Most, if not all women, want to look beautiful. It has a lot to do with hair and skin, but this article will focus more on hair. We’ll look at the different kinds of hair and then see what hair and beauty stylists learn so that they can give you that perfect look time and time again.

You must have heard by now that it’s important to know the type of hair that you have, and it is. That’s the only way you’ll know how to work your hair so that you get that perfect look every time.

Most times, you’ll hear of dry hair, oily hair and just normal hair, and these are valid hair types that you should be aware of, but there is another angle to hair types that’s important and that makes a big difference once you know what yours is.

There are different kinds of hair thicknesses. Have you ever wondered why some perms flourish and some don’t – they just lie limp and never seem to have the shine and the bounce? It’s because of the width of the hair. There is fine hair, and this kind of hair is usually very thin. It’s more common in Caucasians from very cold climates and it will not take well to chemicals. In a grown woman, it will be almost as fine as a baby’s hair so any chemical treatment on it makes it weak and limp. It’s also sensitive and will lose moisture fast so it needs regular conditioning.

There is a medium hair type, the kind that you will find in most Caucasian women. It’s not coarse and it’s not soft but just halfway, and it’s a great hair type to have because you have versatility. You can perm it, you can braid it or you can leave it natural, just washing, conditioning and blow-drying and you will see that it works out well.

The last type is the coarse hair, found mostly in black people or people of mixed blood, especially if there is a black gene is involved. Perms thrive in this kind of hair because it’s strong. In its natural state, it tends to dry out and become hard and it’s usually advisable that you keep it in length styles so that its weight can hold it down.

Of course even within these types there are variations. Some hair is wavy and some is straight. Some is tightly curled and needs special attention otherwise tends to go wild. Once you understand what your hair type is, it becomes much easier to know how you will wear it every day. Whatever hair type you have, make sure to give it a break from chemicals once in a while, even cut it off and get some fresh growth – it will be stronger and you will have a better head of hair.

Let’s get on to your stylist or beautician. They go to school for special training and this training is to help them deal with any kind of hair or skin that walks through their doors. They will learn different types of hair and how to treat it. They will learn the best way to handle different kinds of scalps as well as different hairstyles. They also learn how to work with weaves and wigs so that they can accommodate all kinds of clients. Many hair and beauty schools also teach how to cut women’s hair into different styles.

When it comes to skin care, they learn different kinds of skin treatments including facials and massages. They need to know the different kinds of skins that they are dealing with so that they can handle each appropriately. It also helps them give clients advice as needed.

There are some who complement their studies with nail care, and that’s a brilliant idea because it makes them more skilled and therefore they can make more money.

To be a good stylist or beautician, you need to like people, be able to talk to them and make them feel comfortable. You also need to be able to listen, analyse and suggest solutions where there are skin or hair related problems. Knowing how to handle kids is an added advantage – you’ll definitely have little kids come in once in a while to have their hair done.

When it comes to hairstyles, there are literally thousands of them, but depending on where you’re from, you know what’s hot and what’s not and what you need to learn. As a hair stylist, learning new styles is almost a continuous job – they change all the time. Be versatile and set aside time to make sure that you know what the market wants right now.