Hair types and textures

Mathau o wallt a gweadau gwallt & tabl dosbarthiadauHair types and textures &classification table

Mathau o wallt a gweadauHair Types and Textures

• Asian/Oriental hair

• Generally very straight and hard to curl
• Usually black or very dark in colour
• Generally has more than 11 layers of cuticle scales

• Afro Caribbean hair / Textured

• Generally very tightly curled
• Usually black or very dark in colour
• Generally has 7-11 layers of cuticles scales

• Caucasian/European hair

• Generally wavy but can be straight or tightly curled
• Can be blonde, red or dark in colour
• Generally has 4-7 layers of cuticle scales

Gwead GwalltHair Texture

Mathau o wallt a gweadauHair types and textures

1. Hair that is straight, resistant. Often dark in colour is known as? 2. What are the main Identifying characteristics of Caucasian hair? 3. Brittle, tightly curled hair can be fine to coarse in texture are characteristics found in which hair type?

Bwrdd Dosbarthu / Classification Table

• A client whose hair is classified as 1b is what type and texture?

• A client whose hair is classified 3b, would be what type and texture?

• A client whose hair is classified as 2b, would be what type and texture?

• If a clients hair characteristics were 3c what would type and texture be?

If a client’s hair characteristics were coarse in texture and curly, what products would you recommend they use to stop their hair from looking dry?

A client with type 1b hair would like to achieve a loose beach wave effect. Which products are most suitable?

You have a client whose hair is classified as 2b on the classification table who would like a short, quiffed textured style. What products would you choose to use on their hair?

You have a client whose hair is classified as 3b on the classification table who would like their hair put up in a roll with barrel curls. What products would you choose to use on their hair?

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