Hair identification help
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Category: 360 Waves
Forum Name: Men's 360 Waves - Part II
Forum Description: About 360 Waves
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=60958
Printed Date: July 23 2025 at 2:08pm
Topic: Hair identification help
Posted By: Filthy_Phil
Subject: Hair identification help
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 4:41pm
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Fellas, I've had a hard time getting and keeping waves. I think I am getting my hair cut too low, too soon. But when I grow my hair out for 4 to 5 weeks it looks bummy and I have to get it cut so its hard for me to wolf. Two weeks ago I got it cut down with a guard 1 (does this qualify as a scalping?). I am hoping to basically start over and to get it trimmed every 2 weeks in the hopes of being able to wolf for longer periods without my hair looking horrible in the process. Yesterday I got my first trim... here are the pics... obviously no waves yet. http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h1yv3.jpg">  http://img117.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h2mr1.jpg">  http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=closeupzq4.jpg">  I need help in identifying my hair type... does this classify as fairly straight hair? Nappy? When I grow it out (not concerned with waves ) it appears to be fairly straight and not nappy. What would be the best approach for my hair (softy? mad brushing? be patient and keep hair long? etc.) ? I know this gets asked a lot but I was wondering if anyone out there is willing to help a brother out... or at least point me in the right direction. |
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Posted By: wave connection
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 11:58am
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It looks like you have a medium texture. Try using a soft brush more often and try not to get cuts under a #2 wtg until you get a solid base 360 wave pattern. ------------- DUB-C |
Posted By: Filthy_Phil
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 4:06pm
| Thanks for the reply. I will be sure to brush with the softy more often. In fact I will use it exclusively for a couple of weeks to test it out. By then I will probably need to switch to a harder brush. |
Posted By: twingotti
Date Posted: May 14 2008 at 10:48pm
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Wolfing is very important no matter if your hair looks crappy while doing it. It's all a part of the wave process if you want to develop a true 360 degree wave pattern. ------------- 
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