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Why Your Secondary Type is the Secret to a Type 3 Hairstyle You’ll Love

Type 3 + Secondary — Hairstyles you'll be crazy about!

Unlock the secret to a hairstyle you’ll love. (If you don’t love your current hairstyle, even if it’s Type 3, this is why.)

Does your hair feel off? “I’ve got a Type 3 hairstyle, but it doesn’t feel like me.” Your hairstyle could be wrong for your Type 3 + Secondary (aka yin/yang) combination.

If you’re new to the concept of defining your secondary style in terms of “yin/yang” and are asking yourself, “What on earth is she talking about?” Take a moment and review this short article first – Your Type’s Yin Yang Definition & Why it Matters. Once you understand which aspects of your hairstyle are “yin” and which ones are “yang,” you’ll be able to have a good hair day every day! 

Now that you understand the yin/yang Energy Profiling, go to your Yin Yang Cheat Sheet to review how the quality of movement relates to style. Now, pick a few Hairstyle Keywords from the Yin Yang Hair Cheat Sheet to guide your hairstyle choices; two from your primary, and one from your secondary.

Let’s watch the video for your Type 3 + secondary combo to see how your expert personalizes a hairstyle that supports your yin/yang combo. It’s time to find new freedom in your hairstyle!

When you have the right hairstyle for your Type 3 Yin-Yang combo, you can quickly create a gorgeous dynamic style in under 10 minutes. If it’s taking longer than that it’s time for something new.

Type 3/1 Combo: Edgy and Volume Hairstyles. Stop trying to match your hairstyle to your age, do this instead.

Now to the quick tips:

  • (00:59) My Type 3/1 Expert, Anna K shares her hairstyle keywords.
  • (4:21) How to know if you have too much Yang vs. too much Yin? (See examples from Anna K’s hairstyle evolution) These tips will let you know!
  • (7:43) See pictures of Type 3/1 hairstyles (all from the Type 3 Hair Gallery).
  • (9:13) How to tell your stylist what you want.
  • (9:37) Pay attention, these signs will let you know that your hairstyle is out of balance.

Type 3/2 Combo: Angular and Blended Hairstyles. Is your hair feeling too edgy? How to know when you’ve gone too far.

Get a dynamic blend of edgy and elegant:

  • (1:31) My Type 3 Expert, Sarah shares her hairstyle keywords.
  • (3:38) How to know if you have too much Yang vs. too much Yin. (See examples from Sarah’s hairstyle evolution)
  • (6:24) See pictures of Type 3/2 hairstyles (all from the Type 3 Hair Gallery).
  • (7:56) How to know when you are out of harmony with your hairstyle, with questions to ask yourself.
  • (8:51) Knowing these three components of a great hairstyle will get you to “I got this” in no time!
  • (9:12) Important! Missing this step could be what keeps you from loving your hair!

Type 3/4 Combo: Dynamic and Sleek Hairstyles. Are you fussing with your hair? Is the edge overstated? What’s off?

Take charge and become the expert of your hair:

  • (00:59) I share my hairstyle keywords.
  • (5:11) How to know if you have too much Yang vs. too much Yin? (See examples from my hairstyle evolution) These tips will let you know!
  • (8:00) See pictures of Type 3/4 hairstyles (all from the Type 3 Hair Gallery).
  • (12:02) Watch for these signs, they are indicators that your hairstyle is off.

Don’t wait another day to get your best hairstyle! Get there quicker: Determine your Keywords, go to the Hair Gallery, do the Hair Clearing, and get the right Products.

What are your hairstyle keywords? Is your hairstyle expressing those movements? What changes are you excited to make?

Share a picture of your new style in the Lifestyle Facebook Group!

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