Do You Know Your Hair Type ?
Hey beauties, I hope life is treating you well. A lot of us are still at home and while you’re home I think it’s best to stay as healthy as possible. Last blog we talked about making lip scrubs and this week we will focus on hair types. Do you know your hair type sis ? Down below I have a picture of the different hair types.
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What are hair types ?
Your hair type is based on the pattern of your hair and this is also determined by your hair follicle. A hair follicle is the part of the skin, that grows hair by packing old cells together. The shape of the follicle determines your hair type which are :
Type 1 : Straight
Type 2 : Wavy
Type 3 : Curly
Type 4 : Coily
Type 1 : Straight
Type 1 hair doesn’t have a natural curl pattern. The stands of this hair is possible fine, coarse, thick or thin. This hair is also quick to becoming oily so you must be cautious when purchasing certain products that might contain oils to them.
Type 2: Wavy hair
Type 2 hair is broken down into more categories such as 2A, 2B, and 2C.
Type 2A
Type 2A hair is fairly straight. A lot of stylist recommend that you use a gel or mousse to keep your curls defined.
Type 2B
Type 2B hair curls from the middle/midpoint to the ends of your hair making the curls looking like an “S” shape.
Type 2C
Type 2C curls begin at he crown and continue downward. Type 2C hair can be considered usually thick and is quick to frizz in damp weather. A good tip to help with the frizziness of the hair is a difusser.
Type 3: Curly
Type 3A
Type 3A has more of loose amount of loops in it’s “S” shape pattern. It’s best to be cautious on how you brush your hair. I prefer that you use a brush with a wider opening such as a detangle brush.
Type 3B
Type 3B curls start from the roots and has more volume. This curl type also may need more moisture. Try avoiding products that have silicone and sulfates.
Type 3C
Type 3C is a tight curl. It’s best to not comb this hair type while wet but to use a leave in conditioner with your finger tips. combing it may cause frizziness and breakage.
Type 4: Coils
Type 4A
Type 4A needs a lot of moisture such as deep conditioners and mask for the hair. Wash and go looks are a good way to help keep this hair moisturized. When wearing protective styles you would notice that your hair is extremely dry from it.
Type 4B
Type 4B has more of a zig-zag pattern. Two strand twists are a good way to keep this hair detangled as well as gels and creams.
Type 4C
Type 4C is one of the tightest hair types. Try to moisturize this hair as much as possible. Some popular products for this hair type are coconut oils and shea butter creams.
Have you figured out your hair type yet ? You can also have multiple hair types in particular areas as well. Get to know your hair type and research more about what helps it grow, hair styles that best work for this hair type, and even the best flat irons for your hair type. I hope this was helpful for you. Drop a comment down below of your hair type. If you still need more tips on your hair you can always book a consultation or hair appointment with SDA.