At first appearance, type 1B hair might be deceiving. Although type 1B hair falls straight, it has a tiny softness, or if you want, a natural bend.
The hair has a faint wave to it but isn’t completely wavy. The majority of the hair of type 1B is fine, with a few coarse fibres intermingled.
Type 1B hair is fine to medium in thickness, has some mobility and volume, and has slight bends all over the body.
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How to Tell Type 1 Hair Patterns Apart
It’s crucial to keep in mind that most people don’t neatly fit into one particular hair type. A mix of all hair kinds is most likely among those with a B-level hair type.
For instance, a person with type 1B hair is likely to have a mixture of hair types, including very straight, curly, and wavy.
Because of this, type 1B hair can be challenging to distinguish from other types of type 1 hair, especially when it’s wet.
Josh suggests a quick technique: check to see whether the hair has any wave to it. The persistent straightness of type 1A hair necessitates spending money on a wave or bend. Type 1C hair, on the other hand, has thicker, more definite waves. Type 1B is somewhere in the middle.
According to Sears, type 1B hair’s biggest adversary is greasy roots while type 1A hair’s main problem is probably flatness and type 1C hair’s main concern is typically frizz and poofiness.
How To Care For Type 1B Hair
Use oil-controlling products
Unfortunately, type 1B hair frequently has an oily root and a dry tip. Because type 1B hair is generally straight and tends to have a finer texture, even the tiniest bit of oil makes hair appear greasier.
The modest waves from the mid-length down are sufficient to stop some of the natural oils from the scalp from reaching the tips.
Since hair might naturally appear oily, Sears advises against over-washing as this can increase oil production.
To achieve the best results, wash two to three times per week. I make an effort to aim for that, but depending on the week, I usually wind up somewhere closer to every other day.
Do not add weight to your strands
opt for lightweight conditioners and oil-controlling shampoos (scroll down for our favourite picks).
When it comes to conditioning, concentrate the product on the ends rather than the scalp.
Type 1B hair is susceptible to product and natural buildup, so using a clarifying shampoo once per week is essential to maintaining hair full and your scalp feeling clean.
It will also aid in reducing oil production. Use dry shampoo as needed in between washes to fend off grease and oil.
Cut back on possibly damaging hair habits
As was already said, type 1B hair tends to have finer strands, which, unfortunately, also means weaker strands. These delicate strands are extremely vulnerable to harm from all sources, including chemicals, heat, colour processing, buildup, etc.
Think about giving your hair a break every now and again to minimize damage. Attempt to keep the hot tools for exceptional events and try to limit the number of times you or your stylist colour your hair.
Fortunately, type 1B hair is usually very malleable when wet. Simply scrunch damp hair with (or without) a wave or texturizing spray for waves, or add an air-dry balm to damp hair for straighter strands.
Take care of your type 1B hair
Finally, safety must always be a priority. For all hair types, according to Sears, silk pillowcases do make a difference in terms of frizz and tangles.
Use silk scrunchies or other mild hair ties whenever possible. Of course, before using heat on the hair, always use a heat protectant.
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