Knowing your hair is one of the most important things you can learn about. When you learn what’s good for your hair, it has a big impact of how your hair looks, and it improves your hair health. Most people don’t know what hair type they have, which is important to know. You should know exactly what would be best for your hair type. So what do Osbourn students really know about their hair?

Many people have yet to learn about their hair, because there are so many different types of patterns and textures. Knowing what is suitable for your hair is difficult to find without help from a professional. Jeremiah Okyere said, “My hair is pretty curly, so I would say around 3C type hair. It’s very curly, almost like an Afro, but I’m not sure I have ever been told what hair type I have.”

Many hairstyles look great, but some can cause breakage or even harm your hair, so being careful and researching what style is suitable for your hair is important. ” Okyere said, “For me personally, my hairstyle depends on my situation. I normally have braids in during the summer because I like to get in the ocean or pool, but the only problem is they take forever for me to do, so I like to wear my hair out most of the time.” 

The product you use on your hair affects not only the way it looks, but also the health of your hair. Either it’s softer, or it dries it out. “I like to use Curl La La, which is a custard to show your curls and help them last when your hair is out. My hair takes forever for me to do, so I like to wear my hair out most of the time. When my hair is in braids, I use Gel and mousse,” said Maliyah Stewert.  For people who have curls, wearing them out is a struggle because of frizz and dryness. Most people with curly hair tend to just put their hair in a bun or style it cutely to keep it out of the way.

Going to sleep while protecting your hair can be challenging. Many things, such as satin cloths or bonnets, can be helpful and can protect your curls from becoming frizzy while you sleep. “When I have braids, I like to use a special braid scarf, but most of the time I have my hair in a bonnet,” said Stewart. 

Some things people like to use to maintain their hair health are hair masks. Hair masks can help hydrate, repair damaged hair, and decrease frizz. It’s also important to keep up with maintaining your hair and taking care of it, so it can stay healthy, beautiful, and luminous.

Many people’s hair types are very different, some being 1a, some being 3b, and some being 4c. 1 is the straightest, and 4c is the curliest on the charts. “My hair type is 4b, and I love having my hair type, because it is a part of my identity and culture,” said Adriana Rich. All hair types are beautiful.

Knowing what to put in your hair, especially if it’s textured, is very important, so you know how to style it rightfully. People who may not know what hair type they have just end up straightening their hair or using heat on their hair, which can be bad for their natural hair. “I put heat in my hair regularly, and I get trims every 6-8 weeks,” said Rich.

Many students at Osbourn have said that they add heat to their hair, but not regularly. If they do add heat, it’s every few months or weeks. Some people straighten their hair because they don’t like doing it, but some people keep their hair type.

“I usually add 4 different types of hair products to make my hair look nice throughout the day. I add Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls, Camille Rose Mousse, Camille Rose Leave-in Conditioner, and Camille Rose Curl Maker. I leave my hair down or put it in half up, half down,” said Stephani Gomez.

Hair products are very important for your hair type, whether your hair type is the straightest on the chart or the curliest there is, as well as knowing what shampoo and conditioner are good for your hair. Finding one for your hair type can be challenging, depending on what hair type you have, or where you shop. There are many hair shops in malls, and just random places around town.

There are some people who don’t need to put many products in their hair, but only add oils. Most people with straight hair only add oils or some type of hair cream, so their hair isn’t completely frizzy or dry. Oils can be very useful, but can also cause your hair to be very oily, which isn’t good. Natural oils can make your hair very soft and smooth.

What hair type do you have, and how do you style it? Tell us in the comments!