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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 11:36 am
I thought this information might be helpful with regards to hair types and textures... Straight hair is classified as a 1. There is absolutely no curl pattern in the hair. It is completely straight. Straight hair is very sleek and shiny because there is no curl pattern which allows the light to reflect off of the hair giving it a shiny finish. Some straight hair that appears dull is usually because it is damaged. Proper care is always necessary if you want beautiful healthy hair. Wavy hair is classified as a 2. Type 2 hair can be categorized as 2A/2B or 2C. Basically, 2A hair is fine, while 2B hair is medium textured like singer Mya’s hair. 2C hair is thick and coarse with a frizzier look. If you have type 2 hair, you have a wide variety of styles available to you. You can straighten the hair for a sleek look, or add tighter curls for a different look. The versatility can make the hairs texture look totally different. This hair type has a natural “S” curl pattern as it hangs. Type 3 hair has a tighter curl pattern. It can be categorized at 3A/3B and 3C hair. 3A hair types have a looser curl pattern, while type 3B hair has a tighter curl pattern (picture on the left) and type 3C hair has a tightly curly look and may look slightly kinky (picture on the right). This type of hair has a lot of body and can be styled in many different styles. When wet, type 3 hair easily absorbs the water and shrinks quite a bit. But it is not as shiny as straight hair because the hair cannot reflect the light as easily. Type 3 hair is very springy. If you pull on it, it bounces back into its original curly state. This type of hair can sometimes be a challenge to straighten, especially 3C hair. However, if you blow-dry and use a hot comb or straightener the hair will have a smoother sleeker finish. Tightly coiled type 4 hair is a lot kinkier than the type 2 and 3 hair types. Although this hair type is much coarser and appears thicker than other curly hair, it is actually quite fine. Type 4A hair has an “S” pattern to it, while type 4B/C hair is more wiry with a zig-zag pattern. These coiled afro pics show the texture of type 4 hair. Type 4 hair is hard to grow since it has fewer cuticle layers than the other hair types. Once brushed or combed it’s common for hair to break, leaving it shorter and easily susceptible to damage. (Note: Never brush dry curly hair as this creates frizz and can lead to breakage.) An easy way to rid yourself of this damage is through proper conditioning, hot oil treatments and not putting tension on the hair daily with pony tails or styles that pull on the hair and add tension. Type 4 hair is extremely versatile and holds well on it’s own without the aid of styling products. Some common styles of this hair type are curly fro’s, afro puffs, two-strand twists, braids, straightening, cornrows and so much more.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 2:16 pm
Yikes, didn't know the pic would be so big. New hairdo, cut and style. Taking one's own picture is not easy! LOL

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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 3:31 pm
Beautiful, Urgrace! The hair's a lovely colour.
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 3:52 pm
oh gracie!! I love love love it. Looks fabulous on you!! You are soooooo cute anyway.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:09 pm
Thanks! <blush> I'm really liking the lighter, less red color.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:12 pm
The lighter color looks good on you Gracie.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:13 pm
Beautiful Gracie, and your hair is absolutely lovely too!   
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:20 pm
You look gorgeous Gracie!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:54 pm
Looks great, Grace!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 5:08 pm
Oh! This feels like a special day with all that flattery. Thanks 
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 6:06 pm
just adorable grace. looks so shiny.
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Slothkitten
Member
09-16-2003
| Friday, August 31, 2007 - 7:32 pm
Love your new cut and color, Grace ! You look so good.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 9:42 am
Aha, so that is what a 'Urgrace' looks like...pretty!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 9:43 am
Oh Gracie! I love it! It's a wonderful style and color for you.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 10:51 am
Love it Gracie!!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 11:19 am
Thank you everyone.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:02 pm
Great color, do, cut, and style!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:34 pm
gracie, the cut is very flattering and you look lovely.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:37 pm
Thanks! Funny, but I was giggling at myself trying to take a pic that showed the hairdo the best and making goofy faces at the same time. Then I noticed no makeup or earrings. LOL
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:48 pm
Very, very cute style and color, Gracie.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 7:40 am
You are beautiful Urgrace, inside AND out! Um Juju aren't you banned from this thread?
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 8:35 am

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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:12 am
Wonderful picture! I love your hair color!
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:15 am
Love it, Gracie!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:27 am
You are all very sweet.
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