Both stiff and thick, the hair is resistant. In addition, its round shape allows the sebum to descend and nourish the fiber to the ends. All cuts are possible:short, long, layered, tapered, straight… As it is heavy, the hairdresser sees precisely where it falls and adapts the cut, which remains perfect for a long time. Ditto for hairstyles:whether you want curls, a brushing or ultra-smooth, the shaping lasts a long time. Hair happiness!
• We choose a shampoo and care for thick hair and, if necessary, we alternate with a shampoo for greasy hair. What are we avoiding? Nourishing products, too rich for a fiber that just lacks hydration, and those from the “volume” ranges. You can wash your hair every other day.
• Even if the hair is resistant, we pamper it (especially if it is weakened by bleaching or by heating appliances):at least once a week, we leave a conditioner or a moisturizing mask on for a few minutes. If the hair gets greasy quickly, apply a day cream on the lengths.
• Dry the hair keeping the head straight. The hair dryer must be positioned above the head, never below, so as not to lift the roots and give (too) volume.
• If you want to create curls or waves, first apply a styling product (mousse, cream or spray). As the hair is heavy, it quickly regains its natural stiffness if the movement is not fixed.
The anti-bad hair day gesture. Flat roots with crazy lengths are the bad combo for thick hair. Restore volume at the roots with a dry shampoo and discipline the lengths with a dab of day cream applied to the finger or, if that's not enough, a straightening iron.
Products to shop
1. Bain Cristal Thick Hair, Kérastase, €19.80. 2. Douce Argile Regulating Shampoo, Dessange, €3.95. 3. Phytojoba Moisturizing Mask, Phyto, €18.85. 4. Hot &Loop Spray, L’Oréal Paris, €5.10. 5. Desert Date Day Cream, Klorane, €9.50.
Thanks to Caroline Bufalini, studio hairdresser and Klorane consultant and to Haïra and Alex, hairdressers at Studio Ana’e (11 bis, rue des Carmes, Paris 5th.)
