Type of hair
Type 1 (Straight Hair)
- Description: Straight hair lies flat and does not have any curls or waves.
- Subtypes:
- Type 1A: Very fine, soft, and sleek with no volume.
- Type 1B: Medium-textured with more volume.
- Type 1C: Coarser straight hair with more body and thickness.
- Type 2 (Wavy Hair):
- Description: Hair has gentle waves and may be prone to frizz.
- Subtypes:
- Type 2A: Fine hair with light waves and little volume.
- Type 2B: Wavy with more defined “S” shaped waves.
- Type 2C: Thick, coarse, and more defined waves that can be prone to frizz.
- Type 3 (Curly Hair):
- Description: Hair has well-defined curls or ringlets.
- Subtypes:
- Type 3A: Loose, soft curls that are shiny and well-defined.
- Type 3B: Medium to tight curls with more volume and a bit more frizz.
- Type 3C: Very tight, voluminous curls, sometimes coiled and thick.
- Type 4 (Kinky/Coily Hair):
- Description: Very tight curls or zigzag patterns, often highly textured and coarse.
- Subtypes:
- Type 4A: Soft and defined curls with a small “S” shape.
- Type 4B: Less defined, more “Z” shaped curls, with a cottony texture.
- Type 4C: Very tight coils that shrink when dry; may appear almost straight when wet.