To determine your hair type, you need to consider two main factors: hair formation (pattern) and hair texture (strand thickness).
How to Identify Your Hair Type
1. Hair Formation (Pattern):
Let your hair air-dry without any product and observe the natural shape it
forms:
- Straight (Type 1): Hair dries without bends or curls.
- Wavy (Type 2): Hair forms bends or an “S” shape.
- Curly (Type 3): Hair forms curls or loops.
- Coily/Tight Curly (Type 4): Hair forms tight coils or compact spirals
2. Hair Texture (Thickness of Individual Strands):
Take a single strand of hair and roll it between your fingers:
- Fine: You barely feel the strand.
- Medium: You slightly feel the strand.
- Coarse: You distinctly feel the strand
Combining Pattern and Texture
Hair types are often labeled by combining the formation number and texture letter. For example:
- 2A = Wavy, Fine
- 3B = Curly, Medium to Coarse
- 4C = Coily, Coarse
Additional Details on Hair Types
- Type 1 (Straight): Subtypes 1A (fine, soft), 1B (medium thickness), 1C (coarse, thick).
- Type 2 (Wavy): 2A (fine, loose waves), 2B (defined waves), 2C (coarse, frizzy waves).
- Type 3 (Curly): 3A (loose curls), 3B (springy curls), 3C (tight curls).
- Type 4 (Coily): 4A (tight coils), 4B (Z-shaped coils), 4C (very tight, dense coils)
How to Find Your Hair Type
- Wash and air-dry your hair without products.
- Observe the natural pattern your hair forms.
- Feel a single strand to determine texture.
- Match your observations to the hair type chart above.
This method will help you identify your hair type accurately, allowing you to choose the best hair care and styling products tailored to your hair
