• ⏰ Welcome, Guest! You are viewing only 2 out of 27 total forums. Register today to view more, then Subscribe to view all forums, submit posts, reply to posts, create new threads, view photos, access private messages, change your avatar, create a photo album, customize your profile, and possibly be selected as our next Feature of the Month.

Hair Types *A Definitive Guide*

⏳ Limited Access:

Register today to view all forum posts.

Register Log in
[ QUOTE ]
Divastate said:
[ QUOTE ]
sbaker said:
Would I be in the 4 catergory? Now that I am growing my perm out my hair really curls up tightly.

[/ QUOTE ]

Sorry I think your hair type could be difficult to determine until you grow it out further- in one sense it could be 4a but because your hair is so shiny its possible it could even be 3c. I think for some its easy to determine type from 1 inch of new growth but some people may not have an idea until the relaxed ends are cut off altogether(at least this was my personal experience).

[/ QUOTE ]

I agree. I've seen Sbaker's hair close up and it curls really easily *her temples/newgrowth*, I think she could be a 3C/4A...when you cut off the relaxed hair I think you'll really be able to tell, but that's what I think
smile.gif
 
Thanks Cleo and Diva. So you guys are looking at the natural hair in making the determinations of hair type. I need to post new pics which will show my new growth. I haven't permed since Janaury 30th.
 
[ QUOTE ]
ms_kenesha said:
[ QUOTE ]
Divastate said:
[ QUOTE ]
sbaker said:
Would I be in the 4 catergory? Now that I am growing my perm out my hair really curls up tightly.

[/ QUOTE ]

Sorry I think your hair type could be difficult to determine until you grow it out further- in one sense it could be 4a but because your hair is so shiny its possible it could even be 3c. I think for some its easy to determine type from 1 inch of new growth but some people may not have an idea until the relaxed ends are cut off altogether(at least this was my personal experience).

[/ QUOTE ]

I agree. I've seen Sbaker's hair close up and it curls really easily *her temples/newgrowth*, I think she could be a 3C/4A...when you cut off the relaxed hair I think you'll really be able to tell, but that's what I think
smile.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

You should see it now. It really curls up. Some parts it waves up. I need to do a picture showing the new growth.
 
[ QUOTE ]
CocoaButterflyy said:
who knows what the hell I am I've racked my brain trying to figure it out
rofl.gif
but thanks for the guide ms k

[/ QUOTE ]

I think you're probably a 3c
smile.gif
 
[ QUOTE ]
ms_kenesha said:
[ QUOTE ]
CocoaButterflyy said:
who knows what the hell I am I've racked my brain trying to figure it out
rofl.gif
but thanks for the guide ms k

[/ QUOTE ]

I think you're probably a 3c
smile.gif


[/ QUOTE ]
smile.gif
I think so too!!! Cocoa I love your hair
 
I know my hair is in the type 4 category, but sometimes i am unsure whether its a or b. certain hair products bring my different patterns out more than others.
 
[ QUOTE ]
LadyCapri said:
[ QUOTE ]
caress said:
[ QUOTE ]
LadyCapri said:
I am definately a 3b. Thanks for confirming Kenesha.

[/ QUOTE ]


I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds but from looking at your pics, you appear to be a type 4 though I can't tell whether you are mostly type 4a or 4b.

[/ QUOTE ]

No you have a right to your opinion. I say 3b and it is all good.

[/ QUOTE ]


nono.gif
I agree with others, definitely a 4! But these things are confusing.
 
I guess i'm a 3b/c? What do you ladies think? Kha I think our hair type is similar. PS. I love the small twist.
 
[ QUOTE ]
Divastate said:
[ QUOTE ]
ms_kenesha said:
[ QUOTE ]
CocoaButterflyy said:
who knows what the hell I am I've racked my brain trying to figure it out
rofl.gif
but thanks for the guide ms k

[/ QUOTE ]

I think you're probably a 3c
smile.gif


[/ QUOTE ]
smile.gif
I think so too!!! Cocoa I love your hair

[/ QUOTE ]

thank you and your hair is absolutely beautiful
 
i think the hairtype stuff will always be confusing, but the pics definitely help! i just wanted to say that we have some GORGEOUS heads of hair on this board!! my mouth is just flying open looking in all these albums. it's nice to have natural and relaxed women doing it together!
smile.gif
 
[ QUOTE ]
adrienne0914 said:
i think the hairtype stuff will always be confusing, but the pics definitely help! i just wanted to say that we have some GORGEOUS heads of hair on this board!! my mouth is just flying open looking in all these albums. it's nice to have natural and relaxed women doing it together!
smile.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Ditto!
 
[ QUOTE ]
adrienne0914 said:
i think the hairtype stuff will always be confusing, but the pics definitely help! i just wanted to say that we have some GORGEOUS heads of hair on this board!! my mouth is just flying open looking in all these albums. it's nice to have natural and relaxed women doing it together!
smile.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Well said!! I agree!
 
I am a 4F, F = frizzy My little girl is a 1 something, it's only curly if it is wet or very greasy
 
Type 4 hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very, very fragile... is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of this strands densely packed together.

Type 4A, tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an "S" pattern, much like curly hair; Type 4A tends to have more moisture than Type 4B, which will have a wiry texture. If you can see a definite curl pattern, then it's an A


Ok. That finally has made it clear to me. I am a 4a, not a 4a/b. Now I know what this cobwebby mess on my head is...it has such fine diameter hair shafts, and is very fragile, although the huge number of shafts I have, makes it very thick.
 
[ QUOTE ]
dontspeakdefeat said:
[ QUOTE ]
adrienne0914 said:
i think the hairtype stuff will always be confusing, but the pics definitely help! i just wanted to say that we have some GORGEOUS heads of hair on this board!! my mouth is just flying open looking in all these albums. it's nice to have natural and relaxed women doing it together!
smile.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Well said!! I agree!

[/ QUOTE ]

I'll chime in with agreement as well!
 
[ QUOTE ]
saddity1 said:
I guess i'm a 3b/c? What do you ladies think? Kha I think our hair type is similar. PS. I love the small twist.

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks Saddity! I think we have similar hair types too. Your hair is beautiful btw!
smile.gif
 
[ QUOTE ]
LEOLADYSW said:
Type 4 hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very, very fragile... is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of this strands densely packed together.

Type 4A, tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an "S" pattern, much like curly hair; Type 4A tends to have more moisture than Type 4B, which will have a wiry texture. If you can see a definite curl pattern, then it's an A


Ok. That finally has made it clear to me. I am a 4a, not a 4a/b. Now I know what this cobwebby mess on my head is...it has such fine diameter hair shafts, and is very fragile, although the huge number of shafts I have, makes it very thick.

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks for breaking it down. SO I definitely am a A because my hair does curl up like a s.
 
scratchchin.gif
According to these examples, I have a patch of 3b, some 3c, lots of 4a, with clumps of 4b thrown in.

I'm just gonna call it nappy!
 
When do you look at your hair to find your hair type?

Do you look at your wet hair after a shampoo?
After I shampoo my hair looks like it is 4b.

Do you look at your wet hair after you use a conditioner?
After I use a conditioner my hair looks like it's somewhere in the 3ish area.

Do you look at your hair after its dry and moisturized?
When my hair is dry and moisturized it looks like it is somewhere inbetween 3C and 4a, with 4b around my ears. I also have a loosely curled patch on the top of my head.

Do you look at your hair after you have used a product to define your curls/waves/ or napps?
My hair is so dense with a mix textures. The few curls that are tossed into the napps never have a defined look.
 
[ QUOTE ]
LEOLADYSW said:
Type 4 hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very, very fragile... is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of this strands densely packed together.

Type 4A, tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an "S" pattern, much like curly hair; Type 4A tends to have more moisture than Type 4B, which will have a wiry texture. If you can see a definite curl pattern, then it's an A


Ok. That finally has made it clear to me. I am a 4a, not a 4a/b. Now I know what this cobwebby mess on my head is...it has such fine diameter hair shafts, and is very fragile, although the huge number of shafts I have, makes it very thick.

[/ QUOTE ]

Does wiry mean that it's course??
 
so what is the diff in 3c and 4a? because those seem pretty much interchangable to me, like I know my hair is primarily 4, but from if carefree is 3c/4a, then i would most likely identify with her hair
confused.gif
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Caramel Jewel
Hair Types
Replies
0
Views
1K
Caramel Jewel
Caramel Jewel
Tru_Mind
Why so many subcategoriesfor type 3 hair?
Replies
24
Views
3K
BAILEYSCREAM
BAILEYSCREAM
G
VERY IMPORTANT Hair Survey FOR 3B,4A, 4B, Texturized, and Relaxed Hair Types
Replies
0
Views
1K
goldencherry19
G
tatiana
Hair Types - Can we define new ones?
Replies
8
Views
2K
OneInAMillion
OneInAMillion
choconillaprincess
The end of hair type confusion! MY hairtyping diagram.
2
Replies
56
Views
19K
Qetesh
Qetesh
Back
Top