髪 質(かみしつ)

かみしつ

noun

hair texture; hair quality; hair type

1. hair texture; hair quality; hair type

The inherent characteristics of a person's hair, such as whether it is straight, curly, thick, thin, oily, or dry. Commonly discussed in beauty, salon, and hair care contexts.

髪質(かみしつ)が変(か)わった。

My hair texture changed.

このシャンプーは髪質(かみしつ)に合(あ)っている。

This shampoo suits my hair type.

年齢(ねんれい)とともに髪質(かみしつ)が変化(へんか)するので、ヘアケアを見直(みなお)す必要(ひつよう)がある。

Since hair quality changes with age, it's necessary to reconsider your hair care routine.

A compound of 髪(かみ) (hair) and 質(しつ) (quality/nature). Refers to the inherent characteristics of someone's hair — whether it is straight, curly, thick, thin, oily, dry, etc. Commonly used in beauty, hair care, and salon contexts.

Common collocations

髪質(かみしつ)に合(あ)う: to suit one's hair type
髪質(かみしつ)を改善(かいぜん)する: to improve hair quality
髪質(かみしつ)が柔(やわ)らかい: soft hair texture
髪質(かみしつ)が硬(かた)い: coarse hair texture

Hair types

直毛(ちょくもう): straight hair
縮毛(しゅくもう): curly/kinky hair
剛毛(ごうもう): coarse/thick hair
軟毛(なんもう): fine/soft hair

Similar words

肌質(はだしつ) — skin type (same ~質(しつ) pattern)
毛質(もうしつ) — hair/fur quality (more technical or for animal fur)
髪型(かみがた) — hairstyle (shape, not texture)

Related Words

Compare: 肌質(はだしつ) (skin type)

Compare: 髪型(かみがた) (hairstyle)

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