Hair styles for women, men, color, structure. Photos, how to determine the characteristics of care: colors for coloring, shampoos, conditioners, hair products of all kinds

hair types and their characteristics

Hair is not just an attribute of appearance, but also an indicator of health. In women, hair styles define the shape of hairstyles (long, short, hairstyle model). Their general form is an indicator of having diseases of the skin and internal organs. Care depends on hair types differing in characteristics described in Table 1.

Table 1. hair types and their characteristics in men and women, depending on the race.

human race	hair styles
normal	dry	fatty	COMBINED-Rowan	Thin and brittle
Europe-oidnaya	Colors:
Brown, black, blonde, brown, red
Structure:
Thin (wives.); medium; thick (husband).	thin	Thin (wives.); medium; thick (husband).	Thin (wives.); average	thin
Symptoms:
smooth, glossy, uniform thickness along the entire length	dull, lifeless, split ends, partially damaged cuticle	greasy, matted	greasy at the roots and dry along the entire length, split ends	the thin, dull, split ends, of different thicknesses, the damaged cuticle
Mongo-loidnaya	Colors:
the black; brown-haired person
Structure:
thick	—	thick	—	—
Symptoms:
smooth, elastic, durable, uniform thickness along the entire length	—	smooth, durable, sebaceous	—	—
Negro-idnaya	Colors:
the black
Structure:
medium; thick	medium; thick	—	—	—
Symptoms:
curly, hard	curly, hard, brittle	—	—	—

Note. In brackets the floor, for which the most characteristic symptom.

Distinctive features of the hair of women and men

Structure of Hair in both sexes the same: they consist of two parts - a rod (outer part) and root. The rod has three layers - brain (core), cortical (contains pigments responsible for elasticity), the cuticle (outer layer in the form of flakes).

Root end hair bulb, was placed in a follicle, equipped with blood vessels, nerves, and sebaceous glands; outside the open mouth. hair styles for women and men at the same time there are differences in the following parameters.

Table 2. Differences between male and female types

№	Options	men	Women
1.	The predominant hormones that affect the properties of the hair	High testosterone levels, androgen, low - estrogen	Low testosterone, androgen, high - estrogen
2.	Sebaceous glands	Increased activity that forms the oily skin and type of strands	Less intensive activity, and strand skin oiliness lower than in male
3.	Thickness	0,07-0,14 mm (2 times thicker than in females)	0.05-0.07 mm
4.	The growth rate (per month)	2-15 mm	15-20 mm
5.	Rigidity	increased	lowered
6.	The depth of the hair bulb	Closer to 2 mm to the surface of the skin than women	On average, 2 mm lower than that of men
7.	The life span of the follicle	2-3 years	3-5 years
8.	The share of suffering from hair loss	70%	25%
9.	care Features	Frequent washing (daily or every other day), the prevention of hair loss	Washing every 2-14 days depending on the type of

The main problem faced by men in the care of hair - hair loss, and increased greasiness. To solve these problems, there are special regimens and drugs.

In the fight against hair loss help developed in the course of medical research techniques:

• Laser therapy.
• Hormone therapy.
• Transplanting hair follicles.

For the purpose of the use of drugs for the prevention of this negative phenomenon is necessary to consult a doctor-trichologist. To reduce the fat content is recommended to wash your hair every 1-2 days using special lines of shampoos for men (to strengthen, to stimulate growth, dandruff). Means of dandruff use not more than 1 time per week.

care schemes depend on the type of hair and are described below.

Normal hair type

Features care and advice trichologists

To a normal type trichologists include smooth, shiny, flexible hair having the same thickness throughout its length. With an increase can be seen that the scales of the cuticle lie flat and tight to form a smooth surface.

Wash your hair with warm normal type is recommended, preferably running water (shower) every 3-5 days. Given the optimal level of acid-base balance hydrolipidic layer on the scalp (pH 5-6), neutral recommended shampoos intended for this type. After washing, use appropriate rinses, conditioners, balms.

Of the home remedies for rinsing suited infusions of herbs: chamomile - to give shine and color underscore, burdock and nettles - for better growth, calendula and rosemary - for power. Brewing with boiling water (50 g herb - half a liter of water).

Features of improvement, the struggle with the fallout

Despite the fact that the normal type has healthy roots and the stem, without due care may be problems with loss of or increase in fat content or, conversely, dry and brittle.

Key recommendations to maintain the normal condition of the hair:

1. It is necessary to periodically massage the scalp using a brush with natural bristles. In addition, there are massage apparatus - Laser, micro-currents. Carried out by experts.
2. Restrict the use of a hair dryer with hot dryer.
3. Before laying apply special means to protect against high temperature.
4. Nutrition, vitamins reception.
5. Quitting smoking, alcohol.
6. Do not comb wet strands.
7. Apply moisturizing and firming mask.

Recipes home masks:

• firming: Mix dried camomile flowers, marigold, nettle leaves (one teaspoon) brew a glass of boiling water for one hour (thermos), then drain, mixed with honey (20 g) and propolis (1 hr. l.). Apply to the roots, to close (foil, top hat or a towel), half an hour wash your hair.
• moisturizing: combine the lemon juice and olive oil (30-50 ml), to the hair, leave for the night. In the morning wash the head. Effect - shiny, flexible, wetted strands.
• Mask-air conditioning: Mix lemon juice and aloe (50 ml and 20 ml), and applied to the roots length rinse after 5-10 minutes.

Pharmacy drugs:

• burdock (by deposition, growth, anti-dandruff);
• herbs (chamomile, nettle, burdock) for rinsing;
• tar shampoo well strengthens the roots, fights dandruff;
• vitamins A, E, B for overall body strengthening.

staining Features

Paint the normal type of hair dyes can be any, the frequency of treatments depends on the type of product:

• chemical-resistant (with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia) - the most aggressive used when absolutely necessary, not more than 1 time in 5 weeks;
• chemical semiproof and unstable (tint balms and shampoos) - 1 every 2-3 weeks;
• natural (henna, basma) - 1 every 2 weeks;
• physical (mousses, powders) - no harm.

Limitations caused by drying after any dye cuticle. When colored hair required nourishing and moisturizing mask - on a weekly basis. After shampooing - use balms, oils, conditioners, serums.

Cosmetics, shampoos

With the normal type of hair, you can use the usual care products.

1. Pantene Pro-V, Nutrition and gloss - shampoo contains amino acids, vitamins (B5, B7), plant extracts, glycerol, keratin; composed of no silicone. It gives shine, nourishes the skin and roots. Recommended after rinsing, use a balm from the same family. Price 200-400 p. (250 mL).
2. Le Petit Marseillais, Oliva and apples - shampoo contains plant extracts, vitamins PP, B, C, E; composed of no parabens. It cleans, nourishes and makes the strands soft and flexible. After washing - use care products (balsam conditioner) of the same series. He Prices 140-250 p. (250 mL).
3. Macadamia, care - a professional shampoo, nourishing: Contains vitamin complexes, provides nutrition and hydration normal hair, cleanses the scalp; effect - a smooth, silky strands. Price from 1300 p. (100 mL).

Dry hair

Features care and advice trichologists

hair styles are usually defined by the skin condition, dry strands are more common in females. When dry scalp acidity level is lowered, it is recommended to use shampoo to pH 5-6 (e.g., children).

Hairstyle characterized dimmed, split ends, electrification, failure to maintain a stacking form friability. Wash with warm water and mild frequency of 1 every 7-10 days. If a woman uses mousses, sprays, foam styling - 1 every 3-5 days. Use special shampoos and care products exclusively for the dry type.

Do not use a hot dryer, not to use a hair dryer. In the extreme case it is allowed to dry cold air jet. Towel to get wet, do not rub and twist.

Rinsing to use herbs without binding action (chamomile, calendula). Recommended nourishing masks, massages - at home (with your fingertips) and hardware (in the framework of the visit to a specialist).

Features of improvement, the struggle with the fallout

Trichologists believe this type of problem, requiring careful maintenance. Dry type can be inherited or acquired due to external factors (environment, frequent staining) or diseases.

Recommendations for care:

1. Avoid adverse effects of cold, rain, salt water.
2. Give up the perm and discoloration due to the destructive effect of these procedures.
3. Take courses of reception of vitamins, eat vegetables and fruit.
4. Avoid stressful situations.
5. To give up smoking and alcohol abuse.
6. Comb only in a dry state, starting from the tips.
7. Use hydrating mask treatment.

Recipes home masks:

• Nourishing: before any washing hair vegetable oil (burdock, olive oil, pumpkin seed) heated to 40 degrees and applied to the roots and stems, top shelter foil and leave for 20 minutes.
• Nutritional sour cream and eggs: mix half a cup of sour cream with two yolks, add 2 hours. l. Honey, keep your head on a film of 40 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Pharmacy drugs:

• sea ​​buckthorn oil, burdock, pumpkin;
• herbs (chamomile, calendula) for rinsing;
• multivitamin complexes (treatment);
• Dimexide (used in oil masked as "vehicles" for the delivery of the necessary substances in a short time).

staining Features

Trichologists not recommended to paint the hair is dry, as any agent adversely affects their structure. If painting still needed, give preference to a semipermanent or unstable media, as well as natural or physical. It is important to remember that any drug has the ink dried and destructive properties.

Before painting, it is desirable not to wash my hair 3-5 days for natural "lubrication" of the rod to protect it. After the procedure, do not rinse the head with acidic compounds, do not wash with shampoo. Apply a balm or a nourishing mask.

Cosmetics, shampoos

hair styles cause the application of certain rules of care hairstyle for women and men. Dry locks in need of food, so there are a series of professional and conventional means.

1. Series Natura Siberica, nutrition and recovery - buckthorn shampoo: it contains argan oil and linseed, contribute to the formation of keratin, which covers rods protective layer. Effect - easy combing, smoothness, luster, density, power. Price 160-300 p. (250 mL).
2. Series Natura Siberica, Balsam conditioner buckthorn: It contains sea buckthorn oil extract grown in Altai; vitamins E, A, B1, B12. Revitalizes hair structure, making it smooth, elastic and firm. Prevention of split ends. Price 250-270 p. (250 mL).
3. Shwarzkopf, line "Rescue Recovery" - Professional: contain keratin, panthenol, amino acids. Ensures formation of a protective film on the web, it cleanses without drying. Recommended for use in combination with balms and conditioners of the same series. Effect - live shine, food. Price 700-2000 p. (Depending on volume).

Greasy hair type

Features care and advice trichologists

hair styles for women not only to determine the appearance of hairstyles, but also require special care in each case. Greasy hair type provides the maximum experience for women - locks look greasy, matted, unkempt. The reason lies in the increased allocation of sebum.

This may be due to heredity, hormonal disorders, stress, poor diet.

Trichologists recommend washing the hair of this type no more than 2 times of the day - with warm water (body temperature), since the hot water production will increase secretion cold wash away grease. If you require more frequent washing, it is recommended to alternate with a dry shampoo. Wash means for this type, with elevated pH (6-8).

It is advisable to choose transparent and not creamy shampoos. Lather twice to wash away not only dirt, but to eliminate fat from the rods. The optimal time of day for the procedure - morning, during the greatest selection of fat glands.

Finally - rinse water with the addition of citric acid - to mitigate the strands and impart a healthy shine. An alternative could serve apple cider vinegar. Diluted in a 1 st. l. means 1 liter of water.

Features of improvement, the struggle with the fallout

greasy hair problem is compounded by their loss and the frequent occurrence of dandruff (seborrhea). Loss due to formation of greasy film on the skin of the head, which covers the air access to the mouths of the follicle from which the hair follicles are prematurely lost.

To avoid this, it takes a comprehensive care:

1. Proper nutrition with the inclusion of fruit and vegetables in the diet, limiting fat and sweet.
2. Consultation gastroenterologist as gastrointestinal problems are often the cause of a violation of the sebaceous glands.
3. To exclude hormonal problems to address to the endocrinologist.
4. Restful sleep, walk, exercise.
5. Giving up smoking and alcohol.
6. Admission vitamins on the basis of expert advice (physician, gastroenterologist).
7. Do not apply hot mode dryer combing wooden comb or a brush made from natural materials, it is undesirable to use mousses and styling foam (they enhance greasy effect).
8. Performing trichologist recommendations regarding shampooing and conditioning agents, the use of masks at home.

Recipes home masks:

• Mustard: to 20 g dry mustard add quarter cup of infusion nettle and a few drops of pumpkin oil (or almond). Apply to the strands to hold approximately 20 minutes. The mask helps to fight hair loss, normalizes sebaceous glands, stimulates metabolism and blood circulation in the follicles. Effect - the elasticity and shine. Repeat twice a week.
• Clay: Mix 20 g of clay and 1/3 glass of beer, add 2 mL of vitamin B6 (of ampoules), rubbed into the roots, hold 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. It stops the increased allocation of fat, healthier bulbs, cleans the skin, strands become soft and shiny, well-to style. Apply 1 time per week.

Pharmacy drugs:

• Therapeutic shampoos containing zinc oxide.
• Zinc ointment and other preparations containing zinc.

staining Features

Given that any paint (natural, chemical, physical) dries rods and scalp, dyeing and perming not contraindicated oily hair type. At the same time, experts believe that the use is permitted, including brightening colors.

However, when painting should follow a few rules:

• Painted not more than 1 time in 4 weeks.
• Do the procedure in salons using professional equipment and strict execution of instructions for applying paint.
• After changing the color of the means to care for colored oily hair.
• At home, use the rinse herbal infusions (chamomile, thyme, marigold).

Cosmetics, shampoos

1. Series Natura Siberica, volume and balance - Cedar Shampoo: contains nettle extract and vitamin C, dries well, facilitates combing, gives volume, eliminates static electricity. Apply the balm of the same series. Price 350-470 p. (400 mL).
2. FarmaVita Series, Regulate - Italian shampoo: it contains salicylic acid, cleanses the skin, improves blood circulation, decreases sebum excretion, due to vitamin B5 moisturizes strands. Price 600-2000 p. (Depending on volume).
3. Sebofan - French shampoo seboregulyator: contains proteins and zinc, release-controlling secretions; It maintains a healthy balance of the scalp, does not contain parabens; effect - cleansing and shine. Recommendation - Use the means of care of the same series. Price 700-1000 p. (200 mL).

Combined type of hair

Features care and advice trichologists

hair styles for women are different levels of acidity. For the combined type is characterized by greasy roots and dry bars with split ends. Use recommended shampoos with level pH 5-6. Wash with warm water should be not more than 1 time in 2-3 days. Shampoo before application is desired or to be diluted with water only at the roots.

Often the problem stems from the fact that a woman is using the wrong tool for shampooing. The selection of species care for dry brittle hair should note that moisturizes and nourishes not Only the rods, but the roots that are contraindicated for oily skin - skin from this even more worsens.

There are special facilities for the combined strands are allowed in conventional lines of care for the normal type.

Features of improvement, the struggle with the fallout

The basis of care is the right choice of shampoo.

Furthermore, it should:

1. Apply balms and conditioners only on locks, departing from the roots 5 cm.
2. Do not use a hot hair dryer, curling iron, hot rollers.
3. Apply different masks: for rods - Moisturizing scalp - regulating secretion production.
4. Proper diet and lifestyle.
5. It is recommended to regularly trim the split ends (1 every 2 months).

Recipes home masks:

• egg: take 2 eggs, separate the yolks. Proteins were applied to the roots, the yolks - on the remaining length. After half an hour rinse with cool water.
• Of yogurt: in half a glass of kefir add egg and 5 ml olive oil mix, and applied to the roots of the full length, hold 60 minutes, then wash with warm water.

In the combined type of maintenance is carried out separately for the roots and strands.

Pharmacy drugs:

• The roots need to strengthen and regulate the secretion of sebaceous glands, apply medicinal preparations from seborrhea (tar soap, extracts of herbs - nettle, chamomile, succession).
• The rods need to nourish and humidify apply pharmaceutic oil (burdock, pumpkin), and the preparations applied to them, departing at least 5 cm from the roots; use of vitamins A, E, B (inside).

staining Features

When painting combined hair should choose a way, the most restrictive of all dry. Therefore, aggressive chemical ink in this case may exacerbate the condition strands. Optimal - hueing agents, natural and natural dyes, in an extreme case - chemical semiproof but without ammonia content.

Care for colored hair is similar to the combined type of care uncolouredExcept for the additional power is required for split ends (moisturizing and nourishing mask). In addition, when re-staining the paint applied strictly to the root without affecting the remainder of the length - in order to reduce the harmful effects of chemicals.

Wash your hair at least 1-2 days before the procedure, to the sebaceous gland secretions have time to set aside enough to impregnate the entire length that will protect my hair from the aggressive properties of the paint.

Cosmetics, shampoos

1. Series Helen Seward (Italy), Balancing Shampoo 3 / S2 - Professional shampoo for the combined type (greasy roots and dry strands) contains clay and a complex of plant extracts; It cleans, regulates the secretion of sebaceous glands, relieves irritation; effect - shiny, elastic and smooth hair. It recommended after rinsing apply balm or a mask of the same series. Price 400-2600 p. (Depending on volume).
2. Alerana Series (Russia) - shampoo for greasy and combined types contains extracts of nettle and burdock (for gloss and strengthening), tarragon, tea tree oil (regulated secretion), sage (removal of irritation), proteins wheat (food). Recommended the use of salves, serums this series. Price from 300 p. (250 mL).
3. Loreal Professional (France), Pure Resourse - Professional Shampoo: contains antioxidants; deeply cleanses, normalizes the sebaceous glands, improves blood circulation and metabolism, refreshes the skin, making the strands soft. Price from 400 p. (250 mL).

Thin and brittle hair

Features care and advice trichologists

types of hair in women are different from men's thick - by nature they are 2 times thinner, so the problem of thin and brittle rods is more relevant for women. Hair of this type require special care, allowing them to give volume and shine. In most conventional insufficient, treatment is required to restore the damaged cuticle.

Given that thin hair quickly become greasy, allowed to wash them daily with warm water using a special shampoo for this type. When applied lightly foamed at the roots and distributed throughout the length. To strands are not confused when dry, apply the balms and masks. Use boiled water or added to it lemon juice during rinsing.

Features of improvement, the struggle with the fallout

The main recommendations for trichologists of thin and brittle hair care products:

1. Use only intended for such types of care.
2. Tumble dry naturally, or at least a jet of cold air. Eliminate exposure to high temperature (curling iron, heated rollers).
3. Do not use heavy styling products.
4. Do not use rubber bands and bobby pins.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
6. Do not comb wet strands.
7. Eat fruits and vegetables, to give up smoking and alcohol.
8. Vitamin treatments (A, E, H).
9. Regular massage brush with natural bristles or your fingertips.
10. Do not use combs, traumatic skin.
11. Apply restorative mask.

Recipes home masks:

• Healing (do 1 per week): Mix 1 tbsp. l. clay, 1 egg yolk, 1 ml of oily solution of vitamin A and E, for 1 hour. l. lemon juice and honey, add a little water to get the consistency of thick cream. Spread the roots and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse and apply a balm.
• Firming (do 1-2 times a week): in castor oil (2 tbsp. l.), add 1 hour. l. ginger powder and 1 hour. l. aloe juice. Apply to roots for 1 hour. After the wash, treat balm.

Pharmacy drugs:

• Burdock, castor oil, pumpkin seed oil - for masks.
• Herbs (chamomile, nettle, oats) - rinse.
• Tar soap or shampoo - to get rid of dandruff.
• Vitamins A, E, C, H, group B Capsules - for masks and ingestion.

staining Features

Staining of thin and brittle hair is highly undesirable, as the cuticle is already damaged. In the worst case it is permissible to use natural, physical or tinting paint.

Cosmetics, shampoos

For dry and brittle types, besides the usual shampoos, balms and conditioners recommended reducing medical cosmetics.

Examples of some of which are listed below:

1. Series Indola Care (Germany), care and treatment - restoring serum is used for hair tips: restores cuticles. Price 470-600 p. (75 mL).
2. Selective Professional (Italy), Caviar Sublime - Shampoo (250 ml) and serum restores (6 vials of 10 ml); used to restore the weakened roots; effect - strong, smooth, elastic strands. Price for a set of 2700-3200 p.
3. Kaypro (Italy), Keratin - revitalizing serum for damaged hair: contains keratin; put a few drops on the web, do not rinse; effect - due to the recovery of the cuticle strands becomes smooth and elastic. Price from 2000 r. (100 mL).

Whatever hair styles for women or men, subject to the recommendations of experts, any hairstyle will look healthy and well-groomed. Doctors insist indicator of human hair cover - an important component of the health of the organism as a whole.

Author: Raven Tatiana (tatianaev)

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