~*Hair Types*~

[~*Hollywood*~]

Hello....

Once again, it's me "Hollywood"....lol.....and I'm very new to this site! I don't mean to sound dumb or anything...but I really need some help! How do u know or find out what type of hair u have? Like I've seen people on here say I'm a 4a such and such........where do I get this information from? I'm very sorry if this question has already been answered long long LONG ago....but like I said....I'm new.

 

[ravenmerlita]

Hello Hollywood,

Try this site: http://www.naturallycurly2.com/hair-types.

HHG

 

[br0wney3z]

I've learned that there's no real science to this typing thing. One day I think I'm 4a, the next I might be convinced I'm a 4zzzzz. In general I think its easier to figure out what 'number' you are, but when it comes to the abc's of it all, it gets a bit more loopy. Also the homepage of this site has a link that sort of breaks it down, but I think the site that was pasted above may be better since it comes with pics and what not.

 

[BlondeByDesire]

I think to definitively define your type - you hair would have to be in it's "natural" state - I don't know what my natural state would be a this point. I've been getting relaxers since I was about 8 and haven't stopped. So for me, it's hard to define. But I believe it would be 4 something?

 

[Petite One]

I used a chart from Black Hair Media. I don't know if I'm allowed to put their link here but you can either pm me for it or just go there and do a search for hair type chart and it should come up for you. It is the most detailed one I've seen for 3 type hair so far, but you still have to factor in hair texture as that seems to be where most of the confusion lay.

 

[~*Hollywood*~]

Thank u all so much!!! My hair right now is actually pretty crazy because I haven't had a perm since July 28th 2007.......but I'm about to relax it between 2day and 2morrow so that I can start my regime.....so my hair type might change...but thanks so much for the help!!!!