subject: Types Of Hair - Asian Hair [print this page] No two individuals have the exact hairNo two individuals have the exact hair. The same way different races have different skin colour, its the same way different races have different hair types. There are three chief hair types depending on ethnic group Asian, Afro-Caribbean and Caucasian all types having their own unique traits. No matter how different hair types are, they are all made up of the same parts. These are the cuticle, cortex, medulla and a very important protein called keratin which is the key part of all. What determines the shape of the hair is the shape of each hair follicle. Asian hair grows from round hair follicles giving it a bone straight look. Asian hair has very thick cuticles made up of about ten layers while other hair types have approximately five.
Asian hair type is the most dominant in the entire world. It usually has lesser thickness than the other hair types but it grows faster than the rest by far regarding speed of growth. The amount of hair on the head in Asians is minimal but because of the thickness it looks full. It has been found that Asian hair responds more quickly to hair care products, especially, hair loss products. It is believed that this has to do with the natural speed of hair growth that Asian hair has. Asian hair is also stronger than other hair types and more able to recover from hair impairment and it also has the longest phase of growth which last up to nine years. Formerly, Asian hair type was the least vulnerable but lately Asians have been embracing the practices of the western world. These habits can lead to very thin hair as Asian hair in not very dense.
Each hair type requires different hair care practices and products to meet the requirements of that special hair type. Asian hair takes in moisture quickly and keeps that moisture. In spite of this, Asian hair may suffer from extra dryness. This is because Asian hair tends to be very long and therefore moisture is lost along the long hair shaft. Hair loss in Asians is minimal since few hairs are lost per day. Balding is also a rare incidence in Asians. Asian hair is generally shine due to the presence of a medulla containing dark pigment which justifies the shininess and high moisture. Asians usually have oily scalp which demands the hair to be washed often to prevent a dirty look.
Since Asian hair is long, straight, strong and usually free from chemical damage it is the perfect hair to use for extensions. As a result, persons turn to Asian countries for human hair to be used in wig making and extensions.
Asian hair calls for the use of products that are appropriate for that special kind of hair. Shampoos that have a pH of 5 to 5.5 is perfect; anything over that pH would be too strong. Individuals of Asian origin must keep away from using products like mineral oil.
Asian hairstyles are generally different. They generally seem sleek, smooth and silky. They are also generally extremely straight and flowing. Hairstylists agree that Asian hair is more difficult to curl and colour when compared to other hair types. Digital hot perm machines are useful in styling Asian hair as they can be programmed to deliver the correct heat and chemical solution for any hair type. Asian hair is dark and therefore adding highlights to it can truly highlight the look of the hair. Double-sided colouring is a great technique to augment Asian hair. The underside is coloured in a dark brown shade and a lighter shade is dyed on top. This gives a shimmering effect when the hairs rub against each other.
