What's Your Hair Type?

Summary

  • Knowing your hair type and texture is super helpful when picking the right products and treatments to make your hair shine!
  • Hair type is all about the curl pattern of your hair, and hair texture is about how thick each strand is.
  • There are four main hair types: straight, wavy, curly, and coily.
  • And there are three main hair textures: fine, medium, and thick.

How to Figure Out Your Hair Type and Texture

To get the best results from your haircare, it’s important to be specific. Knowing your hair type and texture will help you find the right products and treatments to make your hair look amazing. The world of hair types and textures is pretty complex, with lots of different variations to help you figure out your unique texture, appearance, and feel. Your hair type might be dry, thick, curly, and 3a all at once! If you want to learn more, keep reading for the complete guide to figuring out your hair type and texture.

What’s the Difference between Hair Type versus Texture?

People often use “hair type” and “hair texture” interchangeably, but they actually mean two different things. Hair type is about the natural curl pattern of your hair, and hair texture is about how thick each individual hair strand is. For example, someone might have type 2a wavy hair, but their hair texture could be medium.

What Are the Four Different Hair Types?

Type 1 (Straight):

If your hair is straight and doesn’t have any bends or waves, you’re likely type 1.

Type 2 (Wavy):

If your hair has waves, you’re probably type 2. Just remember that how wavy you are can depend on your specific subtype.

Type 3 (Curly):

If your hair has bouncy ringlets or spirals, you might have type 3. The tightness of your curls can vary.

Type 4 (Coiled):

Type 4 hair, also called coily hair, is known for its super tight curls that give it lots of volume!