DIY University by Sally Beauty

Hair Basics

Get to know your hair from type and pattern to the anatomy of your hair itself.

What is DIY University by Sally Beauty?

Welcome to DIY University by Sally Beauty, the source for knowing and coloring your hair at home. Get to know your hair from type and pattern to the anatomy of your hair itself. DIY University by Sally Beauty is here to help with every step of the hair color process.

The DIY Hair Color Consultation

The hair consultation is one of the most important steps in getting your color right. Knowing where your hair is at and where you want to go is key. You can do your own consultation at home in 4 easy steps and a few tools.

The Anatomy Of Your Hair Part 1

We're breaking down the anatomy of texture, density, and porosity in this video. Get to know your hair's structure so you can get your hair color right.

The Anatomy Of Your Hair Part 2

We're breaking down the anatomy of one hair fiber, from the cuticle to the cortex to the melanins that give it color in this video. The hair cuticle is the protective layer of the hair. It's what's on the outside. The cuticle protects the cortex. The cortex is where hair color lives. The cortex is where different melanins live which determines the colors of your hair.

What Is My Hair Type?

Get to know your hair type by getting to know your hair family. Your hair can be straight, wavy, curly, coily/kinky, or some combination of these families. In this video we'll teach you the details about your hair family and use that knowledge to achieve your hair goals.

The Anatomy of Your Hair: What is Hair Texture?

The Anatomy of Your Hair: What Does Hair Porosity Mean?

Hair porosity is the amount of product your hair will absorb. Celebrity Stylist Gregory Patterson helps YOU figure out if your hair is low porosity or high porosity!

The Anatomy of Your Hair: What is Hair Density?

Hair density is the amount of hair you have growing out of one square inch of your head.

Hair Porosity Test final

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