Hair Type Guide
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Type 1 hair: straight. straight hair or type 1 lies flat on the scalp. straight hair has no curl pattern but can be of varying thicknesses and falls into three categories. the first category, type 1a, is straight hair that is thin and fine. type 1b is straight hair that is medium thickness and has some volume. 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. type 4c hair isn’t a part of the andre walker hair typing system.
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Likewise, two people with coily hair can vary between type 4a hair, type 4b hair, and type 4c hair. this is because hair type charts contain subcategories within each of the four textures. the classification system within each texture relates to hair structure — let’s get into it. Identifying your curl shape and pattern (s) 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. Here are a few techniques for determining hair type. the easiest way to get a basic idea of your hair type is to try the water test. here’s how it works: wash your hair and let it air dry without any product. if it dries straight, you likely have straight hair. if it dries with a slight wave, you have wavy hair. 12 types of hair. all you need is a mirror. place your finger on the most basic characteristic of your hair that you see (straight, wavy, curly or coiled kinky), then drag your finger down to the secondary characteristics in the rows underneath. type. 1 (straight) 2 (wavy) 3 (curly) 4 (coiled kinky) a.
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Here are a few techniques for determining hair type. the easiest way to get a basic idea of your hair type is to try the water test. here’s how it works: wash your hair and let it air dry without any product. if it dries straight, you likely have straight hair. if it dries with a slight wave, you have wavy hair. 12 types of hair. all you need is a mirror. place your finger on the most basic characteristic of your hair that you see (straight, wavy, curly or coiled kinky), then drag your finger down to the secondary characteristics in the rows underneath. type. 1 (straight) 2 (wavy) 3 (curly) 4 (coiled kinky) a. With type 4b hair, strands have a "z" shape and a less defined curl pattern. instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter "z." type 4b hair is tightly coiled and can feel wiry to the touch. taylor recommends using the deeper than hair first class to morocco shampoo and conditioner for this curl type. The diameter of your individual hair strands and the overall thickness of your hair are crucial factors in determining your hair type. fine, medium, and coarse are the three classifications for hair diameter. examine a single strand of your hair and compare it to a thread as a gauge. fine hair is thinner than the thread, medium hair is similar.
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With type 4b hair, strands have a "z" shape and a less defined curl pattern. instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter "z." type 4b hair is tightly coiled and can feel wiry to the touch. taylor recommends using the deeper than hair first class to morocco shampoo and conditioner for this curl type. The diameter of your individual hair strands and the overall thickness of your hair are crucial factors in determining your hair type. fine, medium, and coarse are the three classifications for hair diameter. examine a single strand of your hair and compare it to a thread as a gauge. fine hair is thinner than the thread, medium hair is similar.
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