Hair Type

[Gullahgirl]

Seen a few articles on hair type.

Can someone help identify my hair type (1st pic in album)?

 

[Nice]

I am thinking a 4a . Not sure though!!!

 

[Tai]

I couldn't tell by the first pic but the wash n go pics would lead me to guess about a 4a.

 

[Gullahgirl]

Sorry about the quality of the hair type pic. I'm still trying to figure out how to manipulate my new digital camera.

What makes hair an "A" or a "B" ?

 

[Tai]

Type A has a curl pattern, type B has a zig-zag or no pattern.

 

[FlowerHair]

I agree with the others. It looks like a 4a

 

[Gullahgirl]

Thanks, FlowerHair.

I ask because I wonder if certain hair types should avoid heat more often than others. For example, I wonder whether hair types of the "A" category more susceptible to being "burned straight" with flat irons than other hair types.

 

[FlowerHair]

Gullahgirl you are welcome. I think that all hair types should avoid heat - that's just my opinion. The risk of burning your hair straight depends on how hot your flat iron/hot comb is and how sensitive your hair is. It might even depend on hair products - some products make the hair very hot in combination with a flat iron. Too hot! Your hair looks soft/fine so maybe your hair cannot take as much heat as someone with thicker strands. I like your cornrows!

 

[jainygirl]

I think that all hair types should avoid heat - that's just my opinion

That's an opinion that i totally agree with . -- jainygirl

 

[DangerouslyShy]

I agree it looks like a 4 a

 

[ms_kenesha]

3C/4A...going from the strand pics as well as the puff pics.

 

[EbonyEyes]

I would say 4A like me!

And I don't know if 4A's are more susceptible to heat damage than 4B's but I would recommend staying away from heat as much as possible whether you are an A or a B.

-Ebony