2007-03-26 12:22:52 · 13 answers · asked by satirev 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
If you mean African hair, it grows in a spiral form because the hair follicle is elliptical rather than round. True round follicles produce absolutely straight hair, and the more elliptical they are the wavier your hair will be. African hair is simply at the extreme of being curly, and there's no other difference.
2007-03-26 12:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by charmedchiclet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is the technical difference..
Straight/fine hair grows out of the hair shaft at about a 90 degree angle.
The more coarse/curly the hair gets, the more it grows out at an angle.
Also, the sebum (oil) that is released by the scalp , onto the hair as it grows out, is actually produced at a lower quanity because of the angle that the hair grows out. This is why curly hair and ethnic hair require more care.
2007-03-26 19:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No difference except the way it grows out of the hair shaft. It is not round and oval, therefore, it comes out extra spirally and curly. All hair is protein. Because of the way it grows, light does not get to it so it looks dull as oppose to hair that grows out of the shaft round and oval. More light gets to that hair and therefore you have more shine.
It has lots of body so you don't need hairspray but its dry so a creme or oil is used to promote shine and keep down the dryness.
God is definitely a God of variety!
2007-03-26 20:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hairs are flat, that's why they curl.
And obviously, black, just like Asians and Indians.
2007-03-26 19:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by dork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
White people can have nappy hair too. Black people's hair is softer than mine.
2007-03-26 19:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mary G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
black people's hair has a kinky curl at the root when it is not treated by a relaxer. the curl can be tight or loose depending on genetics. most black women treat there hair with relaxers to make it more manageable.
2007-03-26 19:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by iluvfasion 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the difference is that there are 10 times more salons in the inner city
2007-03-26 19:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by camper_velorium 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is kinkier depending on if you are mixed....it doesnt' just flow like other races...we can't wash our hair everyday, to make it straight we either have to flat iron it or put in a relaxer
2007-03-26 19:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's usually rougher and a lot harder to manage.
2007-03-26 19:27:13 · answer #9 · answered by tallyluver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not naturally straight and its poofier than others
2007-03-26 19:27:33 · answer #10 · answered by aSh_=) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋