Why are some strands of my hair bumpy?

Bamboo hair is characterized by a weakness in the cortex (center) of your hair strands. Weak spots form at certain points along the strand. Nearby harder segments of the cortex press into these weak areas, causing nodules or ridges to form. This creates a bumpy appearance on your hair strand.

Why do I have wiry hairs?

“As we age, we start to develop ‘older’ hair,” says Streicher. It naturally becomes brittle when it turns gray and grows in wiry and unruly. “Often our bodies are aging and we aren’t getting the proper nutrients we need. Your hair needs vitamins and a healthy diet too.

Why do I have random curly strands of hair?

It’s very normal to have a mix of curl patterns on the same head of hair. It starts with your genetics. You see, the gene for curly hair is not completely dominant. It can remain dormant until activated and then it changes the shape of the hair follicle which changes the hair that grows from it.

Why is the hair on my crown coarse?

A lot of breakage in the crown area can be caused by dryness and lack of moisture in the hair and scalp. The top of your head is vulnerable to moisture loss, and the hair there can naturally be drier and coarser than the rest of your hair.

Why do I have little knots in my hair?

Knots usually happen at night when you’re sleeping or during/after your washing process, especially when your cuticles are raised. “Raised cuticles cause strands to intertwine with other strands or onto themselves, causing these micro-knots to happen.

What is dystrophic hair?

A diagnosis of telogen effluvium is established when over 20% of the hairs examined are in telogen phase. Dystrophic hairs have a decreased proximal diameter, an irregular contour, no epithelial sheaths, and an angle of over 20°. They are common in AGA or in hair that has not been removed correctly from the scalp.

What is beaded hair?

Monilethrix (also referred to as beaded hair) is a rare autosomal dominant hair disease that results in short, fragile, broken hair that appears beaded. It comes from the Latin word for necklace (monile) and the Greek word for hair (thrix). Hair becomes brittle, and breaks off at the thinner parts between the beads.

What is Trichorrhexis?

Trichorrhexis nodosa is a common hair problem in which thickened or weak points (nodes) along the hair shaft cause your hair to break off easily.

Why are my new hairs wavy?

If your hair has suddenly changed from straight to curly, it’s likely due to hormones or changes in your environment. It’s most likely a permanent change, but not always.

Why is the hair at the back of my head a different texture?

One of the most common reasons for texture change is androgenic alopecia, or pattern hair loss. Androgenic alopecia occurs when hair follicles on the scalp are genetically predisposed to be overly sensitive to normal levels of androgens (male hormones).

Why do I have two different textures of hair?

The most common reason for having multi-textured hair is genetics. If you’re desiring hair that is completely different from yours, you are sure to get frustrated. If you have multiple textures, it is normal and you’re not alone. Vitamin deficiencies or medication can cause a change in hair texture, but not always.