Did you know that the U.S. is home to a whopping 80,000 salons? Of that, 76,000 are beauty salons, and the remaining 4,000 are barbershops.
No wonder then, that the U.S. boasts the most lucrative market for hair care products in the world. In fact, in 2017 alone, its haircare market generated a staggering $15 billion in revenue!
All these tell us how much we value hair products. After all, not having shampoos would mean super dirty, smelly, and sweaty crowns. Without conditioners, many would end up having stiff, broom-like strands.
At the same time, using the wrong type of hair products can also damage your delicate strands. They could go limp, develop split-ends, or worse, fall in abnormal amounts.
That’s why it’s vital you use a hair care product that’s best for the specific type of hair you have. That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this post, so be sure to keep reading!
Learn the Hair Lingo First
The first step to choosing great hair products for your crown is to determine the exact type of hair you have. This is where having hair terminology smarts comes in very handy. Plus, it’ll help you learn more about the best hairstyles to go with.
Hair Thickness vs Density
Let’s start off with “thickness” and “density”.
Thickness (or fineness) is the width of a single hair strand. Whereas density is the “collective” thinness or thickness of your entire crown. By that definition, it means that you could have fine hair (individual strands) that’s dense.
Hair Type
There are four main types of hair: straight, wavy, curly, and “kinky” (tightly-coiled) hair. Of these, the kinky hair type is the most fragile, as it’s the most prone to extreme dryness. It’s the hair type that requires the most hydration and protection.
Straight hair, although easy to maintain, is prone to limpness. Whereas wavy hair is the most resilient of all types, but it’s also the most frizz-prone. Curly hair is easier to manage than kinky hair, but it’s still prone to dryness, frizz, tangles, and breakage.
Now that you know the basic hair terms, it’ll be easier to choose the best hair products for your crown. First, because you’ll know what to look for when checking out the labels of hair care products. Read the info on these packaging materials and be sure they indicate its use for your specific hair type.
The Best Hair Products for Thick Crowns
Many people dream of having dense, heavy locks, but it takes a lot of effort to maintain its beauty, shine, and health. A dense crown needs constant hydration with frizz-fighting products for thick hair. Otherwise, the strands can all go up in a poofy, uncontrollable mess.
If you have thick hair, go with an “anti-frizz” shampoo and conditioner. These deliver heavy hydration to the follicles, weighing down both follicles and fuzz.
Keratin-based hair products can also strengthen and even repair frizzy, dry hair. When buying shampoo, conditioner, or serum, look for the term” “keratin hydrolysates”. Researchers say that keratin’s active components may help make hair more damage-resistant.
Keeping the Limp Away from Your Fine Hair
Although fine hair easily lays flat, it can look too “ironed out” and make your hair look blah. To address this, use a thickening and volumizing shampoo. To avoid split ends, use a same-solution conditioner, but only from the mid-shaft to the very tips of your hair.
Dry shampoos are also some of the best hair products for straight hair, as they add a touch of volume at the crown. Plus, these products contain ingredients that soak up excess oil and grease. By sopping up these substances, they can help make your hair look fresher and keep it from being limp.
A heat-protecting hair spray also adds body to straight, often lifeless hair. It gives limp hair more volume, while also making it easier to control. For best results, spritz some of the spray while your strands are still wet and comb in a small mound of mousse.
Caring for Curly and Wavy Strands
If you have kinky hair, it may be time to ditch your sulfate shampoo and swap it with a sulfate-free one. Sulfates, even if they’re the deepest cleansers out there, can strip the hair off of its natural oils. This can then lead to more frizz, dryness, and dullness.
Also, textured hair is often dryer than other hair types, so it needs more moisture. That’s why you need a deep moisturizing conditioner for your waves or coils. These products help hydrate your strands, reduce frizz, and help keep the shape of your curls.
A leave-in keratin conditioner or serum can also help untangle messy locks. This can also protect your hair if you often use a hairdryer after washing.
A water-based styling aid, like the pomade, can also help moisturize and manage dry, curly, or wavy hair. It can leave your hair shiny, without looking like you soaked it in oil. Best of all, men with facial hair can use it to style and nourish their mustaches and beards.
Hold Your Head High and Proud with a Healthy Crown
As you can see, hair products are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Most of these are specific to hair types, so knowing your exact hair type is key to getting the best one for your crown. So long as you follow the tips above though, it’ll be easier to find the right combination for your strands or locks.
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