| |
| |
|
Beauty Information |
|
|
|
What is Your Hair Type?
Everyday you see people with all color and style of hair. But did you know that you have a hair type? Yes! Not all hair has been created the same. Lets start with the basic structure of hair: 1) Hair grows from the follicle, which is long and bulbous. If you were to pull out a strand of hair you would see the bulge at the tip of the hair. The cells at the base of the follicle divide rapidly and is where you get your hair growth. 2) Each strand of hair consists of three layers, the first being the innermost layer called the medulla. This is only present though in thick hair though. 3) The middle layer is known as the cortex. This layer provides the strength, color and texture of your hair. 4) The outer most layer is called the cuticle and this is what protects the cortex. It is completely colorless. 5) The entire strand of hair is made up of a protein called keratin. And that is hair! There are 2 basic kinds of hair: 1) Terminal hair is the hair that grows thick and long and is found on the head, armpits, pubic hair face and chest. (Face and chest on men) 2) Vellus hair is soft short hair that you will find over the rest of your body. The type of hair you have seems to have to do with geography. 1) If you are of Asian descent, then the hair strands are round and thicker than all other types of hair. With the exception of the red head who has the thickest hair of all. 2) If you are of European descent with blonde or dark hair, then your hair strands are thinner. The strands are round to oval shaped. 3) If you are of African descent, then the hair strands are flat and that is the reason for the frizziness and curl. It's interesting to see when you get a mix of Asian genes with African genes or Caucasian with African. I am a white girl with blonde, curly frizzy hair. My parents came from Holland where there is a high concentration of people with African descent. So it's not hard to see where I got my hair type, which I personally love. So you can now figure out why your hair is the way it is. You just need to do a bit of research into your family tree and there you'll have it. Enjoy! About the Author Willie Jones Willie is a researcher and freelance writer who enjoys sharing her views with others. Hair Factor
MORE RESOURCES:
Beauty - Google News |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
My Story - Yoga for the Face or Face-lift Through Exercise Here I was, 52 years old and a long-time meditator. I took a good look in the mirror. Deep Vein Thrombosis...an In Flight Risk DVT?an in flight riskby Cathy Gatson Planning to do some long distance traveling this summer be it train, plane or automobile?here is some important information to pack with you to avoid this trip from being your last leg. WHAT IS IT?DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in the deep vein of the leg. Get Free Cosmetic Samples Just for Completing Offers There's almost nothing more irritating than buying a lot of expensive cosmetics and finding out after you get home that you don't like them. You can protect your wallet from this drain by trying out free cosmetic samples first. Sunless Tanning Information & Methods Tanning products, both sunless and sun, go to work on the epidermis, or the outside layer of your skin, and not the dermis or inner layer. However, the layer of epidermis that is affected by sunless versus the layer affected by sun tanning products differs. 5 Hot Hair Style Trends For 2005 Folks are so diverse in 2005, which means that there's never just one hair style trend that's hot at any given time. All of history is fair game for re-invention. Self Tanning - Affordable and Easy To Do Sunless tanning has many advantages over the traditional sun tanning. Some people are unable to tan due to their melanocytes not being in working order. USA and Canada in the Top of Indoor Tanning Products In United States of America and Canada, indoor tanning products are very usual. Moreover, the indoor tanning businesses have appreciably grown in the last 25 years and are still increasing, getting more and more sophisticated. Home Tanning Beds Are A Great Investment If you're like many of us and just have to have that suntan whether it's August or January then you should seriously think about buying a home tanning bed. Home tanning beds are a great investment. Eczema: Getting the Facts People from all walks of life and all ages live with eczema; however, it typically appears in infants. Also called contact dermatitis, eczema is actually a group of skin conditions. What You Need To Know About Tanning Beds Tanning beds and sun lamps provide the ultimate in relaxation and beauty! No more worries about the weather, how crowded the beach is, and if you've got enough time to soak up those rays. You can get that perfect tan when ever it's convenient for you, morning, noon, or night. Understanding The Dangers Of Tanning Beds When it comes to getting a tan in a tanning bed, there is much controversy. For starters, people across the country have been building golden tans for several decades. Chin Surgery - Cosmetic Surgery Information The chin is one of the most noticed features of an individual's face because other elements of the face such as the nose, and jaw are lined up with it. Chin surgery (or mentoplasty) procedures are designed to sculpt your chin into a more desired and attractive looking form. How To Prevent Eye Damages From Tanning Beds While most people think tanning beds are completely safe, the truth is that there are two issues to consider with indoor tanning. First, indoor tanning can lead to skin cancer and you can experience eye damage from tanning beds. How to Improve Your Skin's Elasticity If you are a woman in your late 30's or higher, you have probably noticed your skin's elasticity is not what it used to be. For most of us this is inevitable. Natural Anti Aging Formula to drive you Nuts! The beauty world is going nuts this season. From coconut in your moisturisers to almonds in your lip balm. Sensitive Skin Needs a Lot of TLC Do you dread trying to find a cosmetic because you know that chances are its going to cause your skin to burn and turn red? Do you have a bathroom cupboard full of creams and lotions that you have only used once or twice because they reacted badly with your face? Then you have sensitive skin which is probably the most frustrating skin type to have. So how do you deal with it?The main problems with sensitive skin are redness, burning, tightness, dryness and irritation. Effective Make-up and Beauty Tips and Products: Dos and Donts, Avoid These Most Common Mistakes! With the amount of importance given to make-up these days, many women just tend to do a bit too much. Getting the right make-up for the particular occasion is the call of the entire womanhood. Skin Care: Caring for your Skin in Cold Weather When temperatures drop it is time to think of how cold weather, chilling winds and dry air will affect your skin. We naturally think of bundling up during those frosty months but there are a few other considerations. Learn How To Tan Safely Finally summer has arrived, the sun is warm and inviting and we can ditch that heavy clothing. It's the season to enjoy the outdoors and enjoy that sun. Color Contact Lenses - an Easy Way to Change Your Look! Want to change something about your appearance? How about your eye color? You would be amazed how eye color affects your image. Find out what color contacts can do for your appearance and see how to get the best out of themColor contact lenses optionsEnhancement contact lenses are designed to enhance the color of light eyes.
|
| home | site map |
| © 2006 |
