When discussing the capacity of hair, several key factors come into play that influence how hair interacts with products like oils:
Porosity: Hair porosity refers to how easily hair can absorb and retain moisture and oils. It's categorized into three types:
Low Porosity: Hair with tightly bound cuticles that resist moisture absorption. Oils and products may sit on the surface rather than penetrate.
Medium Porosity: Hair that readily absorbs and holds moisture and oils, striking a balance between low and high porosity.
High Porosity: Hair with cuticles that are more open or damaged, allowing moisture and oils to enter quickly but also causing them to escape rapidly.
Density: Hair density relates to the number of strands on the scalp. It can affect how much oil is needed and how evenly it distributes throughout the hair.
Thickness (Diameter): Hair thickness refers to the diameter of individual hair strands. Thicker strands may require more oil to fully coat and penetrate compared to finer strands.
Elasticity: Hair elasticity describes how well hair stretches and returns to its original shape without breaking. Healthy hair with good elasticity can better absorb and benefit from oils.
Texture: Hair texture refers to whether hair is straight, wavy, curly, or kinky. Different textures may have varying capacities for absorbing and holding oils due to differences in structure and surface area.
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