Unlock the POWER of knowing your hair type and determining your hair density! czcams.com/video/NbaOfBLKzBA/video.html Find Your Perfect Products Here: www.amazon.com/shop/stylesbysummer?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh&isPublicView=true *This is an affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, I earn a small commission and you also help this channel to grow. All products linked are ones I love and try myself*
As I am aging my hair is thin and sparse, frizzy with humidity and the bane of my existence. I wear a lot of hats. I believe that well groomed hair and makeup are the key to looking polished. Unfortunately my hair is most always a thin, limp, mess.
I have fine medium density hair. The thickness and density has never changed but over the years my hair went from stick straight to wavy. This after I spent years getting perms. 😂 The beauty of wavy hair is that I can easily alternate. I can go from completely straight to slightly wavy to very wavy without using hot tools. ☺️
I have coarse hair, I’m in my mid 40’s, going grey, but my hair has ALWAYS been dry, coarse and frizzy. I was born this way. Taming it has been a struggle throughout my life. I’ve recently discovered that oil serums are a game changer. But would you ever consider making a dedicated video for us heavyweight champions??! My hair can use all of the love it can get. 😊
I can certainly work on that type of video! I'm actually going to start trying out the oiling method for prewashing to see how it works out on my fine hair.
The dear diary scene😂. Brutus is a super star 🥰. Such clever tips on checking hair type and density! Very informative and entertaining as always! Love it, Summer.
Wow! I learned so much! I have fine hair with medium almost thick density meaning 3.5 in. Which is HUGE after I lost half of it after Covid. It used to be mega thick! Now I know it’s finally coming back 3 yrs post. Time for layers baby! Thank you!!
My hair has always been stupid fine but, now that I’m 55, it’s starting to develop a bit of texture that I have no idea how to work with! The products I used to love (Small Talk, for example), don’t seem to a darn thing for me anymore and, without higher heat, tools do sweet freak all to my hair! 😩🤬
I always say I long for the day when my texture changes but I worry it will just be another hurdle in life lol. Are you feeling like it's more frizzy? Does it just not hold the style well. What do you feel like Small Talk is lacking in performance for what you are wanting?
@@SummerBeautyc Ooh…great questions!! I used to be able to give myself a great blow out with a hair dryer and round brush and it would last for DAYS! I would use Small Talk on “special occasions” when I wanted some extra OOMF! Now I find my hair is a bit more frizzy, the blow outs look great at first, but lay flat before I leave the room (even with Small Talk) and, without jacking the heat on my tools, curls and waves fall out before I get to the front door. Thank goodness it’s pony tail and sun hat season! 🤪
Brilliant systematization, dear Summer! Thank you so much for your great work. In addition to your skills, beauty and charm, you are very artistic! Finally I've clearly identified my hair: it’s sick and wavy with low density, much lighter in the front and in the upper back. Could you be so kind to make a tutorial for those of us, who has flat or/and sloped occiput? Acsually I have two tops of the head and two occiputs I’ve mensioned above.
I have medium, medium density, medium porosity hair. There is another characteristic of hair that has not been given a name and isnt talked about much but also plays an important role. Silkiness/smoothness vs roughness/textured (different than the texture of waves, curls and coils). When you run your fingers down the strand, apart from feeling the cuticle, it either fools smooth like silk, or slightly rough or gritty. European hair types tend to be more silky, African hair types are more textured, while Asian hair types can have silkiness or texture. In Asia this was the motivation for the development of thermal reconditioning - to smooth that texture out of the hair even for straight hair types. When African hair is blow dried and flat ironed straight it still has some texture to it, whereas European hair becomes very smooth when flat ironed. With thousands of years of evolution and ethnic mixing you can now find these both in all the continental varieties. I have silky hair and I am always envious of the textured (not curls waves or coils) type hairs because they have increased volume that doesn't flatten like silky hair and can break more easily. I have curly hair but it always wants to flatten at my roots. Everything has its pros and cons LOL, the grass is always greener, and as you have just showed us, we can work with them all by using the right products, styling techniques, and hair cuts and styles.
I just wanted to thank you for your amazing videos. They are packed full of information and delivered with such humor. I have definitely learned a lot from you. A video for those of us dealing with alopecia would be much appreciated. Thank you!
I must be a unicorn. I have fine strands that are wavy/curly. I used to have high density. Now as I age I have medium density. (Thinner on top & front) My hair type is a challenge since most textured hair is apparently thick. I need smoothing & frizz protection but I do have fragile fine hair. Lately I've been rocking a bob similar to Summer's current bob.
Great video as always Summer! Always brings a smile to my face seeing you and Brutus. Definitely going to check out your product guide as I'm at a loss lately I feel i have difficult hair as it is fine,wavy, and thinning 😢 I always had fine hair but lots of it . I also feel it's on the drier side even though it's fine🤷♀️
Always happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Check out the guide and don't hesitate to ask if you have anymore questions! Do you use any products currently that offer moisture/hydration?
I love your channel! You are informative and funny🤓🤣 the best kind that I learn from🤩 Newly subscribed and loving watching your videos❣️ I was born natural blonde, had blonde til age 5-6 yrs then the mousy brown or dirty blonde as we called it….started highlighting late teens ….continue to highlight as I am now 62…the gray is coming!! My hair is naturally curly…dries in corkscrew curls flat on top…I am home most of the time and wear messy bun 90% of the time because I am always hot and can’t stand hair in my face!! Lengthwise I keep around collarbone length so I can get it up and off my face. I have noticed my ponytail thinner and feel like I can see more strands on my head than I used to. I’m wondering if wearing it up is a bad thing? I’ve been told I have fine hair but a lot of it (in all the in between years) it can get frizzy fast if I comb curls…my hair is dry never oily and rarely feels dirty because I don’t put product in my hair daily…grows fast..like 3/4” a month. Should I be putting product in my hair if not going out, not heat styling it? Thank you for sharing all you do🫶🏻🤩😊
Thank you for sharing! As long as your bun is not tight(pulling the hair from scalp) and you're using a hair tie that's gentle like a silk scrunchie or a bobble tie I think it's s fine to wear it up. If you're not going places, I wouldn't worry about using products for those days. At most, if your hair feels dry you can use a light weight oil to put on the ends. Pravanas Hydra Pearl or even their Polish and Reunite is great. It's a super lightweight product that helps with frizz, split ends and hydration and can be used on wet and dry hair. I actually use that one if my hair feels too dry from when I use texture sprays and it softens it right up without weighing it down. It's one of my holy Grail products for sure. If you're concerned about your scalp, minoxidil is great to help prevent hair loss! You have to use it daily and it takes a bit before it starts working but I've always had success with it! Let me know if you have any other questions!
My hair is the T Zone of the face. Young years were medium to slight course. The with children & hair color it went fine, fine fine. Now going white/silver black the T zone has hit! White is fine/medium the rest is medium to course. And oh my the nape area’s kinky curl is hilarious. A bun is my day 3+ go to so PLEASE a cute quick bun variety video would be so appreciated 🥰 Just love your videos
Thank you for the great explanation. I now know I have fine medium dense hair. 17 months after chemo my hair was finally long enough for my first full cut. My goal is to have a shoulder length bob. I still have a way to go in the bang growth. 😊
Did your hair texture change after chemo? I've had so many clients that there's was completely different after it came back. Congrats on your growth after chemo!
@@SummerBeautyc My hair came back a few shades darker and has more waves. My hairstylist (who has been with me during the whole process) says my hair is much denser now. 😊
Great explanations. I always mixed up "fine hair" with "low density". Looks like I actually have medium hair but low density--thanks to post menopause. Sigh.
I have medium and fine hair. I have uneven hair texture. Super early menopause. It used to be very thin my whole life. Then, for about six years it started getting super high density. Now, it’s falling out but the strands are all different sizes. It’s weird. I lost half of my hair in the past year.
@@SummerBeautyc I have an appointment at a menopause clinic at the end of August. That’s the soonest they could get me in. It’s a newly opened clinic. They opened it because menopause was being ignored so much when it affects women in such a devastating way. So, they are really backed up. I’m hoping I get on hormone treatment immediately, within a month of getting to my first appointment. The hormone treatment will help my mental and physical health.
Love your videos! So creative with so many laughs. Thanks also for including Brutus . . . he's so much fun to watch! Thank you so much for the "Fine Hair With Low Density" product options. It's very helpful to know which products best suit my hair type. What are your thoughts about "hair masks"? My mids and ends tend to get very dry and I have read that a good hair mask may help, especially after coloring. Is there one you would recommend that doesn't weigh down fine hair w/ low density, or do you feel that any of the conditioners listed in your Amazon Store for my hair type will take the place of a mask?
Hi! I LOVE Olaplex 8. It's very hydrating and weighs the hair down very minimally compared to other brands. Apply to towel dried hair to let it absorb the best!
Great comparisons and tips for each hair type. I’ve had coarse hair my entire life, but it’s become more dry, frizzy and thinner by the crown with age, as well as having my thyroid removed 10 yrs ago. Do you think having a keratin treatment a few yrs ago at the salon could have caused some breakage and more dryness to my hair? I really enjoyed this video, Summer 😊
Keratin treatments rarely cause issues. The one time I've seen it be negative is on overly, double processed blonde hair. If it's been years ago I wouldn't think it's a factor to your hair now. Overall for smoothing frizz treatments, I prefer Brazilian Blowouts
Summer, I was looking in your videos for the best hair brushes (not hot tools) to use for fine hair and can’t find it. Have you done one or did I dream you did lol?
Summer thanks again for the great info. I have a cut similar to yours and i have fine low density hair. My struggle is keeping the hair out of my face and in place. Is this the cut or what? If i spray it, it just drops into my face as a bunch. Please help
Make sure you're lifting and blow drying your hair away from your face. I often will roll sections on my hair along my face in velcro rollers away so I get more lift. And hairspray! I like Moroccan Oils Strong Spray.
Hi Summer, I also have seen a lot of video's lately talking about hair porosity. How does that play into all of this? Do you think we have to keep our porosity type in mind as well?
In my Amazon store that is linked in the description I have products listed by hair type and concern that would be helpful to you if you want to take a look! www.amazon.com/shop/stylesbysummer?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
Unlock the POWER of knowing your hair type and determining your hair density!
czcams.com/video/NbaOfBLKzBA/video.html
Find Your Perfect Products Here: www.amazon.com/shop/stylesbysummer?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh&isPublicView=true
*This is an affiliate links. If you choose to purchase, I earn a small commission and you also help this channel to grow. All products linked are ones I love and try myself*
As I am aging my hair is thin and sparse, frizzy with humidity and the bane of my existence. I wear a lot of hats. I believe that well groomed hair and makeup are the key to looking polished. Unfortunately my hair is most always a thin, limp, mess.
I have fine medium density hair. The thickness and density has never changed but over the years my hair went from stick straight to wavy. This after I spent years getting perms. 😂
The beauty of wavy hair is that I can easily alternate. I can go from completely straight to slightly wavy to very wavy without using hot tools. ☺️
My mom's hair now has a slight wave after always being straight!
I have coarse hair, I’m in my mid 40’s, going grey, but my hair has ALWAYS been dry, coarse and frizzy. I was born this way. Taming it has been a struggle throughout my life. I’ve recently discovered that oil serums are a game changer. But would you ever consider making a dedicated video for us heavyweight champions??! My hair can use all of the love it can get. 😊
I can certainly work on that type of video! I'm actually going to start trying out the oiling method for prewashing to see how it works out on my fine hair.
The dear diary scene😂. Brutus is a super star 🥰. Such clever tips on checking hair type and density! Very informative and entertaining as always! Love it, Summer.
Thank you for the video! It was helpful.
🤣"Laughs in the face of volume" - yep, that's my hair! 👍🏻So aptly put! 😃
It's a struggle!
Menopause has changed my hair. It's now what I'd say is medium in hair diameter with low density on the top, and medium density on the sides and back.
Check out Retress serum. It’s worked for me. Between Covid and pause- it’s been an ordeal.
Wow! I learned so much! I have fine hair with medium almost thick density meaning 3.5 in. Which is HUGE after I lost half of it after Covid. It used to be mega thick! Now I know it’s finally coming back 3 yrs post. Time for layers baby! Thank you!!
The covid hair loss is wild! So many clients of mine experienced it. I'm glad to hear it's come back! Happy layering!!
My hair has always been stupid fine but, now that I’m 55, it’s starting to develop a bit of texture that I have no idea how to work with! The products I used to love (Small Talk, for example), don’t seem to a darn thing for me anymore and, without higher heat, tools do sweet freak all to my hair! 😩🤬
I always say I long for the day when my texture changes but I worry it will just be another hurdle in life lol. Are you feeling like it's more frizzy? Does it just not hold the style well. What do you feel like Small Talk is lacking in performance for what you are wanting?
@@SummerBeautyc Ooh…great questions!! I used to be able to give myself a great blow out with a hair dryer and round brush and it would last for DAYS! I would use Small Talk on “special occasions” when I wanted some extra OOMF! Now I find my hair is a bit more frizzy, the blow outs look great at first, but lay flat before I leave the room (even with Small Talk) and, without jacking the heat on my tools, curls and waves fall out before I get to the front door. Thank goodness it’s pony tail and sun hat season! 🤪
Thank you for organizing products by hair type and density! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'm happy to help!
Brilliant systematization, dear Summer! Thank you so much for your great work. In addition to your skills, beauty and charm, you are very artistic!
Finally I've clearly identified my hair: it’s sick and wavy with low density, much lighter in the front and in the upper back.
Could you be so kind to make a tutorial for those of us, who has flat or/and sloped occiput?
Acsually I have two tops of the head and two occiputs I’ve mensioned above.
Thank you for the compliment and comment! Will add your idea to my list!
I have medium, medium density, medium porosity hair. There is another characteristic of hair that has not been given a name and isnt talked about much but also plays an important role. Silkiness/smoothness vs roughness/textured (different than the texture of waves, curls and coils). When you run your fingers down the strand, apart from feeling the cuticle, it either fools smooth like silk, or slightly rough or gritty. European hair types tend to be more silky, African hair types are more textured, while Asian hair types can have silkiness or texture. In Asia this was the motivation for the development of thermal reconditioning - to smooth that texture out of the hair even for straight hair types. When African hair is blow dried and flat ironed straight it still has some texture to it, whereas European hair becomes very smooth when flat ironed. With thousands of years of evolution and ethnic mixing you can now find these both in all the continental varieties. I have silky hair and I am always envious of the textured (not curls waves or coils) type hairs because they have increased volume that doesn't flatten like silky hair and can break more easily. I have curly hair but it always wants to flatten at my roots. Everything has its pros and cons LOL, the grass is always greener, and as you have just showed us, we can work with them all by using the right products, styling techniques, and hair cuts and styles.
Fine and thin. Sigh. Thank you for recommending products! I will check them out!
Hope you find them helpful!
I just wanted to thank you for your amazing videos. They are packed full of information and delivered with such humor. I have definitely learned a lot from you. A video for those of us dealing with alopecia would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and making a suggestion! ❤️
I must be a unicorn. I have fine strands that are wavy/curly. I used to have high density. Now as I age I have medium density. (Thinner on top & front) My hair type is a challenge since most textured hair is apparently thick. I need smoothing & frizz protection but I do have fragile fine hair. Lately I've been rocking a bob similar to Summer's current bob.
Great video as always Summer! Always brings a smile to my face seeing you and Brutus. Definitely going to check out your product guide as I'm at a loss lately
I feel i have difficult hair as it is fine,wavy, and thinning 😢 I always had fine hair but lots of it . I also feel it's on the drier side even though it's fine🤷♀️
Always happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Check out the guide and don't hesitate to ask if you have anymore questions! Do you use any products currently that offer moisture/hydration?
I love your channel! You are informative and funny🤓🤣 the best kind that I learn from🤩 Newly subscribed and loving watching your videos❣️ I was born natural blonde, had blonde til age 5-6 yrs then the mousy brown or dirty blonde as we called it….started highlighting late teens ….continue to highlight as I am now 62…the gray is coming!! My hair is naturally curly…dries in corkscrew curls flat on top…I am home most of the time and wear messy bun 90% of the time because I am always hot and can’t stand hair in my face!! Lengthwise I keep around collarbone length so I can get it up and off my face. I have noticed my ponytail thinner and feel like I can see more strands on my head than I used to. I’m wondering if wearing it up is a bad thing? I’ve been told I have fine hair but a lot of it (in all the in between years) it can get frizzy fast if I comb curls…my hair is dry never oily and rarely feels dirty because I don’t put product in my hair daily…grows fast..like 3/4” a month. Should I be putting product in my hair if not going out, not heat styling it? Thank you for sharing all you do🫶🏻🤩😊
Thank you for sharing! As long as your bun is not tight(pulling the hair from scalp) and you're using a hair tie that's gentle like a silk scrunchie or a bobble tie I think it's s fine to wear it up. If you're not going places, I wouldn't worry about using products for those days. At most, if your hair feels dry you can use a light weight oil to put on the ends. Pravanas Hydra Pearl or even their Polish and Reunite is great. It's a super lightweight product that helps with frizz, split ends and hydration and can be used on wet and dry hair. I actually use that one if my hair feels too dry from when I use texture sprays and it softens it right up without weighing it down. It's one of my holy Grail products for sure. If you're concerned about your scalp, minoxidil is great to help prevent hair loss! You have to use it daily and it takes a bit before it starts working but I've always had success with it! Let me know if you have any other questions!
My hair is the T Zone of the face. Young years were medium to slight course. The with children & hair color it went fine, fine fine. Now going white/silver black the T zone has hit! White is fine/medium the rest is medium to course. And oh my the nape area’s kinky curl is hilarious. A bun is my day 3+ go to so PLEASE a cute quick bun variety video would be so appreciated 🥰 Just love your videos
Your hair has been on quite the adventure! Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you enjoy the channel! Adding your video idea to my list!
Love, love, love your videos. 2 days ago i discovered your channel. What a luck!!! Thank you for all info and fun videos!
Happy to have you here, welcome to the fam!
Can you do a video for gray hair please! The best products for moisture and oil that won’t stain.
Hi Summer. Thank you for providing so much useful information in a very watchable and enjoyable manner!
This is always my goal with every video! So happy to hear you enjoy my "edutainment!"
Thank you, Summer! 😃
No problem 😊
Thank you for the great explanation. I now know I have fine medium dense hair. 17 months after chemo my hair was finally long enough for my first full cut. My goal is to have a shoulder length bob. I still have a way to go in the bang growth. 😊
Did your hair texture change after chemo? I've had so many clients that there's was completely different after it came back. Congrats on your growth after chemo!
@@SummerBeautyc My hair came back a few shades darker and has more waves. My hairstylist (who has been with me during the whole process) says my hair is much denser now. 😊
Great explanations. I always mixed up "fine hair" with "low density". Looks like I actually have medium hair but low density--thanks to post menopause. Sigh.
Thank you for sharing. You still can have beautiful hair no matter your type and density!
I just love all your videos! You're my hair hero!!
Awh you're too sweet!!
Always love your videos!!! Y’all did a fantastic job on this one! ❤
So happy you liked it!
That's a great explainer and very entertaining! The shopping guide is genius! Thank you!
I'm glad you liked it! Yes, I want to organize it even more actually!
Oh yea, menopause wrecked my hair. I was medium now coarse
I have medium and fine hair. I have uneven hair texture. Super early menopause. It used to be very thin my whole life. Then, for about six years it started getting super high density. Now, it’s falling out but the strands are all different sizes. It’s weird. I lost half of my hair in the past year.
Sorry to hear that! Have you spoken with a doctor about the rapid loss?
@@SummerBeautyc I have an appointment at a menopause clinic at the end of August. That’s the soonest they could get me in. It’s a newly opened clinic. They opened it because menopause was being ignored so much when it affects women in such a devastating way. So, they are really backed up. I’m hoping I get on hormone treatment immediately, within a month of getting to my first appointment. The hormone treatment will help my mental and physical health.
Don't forget hormones, and Nature's highlighting (gray to white hairs)
Love your videos! So creative with so many laughs. Thanks also for including Brutus . . . he's so much fun to watch!
Thank you so much for the "Fine Hair With Low Density" product options. It's very helpful to know which products best suit my hair type.
What are your thoughts about "hair masks"? My mids and ends tend to get very dry and I have read that a good hair mask may help, especially after coloring. Is there one you would recommend that doesn't weigh down fine hair w/ low density, or do you feel that any of the conditioners listed in your Amazon Store for my hair type will take the place of a mask?
Hi! I LOVE Olaplex 8. It's very hydrating and weighs the hair down very minimally compared to other brands. Apply to towel dried hair to let it absorb the best!
Thanks for the suggestion Summer! I am going to try it on my next wash 🙂
I have Fine curly hair which is the most annoying 🙄 it’s always been hugely dense though mostly up until I had my daughter.
Fine curly hair is truly in it's own ballpark!
Great comparisons and tips for each hair type. I’ve had coarse hair my entire life, but it’s become more dry, frizzy and thinner by the crown with age, as well as having my thyroid removed 10 yrs ago. Do you think having a keratin treatment a few yrs ago at the salon could have caused some breakage and more dryness to my hair? I really enjoyed this video, Summer 😊
Keratin treatments rarely cause issues. The one time I've seen it be negative is on overly, double processed blonde hair. If it's been years ago I wouldn't think it's a factor to your hair now. Overall for smoothing frizz treatments, I prefer Brazilian Blowouts
@@SummerBeautyc Thank you for your input and advice, Summer. I appreciate it. 👍
Summer, I was looking in your videos for the best hair brushes (not hot tools) to use for fine hair and can’t find it. Have you done one or did I dream you did lol?
Are you thinking of this one? czcams.com/video/9Nl943ZAZg8/video.html
@@SummerBeautyc Yes thank you!
Summer thanks again for the great info. I have a cut similar to yours and i have fine low density hair. My struggle is keeping the hair out of my face and in place. Is this the cut or what? If i spray it, it just drops into my face as a bunch. Please help
Make sure you're lifting and blow drying your hair away from your face. I often will roll sections on my hair along my face in velcro rollers away so I get more lift. And hairspray! I like Moroccan Oils Strong Spray.
Hi Summer, I also have seen a lot of video's lately talking about hair porosity. How does that play into all of this? Do you think we have to keep our porosity type in mind as well?
This is a topic I want to plan a video on! Porosity in a way goes hand in hand with hair type and density.
@@SummerBeautyc Thanks! I can't wait 😄
I have thick coarse wavy and curly hair it very dry what would be a good shampoo and conditioner
In my Amazon store that is linked in the description I have products listed by hair type and concern that would be helpful to you if you want to take a look! www.amazon.com/shop/stylesbysummer?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
Thanks
Can you recommend a DHT blocking shampoo?
What cut u think I should have for shoulder length hair? I m big and have chubby face
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Aren’t you talking about hair porosity?
Porosity is different from hair type and density. A topic I will be touching on in the future!
I needed this🤍✊🏼🖤
Happy to help!