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)
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