Why Thai Women's Hair Needs Different Care Than Western Hair
Thai and Western hair aren't the same — Lekkey Salon explains the key differences in strand shape, cuticle, and scalp oil, and why care differs.
Here are the ways Thai hair and Western hair differ from one another
One: strand shape and thickness — Thai hair has thicker strands, which gives it more weight so it falls smoothly. Western hair has finer strands, which makes it look fuller and more voluminous, but it also tangles more easily and is more fragile.
Two: the cuticle — Thai hair is thicker and its strands lie more tightly together, making it look shinier than Western hair. Western hair has a thinner cuticle, so it absorbs chemicals more quickly and easily.
Three: hair density and scalp oil production — In a hot, humid climate, Thai scalps tend to produce a lot of oil, which makes the hair greasy and limp easily. Western scalps have more hair follicles, but the strands are finer, which makes it harder to manage shedding and hair loss.