Why does someone's hair curl, while someone's hair is perfectly smooth? There is a scientific explanation for this. It all depends on the shape of the hair in cross section.
Scientists conducted comprehensive studies of the hair structure of different people, which allowed us to draw conclusions about why hair is curled. If you cut the hair and look at its cross section under a microscope, you can see what shape it is: perfectly round, slightly flattened or distinctly oblong.
Hair with a strict round cross section is usually very stiff and even. Usually they are black, dark chestnut, sometimes reddish in color. Such are characteristic of Asians and residents of the Middle East. An oval (elliptical) section makes the hair curly. The more pronounced the flattening of the hair, the clearer its curliness. A classic example of the maximum severity of this sign is the dark-skinned inhabitants of the Earth. Europeans are more likely to have a soft section and light shades of hair: from dark blond to blond. Most often, they curl their hair only in childhood.
Also, the presence of curls is determined by the hair follicles. If follicles are curved, then the hair will be wavy. And if the shape of the bulb is even - straight.
Usually, if the hair is curled from one of the parents, then this is inherited by the children. The property of curly hair is the dominant feature, passing to the first-born. However, many factors can influence curl. Everything is determined by the state of human health. For straightening curls, for example, can cause a past illness, exposure to chemicals.
Silky hair owners can afford less thorough care. Straight hair cutting is an excellent solution that will make it easy to style, comb and wash quickly. This is a feature of straight hair - to be even, not to puff, not to get out of the hairstyle. If the hair curls, then you need to monitor them more carefully so that they are in good condition and look great. So nature ordered. However, this is not a reason to be upset. After all, she made you a rare gift - to be unique, not like most.
Curly hair is fragile. To curls do not turn into tow, you need to follow a few rules.
- Wash hair with soft, warm water so as not to disturb its structure. Shampoo should be moisturizing with natural oils.
- Use a large comb with rare teeth and an antistatic coating.
- Use special products for curly hair, apply a nourishing balm or conditioner after washing.
- Try to dry your hair in a natural way, without abusing the hair dryer.
- Never comb wet hair because this will damage it.
- Trim the tips regularly.
- Once a week do a head massage.
- It is best to lay curls with a spray with good fixation, apply mousse to dry hair . You can use the gel with the effect of wet styling. Naughty hair is easier to “tame” with wax applied to the ends.