Let's talk about Cuticle?
What Is A Hair Cuticle?
Hairs are made up of 3 basic parts:
1)the cuticle (the protective layer )
2)the cortex (the thickest layer, and also where the majority of the pigment is concentrated)
3)the medulla (the very thin inner layer - some hairs don't even have it.)
What does a healthy cuticle look like?
A healthy cuticle is a smooth, closed cuticle with scales that are fully intact. This kind of cuticle produces a lot of shine, since its scales are at the correct angle to reflect the largest amount of light. It doesn't tangle against other hair and feels smooth to the touch.
What does a damaged cuticle look like?
A damaged cuticle is rough and dull, with scales that are either raised or stripped away. This kind of cuticle leaves the vulnerable core of the hair fiber exposed. Hairs that have damaged cuticles are also very tangly, as scales that normally point downwards have been raised so that they cause friction.
1)the cuticle (the protective layer )
2)the cortex (the thickest layer, and also where the majority of the pigment is concentrated)
3)the medulla (the very thin inner layer - some hairs don't even have it.)
What does a healthy cuticle look like?
A healthy cuticle is a smooth, closed cuticle with scales that are fully intact. This kind of cuticle produces a lot of shine, since its scales are at the correct angle to reflect the largest amount of light. It doesn't tangle against other hair and feels smooth to the touch.
What does a damaged cuticle look like?
A damaged cuticle is rough and dull, with scales that are either raised or stripped away. This kind of cuticle leaves the vulnerable core of the hair fiber exposed. Hairs that have damaged cuticles are also very tangly, as scales that normally point downwards have been raised so that they cause friction.
