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Che tipo di capelli ho?

What type of hair do I have?

Pronunciation

Short, simple sentence. Stress 'TI-po'.

When to use it

Ask this at the start of a consultation, especially if you're unsure of your hair type. The hairdresser will assess your hair and provide a professional classification.

What it means

'Tipo' = type. 'Che tipo di' = what type of. The hairdresser will assess 'la struttura del capello' (hair structure), 'la porosità' (porosity), and 'la condizione del cuoio capelluto' (scalp condition). Common types: 'liscio' (straight), 'mosso' (wavy), 'riccio' (curly), 'crespo' (kinky/coily).

Variations

I miei capelli sono porosi?

Is my hair porous?

Asking about porosity.

Ho il cuoio capelluto sensibile?

Do I have a sensitive scalp?

Asking about scalp type.

Come descriverebbe la struttura dei miei capelli?

How would you describe my hair structure?

Mini Dialogue

— Che tipo di capelli ho, secondo lei? — Ha una struttura media, leggermente mossa. Tendono al crespo con l'umidità. — E il cuoio capelluto? — È normale, sano. Ha molta fortuna!

— What type of hair do I have, in your opinion? — You have a medium structure, slightly wavy. They tend to frizz in humidity. — And the scalp? — It's normal, healthy. You're very lucky!

Cultural Note

Italian hairdressers are trained to perform a 'diagnosi tricologica' (trichological diagnosis) as part of a consultation. Many upmarket Italian salons use digital tools ('tricoscopio digitale') to analyse hair and scalp under magnification before recommending treatments.

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