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| Usually hugs the head shape due to no body or volume. Small & narrow silhouette. Styling aid or chemical service can be recommended to achieve the most flattering style. May NOT offer enough support for options in styling. |
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| This silhouette will be extremely wide. Chemical relaxing is often recommended to make it easier to style with other thermal services. This hair type is often too thick to tie back in a ponytail, so if the client does not want any chemical services, and wants easy care, suggest short, cropped layers to make the silhouette narrower. |
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| Extremely Curly, Coarse hair |
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| This silhouette can get very wide, as the hair can look wider rather than longer as it grows. Chemical relaxers work very well to make the shape narrower, and hair pressing is also a good option. (Thermal styling could follow the pressing) If the hair is left in its natural state, cropping it close to the head in a flattering shape is great for ease of styling and low maintenance. |
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| Extremely Curly, Medium hair |
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| The most flattering shape for the client must be determined first, and then second-for ease of styling-this hair type is generally best left short. If the hair is left long, the silhouette will be wide & extremely voluminous. Chemical services and hair pressing take well, but be careful because the hair may be fragile. |
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| Extremely Curly, Fine hair |
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| Need heavy styling products to weight it down. It is easy for this type of hair to overwhelm any client. Keep in mind while cutting this combination that the hair will shrink considerable when dry, making it appear much shorter. |
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| Creates a wide silhouette, and when left natural gives a soft romantic look. The wide silhouette should be in proportion to the client’s body shape, and not overwhelm it. When shaping the hair, keep in mind where the weight line of the haircut will fall. Respond well to relaxers and color. |
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| This hair when left long often separates revealing the client’s scalp unless the hair is thick in density. Respond well to mild relaxers and to color services. Blow-drying straight may be difficult unless the hair is cut into short layers, and if the client is not going to be in a humid environment. |
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| Can get very wide silhouette. Can appear unruly if it is not shaped properly. Blow-drying is often much easier for the stylist than for the client. (Need easy maintain style.) Client thought this hair type is not curly enough for curly style, and too wavy to be left in a straight style. Soft perm could easily bring client to a wash-and-wear curly style. Mild relaxer may work very well if the client prefers a straight look. |
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| Most versatility in styling. Can be diffused to look curly. Easily straightened by blow-drying. |
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| Appear fuller with the appropriate haircut with style. When layering, it will look fuller. Response well to blow-drying & chemical services. Can be fragile so be careful not to overdo any of these services. It will straightened easily by blow-drying, but you may sacrifice volume. If diffused, the hair will have a fuller appearance. |
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| Hard to curl. Carry more volume than the previous two types. Slightly wider silhouette. Respond well to thermal styling. Flat brushes are better due to wide diameter in the hair shaft. Blow-drying with round brushes can make this hair type look too “poofy”. Chemical services may also take a little longer to process. |
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| More versatility in styling. Responds well to blow-drying with various sized brushes & rollers & thermal styling. Has a good amount of movement. |
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