Hair density

Hair density refers to the number of individual hairs on your scalp per square centimeter. It indicates how "full" or "thick" your hair appears. Hair density is not determined by the thickness of each individual hair (hair thickness), but by how close the hairs grow together.

Hair density can be divided into three categories:

1. Low density: Your scalp is easily visible. The hair may appear thin or scattered.
2. Average density: Your scalp is not immediately visible and your hair has average fullness.
3. High density: Your scalp is barely visible, even when parting your hair. Your hair looks full and dense.

Why is hair density important?

Hair density affects which styles and products work best for your hair. High density hair can be heavier or more voluminous, which may require lighter products or styles to keep it under control. Low density hair may require volumizing products or styles to make it look fuller.

Hair porosity and hair density are two different properties of your hair, but together they can affect how your hair responds to care products and styling.

Differences between porosity and density:

• Hair porosity : This refers to your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture and products. It has to do with the condition of the hair cuticle, which determines how easily moisture enters and exits your hair.
• Hair Density : This refers to the number of hairs on your scalp per square centimeter, or how full or thin your hair looks.

The Relationship Between Hair Porosity and Density:

1. Product absorption :

   • Her hair with high porosity absorbs products and moisture quickly, but also loses it quickly. If you dense (lots of) hair, you need more product to properly hydrate each strand, but the hair can also dry out faster due to the high porosity. With low density with high porosity, less product is needed, but you should focus more on moisturizing products.

2. Moisture retention capacity :

   • Bee low porosity it can be difficult for moisture to penetrate the closed hair cuticles. close hair This can lead to product build-up, as the product has difficulty penetrating the hair and remains on the scalp. For hair with low density and low porosity, it is important to choose light, fast-absorbing products to avoid weighing the hair down.

3. Care routine :

   • High density of high porosity means your hair needs a lot of product to stay hydrated, but you should be careful about overusing heavy products to avoid build-up.
   • Low density of low porosity requires lighter products that do not sit on the hair, as the hair can quickly become weighed down.

Although hair porosity and hair density are different properties, they work together to determine how much product your hair needs and how it responds to moisture and conditioning. Understanding both properties will help you build an effective hair care routine that is specifically tailored to your hair.