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How do I know exactly what hair type I have?
Hold a single strand of your hair between your thumb and index fingers.
- Thin Hair: If you can barely feel the strand between your fingers, you have thin hair.
- Medium Hair: If you can feel the hair strand slightly, you have medium hair.
- Thick Hair: If you can distinctly feel the hair strand, you have thick hair.
How do you know if your hair is Type 3 or 4?
How to Identify Your Hair Type
- Type 1 – Straight hair, no natural curls.
- Type 2 – Wavy hair, no complete curl only “bumps” or “waves”
- Type 3 – Curly hair, curls resemble the letter “s”
- Type 4 – Kinky hair, curls resemble the letter “z”
How do I know what type 4 hair I have?
Identifying your curl shape and pattern (or patterns) is best determined while your hair is sopping wet. A simple breakdown: Type 1s are straight, Type 2s are wavy, Type 3s are curly, and Type 4s are coily. The sub-classifications of A to C are based on the width or diameter of your wave, curl, or coil pattern.
What does a 3C hair type look like?
Type 3C hair has tight curls in a corkscrew shape. They’re sometimes referred to as “kinky,” or very tightly curled since these curls are typically the size of a pencil of straw in circumference. It’s typically finer hair though it may not always look like it. There are lots and lots of strands densely packed together.
What does Type 4B hair look like?
Type 4B hair does not have a clearly defined curl pattern, and it’s soft and fluffy. Its tight coils form a “Z” shape, and it resembles a zigzag shape with sharp angles, which makes this hair type extremely prone to dryness.
What is Type 3 hair?
Type 3 curly hair ranges from a light curl to tight, curly tendrils, and usually have a combination of textures. They are defined and springy, with more height and volume at the root than type 2s.
How do I know if my hair is straight or wavy?
If it dries straight without a bend or curl, then your hair is straight (or type 1, as it is commonly referred to). If it dries with a slight curve or “S” shape, then it is considered wavy (type 2).
How to determine your hair type?
Hair type can be determined by your hair’s curl pattern. The amount of curling is based on your hair follicle’s shape. Oval or asymmetrical follicles give rise to curlier hair. There are 4 basic hair types namely: The subtypes of hair are based on the tightness of the curls or coils as you can see in the picture below.
What is the difference between Type 3 and Type 4 hair?
Type 3 hair may be called “frizzy” or “kinky”. It should be shampooed less often than types 1 and 2. Type 4 hair will have kinks and twists and possibly coils but does not form an “S” shape. It may be “L” shaped with bends rather than curves in it. It may form tight coils or “O” shapes (tighter than the “ringlets”formed by Type 3 hair.
What does type 1 hair look like?
Type 1 hair is straight with no discernible curl or wave pattern. This type of hair tends to get oily and is usually shiny. It’s shiny because the cuticles lay flat. Its round shape is why it’s straight.
What is the difference between 4a and 4B curly hair?
Type 4A hair is full of tight coils. It has an “S” pattern when stretched, much like Type 3 curly hair. Type 4B hair has a less defined pattern of curls and looks more like a “Z” as the hair bends with very sharp angles.