1. Caucasoid, a Main Hair Classification
Caucasoid hair or European hair is one of the three true groups of hair. It may be straight, curly or just wavy, with a follicle shaped in a circle, oval or in a kidney shape when it is viewed under the microscope in a cross section. Within the class, there are ever growing number of subclasses. Blondes usually have the largest number of hairshafts in this group with more than 145,000 hair shafts but their hair is fine. Brunettes and those with black hair have over 110,000 hair follicles and redheads have the smallest number of hair shafts. The other two main classes of hair are Mongoloid and Afroid. The main classes of hair are disappearing into an ever-increasing number of subclasses.
2. Blondes Have More Fun, But Brunettes Have Thicker Hair
There are many great differences within the Caucasoid hair classification. Blondes have more shafts but finer thinner hair. Brunettes are right in the middle. Red-haired or titan-haired people have an iron rich pigment mixed in with the melanin to give the red tone to the hair. Often the hair on redheads feels thicker and sometimes appears frizzy. Each type of hair requires different treatment.
3. Hair Care for Blondes
The finer hair on a blond normally requires less moisturizer than the thicker shaft of the brunette since the shaft of a brunette has more exposed surface area, which allows for greater moisture loss. Lighter formulas of conditioner are necessary. A heavy conditioner weighs down the finer hair and makes it look flat and thin, regardless of the number of hairs on your head. Use a volumizing shampoo and once a week to clear your hair of heavy residue with a clarifying shampoo.
4. Brunette Hair Care
Brunettes normally have a thicker shaft and can get dry hair more easily than a blond. A good moisturizing conditioner is always a friend when this happens. Because oiliness varies within every group, the type of shampoo necessary varies also. Brunettes have middle of the road hair that frequently requires no addition pampering and special products. Regardless of the color or texture of the hair it's important to practice good hair hygiene. If the hair is straight, it may require different treatment than those that have naturally curly hair. In the case of the latter, a good detangler is necessary.
5. Combat Red Hair Frizzies
The thickness of the red head of hair requires constant conditioning and trimming. Frizz is a problem that often comes knocking on the door of the red head. Constant brushing and combing of wet hair can increase the problem for a redhead. Great products are now on the market to combat the frizzies.
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