Haartypenbeurteilung
Haartypenbeurteilung, which translates to "hair type assessment" or "hair type evaluation" in English, is a process used to categorize and understand the characteristics of an individual's hair. This assessment is fundamental in fields such as cosmetology, trichology, and product development, aiming to identify specific hair properties for tailored care or treatment. The evaluation typically considers several key factors including hair texture, which refers to the diameter of a single hair strand (fine, medium, or coarse); hair density, the number of hair follicles per square inch of scalp (thin, moderate, or thick); hair porosity, the hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture (low, medium, or high porosity); and hair elasticity, the hair's ability to stretch and return to its original length.
Further aspects of Haartypenbeurteilung can include the natural curl pattern (straight, wavy, curly, or coily), scalp