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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jul. 2007 ~ Sept. 2007: All About Hair (ARCHIVES): Archive through September 05, 2007 users admin

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Mocha
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08-12-2001

Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
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.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Yikes, didn't know the pic would be so big. New hairdo, cut and style. Taking one's own picture is not easy! LOL

newhairdo8

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Beautiful, Urgrace! The hair's a lovely colour.

Grannyg
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05-28-2002

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grannyg a private message Print Post    
oh gracie!! I love love love it. Looks fabulous on you!! You are soooooo cute anyway.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Thanks! <blush> I'm really liking the lighter, less red color.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
The lighter color looks good on you Gracie.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Beautiful Gracie, and your hair is absolutely lovely too!

Heyltslori
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09-15-2001

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heyltslori a private message Print Post    
You look gorgeous Gracie!

Vee
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02-23-2004

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 4:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Looks great, Grace!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 5:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Oh! This feels like a special day with all that flattery. Thanks

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
just adorable grace. looks so shiny.

Slothkitten
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09-16-2003

Friday, August 31, 2007 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slothkitten a private message Print Post    
Love your new cut and color, Grace ! You look so good.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Aha, so that is what a 'Urgrace' looks like...pretty!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Oh Gracie! I love it! It's a wonderful style and color for you.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Love it Gracie!!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Thank you everyone.

Retired
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07-11-2001

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
Great color, do, cut, and style!

Landi
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07-29-2002

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
gracie, the cut is very flattering and you look lovely.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
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

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Very, very cute style and color, Gracie.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
You are beautiful Urgrace, inside AND out!

Um Juju aren't you banned from this thread?

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
smile

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Wonderful picture! I love your hair color!

Jewels
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09-23-2000

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jewels a private message Print Post    
Love it, Gracie!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
You are all very sweet.