We'd kill to have that long, runway, flowing model hair that we see so often in hair show, commerical, or magazines. Truth is, it took alot of time and effort by professional hair stylists to achieve that look. These models were not born with that 'perfect' hair.
Our hair varies from strands, to color, to pattern, to texture, which gives all of our hair a unique look. I'll explain how each of these play a part. So the next time you complain about your hair just remember, it's all genetics. No product on the market is going to permanently change your hair.
STRANDS- On average, the head has about 100,000- 120,000 strands of hair. So if you have more strands, your hair will appear fuller, if you range in this average, you have will appear normal, and if you have less, your hair will appear thinner.
COLOR- The darker your hair the thicker the strands are. If your hair is black, reddish, or a dark brown, the strands will appear the thickest. Blonde and light brown appears to be thinner. (If you've every lightened your have from dark to light, you will be able to test this on your own hair. Pull a strand out after you've accumulated some new growth and see how the strand goes from thick to thin.)
PATTERN- African/Black hair is the most fragile. This is because of the pattern of the hair when it grows out. It makes all kinds of twist and turns and zigzags, making each of those curls and corners a potential breaking point. Asians have the thickest hair. Their hair is very straight and heavy.
