area, leading to a fuller appearance.
2. Volume: The hair looks and feels more voluminous due to its density and possibly the thickness of each strand.
3. Resilience: Thick hair can often handle more styling and stress, such as heat and products, without breaking as easily as thin hair.
4. Appearance: It tends to look fuller and less likely to show the scalp through the hair.

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Products

You’re blessed with thick, curly hair that will benefit from nourishing treatments, frizz smoothers and curl defining styling products. Top tip – go for cream-based styling aids rather than powders or sprays.

Take a look at some of our favourite products for your hair type 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 moisturising and nourishing treatments that keep your curls healthy and in shape.

Style

As your hair is coarse it will benefit most from nourishing products, frizz tamers and oils with richer formulas.