Now if you read the intro page, you will know that I said I would focus on coily hair more because it seems to still be a “no,no,” for some, but any hair type can be a hand full. I AM NOT a professional stylist, but if I can find info. from other sources then I will post a few things I hope that will help you out.
Fine Hair: This if referring to the shaft diameter
Thin/Thick Hair: This is referring to the amount of hairs per inch out of a persons scalp
Soft/ Coarse Hair: How the hair feels
I have a friend who is newly natural and she has fine hair on the sides and thicker hair in the back. The back of her hair is coily, the sides and crown I believe are straight, and the front is wavy (that is a lot for one head).
The Issue: Holding a style with her many textures (especially the fine hair). Her hair usually falls flat when she does a twist out and braid out.
Lets discuss this:
So I hope this isn’t the case, but I wonder if the straight hair is suffering from heat damage. She has gotten her hair straighten a bit, but she said she used heat protection. I’m not saying it isn’t possible for a African American to have straighter hair naturally since genetics are so interesting, but the extreme differences in textures is what throws me wonder.
Products:
A product that isn’t heavy on the hair. Fine hair doesn’t need as much product as thick hair. It will only weigh the hair down. Weather like humidity affects fine hair a lot as well. Using a little product (quarter size or whatever the product actually says to use) is better for your hair type.
Mousses like “Curls Up,” from Wal-Mart is a mousse I used when I had straight hair, but wanted a wavy look. With this you should be able to mix the textures (straight and wavy hair) a bit better. As far as the coily hair, that can be Bantu knotted (this style gives a wavier look). You may have to add a bit more product in that area.
If you are a natural hair Stylist or you have fine hair and have master styling it please feel free to comment and or make suggestions. My mother had this same problem when she was in her 20’s (natural hair not holding a style) so it seems to be something that has yet to be fully addressed. Finding a GREAT natural hair stylist is a good option for those who are at war with their hair. Natural hair can seem to be a hand full, but once you understand your hair and except it, its quite the reward.
Here is a link to some people with fine hair and how they style it on you tube:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=styling+fine+natural+hair&aq=f
Other Styling Options:
Bantu Knots
Finger Styling
Buns
Braid/twist outs
Rods
Extra Gum to Chew On:
Euro hair- 100,000 active follicles 90% reproduce on a daily bases.
Asian Hair- 80,000 higher melanin (sun protection) less coarse than euro hair, but strong
African Hair- 60,000...can combat weather and radiation
Winter Protection- flat iron or blow outs ( use heat protection please) a great one is Beyond the Zone at Sally‘s, twist, wigs, hats.
Other Hair Links
Hair Style Tricks for Fine Natural Af. American Hair
Understanding Fine Hair: http://www.videojug.com/interview/understanding-fine-hair-2
Want Waves? http://www.hairfinder.com/hair/african-hair-waves.htm
Want more winter protection tips? http://www.curls.biz/hair-tips.html
Fine Natural Hair Styling? By Mixed Chicks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMZ_wxUNJLQ
Heat Damage? http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fixing+heat+damage+on+natural+hair&aq=0&oq=fixing+heat+
Hair Types? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msYYu6a7Cww
References:
http://www.thinhaircangrow.com/thin-hair-care-thin-hair-vs-fine-hair
http://www.videojug.com/interview/understanding-fine-hair-2
(http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/how-ethnicity-and-weather-affect-hair-types-869241.html)
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