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Hair Type Care Guide
Discover how to care for your specific hair type with professional techniques from Zaynura Beauty Salon stylists.
Reviewed by professional stylists•6 min read
Different hair types require specific care approaches to look and feel their best. At Zaynura Beauty Salon, our stylists specialize in working with all hair textures and types, helping clients develop customized care routines.
Understanding your hair's unique characteristics is the first step to achieving healthy, beautiful hair.
The Four Main Hair Types
Fine Hair
Characteristics:
- • Small hair strand diameter
- • Can appear limp or flat
- • Gets oily quickly
- • Prone to breakage
Professional Care Tips:
- • Use lightweight, volumizing products
- • Avoid over-conditioning
- • Focus conditioner on mid-lengths to ends
- • Use dry shampoo between washes
Thick Hair
Characteristics:
- • Large hair strand diameter
- • Takes longer to dry
- • Can be difficult to style
- • Resistant to damage
Professional Care Tips:
- • Use rich, moisturizing products
- • Apply leave-in treatments
- • Section hair during styling
- • Use higher heat settings when styling
Curly Hair
Characteristics:
- • Natural curl pattern
- • Prone to dryness
- • Can be frizzy in humidity
- • Fragile when wet
Professional Care Tips:
- • Use sulfate-free shampoos
- • Deep condition weekly
- • Detangle gently when wet
- • Use curl-defining products
Color-Treated Hair
Characteristics:
- • Chemically processed
- • More porous structure
- • Prone to fading
- • Needs extra moisture
Professional Care Tips:
- • Use color-safe products
- • Apply UV protection
- • Deep condition regularly
- • Limit heat styling
Professional Styling Techniques by Hair Type
Fine Hair Styling
- • Blow dry with round brush for volume
- • Use root-lifting products
- • Avoid heavy oils and serums
- • Style with lower heat settings
Thick Hair Styling
- • Use smoothing products before styling
- • Work in small sections
- • Apply heat protectant generously
- • Use professional-grade tools
Curly Hair Styling
- • Apply products to wet hair
- • Use diffuser when blow drying
- • Scrunch, don't brush when dry
- • Sleep with silk scarf or bonnet
Color-Treated Styling
- • Use color-protecting heat protectants
- • Limit washing to 2-3 times per week
- • Use cool water for final rinse
- • Apply weekly protein treatments
Not Sure About Your Hair Type?
Get a professional hair analysis at Zaynura Beauty Salon for personalized care recommendations.
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