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Thick, luscious tresses may please the eye, but they can be high-maintenance when it comes to managing & styling your hair.
A thick head of hair could be the result of thicker individual strands of hair on your head or it could be due to the high density of hair growth on the scalp, says hair care magazine, VirtualHareCare.
Hair-Styles-Secrets-Revealed, another on-line hair care publication describes thick, coarse hair as generally hair that is 100 micrometers or above in diameter. Such hair can be wiry, rough, wild and heavy and tend to require more time and effort to manage. Thick hair can also be dry, requiring conditioning treatment to keep it healthy and moist. An average person has about 100,000 strands of hair on their head and people with thick hair tend to have about 150,000 strands.
Frizzy hair
Thick, frizzy hair is undeniably a perfect recipe for a bad hair day. Hair stylists say that long, curly and thick hair types tend to be more affected by frizz than others.
For thick haired people cute, little, hair accessories can be fun yet not functional. Large, oversized holders, thick barrettes, claw clips, large hairpins, ponytail holders and banana clips are some of the more practical options to keep thick, unruly tresses in check.
Hair styles for women have evolved through the years from the 80s”big is better” look to the 90s “Rachel cut”. More recent trends seem to favor the "sleek and straight look." This has made most women wanting a silkier, shinier, smoother finish for their mane. Due to the high demand for straightened hair, hair straighteners have out ranked hair dryers in the popularity stakes and have become a must have item for most women. This of course spells bad news for those with thick hair as transforming wiry strands into looking sleek, and shiny can be no easy task. The time, effort and work it takes naturally come with a price tag to match.
Hair straightening
Current hair straightening treatments vary from thermal conditioning (Japanese straightening) to Brazilian straightening and others. Some methods use hair care products that chemically alter the structure of thick hair, making it appear straight and shiny. On average, chemical hair straightening can take up to two hours for a stylist and often will need a hair cut to maintain the new shape. Aftercare products are also required to keep hair healthy and continue looking straight. In Australia, the average cost of hair straightening could set you back around $300 for a short head of hair. The longer the strands, the higher the price can be.
Handy hints to manage thick hair
If spending a fortune and using chemicals is not your idea of taming your disobedient strands, then these handy hints just might help bring the situation under control.
- Try using pure coconut oil as a hair treatment - Apply a small amount twice a week before showering. Rinse well after half an hour. It not only softens the hair but is also a good scalp conditioner.
- Skip regular shampooing. Use water and a small amount of conditioner to wash hair twice weekly.
- A long thorough rinse after shampooing is best. This removes any residual soap on the scalp.
- For dry, thick hair - more prone to dandruff, use apple cider vinegar to massage the scalp before a shower as this helps restore hair’s natural pH level.
- Trim your hair regularly.
- With thick hair organic shampoos work better by preserving hair's natural softness.
Sources: Virtualhaircare.com
Hair-styles-secrets-revealed.com
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